Boasting a large Catholic population, south Louisiana embraces the Lenten season with the start of the Friday fish fries all over the city. Whether you are a church member or not, everyone is welcomed at the delicious events that kick off this week in school cafeterias and KC halls all over the West Bank….and since…
Monthly Archives: February 2009
Has Spring Sprung in New Orleans?
With average high temperatures hitting the upper 60′s, the itch to dig in the dirt has hit folks all over the New Orleans West Bank. I’ve seen tons of homeowners out working in their yards…clearing out dead plants, cutting back overgrown shrubs, and putting in fresh new flowers and mulch. I love spring in New…
Dancing With the Paws – Gretna Pawdi Gras Parade This Weekend!
After all of the Mardi Gras celebrations, you would think we would be paraded out on the West Bank. Not a chance! This Saturday is the annual Pawdi Gras parade in Gretna, held to benefit the Plaquemines Animal Welfare Society, a no-kill animal shelter in Belle Chasse that has partnered with the City of Gretna….
The Party is Over – Looking Back at West Bank Mardi Gras 2009
Whew….I’m moving a little slowly today after a full weekend of parades and then topping it all off with another ride on Mardi Gras day! It was a beautiful day for parades, with sunshine and mild temperatures and it showed in the huge number of people that turned out in Gretna to watch the Krewe…
Parades, Parades, Parades – West Bank Mardi Gras 2009
We are getting ready to head Uptown today for more Mardi Gras parades, but I wanted to share some photos from the last few that rolled on the West Bank. If you are here, be safe. If you’re not – come on down!! Krewe of Choctaw – 2009 Krewe of Alla – 2009 Krewe of…
Why Accurate Disclosures Are Critical When Selling Your Home
Disclose, disclose, disclose. This is an agent’s mantra when advising sellers during the process of listing their home. Hiding defects is not only foolish (since the home inspector will more than likely find it anyway) but deliberately withholding information about defects in the property is also fraud. So, what happens if you are just careless…
How the Home Buyer Tax Credit Works
The buzz in the real estate world for the last few weeks has been all about what changes might be made to the $7,500 Home Buyer Tax Credit that was previously in effect. Finally, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 was approved by both the House and Senate this past Friday, putting an…
Algiers LA 70114: January 2009 Home Sales and Real Estate Market Reports
2009 is starting off very slowly for Algiers 70114, with only 2 low end homes being sold in the area for the entire month. Here is a quick look at the real estate market for the entire zip code, including Algiers Point. Homes for Sale in Algiers LA 70114 82 active listings High price: $699,000…
Algiers LA 70131: January 2009 Home Sales and Real Estate Market Reports
The following home sale information is for Algiers, New Orleans LA 70131 excluding English Turn. Homes for Sale in Algiers LA 183 active listings High price: $895,000 Low price: $39,900 Average price: $196,337 Median price: $174,500 Pending sales in Algiers LA 39 pending sales High price: $399,500 Low price: $16,000 Homes sold in Algiers…
Gretna LA 70053: January 2009 Home Sales and Real Estate Market Reports
Starting fresh for 2009, here is a quick look at the Gretna LA real estate market: Homes for Sale in Gretna LA 44 active listings High price: $279,000 Low price: $53,900 Average price: $150,358 Median price: $147,000 Pending home sales in Gretna LA 13 homes are pending sale High price: $221,000 Low price: $35,000 Homes…
