Monthly Archives: January 2010

Algiers Point | 2009 Real Estate Year in Review

Current real estate activity in Algiers Point: 29 homes are for sale in the Point High list price $425,000 Low list price $140,000 Average list price $275,293 Median list price $275,000 3 homes are under contract or pending sale, priced from $123,500 to $399,000 Based on the number of December sales (1), there is a…

Algiers LA 70114 | 2009 Real Estate Year in Review

Current real estate activity in Algiers LA 70114: 121 homes are for sale in Algiers 70114 High list price $599,000 Low list price $13,000 Average list price $147,446 Median list price $119,900 16 homes are under contract or pending sale, priced from $28,000 to $399,000 Based on December 2009 sales (6), there is a 20…

English Turn | 2009 Real Estate Year in Review

Current real estate activity in the English Turn subdivision in New Orleans, LA: The are 30 homes for sale in English Turn High list price $1,995,000 Low list price $400,000 Average list price $682,897 Median list price $549,000 3 homes are under contract or pending sale, priced from $395,000 to $599,000 Based on the number…

Westwego, Avondale and Bridge City LA 70094 | 2009 Real Estate Year in Review

Current real estate activity in zip code 70094: 140 homes are for sale in Avondale, Bridge City and Westwego, LA High list price $330,000 Low list price $28,900 Average list price $129,138 Median list price $119,000 17 homes are under contract or pending sale, priced from $20,000 to $136,900 Based on the number of December…

Marrero LA 70072 | 2009 Real Estate Year in Review

Current real estate activity in Marrero LA: There are 240 homes for sale in Marrero High list price $1,600,000 Low list price $24,500 Average list price $169,351 Median list price $144,900 29 homes are under contract or pending sale, priced from $16,900 to $269,500 Based on the number of December sales (28), there is a…

Piazza d’Italia | New Orleans Monument

Located at the corner of Tchoupitoulas and Poydras in downtown New Orleans, the Piazza d’Italia was designed in the late 1970’s by Charles Moore and sits amidst an eclectic mix of old and new buildings.  The vibrant colors of the plaza dare you to pass by without taking a picture.  I certainly couldn’t resist. More…

Buyer Etiquette: Dos and Don’ts When Touring Homes for Sale

I met with a seller this week who was upset.  Not with me, but with a family that had viewed their home with the kids in tow.  Apparently, during the showing no one was watching the 4 year old as she darted from room to room, touching and moving things all along the way.  The…

A Peek Inside A Mardi Gras Ball | Krewe of Choctaw Celebrates 75th Anniversary

Most people, unless they’ve been involved in a krewe, don’t get to attend Mardi Gras balls in New Orleans.  Some of the newer, huge organizations sell tickets to the public, but it’s usually to a very large, overcrowded event that is lacking in tradition. That’s why I love being part of the Krewe of Choctaw. …

How to Avoid a Painting Faux Pas in Your Home

Are you considering selling your home, but need to spruce up the paint before doing so? Or, maybe, you’ve just bought the house of your dreams and you are having a little trouble choosing a color for the guest bath.  There’s a great website that can help you avoid making a choice that not only…

Bond Money is Now Available for Jefferson Parish Home Buyers

Buying a home is exciting.  Getting a little help when buying is fantastic! Usually, parish bond money comes with a list of restrictions, but the most recent issue for Jefferson Parish home buyers is more flexible, allowing more people to get some assistance with purchasing a home in the community. Here are the highlights of…