Monthly Archives: March 2010

Terrytown and Gretna LA 70056 | February 2010 Home Sales and Real Estate Market Statistics

Current real estate activity in Terrytown and Gretna LA 70056: 172 homes are for sale High list price $1,200,000 Low list price $24,900 Average list price $215,009 Median list price $169,000 36 homes are under contract or pending sale, priced from $70,312 to $449,900 Based on the number of Terrytown/Gretna homes sold in February (13),…

There’s a Difference Between a House and A Home – What Are You Buying?

You don’t have to look far to find opposing views on whether or not this is the “best” time to buy a house. Some folks say that with rates as low as they are and inventory high, it’s a great time to buy.  Others say that even if rates rise, prices will drop to offset…

Renovated Home for Sale in Algiers | 718 Herald St. New Orleans LA 70131

SOLD!  FOR A LIST OF OTHER HOMES IN THE AREA, PLEASE CONTACT THE WEST BANK LIVING TEAM Sporting a great new price, 718 Herald Street in Algiers is the cream of the crop in this Algiers neighborhood.  It’s got everything today’s home buyers are looking for from the updated, modern kitchen to home office space…

City of Gretna LA 70053 | February 2010 Home Sales and Real Estate Market Statistics

Current real estate activity in the City of Gretna: 61 single family homes are for sale High list price $409,000 Low list price $45,000 Average list price $158,928 Median list price $145,000 10 homes are under contract or pending sale, priced from $37,500 to $165,000 Based on February sales (3), there is a 20 month…

The Countdown is On

With less than 60 days left before the tax credit expires, first time home buyers who want to take advantage of the credit are quickly running out of time to find a home and get it under contract before the April 30th deadline. Yeah, I know…we’ve said this before. But the difference is that this…

Most Expensive Homes sold on the West Bank of New Orleans in 2009

While it seems like everyone is moaning and groaning about the real estate market, there are still folks buying in the luxury price ranges.  Not as many as in years past, but there is still a small market for these homes. I thought it would be fun to take a quick look back at the…

Good Photos Aren’t Optional When Selling Your Home

The speed with which consumers have embraced online shopping amazes me.  In just a few short years, the buying habits of most people have changed from window shopping at the mall to browsing across the internet, comparing quality and prices from the comfort of home.  This same change applies to the real estate industry as…

New Orleans West Bank Weekend Events – March 6-7, 2010

There is so much happening on the West Bank this weekend that my calendar is overflowing.   I don’t know how all of these great events ended up on the same days, but if you can’t have fun this Saturday and Sunday, well….there’s not much we can do to help you.  Rest up on Friday…

English Turn | January 2010 Home Sales and Real Estate Market Reports

Current real estate activity in English Turn (New Orleans, LA): 30 single family homes for sale High list price $1,799,000 Low list price $399,000 Average list price $704,067 Median list price $549,000 2 homes are under contract or pending sale, priced from $469,000 to $499,000 Based on January sales (2), there is a 15 month…

Belle Chasse LA 70037 | January 2010 Home Sales and Real Estate Market Statistics

Current real estate activity in Belle Chasse LA: 43 single family homes for sale High list price $1,700,000 Low list price $85,000 Average list price $362,440 Median list price $283,500 7 homes are under contract or pending sale, priced from $183,000 to $450,000 Based on January sales (1), there is a 43 month supply of…