Monthly Archives: April 2010

In A City That Loves to Eat, People are Still Hungry

We are lucky enough to live in a region that has the best food in the entire world. Whether it’s at a four star restaurant, a festival, a fair or over at your momma and ‘ems, we know how to eat. Unfortunately, while we are surrounded by delicious meal choices every day, there are people…

New Orleans Home Buyers: Don’t Be Afraid to Ask for Help

I heard from a friend recently that she knew someone who was looking for home, but they did not want to work with an agent because they were afraid of being ripped off.  That kind of set me back on my heels.  It made me wonder what kind of negative experience this person had or…

OFF THE MARKET | 542 Elmira Avenue | Renovated Home for Sale in Algiers Point

SORRY, THIS HOME IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE.  SEARCH HERE FOR OTHER HOMES FOR SALE There are renovated homes and then there are renovated homes. This beautiful single family property is now for sale in the historic Algiers Point neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. From front to back, top to bottom, you’ll find historic details expertly…

Things to do in New Orleans | New Orleans Museum of Art

Showcasing the arts and culture for over 90 years, the New Orleans Museum of Art sits on the edge of City Park.  The long, long entry drive provides an impressive view of the building and allows you to soak in the beautiful surrounding ponds, walking trails and massive oak trees as you approach the museum…

New Orleans Real Estate FAQ | Do Fair Housing Laws Apply to For Sale By Owners?

April is Fair Housing month and there is no better time to remind everyone (including For Sale by Owners) that Fair Housing is not just a concept, is not just the right thing to do, but it is also a law that applies to everyone – not just REALTORS. From HUD.gov: Title VIII of the…

New Orleans Real Estate FAQ | Why Isn’t My House in the Newspaper?

As I read through various real estate sites where home buyers and sellers can ask questions, I often run across a home owner who is not happy because their house is not being advertised in the local newspaper. What they don’t seem to realize is that print advertising when selling your home is one of…

Multi-Family Real Estate Sales in Algiers Point | 1st Quarter 2010

I recently was asked about how the real estate market is doing in Algiers Point, specifically for doubles and other multi-family properties.  Well, I’m sorry to say, that it’s not good news for sellers in the community – too much competition and too few sales. Multi-Family Property in Algiers Point (including doubles) While the trend…

English Turn, New Orleans LA | March 2010 Home Sales and Real Estate Market Statistics

Current real estate activity in English Turn: 26 homes are for sale High list price $1,799,000 Low list price $400,000 Average list price $734,962 Median list price $654,000 6 homes are under contract or pending sale, priced from $394,900 to $1,699,000 Based on the number of March sales (4), there is a 6.5 month supply…

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

Current real estate activity in Belle Chasse LA: 51 single family homes are for sale in Belle Chasse High list price $1,700,000 Low list price $130,000 Average list price $341,271 Median list price $290,000 10 homes are under contract or pending sale, priced from $85,000 to $450,000 Based on the number of March sales (5),…

Algiers Point, New Orleans LA | March 2010 Home Sales and Real Estate Market Statistics

Current real estate activity in Algiers Point: 21 single family homes are for sale in the Point High list price $389,000 Low list price $187,000 Average list price $276,910 Median list price $275,000 6 homes are under contract or pending sale, priced from $113,400 to $287,900 Based on the number of homes sold in March…