Monthly Archives: December 2011

Christmas Tree Recycling in Jefferson Parish

Recycle your Christmas tree

As you know, we are huge supporters of recycling and there’s no need to just set your Christmas tree out for the trash when it can be used to help fight coastal erosion. From the office of John Young, Jefferson Parish President: Jefferson Parish is preparing for its 22nd Annual Christmas Tree Marsh Restoration Project….

Holiday Un-Decorating Can Double as Prepping Your Home for Sale

Christmas decorations can overwhelm home buyers

If your house is not already on the market, odds are you are waiting for the holidays to be over before doing so.  I remember when I sold my last house, there was no way I wanted to be “show ready” while in the midst of baking, decorating, wrapping presents and entertaining.  AND, I didn’t…

New 2012 FHA Loan Limits in New Orleans

FHA loan limits

With FHA being the most common form of financing across the New Orleans metro area, it’s good to see an increase in the loan limits for this type of financing.  If you need a referral to an approved FHA lender, please contact us. These maximum mortgage limits on residential loans will be in effect January…

Merry Christmas from the West Bank Living Team

Christmas ornament

We just wanted to take a moment and wish you a very, Merry Christmas.   Don’t stress about the tinsel being perfect or the table looking like it should be in a design magazine.  Instead, soak up the love and laughter of family, friends….those are the greatest gifts any of us can receive.

Bike Path Planned for Algiers in 2012

Algiers Bike Path, view of CCC from Ferry Landing

Have you ever walked or ridden along the bike path that runs from Algiers to Gretna?  It’s a great ride, with a spectacular view of the city and the skyline serving as a backdrop to your exercise program.  Plenty of people would love to be able to continue their ride into lower Algiers, but haven’t…

You Are Wrong About New Orleans, Mr. Galveston

New Orleans

Facebook is a funny place.  People say things there that I don’t believe they would ever say to someone’s face, forgetting that they have friends reading that may take offense to some of their comments.  It might be the ones who let fly with a racist comment or joke.  It might be the ones who…

The Risks of a Counter Offer

The risks of counter offers when buying or selling a home

While everyone assumes it is just a part of the negotiation process when buying or selling a house, what often gets lost in the back and forth is that technically, a counter offer is a rejection.  And rejections have risks that buyers and sellers need to weigh against their goals. For a seller, the goal…

Christmas Tree Lighting in Gretna LA This Weekend!

City Hall decked out for the holidays in 2010

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and the city of Gretna is getting in the holiday spirit with the annual lighting of their tree this weekend. Starting at 6 pm on Sunday, December 4, 2011 at the Gretna Visitor’s Center on the corner of Huey P. Long Avenue and 4th Street, there will…