Author Archives: Lisa

When Decluttering Goes Wrong

Does this feel inviting?

Too much of anything is not a good thing.  I just never thought I would put decluttering on that list, but today I am. You’ve heard me stress how important decluttering is when preparing your home for sale.  Get rid of the old magazines, free up some kitchen counter space, take down the wall of…

Algiers LA 70131 | March 2012 Home and Real Estate Sales

Average home sale prices in New Orleans LA 70131

Real estate activity in Algiers LA 70131 (excluding English Turn/Lower Coast) 153 single family homes are for sale High list price $499,000 Low list price $15,000 Average list price $149,547 Median list price $139,000 47 homes are under contract/pending sale High list price $299,000 Low list price $29,000 Based on 1st quarter 2012 sales, there…

Please Don’t Cheat On Your Agent

Are you cheating on your REALTOR?

We are open and honest with our readers, our clients and anyone who takes the time to contact us with questions about the New Orleans real estate market.  We’re more than happy to discuss our feelings about the market, lending, appraisals and any other topic that someone wants our opinion on. Invariably, during these conversations,…

4112 Ames Blvd, Marrero LA 70072

Marrero home for sale at 4112 Ames Blvd.

FOR SALE • 3 beds • 2 baths • 1100 sf living • $125,000

Great starter home for sale in Marrero LA.  This home has been meticulously maintained, is immaculately clean and in move-in ready condition.

New Home Owner Scam Alert

Don't fall for this scam!

If there’s one thing you can say about scam artists, it’s that they are nothing if not creative and persistent. We received an email from one of our clients that purchased a West Bank home last year.  She’s been getting repeated notices that she should request a copy of her deed and property profile and…

Algiers LA 70114 | March 2012 Home and Real Estate Sales

Average single family home price in New Orleans LA 70114

Algiers LA 70114 Real Estate Activity 94 single family homes for sale High list price $860,000 Low list price $15,200 Average list price $112,644 Median list price $78,750 23 homes under contract/pending sale High list price $280,000 Low list price $22,500 Based on first quarter sales, there is an 18 month supply of homes for…

2012 New Orleans Lemonade Day

2012 Lemonade Day

When I was a kid, we used to set up a folding table and sell Kool-Aid.  I don’t know why we didn’t do lemonade instead, since that’s the traditional picture that we all have in our heads. Anyway, today is Lemonade Day and kids all over the city will be setting up stands on sidewalks…

Marrero LA 70072 | March 2012 Real Estate and Home Sale

Average home sale prices in Marrero LA 1st quarter 2012

Marrero LA Real Estate Activity 231 single family homes are for sale in in Marrero High price $1,975,000 Low price $19,000 Average price $160,016 Median price $134,000 74 homes are under contract/pending sale High price $425,000 Low price $32,900 Based on sales in the first quarter of 2012, there is an 8.25 month supply of…

Harvey LA 70058 | March 2012 Home and Real Estate Sales

Average sold prices for real estate in Harvey LA 70058

Harvey LA Real Estate Market Activity 182 single family homes for sale in Harvey High price $850,000 Low price $29,900 Average price $174,575 Median price $139,900 66 homes are under contract/pending sale High price $430,000 Low price $10,000 Based on first quarter sales, there is an 11 month supply of homes for sale in Harvey…

2037 Laurel Ave, Terrytown LA 70056

Home for sale at 2037 Laurel Ave, Terrytown LA

FOR SALE • 5 BEDS • 3 BATHS • 3100 SF LIVING • $275,000 Don’t drive by and assume that this is your typical Terrytown home.  Hidden behind the front doors is a whopping 3100 square feet of living area, designed to provide you with space for a mother-in-law suite, guest quarters or just room…