Author Archives: Lisa

Trust, but Verify (That Your Listing Photos Are Good)

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I’ll be the first to admit that I’m picky about photos.  Now, I’m not quite a complete snob about how a home should be presented on the internet, but I ran across a home today on the New Orleans Multiple Listing Service (MLS) that had every single one of the following mistakes in the photo…

New Orleans Mortgage Rates | 2/6/2012

Mortgage rates

Just a quick update on current mortgage rates in New Orleans. The Fed has indicated that based on economic factors, rates will remain low well into 2014. HUD has brought back the $100 down payment program.  Details on this program can be found here. Remember loan amount, loan-to-value and credit scores will always play a part…

3100 Aurora Drive, New Orleans LA 70131

New Orleans home for sale at 3100 Aurora Drive in Algiers

FOR SALE • 3 BEDS • 2 BATHS • 2400 SF LIVING • $174,200

On the market for the first time since it was built in 1976, this Algiers home was designed for entertaining and has all the room you need to spread out and have fun.
Formal living and dining rooms are open to each other, giving you the flexibility to use the space to fit your lifestyle.  Then, there’s the spacious den that features gorgeous wood floors for a warm and welcoming feeling.  Step through the french doors and into the game room that boasts built ins for storage, cable TV hookups and a fully functioning wet bar.

Belle Chasse LA 70037 | 2011 Home Sales and Real Estate Market Review

Belle Chasse LA homes sold 2011

Current real estate activity in Belle Chasse LA 45 homes are for sale in Belle Chasse, priced from $149,000 to $1,000,000 7 homes are under contract, priced from $44,900 to $430,000 The average home for sale has 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2730 square feet and is listed for $373,238 The average active listing has been…

Mission Court lots | Avondale LA Land for Sale

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FOR SALE • 4 LOTS • $10,000 EACH

Looking for the place to build your own home? Affordable Avondale might be just the right spot for you. 3 different lots are available to choose from in an established West Bank neighborhood. All lots have been cleared, all utilities are available and they are ready to build on.

Algiers Point | 2011 Home Sales and Real Estate Market Review

Algiers Point home prices 2011

Current real estate activity in Algiers Point 14 single family homes are for sale, priced from $165,000 to $860,000 5 homes are under contract, priced from $139,000 to $329,000 The average home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 3298 square feet and is listed for $322,136 The average active listing has been on the market for…

Algiers LA 70131 | 2011 Home Sales and Real Estate Market Review

Algiers LA 70131 homes sold 2011

Current real estate activity in Algiers LA 70131 163 single family homes are for sale, priced from $24,900 to $825,000 32 homes are under contract, priced from $17,100 to $412,000 The average home for sale has 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2052 square feet and is listed for $158,858 The average active listing has been on…

Algiers LA 70114 | 2011 Home Sales and Real Estate Year in Review

Algiers LA 70114 average home sold prices 2011

Current real estate activity in Algiers LA 70114 91 single family homes are for sale, priced from $19,000 to $860,000 The average home for sale has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1657 square feet and is listed for $118,208 16 homes are under contract, priced from $19,900 to $329,000 Active listings have been on the market…

Westwego, Avondale & Bridge City LA 70094 | 2011 Home Sales and Real Estate Market Review

Number of homes sold in Westwego LA

Current real estate activity in Westwego and surrounding areas 125 homes are for sale, priced from $29,900 to $480,000 The average home for sale has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1499 square feet and is listed for $124,693 27 homes are under contract, priced from $14,400 to $149,900 The average active listing has been on the…

Is Pulling Listings from Online Syndicators in the Best Interests of Home Sellers?

Searching for homes for sale in New Orleans

Last week, there was a heated discussion in the real estate industry when a San Diego broker publicly announced via a YouTube video that they would no longer allow their listings to be displayed on realtor.com, Trulia or Zillow.  It’s a little long, but here’s the video in its entirety: If you can’t see the…