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Gretna LA 70053 | Real Estate Sales as of March 2012

Home prices in Gretna LA 70053

Gretna LA Real Estate Activity 74 homes are currently for sale in the 70053 zip code High price $385,000 Low price $28,130 Average price $155,212 Median price $149,950 10 homes are under contract/pending sale High price $245,000 Low price $44,900 Based on the 1st quarter sales, there is a full year’s worth of inventory in…

Belle Chasse LA 70037 | March 2012 Real Estate Update

Belle Chasse LA Real Estate and Home Sales   Start your Belle Chasse home search here

New Orleans Homestead Exemptions Are Now Permanent

New Orleans real estate

I must have been asleep when the Louisiana Legislature passed La. R.S. 47:1703:1 last year, but I certainly became aware of it when I received the nicest letter from the Orleans Parish Assessor’s Office. Dear Homeowner, Our records indicate that you have successfully applied for and received a 2012 Homestead Exemption.  This letter is to…

1721 Pace Blvd, New Orleans LA 70114

Algiers home for sale at 1721 Pace Blvd.

FOR SALE • 3 BEDS • 1 BATH • 1250 SF LIVING • $75,000 This Algiers property is an affordable starter home or an investment opportunity to earn rental income as you help fill the void in the New Orleans rental market. Just minutes from downtown New Orleans, 1721 Pace is located less than one…

Gretna Historic District Spring Home Tour | April 22, 2012

Cafe Etienne, Gretna LA

The Gretna Historic District Spring Home Tour is this Sunday, April 22, 2012, from 1:00-5:00PM.   So far, the weather forecast looks good, with sun and mild temperatures…a great day to wander through the streets of old Gretna and take a peek inside some fabulous houses.  Tickets will be sold from 1-4 pm at the…

Where Does Your REALTOR® Fit on the Technology Scale?

Is your REALTOR® keeping up with technology?

It’s no secret that I love, love, love technology.  It makes my day to day tasks faster, easier and trackable. I can send an entire package to a buyer or seller for electronic signature and have it routed directly back to the other agent and myself in minutes instead of the hours it can take…

What Home Buyers Need to Know About National Real Estate Sites

Searching for homes for sale in New Orleans

In this day and age of real estate, you can find listings of homes for sale on literally thousands of websites.  There are brokerage sites, agent sites and then there are several national real estate sites.  The big three are Realtor.com, Trulia and Zillow, but often home buyers don’t know exactly how they work or…

Volunteer on the West Bank: Beautify the Bayou April 21, 2012

Butterfly iris in bloom

Are you looking for an outdoor volunteer opportunity that allows you to be outdoors?  Lets you get your hands dirty?  Welcomes all ages? Well, then pitch in at Beautify the Bayou Day at the Barataria Preserve right here on the West Bank.  It’s the kickoff to National Parks Week and being held in conjunction with…

Bead Dogs are a Treasure Hunt for Art in New Orleans

Located on LB Landry in Algiers

Have you seen the bead dogs scattered throughout New Orleans and Metairie?  Finding them is like embarking on an artistic treasure hunt all over the city. The official name is Paws on Parade and the project is designed to raise awareness of animal needs and welfare in the area.  At the end of the parade…

Oak Forest, Marrero LA

Oak Forest subdivision, Marrero LA

Oak Forest subdivision • Marrero LA JBL Homes began developing Oak Forest in the mid 1980′s, with some construction continuing up to around 2000.  Tucked in between Barataria Blvd and Lafitte Larose Highway, it’s set just minutes from the Barataria Preserve, with hiking, canoeing, bird watching and more. Homes styles vary from ranchers to traditional…