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Evangeline Trace, Belle Chasse LA

Entry to Evangeline Trace in Belle Chasse LA

Evangeline Trace, Belle Chasse LA Neighborhood Just off of Main Street in Belle Chasse LA, facing the Mississippi River, is the small neighborhood of Evangeline Trace. Developed in 1998 by JBL Home Builders, the average Evangeline Trace home features 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and 2045 square feet of living area. Garages and fenced yards are…

Algiers LA 70131 | December 2012 Real Estate Market Update

Algiers LA real estate market

The Algiers real estate market has seen its share of ups and downs over the last few years, and 2012 is turning out to be another disappointing year for home owners as average prices continue to fall. 2012 Home Sales in Algiers LA 70131 The number of home sales is down over 20% from last…

Oak Ridge Subdivision, Marrero LA

Oak Ridge subdivision sign, Marrero LA

Oak Ridge Subdivision • Marrero LA Neighborhood Oak Ridge was originally developed in the mid 1980s with a mix of 2 and 3 bedroom single family homes and townhouses priced to appeal to first time home buyers. Located off of Barataria Blvd, Oak Ridge is just minutes from Jean Lafitte State Park and a reasonable…

Westwego LA 70094 | Real Estate Market Update

Home sale price trends for Westwego LA 70094

Homes for sale in Westwego, Avondale and Bridge City 127 single family homes for sale Low list price $21,500 High list price $459,900 Average list price $113,392 Average days on market 139 START YOUR WESTWEGO HOME SEARCH HERE Pending home sales in 70094 35 homes are under contract or pending sale Average list price $84,611…

Oak Cove, Marrero LA

Marrero LA neighborhood, Oak Cove subdivision

Oak Cove subdivision • Marrero LA If you are looking for affordable real estate on the West Bank, Oak Cove should be on your list of neighborhoods to check out. Developed in the mid to late 1970s, it offers a variety of ranch floor plans, many of which have been modified by the owners over…

Tall Timbers, New Orleans LA | 2012 Market Report

Tall Timbers, Algiers LA

A past client called this week and wanted to know about the market in Tall Timbers in Algiers. Rather than keep it all a secret, let’s take a look at home sales in this West Bank subdivision. What’s for sale? As of today, there are 17 homes for sale in Tall Timbers. The most expensive…

A Snapshot of Aurora Gardens History

Original marketing flyer for Aurora Gardens, Algiers LA

I’ll be the first to tell you that I don’t hold onto old papers, pamphlets, flyers, brochures or even (gasp!) greeting cards. My recycle bin overflows every week with the stuff that I toss out in hopes that I never become an episode of Hoarders. But it’s pretty cool to run across a piece of…

New Orleans School Zone Times Changed

School zone times change in Algiers

It’s back to school time again and you might have missed the news that school zone times have been extended throughout Orleans Parish. This means that Algiers drivers need to be aware that reduced speed limits are now in effect for a full 2 hours in the morning (7-9 am) and again in the afternoon…

507 English Turn Dr, New Orleans LA 70131

Real estate in New Orleans | 507 English Turn Drive

FOR SALE • 4 BEDS • 3.5 BATHS • 3,643 SF LIVING • $500,000

507 English Turn Drive offers you luxury living in the gated community of English Turn.  With a stunning view of the golf course, bayou, neighborhood green space and play spot, this 4 year old home has great entertaining spaces to complement the excellent location.

New to Belle Chasse? Register Your Phones For Emergency Information

First Call Emergency Notification System

Plaquemines Parish has a new system called Hurrivac 2010 that will be used to track storms in the Gulf.  As part of the new system, residents are being encouraged to register both their home and cell phones with First Call. What’s First Call? First Call is an automated call system that will be used to…