When people move to the New Orleans area, flood zones are a huge part of why they choose to buy homes in certain areas. FEMA is currently in the process of updating the flood maps for the West Bank. Proposed changes in O… [more]

Each year, the U.S. government updates the BAH rates for military service members. If you are relocating as part of a PCS to NAS JRB, then you’ll want to take a look at the local housing allowances for the New Orle… [more]

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 C… [more]

Because the New Orleans Multiple Listing Service (MLS) doesn’t provide information on property taxes, we often get asked by home buyers how to determine what the taxes will be on a particular house. If you are cons… [more]

The number of condominiums on the West Bank of New Orleans is limited, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find something to suit your needs if you are searching for low to no maintenance home ownership. Algier… [more]

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 Homeo… [more]

I don’t play golf.  I can barely even play mini-golf without the threat of harming someone or something. But, I love the way golf courses look and to have that right outside my back door would be wonderful. On the… [more]

Jefferson Place Subdivision, Gretna LA Tucked in between Belle Chasse Highway and Lapalco Blvd. in unincorporated Gretna, Jefferson Place was developed in the 1970′s.  It’s a mix of single story ranch homes … [more]

Hillcrest Subdivision, Marrero LA Hillcrest has a couple of unassuming entries on Barataria Blvd, just south of Lapalco.  But don’t let the lack of a fancy sign fool you, this is one of the most in demand subdivis… [more]

Barataria Estates • Marrero LA Neighborhood Barataria Estates is a covenant protected neighborhood in Marrero, LA, just south of Lapalco Blvd, off of Barataria Blvd.  Located on the West Bank of New Orleans, Barat… [more]

Barataria Oaks Estates •  Marrero LA Neighborhood Barataria Oaks Estates is located off Barataria Blvd. in Marrero, LA, on the West Bank of New Orleans.  Just far enough from New Orleans to feel suburban, it’s … [more]

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, pl… [more]