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 Orleans Parish Proposed changes in Jefferson Parish Proposed changed in Plaquemines Parish There…
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 Orleans metro area. 2013 BAH Rates See West Bank homes for sale » …
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…
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 considering purchasing a home in Orleans Parish, there’s a quick and easy way to estimate your potential property taxes…
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. Algiers, Gretna, Terrytown and Harvey are the usual choices for condo ownership on the West Bank and monthly condo fees are…
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…
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 West Bank, we have several communities with golf courses in or adjacent to them –…
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 and more traditional 2 story and split level houses in the mid to upper $100s. Typical homes in Jefferson Place have 3 or…
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 subdivisions in Marrero. Originally developed in the early 1960s, Hillcrest continued to grow and expand into the late…
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, Barataria Estates is a small community with streets that bring you through a mature neighborhood with a mix of medium to large homes.
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