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.
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 still less than a 30 minute commute to downtown, the French Quarter and most of the city attractions. Situated on…
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, please contact us. These maximum mortgage limits on residential loans will be in effect January…
We often get the question “is this neighborhood safe?”. Unfortunately, we aren’t allowed to answer it no matter how tempted we are to give our own opinion. That’s probably for the best. Your definition of a “safe” New Orleans neighborhood might not be the same as that of your agent. If you are moving from…
Are you a runner, walker or jogger that is new to the West Bank of New Orleans? We’ve got just the place for you. The BestBank Track Club has been around for almost 25 years, growing from a small group of friends in Algiers and Terrytown to the current group that meets to run, walk…
The average Southwood home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and about 1800 square feet of living area. Priced from the low to mid $100s, the neighborhood is affordable and provides some excellent choices for first time home buyers.
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