Tag Archive: Military Relocation

2013 BAH Rates | Military Relocations to New Orleans LA

NAS JRB New Orleans

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 »    …

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…

Petite Cupcakes Opens in Gretna LA

Petite Cupcakes | Gretna LA

Today is the soft opening of Petite Cupcakes in Gretna and the ladies were nice enough to allow me to take a sneak peek during their last minute preparations for the grand opening of their location at 2766 Belle Chasse Highway in Gretna. The store was filled with cupcakes and a whirlwind of activity as…

Military Relocations to New Orleans | Find Your BAH Rates

As part of your relocation to New Orleans, your BAH is often the determining factor on where you live off base.  Here are the 2011 BAH rates for NAS JRB New Orleans, which is actually located in Belle Chasse, LA. If you need assistance in finding a home on the West Bank of New Orleans,…

Will Federal City Improve Home Prices in Algiers?

Federal City Algiers Prices

What impact will Federal City have on home values in Algiers?  That’s a question that’s top of mind for many Algiers home owners who are hoping that the transformation of the Naval Base to Federal City will result in a reversal of the declining values we’ve been seeing for the last few years. Before owners…

New Orleans in the Top 10 Best Places for Military Retirement

new orleans best place military retirement

USAA and Military.com recently put together their list of the top 10 places in the United States for military retirees and I’m thrilled that New Orleans is on the list. Now, there will always be naysayers who pick apart anyone’s top 10 list, and I’m sure the folks in some of the more expensive areas…

From The West Coast to the Gulf Coast | Your PCS to NAS JRB New Orleans

A little bird recently put a bug in my ear (yeah, I’m know I’m mixing metaphors or whatever you call them) and told me that there are going to be a good number of military relocations from San Diego to NAS JRB New Orleans in the next couple of months.  If you are amongst those…

Relocating to New Orleans | New Orleans Public Schools

Relocating to New Orleans means an adjustment to a lifestyle that is more than likely quite different from what you are used to. There are some wonderful things about New Orleans…the food, the music, the friendly people who say “hello” to everyone who passes by and the way we welcome friends into our families until…

My Agent Can’t Help Me

I got a call yesterday from an out of town buyer, “Joe”,  who wanted to know about his rights after an inspection.  He had already written a purchase agreement on a West Bank home and the inspector uncovered some items that the seller had not disclosed.  Joe had several questions about how to handle this…

Where Is Your PCS Taking You?

Have you received PCS orders from NAS JRB New Orleans or NSA New Orleans to a new military installation in the U.S?  While a PCS is just a normal part of being in the military, it doesn’t make your upcoming move any easier or less stressful.  After choosing the right West Bank agent to help…