Tag Archive: New Orleans

Bead Dogs are a Treasure Hunt for Art in New Orleans

Located on LB Landry in Algiers

Have you seen the bead dogs scattered throughout New Orleans and Metairie?  Finding them is like embarking on an artistic treasure hunt all over the city. The official name is Paws on Parade and the project is designed to raise awareness of animal needs and welfare in the area.  At the end of the parade…

Mardi Gras 2012 is Here!

Happy Mardi Gras!

This is it….the big weekend leading up to Fat Tuesday.  You won’t find many people working in and around New Orleans, since they’ll more than likely be packing an ice chest and staking out a spot along one of the multitude of parade routes from today right through Mardi Gras day. If you are heading…

Top 5 Outdoor Features that Buyers Love

Favorite outdoor living features for home buyers

Have you created outdoor living spaces?  While the summers in New Orleans can make you want to disappear inside with the air conditioning, having outdoor features can add value to your home. We preach curb appeal all of the time to anyone considering updating, renovating or selling, but that appeal for buyers has grown from…

New Orleans Mortgage Rates | 1/28/2012

Mortgage rates

Just a quick update on current mortgage rates in New Orleans. The Fed has indicated that based on economic factors, rates will remain low well into 2014. HUD has brought back the $100 down payment program.  Details on this program can be found here. The number of new loan applications has been increasing in the last…

5712 Rhodes Avenue, New Orleans LA | Charming Algiers Home for Sale

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OFF THE MARKET • 3 BR • 2 BATH • 2002 SF LIVING • $164,000

Impeccably clean and in move in ready condition, this charming Algiers home sits in the heart of Aurora Gardens. A soothing, neutral palette provides the backdrop for your decor and lifestyle and you’ll love the extras sprinkled throughout.

You Are Wrong About New Orleans, Mr. Galveston

New Orleans

Facebook is a funny place.  People say things there that I don’t believe they would ever say to someone’s face, forgetting that they have friends reading that may take offense to some of their comments.  It might be the ones who let fly with a racist comment or joke.  It might be the ones who…

New Orleans West Bank Businesses Offering Military Perks on Veterans Day

Veterans Day 2011

If there is one thing that gives me a warm and fuzzy, it’s a business that appreciates the sacrifices of our men and women in uniform. I’m awed and humbled by the sacrifices that our military makes every single day of every single year.  While a free meal or a discount for a day may…

FREE Trees for Entergy Customers

tree and blue sky

I don’t often read the little messages on my electric bill, but I’m happy I did it this month. From now through November 26, 2011, Entergy is partnering with The Arbor Day Foundation to give away 10,000 free trees to customers. It’s quick, it’s easy and can be done right online at Entergy.com/arborday.  All you…

Your Home Buying Experience Should Be Better Than This

I clipped this from the Times-Picayune because I wanted to be sure that home buyers realize that not all of this is true (or it shouldn’t be, anyway).  While the advice might be really relevant to buying a car, some of it misses the mark when it comes to home buying. Know the home-court advantage: …

City of New Orleans Seeking Resident Suggestions For Improvements

New Orleans LA

The City of New Orleans wants you.  Well, your opinion anyway. Most of us have had that experience of poor customer service from a city employee.  Or a terminal wait on hold only to be disconnected.  Or getting the run around on who is responsible for a problem in our neighborhood.  Recently, the city added…