west bank real estate: Another great West Bank weekend
- 09/30/07 02:42 PM
It was another great weekend on the West Bank! I love this time of year, when there seems to be a fair or festival every week. Where else in the world does this happen?
The day started out a little dreary. Overcast, periodic light rain sprinkles, just a tad bit on the gloomy side. Early this afternoon, however, the sky started to clear, the sun came out and I jumped in the car and drove to Belle Chasse for the Our Lady of Perpetual Help annual school fair. I've been to this fair in years past and knew that it was worth … (21 comments)
west bank real estate: Louisiana Citizens Assessment Refunds - Get Yours Today!
- 09/29/07 06:03 AM
Attention Louisiana Homeowners! Did you pay an "Assessment of Louisiana Citizens Insurance" fee when you renewed your homeowners insurance? Everyone who paid this assessment is eligible for a refund of this fee. Here's how to get it: Go to the Louisiana Department of Insurance website at http://www.ldi.louisiana.gov/ and click on "Louisiana Citizens Insurance Tax Credit" on the right side. Find and print the form titled "R-540INS". Your refund request must be on this form or it will not be processed. Send the completed form back to the LA Department of Revenue for your refund. In this time of rising insurance costs, … (2 comments)
west bank real estate: Fall open houses - New Orleans area high schools
- 09/23/07 12:36 PM
Fall is almost upon us in the New Orleans area. Residents are waiting for that first glimpse of cool, crisp weather when all you can think about is going outside and enjoying all that nature has to offer. Fall in New Orleans is also the time when metro area students begin to visit the various Catholic high school open houses. These open houses are designed to give prospective students an opportunity to tour the campus, meet faculty and current students and get a feel for how they would fit in at that particular institution. Usually, the various extra curricular clubs and … (7 comments)
west bank real estate: Getting Ready to Sell - Home Staging Tips Part III
- 09/22/07 05:10 PM
This is the third in a series of things to do to get your home ready to sell. If you missed them, the previous posts were: Getting Ready to Sell - Home Staging TipsGetting Ready to Sell - Home Staging Tips Part IIAt this point, you should have: •· Decluttered every inch of your home •· Started pre-packing for your move •· Cleaned, cleaned, and cleaned some more •· Made any necessary repairs •· Repainted any rooms that needed to be freshened up So here we are...the final step to getting your home ready to sell. Staging. Home staging is the art of preparing your home to make … (10 comments)
west bank real estate: Terrytown Open Houses
- 09/21/07 02:11 AM
There will be multiple open houses this Sunday, September 23, 2007, in Terrytown, RAIN OR SHINE. The Saints are not playing until Monday night, so it's a great opportunity to view those homes you've had your eye on, but haven't had a chance to see yet. Click on the addresses below for details and directions. 222 Wall Blvd. In ground pool 1813 Green Oak Dr. In ground pool 572 Deerfield Rd. Fish pond 521 Oakwood Dr. Renovated 100 Willowbrook Dr. Corner lot 712 Fairlawn Dr. Recently updated 452 W. Butterfly Circle Recently updated 501 Fielding Ave. Corner lot I'll be at 302 Amapola Circle from 1-3 pm. Please stop in … (2 comments)
west bank real estate: Garden Park - West Bank Neighborhood of the Week
- 09/16/07 11:46 AM
Garden Park is a high demand neighborhood located inside the city limits of Gretna, Louisiana. Winding streets and a range of home ages make for a pleasing place to call home. The neighborhood is actually divided into 2 sections, Garden Park on the south side of the Expressway, and Old Garden Park on the north side. Mature trees and some fabulous landscaping line the streets. Conveniently located, it's a hop, skip and jump to get to the Central Business District or the Manhattan shopping corridor. A look at the market in Garden Park: 10 Active Listings Average asking price: $243,800Lowest asking price: $149,900Highest asking … (2 comments)
west bank real estate: Turning Tenants into Home Owners
- 09/14/07 02:39 AM
Westwego to offer home ownership opportunity for renters The Times Picayune today published an article about a project being funded by several public and private agencies that will give low income families an opportunity to become home owners through a long term lease purchase agreement. The first homes in the Claiborne Homes I subdivision are expected to be complete by the end of 2007. Read the complete article here. It's always exciting to see more families have the opportunity to own their own home. Besides the personal benefits of home ownership to the individual, there are benefits to the community in the form … (8 comments)
west bank real estate: Fall gardening in New Orleans
- 09/12/07 12:12 PM
I don't know about you, but the dog days of summer have about done me in. Temperatures in the 90s, high humidity and almost daily thunderstorms. It really makes me look forward to the arrival of fall and cooler, fairer days. Although we don't really begin to see fall weather in southeast Louisiana until the end of October, I thought it was a good time to remind everyone about fall lawn and garden care.
Right now is the perfect time to prune your roses! Pruning roses encourages new growth and more blooms and helps to give the plant a pleasing shape. Your … (0 comments)
west bank real estate: Getting Ready to Sell - Home Staging Tips Part II
- 09/11/07 03:51 PM
I recently posted an article Getting Ready to Sell - Home Staging Tips. Part 1 dealt with beginning the decluttering and packing process. Now, on to part two: cleaning, repairs and painting. Clean, clean and clean some more When putting your home on the market to sell, it needs to be cleaner than it has ever been. Remember the old white glove test? Your home should be able to pass with flying colors. A clean house gives the impression that it has been well cared for. When potential buyers see scuffed floors, dirty door jambs and fingerprints on the walls, it gives the … (4 comments)
west bank real estate: Getting Ready to Sell - Home Staging Tips
- 09/02/07 05:20 AM
You want me to do what? That's the response of many sellers in the New Orleans area to the suggestion to stage their home before selling. Home staging is extremely popular in many other metropolitan areas of the United States but is relatively unknown here. With so much competition from other homes in the real estate market, you need to make yours shine BEFORE the "For Sale" sign is ever staked into the front yard. This is where staging comes into play.
What is home staging? Home staging is the art of preparing your home to make it look the best it can before … (2 comments)
west bank real estate: Belle Chasse Market Update August 2007
- 08/22/07 01:49 AM
This is the same blog posted for Algiers, Gretna and Terrytown...only the statistics have been changed. Belle Chasse market update as of 8/1/2007: This information is provided by the Gulf South Real Estate Information Network As of 8/1/2007, there were 70 active listings in Belle Chasse, with an average list price of $377,960. Who is fooling who here? Hellooooo...Mr. (or Ms.) Seller... here are some questions to ask yourself: Is my house overpriced for the neighborhood? If you have been on the market for more than 90 days, it's time to take a fresh look at your price, the competition and the current comparables with an … (0 comments)
west bank real estate: Terrytown and Gretna market update
- 08/22/07 01:35 AM
This blog is the same as the one I posted for the Algiers market...only the statistics have been changed. Terrytown and Gretna market update as of 8/1/2007: This information is provided by the Gulf South Real Estate Information Network As of 8/1/2007, there were 259 active listings in Terrytown and Gretna, with an average list price of $201,553. Who is fooling who here? Hellooooo...Mr. (or Ms.) Seller... here are some questions to ask yourself: Is my house overpriced for the neighborhood? If you have been on the market for more than 90 days, it's time to take a fresh look at your price, the competition … (0 comments)
west bank real estate: 3700 Rue Mignon New Orleans, LA
- 08/21/07 02:52 AM
3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Formal living and dining rooms. Den overlooks fenced backyard. Galley style kitchen with tile counters and attached breakfast area. Double detached garage and rear yard access. Take a virtual tour. … (0 comments)
west bank real estate: SOLD - 302 Amapola St. Terrytown, LA
- 08/21/07 02:39 AM
An entertainer's dream home with open spaces and a backyard paradise with a gazebo and inground pool. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. HUGE dining room could also be used as living/dining combination. Enter the sun/garden room with loads of light and access to the pool. Cozy den attached to kitchen/breakfast area. Updated counters and fabulous tilework. Master bedroom has private bath and french doors leading to the pool for that refreshing morning dip. Take a virtual tour. Update: Sold 11/2/2007 for $174,000 … (2 comments)
It was another great weekend on the West Bank! I love this time of year, when there seems to be a fair or festival every week. Where else in the world does this happen?
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