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By Jason Will, NOLA Property Group
(Keller Williams Realty New Orleans)
Search ALL Homes For Sale in Marrero Louisiana Priced Under $200,000 Solid Marrero home with a lot to offer. Kitchen has great counter space and stainless steal appliances. There is a spacious living room. Close to play ground for fun times! Home offers plenty of parking with covered area for boat parking. Plenty of square footage for the price. Come see and compare to others in this hot price range on the West Bank of the Mississippi River!Learn more about this listing and see images for listings on our site!http://www.neworleanshomesearch.com/results.aspx?listingid=30935475&propType=SF&hood=2288361&minPrice=125000&maxPrice=175000&minBeds=3   Jason Will, Real Estate Consultant Keller Williams Realty New Orleans 862-0100 8601 Leake Blvd. New Orleans LA 70006 Each Office Independently Ow...
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By Lisa Heindel, New Orleans Real Estate Broker
(Crescent City Living LLC)
If you are looking for affordable real estate on the West Bank of New Orleans, Oak Cove should be on your list of neighborhoods to check out. Developed in the mid to late 1970s, it offers a variety of ranch floor plans, many of which have been modified by the owners over the years. The neighborhood and landscaping have both matured, so it’s no longer a cookie cutter subdivision, but has taken on the unique characteristics of the various home owners. Located off of Barataria Blvd, south of Lapalco, Oak Cove has some of the most affordable real estate on the West Bank, with home prices ranging from the upper $80s to the low-mid $100s. The neighborhood is just about 100% built out, so resales are the only option for purchasing in the community. The commute into New Orleans can be made in a...
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By Lisa Heindel, New Orleans Real Estate Broker
(Crescent City Living LLC)
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 1990s, so there is a large mix of home styles and ages throughout the neighborhood.  From 1960s and 70s ranch homes to newer construction, there's a style to fit almost any need. Hillcrest homes for sale   Typical Hillcrest homes have 3 or 4 bedrooms and 2 or 2 1/2 baths and an average of just over 2000 square feet.  There are some custom built homes sprinkled throughout the neighborhood that are larger, with additional bathrooms and square footage topping the 4000 s...
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By Lisa Heindel, New Orleans Real Estate Broker
(Crescent City Living LLC)
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 the edge of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park, you'll be just minutes away from the natural beauty that south Louisiana has to offer in the form of bayous, swamps, nature trails and more. Development began in 2004, with the newest homes completed in the last 5 years.  Both Viola Homes and LA Homes were builders in this small community of 3 and 4 bedroom homes ranging from 1550 to 2500 square feet of living area and featuring attached garages and fenced yards. B...
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By Lisa Heindel, New Orleans Real Estate Broker
(Crescent City Living LLC)
Current real estate activity in Marrero LA: 255 homes are actively listed for sale in Marrero High list price $1,995,000 Low list price $19,900 Average list price $162,399 Median list price $139,000 82 homes are pending sale or under contract, priced from $16,900 to $349,000 Based on the number of homes sold in April (33), there is a 7.7 month supply of homes for sale in Marrero Marrero LA 70072 | Number of Single Family Homes Sold | April 2010 Sales held steady from March to April, bringing the year to date total number of homes sold in Marrero to 92.  This is down from 133 sales at the same time last year, a decrease of 30.8%.  However, with 82 pending sales waiting in the wings, I expect us to surpass 2009 sales in the next couple of months.  While a percentage of the contracts will ...
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By Lisa Heindel, New Orleans Real Estate Broker
(Crescent City Living LLC)
Current real estate activity in Marrero LA: 262 single family homes are for sale High list price $2,300,000 Low list price $24,500 Average list price $160,231 Median list price $139,000 31 are bank owned or foreclosure listings 75 homes are under contract or pending sale, priced from $16,900 to $349,000 (19 pending foreclosure sales) Based on the number of homes sold in March (33), there is a 7.9 month supply of homes for sale in Marrero Marrero LA 70072 | Number of Homes Sold | March 2010 Year to date, there have been 58 single family home sales in Marrero, compared to 95 at the same time last year. This represents a 39% decrease in the number of homes sold in the first quarter of 2010 vs the first quarter of 2009. The good news is that with 75 homes pending sale, we can anticipate a b...
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By Lisa Heindel, New Orleans Real Estate Broker
(Crescent City Living LLC)
Current real estate activity in Marrero LA: 257 single family homes are for sale High list price $2,450,000 Low list price $24,500 Average list price $167,294 Median list price $140,000 48 homes are under contract or pending sale, priced from $16,900 to $273,000 Based on the number of homes sold in January (10), there is a 25.7 month supply of homes for sale in Marrero (over 2 years) Marrero LA 70072 | Number of Single Family Home Sales | January 2010 What the heck happened?  Marrero started out the year with 10 homes sold in January, compared to 31 in January 2009, resulting in the lowest number of monthly home sales in the 70072 zip code in over 5 years.  With 48 pending sales, I can only assume that the holidays have stretched out some closing times.  We will continue to keep a close...
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By Lisa Heindel, New Orleans Real Estate Broker
(Crescent City Living LLC)
Current real estate activity in Marrero LA: There are 240 homes for sale in Marrero High list price $1,600,000 Low list price $24,500 Average list price $169,351 Median list price $144,900 29 homes are under contract or pending sale, priced from $16,900 to $269,500 Based on the number of December sales (28), there is a 8.6 month supply of homes for sale Marrero LA 70072 | Number of Homes Sold | December 2009 As hard as we tried, Marrero fell just short of maintaining the number of homes sold in 2008, dropping to 359 in 2009 and missing the mark by only 11 sales.  This is actually pretty good news, because it shows some stabilization in the demand for homes in the area while some other areas of the West Bank are continuing to decline. How long is it taking homes to sell in Marrero? The a...
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By Lisa Heindel, New Orleans Real Estate Broker
(Crescent City Living LLC)
Current real estate activity in Marrero LA 240 homes are for sale in Marrero High list price $2,500,000 Low list price $24,500 Average list price $179,274 Median list price $144,950 33 homes are under contract or pending sale, priced from $16,900 to $310,500 Based on the number of sales in November (32), there is a 7.5 month supply of homes for sale in Marrero Marrero LA | Number of Homes Sold | November 2009 The 32 homes sold in November brings the year to date number of sales in Marrero to 331, down 4.9% from the same time last year. FHA remains the king of financing in Marrero real estate, with more than half of home buyers using this loan program that allows for lower down payments and credit scores.  Sellers should be aware that there are some recommended changes to the FHA program...
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By Lisa Heindel, New Orleans Real Estate Broker
(Crescent City Living LLC)
Current real estate activity in Marrero LA: 251 homes for sale in Marrero High list price $2,500,000 Low list price $29,900 Average list price $185,954 Median list price $149,000 46 homes are under contract or pending sale, priced from $16,900 to $306,750 Based on the number of homes sold in October (34), there is a 7.38 month supply of homes for sale in the area Marrero LA 70072 | Number of Homes Sold | October 2009 The number of homes sold in Marrero in October was 34, with a total 300 sold year to date. This is a decrease of 7.4% from the number of sales recorded at this same time last year. The good news is that sales from month to month are holding steady at an average of 30 homes per month, so while the number of sales is down from years past, there does not seem to be a great dea...
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By Lisa Heindel, New Orleans Real Estate Broker
(Crescent City Living LLC)
Current real estate activity in Marrero LA 70072: 254 homes are for sale in Marrero High list price $2,500,000 Low list price $24,900 Average list price $186,682 Median list price $149,900 56 homes are under contract or pending sale, with an average list price of $136,680 Based on the number of homes sold in September (24), there is a 10.6 month supply of homes for sale Marrero LA 70072 | Number of Homes Sold | September 2009 Year to date, there have been 266 homes sold in Marrero, compared to 286 at the same time in 2008.  This 7% decrease in the number of home sales is typical of the current West Bank real estate market, which has seen sales slide across the area since the high point of 2006. FHA remains the financing option chosen by the majority of home buyers in Marrero.  Why is th...
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By Frank Rubi, FrankRubiRealEstate.com
(Frank Rubi Real Estate, LLC)
First time home buyers are in the final stages of completing their transaction. Just a reminder of expectation at the Act of Sale. Many of my first time home buyers are already nervous to begin with. This is normal. The Act of Sale brings the buyer and seller together to formalize the purchase of the new home. Lets cover what you should do the in the days leading to the act of sale. Confirm the time of the closing. Location of the Closing Attorney office. On the day of closing bring picture ID. Bring Certified Funds If spouse or other is signing make sure they have the location and time. Make sure your insurance is in place. Schedule for the Electricity, Gas and Water to be turn on. Ask questions at the closing. Make sure you leave with Keys and a copy of all the paperwork. Save the HUD...
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By Caroline Huising
(Huising)
Price: $390,000 FIZBER.com ID 11648357 Single Family with 4 bed, 3.0 bath, in 10 Briarfield Drive Marrero, LA, 70072 http://www.fizber.com/11648357/ 10 Briarfield Drive - For Sale By Owner Property Details: Type: Single Family Address: 10 Briarfield Drive, Marrero, LA, 70072 Sq footage: 3515.0 Floors: n/a Bathrooms: 3.0 Bedrooms: 4 Year built: 1992 View full property details and seller's contacts. View more Louisiana homes for sale. Homes for Sale by Owner. Description: Exceptional Custom Home on large lot. Wood floors in foyer. Ceramic tile in Formal Dining, Kitchen, Breakfast Area, Laundry Room and all Bathrooms. Gas log fireplace in Family Room adjacent to a Sun Room. Kitchen with granite counters and custom cabinets. Master Suite with a Sitting Area downstairs. Jetted tub in Master...
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By Lisa Heindel, New Orleans Real Estate Broker
(Crescent City Living LLC)
Current real estate activity in Marrero LA 70072: 199 homes for sale Low list price $16,900 High list price $1,600,000 Average list price $179,604 Median list price $148,500 74 pending sales, priced from $31,000 to $399,900 Based on the number of homes sold in March (34), there is a 5.85 month supply of homes for sale (one of the most balanced markets on the West Bank of New Orleans at this time) Marrero LA 70072 – Number of Homes Sold March 2009 Marrero ended the month with 34 closed sales, bringing the year to date total to 91. The 2009 sales are down from 102 sold at the same time last year. Given that there are 74 pending sales at this time, I would expect to see a fairly significant increase in sales for April, depending on how inspections and financing work out for the buyers. Her...
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By Lisa Heindel, New Orleans Real Estate Broker
(Crescent City Living LLC)
It's time to take a look back at home sales for the year of 2008 in Marrero, LA. I'm happy to say that the news, while not exactly good, is certainly not all that bad. Current real estate statistics for Marrero LA: 238 active listings, priced from $38,900 to $550,000 11 pending sales (homes still being shown) priced from $57,900 to $254,900 1 open predication (waiting on buyer's home to sell) priced at $120,000 40 homes are under contract, priced from $69,900 to $900,000 The average listing price in Marrero is $155,250 The median listing price in Marrero is $147,750 Marrero LA - Number of Homes Sold in 2008 Marrero ended the year with 370 homes sold in 2008 - down 27% from the number sold in 2007. This drop is slightly higher than the average of 23% fewer sales across the West Bank. Wha...
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By Lisa Heindel, New Orleans Real Estate Broker
(Crescent City Living LLC)
Originally published at West Bank LivingCurrent real estate market statistics for Marrero LA as of 11/5/2008: 257 active listings, priced from $49,500 to $1,150,000 Average list price $173,769 11 pending sales, continuing to show, priced from $44,900 to $229,500 3 open predication offers (waiting on buyer's home to sell) priced from $120,000 to $365,000 46 under contract listings, priced from $44,900 to $375,000 Based on the number of Marrero homes sold in October, there is a 7.3 month supply of homes for sale, very close to a balanced real estate market (5-6 month supply).  This is a huge change from last month, when the supply was estimated at 15 months. What changed?  A small reduction in the number of active listings and an increase in the number of sales for the month.  Marrero LA ...
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By Lisa Heindel, New Orleans Real Estate Broker
(Crescent City Living LLC)
For this week's neighborhood of the week, I took a drive through the winding streets of Plantation Estates in Marrero, LA. Originally developed in 1979 by Marrero Land and Development, Plantation Estates is located off of Barataria Blvd., just south of Lapalco Blvd..  The location provides a quick commute to employees at West Jeff Medical Center and is a short distance from Highway 90 B (West Bank Expressway) with easy access to downtown New Orleans and the Central Business District. The Plantation Estates Civic Association is charged with enforcing the neighborhood covenants and restrictions, including collection of the $60 per year home owners fee and the $280 per year security fee for community security patrols by Jefferson Parish Sheriff's officers. Membership in the civic associati...
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By Lisa Heindel, New Orleans Real Estate Broker
(Crescent City Living LLC)
Single family home sales in Marrero rose slightly from January to February, with 31 homes being sold during the month.  However, this is still about 25% fewer properties than were sold at the same time last year (41 in Feb 2007).Because inspections and financing continue to cause many purchase agreements to be canceled, I encourage sellers to make sure their homes are in the best possible condition before putting them on the market.  I also encourage potential buyers to update all of their information with their mortgage professional - many programs have changed or been discontinued and an approval received more than 30 days ago may no longer be valid. Pending sales in Marrero as of 3/4/2008:  78 Currently active listings in Marrero:  281 Low listing price:  $49,900 High listing price: ...
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By Lisa Heindel, New Orleans Real Estate Broker
(Crescent City Living LLC)
Just far enough away from the hustle and bustle of New Orleans, Bent Tree Estates in Marrero, LA is the neighborhood of the week.            Originally developed in the late 1980s, Bent Tree is located just off of the Lafitte Larose Highway, with easy access to Barataria Boulevard, Lapalco Boulevard and the West Bank Expressway for commutes to anywhere in the metropolitan area.  If you are stationed at NAS JRB New Orleans in Belle Chasse, your commute time will be approximately 20-30 minutes.  Within a short distance of Bent Tree Estates you will find plenty of retail shopping and dining.  Or, travel south just 6 short miles to the Jean Lafitte National Park Barataria Preserve for a day in the great outdoors.      The Bent Tree Estates Civic Association helps in the maintenance of the c...
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