Mills Row Condos450 John Churchill ChaseNew Orleans, La. 70130New Orleans Warehouse District    The five story building plus penthouse were completed in 2007. It was new construction on the Corner of John Churchill Chase and Tchoupitoulas Street. It is next to the Federal Fibre Mills Condos that are on S. Peters. Most of the units are two bedroom unit.  Most of the larger units  have balconies and garage parking. Most of the units are two bedroom units.     The units have high ceiling. Open kitchens on many of the units make the condo living area feel larger. The garage covers most of the first floor with a lobby on John Churchill Chase.  The 31 units have storm windows, newer kitchens, newer bathroom, laundry rooms and concrete construction.       There is a courtyard in the middle of ... 11/10/2022

Garden District Condos-New Orleans 1430 Jackson Avenue, 70130 Total Redo of a 50 year old apartment House in 2014   Condos at 1430 Jackson Avenue         The Condos were totally redone in 2014.  All the units were two bedroom units with garage parking on the first level. The 15 units sold out rather quickly for prices ranging from 289k to 329k. The front balcony units were the most expensive and most desired.  All the units had nice windows and natural light. All the units open onto an exterior side balcony that was rather wide.         The four story building was a 50 year old apartment complex buildt as such. Moderate condo fees. The condos were nicely finished and buyers were given several options as to colors, floors, cabinets, stone and carpet.       The elevator was in the mid se... 11/09/2022

The Carol Condos, 143 Condos 2100 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, La. 70130       The Carol Condos are centrally located on St. Charles Avenue.  Its not that far to the Central Business District and is on the St. Charles Ave. streetcar line.       The 13 story building is a 1970's complex of 143 condos. The condos feature large windows with some nice city views. The amenties include a swimming pool, excercise room, valet parking, on site manager, lobby, ample parking, and Old Fashion service.     The condo fees are high because of the number services and the fact that water, electricity, and cable, 24 hour security are included in your monthly fees.   11/08/2022

The French Quarter Views Streets, Unique Shops and Window Shopping       One of the reasons owning a second home in the French Quarter is there is always so muc to see and do. The activities change monthly. In addition to Christmas, New Years, Mardi Gras, French Quarter Fest, Jazz Fest, Conventions, Saints Football games you just have a lot to see.       Just walking the streets looking into shops and windows is totally different than where people make their first home.  They the second homers come to have fun and have a good time. Just park the car and walk for a weekend or weeks and you never get to see it all.     French Quarter Window Shopping   It's Fun and it Free...Window Shopping leading to Carinval Window Shopping for Art Work, Colorful and Bright  Lots of Unique Clothes, "Hon... 11/06/2022

Julia Place Condos333 Julia Street, New Orleans 70130New Orleans Warehouse District       The Julia Place Condos at 333 Julia Street are in the heart of the New Orleans Warehouse District. You are three blocks to the New Orleans Convention Center. You are 4 blocks to St. Charles Avenue. You are about eight blocks to the French Quarter. Walk to a dozen restraunts within 6 blocks of the condos.       Julia Place is two different building side by side. There are 102 units in the complex. The older building on the left is 3 stories while the Bemis Bag building has 5 floors. There are no residential units on the first floor.  Its a parking lot, parking garage, and  retail on the first floor. Parking was sold for $25k when the first purchsers bought the units in 2005.      There are a variety... 11/03/2022

1750 St. Charles Avenue Condos1750 St. Charles Ave.New Orleans, La. 70130          The condo at 1750 St. Charles Avenue were converted from apartments in the Spring of 2005.  The location is 6 blocks from the New Orleans Warehouse District.  The 221 units make it one of the larger condo associations in New Orleans. The building is all concrete with 7 floors on the front and rear of the building. Most of the first floor is for parking.       There are large one bedrooms of about 1000 sq. ft. and up. The Two bedrooms are 1400 sq. ft. plus. The three bedrooms are even larger.  Most of the units are two bedroom units. All the units have views of the courtyard or of the neighborhood.  All the condos have garage parking.      The lobby and parking garage has 24 hour security. There is an on s... 11/01/2022

The Byater Neighborhood of New Orleans               The Bywater is that area between St. Claude Avenue and the Mississippi River. It runs from Franklin Avenue to the Industrial Canal near Poland Avenue.  Its an up and coming neighborhood with a lot of renovations and a demand area. The majority of condos in the area are going to be parts of doubles or buildings a little larger but few complexes.       Lets view the neighborhood and see what the homes and streets look like. The best way for me to do that is do that thru photos of the Bywater Neighborhood. View of the Bywater Neighborhood at Sunrise from the French Quarter.  Its not that far away. Bridge to the Crescent Park that runs along the Mississippi River in Bywater Neighborhood of New Orleans.     View of Downtown New Orleans fr... 10/31/2022

Magazine Place Condos760 Magazine StreetCorner of Julia and Magazine StreetNew Orleans Warehouse District         The Magazine Place Condos are in the center of the New Orleans Warehouse District on the corner of Julia and Magazine. Its 7 blocks to the French Quarter, 4 blocks to the Outlet Mall, 3 blocks to the World War II Museum and 3 blocks to St. Charles Ave. It is just a great location.       The origional building was an Armour Meat Packing Plant where sausage was made. An addition was made later when the apartments were built. These are going to be the town house style units that border the parking lot.         The majority of the units in the origional building are one bedrooms. They will have street view and the doors open to the courtyard. The elevator is near the parking lot... 10/29/2022

French Quarter Condos and Balconies       French Quarter Balconies are one of the most sought out features of condos in the New Orleans French Quarter Condo Market.  The numbers do not show up in the square footage prices but they are worth thousands of dollars.  Its the feel and views to have a street balcony that tops the list. There are 2 types of balconies...The Gallery and a standard balcony. Many times they are just grouped togeather.       A Gallery is connected to the ground which allows them to be larger and have roofs. They are supported by columns and can be as high as three stories. Just open your window and hop out. Most condo units that face the street do not have doors to get out. Just crawl out the window.  Many of the interior balconies do have french doors to exit tha... 10/28/2022

French Quarter Courtyards and Gardens Many of them in Condos       Many of these courtyards are not easily seen from the street but there will be several on each street. Wanted to share what you can see and maany that you will not see.  A condo with a nice courtyard and pool do add value to your condo.  Its a great place to enjoy and have a quiet snack and drink. You can grow so many nice things in containers that add so much color in the Spring, Summer and Fall in New Orleaans.       Courtyard to Supreme Court House off Conti Street in New Orleans Beaugard Keyes Gardens, Corner of Chartes and Ursulines  Hidden Courtyards at 837 Royal Street Exchange Alley in the Quarter of Conti Street Historic Beaugard Keyes Home on Chartres Street Fountain and Blooming Plants in Condo Courtyard, hav... 10/26/2022

Skeletons in Front Yard of Home St. Charles Avenue and State Street Lots of Art Work for Halloween Go visit the home and have fun. “Great Reason to be a second home Condo Owner”        I have stopped buy this home in the last several years to take photos. This 2019 has a lot of skeletons and many new works of art. There is always people stopping by to view the work. There is always people viewing and taking photos. This is one of the unique places to see a lot of Halloween Art Work. May people take the streetcar and get off to view. Not far from Tulane and Loyola Universities.         A great place for visitors and second homers to visit before Halloween. This is a reason why people like second home condos in New Orleans because there are so much works for art for all the holidays.    ... 10/24/2022

Condos in the Fauborg Marigny Neighborhood       Once you cross the neutral ground on Esplanade Avenue and leave the French Quarter you are in the Marigny neighborhood of New Orleans.  Many of the condos in the Marigny are going to be on Esplanade down river from the French Quarter.       There are going to be few large complexes.  The condo associations are going to be smaller and fit into the neighborhood.     1029 Esplanade Avenue Condos   Condos on Burgundy Street in Marigny 822 Touro Street Condos     10/23/2022

425 Notre Dame CondosLuxury Downtown CondosNew Orleans Warehouse DistrictNew Orleans, La. 70130 New Condos in 2015 at 425 Notre Dame       New Construction in downtown New Orleans completed in 2015.  The eight story building has 42 upscale units ranging from one bedrooms to four bedroom units. Parking on first floor. Check out the balconies and large windows.     Its like the developers thought about all the upscale things they could do and then proceeded to do it. Many of the units were sold as pre-sales. This is not the norm for the New Orleans market.     The living areas of the units have 10 ft. ceilings, antique pine wood floors, gas stoves, large windows, balconies, and on site parking.  The high end appliance include Wolfe Stoves and Sub Zero refrigerators. Extra insulation betwe... 10/22/2022

The Mississippi River Flows by the  New Orleans French Quarter       The Reason New Orleans was settled by the French in 1718 was its position and high ground on the Mississippi River. Today it is a must see place and it runs from Elysian Fields to Canal Street with plenty of access fromt he French Quarter.        This first photo is of the setting sun in the early evening. We are looking east but it is the West Bank of New Orleans. The name Crescent City means the Mississippi is making a big curve on its way to the Guld of Mexico.    Sunrise on the Mississippi looking down river to the Bywater Neighborhood from the River Walk Looking at the West Babk of New Orleans as you appraoch the River Walk Park which goes all the way to the Convention Center The Immigrant Statue in Waldenberg Pa... 10/20/2022

The Federal Fibre Mills Condos1107 South PetersNew Orleans Warehouse District  A Little Bit of History about the Federal Fibre Mills         Designed in 1904 by architects Favrot and Livaudals the Federal Fibre Mills warehouse was completed in 1907 and used for the production of rope, largely for ships in port. It was used as a pavilion for the 1984 New Orleans World´s Fair. The old rope factory, built of heavy timber, is an interesting study of conversion efficiency.         Over one million dollars was spent on initial cleanup with a deep desire to preserve the character and flavor of both the New Orleans tan bricks and the first growth heart of Southern yellow pine. Because the building is listed on the National Register for Historic Places, strict guidelines for modification of the ... 10/18/2022

Condos in the Fauborg Marigny Neighborhood       Once you cross the neutral ground on Esplanade Avenue and leave the French Quarter you are in the Marigny neighborhood of New Orleans.  Many of the condos in the Marigny are going to be on Esplanade down river from the French Quarter.       There are going to be few large complexes.  The condo associations are going to be smaller and fit into the neighborhood.     1029 Esplanade Avenue Condos   Condos on Burgundy Street in Marigny 822 Touro Street Condos 10/16/2022

Common AreasPlaces to Enjoy Inside and Outside. I make flyers for condos so buyers know what the condos mean. I also do a flyer about the actual condo for sale. Best to put the updates that the buyers did while they owned it. Let people know what they are leaving in the condo. Furniture things like that. 10/16/2022

Walking the Streets of the French Quarter       As a real estate agent and avid photographer the French Quarter is always alive with things to do and see.  Many times it can be quiet however and that is when the buildings just pop out at you. So lets take a quick waalk around the French Quarter and see the streets.         These are streets with few people, want to focus on the buildings and the streets. No car or no people. It's like history is stopped.          Colorful Cottages in New Orleans French Quarter Royal Street and St. Ann, Rounded Corners Corner of Chartres and St. Phillip, A Hotel Barracks Balcony looking down the Street Townhome in the French Quarter Chartres Street Corner, so may colorful corners The wives and girl friends are just steps from shopping....Delightful Bric... 10/14/2022

 The Bywater Neighborhood of New Orleans Historic and Colorful Bywater Homes     The Bywater Neighborhood runs along the Mississippi River From the railroad tracks on Press Street to the Industrial Canal. The St. Claude Avenue to the Mississippi River is the other boundary. When I was in high school the area was known as the Upper Ninth Ward. The local telephone exchange was known as Bwater and was changed to the Bywater.        The area has become to be a home for many artistic people. Its an easy bike ride, walk or jog to the French Quarter. The area is an historic district so home have to match the historic neighborhood. The new ones and those that have been remodeled are required to be historic in design to fit the neighborhood.     At one time the area was home to people that worke... 10/12/2022

Park View St. John Condos4000 Davey StreetMid -City New Orleans,70122On Bayou St. John       The Parkview St. John Condos located in Mid City on Bayou St. John are as popular as ever. The location is across the Bayou St. John from City Park. People enjoy the Bayou St. John more than ever as boating on the bayou is very popular.  You care close to downtown and the French Quarter as well.         The 48 units are most two bedroom units with balconies facing the bayou and City Park.  Each unit has two parking spots.  The parking lot is gated. You have nice views from all six floors. There are two sets of elevators and stairs at each end of the building. There is a gated pool and bathing area for all to enjoy.         All the floor plans have open kitchens. The master bedroom and living are... 10/10/2022