New Orleans Historic Homes and the love for pocket doors!        New Orleans loves its pocket doors !!  This is the French influence in New Orleans homes.  These particular doors are nine feet tall.  The separate rooms that when opened can greatly expand the area and when closed can make it another private room. 03/01/2010

Military Relocation Specialist: Karin Smith - Broker/Owner Smith Realty Group - Military Spouse   Visit my website: www.propertypromenade.com   See you soon!     02/28/2010

THANK YOU NEW ORLEANS!  Over 18,000 people crowded the streets of New Orleans today to run the Rock and Roll Marathon and Half Marathon.  The race was very organized and run extremely well. As a participant, I can only imagine the work and strategic planning that goes into an event of this magnitude.  Therefore, my running shoes are off to the city of New Orleans and to the event planners and volunteers. A beautiful city that has endured so much yet is resilient and strong.  I will be back next year.  Thank you for a great memory. 02/28/2010

Current real estate activity in Algiers LA 70114: 112 single family homes are for sale High list price $390,000 Low list price $10,000 Average list price $144,144 Median list price $118,750 19 homes are under contract or pending sale, priced from $13,000 to $425,000 Based on the number of homes sold in January (7), there is a 16 month supply of homes for sale in the 70114 zip code Algiers LA 70114 | Number of Single Family Homes Sold | January 2010 The 70114 zip code of Algiers started out the year with 7 single family homes sold, up from only 2 in January 2009, so it’s a nice start to 2010 after disappointing sales last year.  3 of the sales were in Algiers Point, while the other 4 were in various neighborhoods in the area. The average days on market for homes sold in January was 80, w... 02/27/2010

     The Federal Fibre Mills located at 1007 South Peters was once a rope factory in 1900.  It is now condos in the Warehouse District of New Orleans.  The features of old warehouse and great common areas make this a downtown favorite.  The lobby is second to none.  The courtyard, pool areas, gym, and lush tropical gardens are a favorite.      Most of the one bedrooms are loft style units that were popular in the 1980's when the building served as a focal point for the New Orleans World Fair in 1984.  The lobby was a German beer garden which was a favorite in New Orleans.  It was one of the first conversions in the New Orleans downtown area.      The favorite features of the individual units are the large windows, exposed brick walls, exposed beams and connectors, high ceilings and some... 02/24/2010

Commercial for sale in New Orleans, LA Overview Maps Photos Description $1,150,000 CommercialFor Sale Main Features Interior: 7000 sqftLot: 104,625 sqft Location 700 Dublin StreetNew Orleans, LA 70118 Karin Smith & David Stewart ABEK Real Estate(985) 707-7624ksmith.realestate@gmail.comhttp://www.propertypromenade.com Listed by: ABEK Real Estate Our recent listings Single Family Residential for $147,000 in Slidell, LASingle Family Residential for $189,000 in Slidell, LACommercial for $1,150,000 in New Orleans, LACommercial Rental for $7,000 in New Orleans, LACommercial Rental for $1,950 in New Orleans, LA Subscribe to our listing feed See more New Orleans, LA real estate for sale 02/23/2010

NOLA ROCK-N-ROLL MARATHON 2010 - Hey fellow runners, the New Orleans Rock-n-Roll marathon and half marathon is next weekend on February 28, 2010.  The course looks really great and this is the inaugural event for the city.  The course should be very fast and flat. You can still register online through tomorrow night (Sunday, Feb. 21). http://mardi-gras.competitor.com/ I ran the San Antonio Rock-n-Roll a few months ago and was very pleased with a very organized race!  The course was laid out nicely and there were spectators and entertainment along the entire route!  The medals are really nice too. The medals for the New Orleans event look beautiful!  I can't wait to get mine!         The map has been posted and can be accessed via http://mardi-gras.competitor.com/course-map The weather ... 02/20/2010

Eric Bouler | Prudential | 504-212-0072 840 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA Premium large one Bedroom in center of Warehouse District with garage parking. 1BR/1BA Condo offered at $289,219 Year Built 2005 Sq Footage 975 Bedrooms 1 Bathrooms 1 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking Unspecified Lot Size Unspecified HOA/Maint $302 per month DESCRIPTION The Sugar Plantation is located at 840 Tchoupitoulas and is in the heart of the New Orleans Warehouse District. Its half a block from Julia Street and within walking distance of the French Quarter and the Riverwalk on the Mississippi River. The Sugar Plantation Condos are 43 units with most of the units being two bedrooms. Everything was finished off in 2005. These were never rental units and were built and designed as a condo complex. The ... 02/16/2010

As Mardi Gras 2010 comes to a close, I can't help but reflect on what a wild ride we (New Orleans) have been on so far this year. In a mere 47 days we have had our city come together as never before behind our beloved New Orleans Saints, we have spoken loudly at the ballot box and elected a new mayor with a higher than usual voter turnout, and now we are drawing to a close on Mardi Gras 2010. Following the peak of our coming together as a city, we turned outward and invited the rest of the world to join in our celebrations. As the big weekend started last Thursday and progressed there was much concern. Though the hotels and flights were booked, the terrible winter storms that gripped much of the eastern US nearly crippled Mardi Gras. However, flights began to arrive in earnest though th... 02/15/2010

N.O. area home prices up 8 percent in January POSTED: 03:15 PM Wednesday, February 10, 2010 BY: CityBusiness staff reports TAGS: Gulf South Real Estate Information Network, home prices, home sales  The average selling price of homes throughout the New Orleans metro area in January was up 8 percent compared with last year, from $186,681 to $201,659. Meanwhile, fewer homes were sold over the year, at 363 compared with 440 in 2009, according to statistics from the Gulf South Real Estate Information Network. All areas except St. Tammany Parish saw the average selling price increase over the year, with the East Bank of Jefferson Parish leading the way with a 27.3 percent increase, followed by the West Bank of Orleans Parish at 26.5 percent, the East Bank of Orleans Parish at 22.6 percent and... 02/12/2010

New Orleans Real Estate Website Buying a home in New Orleans, La?  Selling a home in New Orleans,  La?  Visit www.propertypromenade.com  Your Source for New Orleans, La Real Estate Website Courtesy of: Karin Smith - RealtorABEK Real EstateEmail: ksmith.realestate@gmail.comCell: 985-707-7624 I'll see you there! -Karin :) 02/11/2010

  Lakewood South Subdivision, New Orleans   Welcome to Lakewood South, New Orleans, La. Lakewood South Subdivision is conveniently located near the intersection of interstates 10 and 610. A short drive to the city of New Orleans, Old Metaire as well as Metairie.  Lakewood South Subdivision is under 24 hour privately patrolled security surveillance paid for by the HOA.  The houses in Lakewood South range in size from approximately 1700 square feet to 9200 square feet with 2 - 6 bedrooms and 2 - 7 full baths.  A wide variety of architecture throughout the subdivision including traditional, french, colonial and ranch.  To view homes for sale in Lakewood South visit:www.PropertyPromenade.comYour Source for Slidell Real Estate   02/11/2010

SOLD!  727 Barracks St. Unit 8 New Orleans, La.70116 - French Quarter Condo This amazing French Quarter Condo located at 727 Barracks Street, Unit 8 is now under contract!  This unit is located on Barracks street between Royal and Bourbon in the residential section of the French Quarter.  The unit is being sold tastefully decorated - fully furnished.  There is a fabulous dog-park - Cabrini Park - less than two blocks away to accomadate the buyers lovely pets!  Beautiful condo, excellent neighborhood! Karin Smith is representing the buyers - Buyers Agent - in this transaction. Karin Smith is representing the buyers - Buyers Agent - in this transaction. Looking for a French Quarter Condo?  Be sure to contact Karin Smith- ABEK Real Estate!   02/11/2010

Yesterday, New Orleans made history with the largest Super Bowl parade ever held. Even in a city that is used to hosting big events, I don't think that anyone was prepared for the record breaking crowds that showed up along the parade route to cheer for the National Champions, our boys in black and gold - the New Orleans Saints. It must make the whole 11 people who showed up to welcome the Colts home hang their heads in shame.... Were you in that number? I tried my hardest, but sadly, I was not. Who would have thought that the entire city would become gridlocked and that there would be thousands of people pouring onto the ferries to attend the parade? We parked and got in line at the Gretna Ferry landing as the crowd grew by the minute. When the ferry showed up and allowed boarding to b... 02/10/2010

New Orleans Saints Super Bowl Parade Route What the Saints have shown all of us is that no matter what diffcutlites (Hurricanes, Financial) you face in life they will pass.  Tomorrow, the entire City of New Orleans will continue it's celebration in the form of a Parade for our Super Bowl Champs. Click on the link: Saints Super Bowl Parade Route Map 02/08/2010

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Just in case you missed this link on my earlier blog, here is how the "Who Dat" nation celebrates it's victories.  You can play the video and practice.  You still have time.  It's over 2 hours before the big game.  Join the "Who Dat" nation all around the world in practicing for tonight's victory celebration.  Gather aroung your monitor. The players practice endless hours to play the super bowl, so we need to practice a little as fans before the game.     Even our Louisiana Senators and Representatives took on the NFL to keep the "Who Dat" phrase the people's chant.  The NFL backed down. You the people have free access to use it and sing it without royalties as long as there are no other references to the New Orleans Saints or the NFL.  So put it on your tee shirt, sing it at your funct... 02/07/2010

Here's a quick look at the parade schedule this year for those hoping to attend the festivities in New Orleans, or for those hoping to circumvent the traffic and crowds. For route maps and for parades in the suburbs and surrounding areas, check out the complete list here. Happy Mardi Gras, ya'll! Geaux Saints!!   FRIDAY, FEB 5 Krewe of Cork ♫ French Quarter 3:00 p.m. Krewe of Oshun Uptown 6:00 p.m. SATURDAY, FEB 6 Krewe of Pontchartrain Uptown 2:00 p.m. Mystic Krewe of Shangri-LA ♫ French Quarter 2:00 p.m. Knights of Sparta Uptown 6:00 p.m. Krewe of Pygmalion Uptown 6:45 p.m. SUNDAY, FEB 7 Krewe of Carrollton Uptown 11:00 a.m.** Krewe of King Arthur Uptown 12:15 p.m.** Mystic Krewe of Barkus ♫ French Quarter 1:00 p.m.** WEDNESDAY, FEB 10 Mystic Krewe of Druids Uptown 6:30 p.m. THURSDAY,... 02/05/2010

THE SAINTS MYSTIQUE The word destiny keeps popping up in the football world this week.  Those who know seem to believe that there is a certain magic attached to the New Orleans Saints winning the Superbowl this year.  I am one of those people.  This is a town ready for victory.  Did you know that the Saints are named after the FUNERAL song "When the Saints Go Marching In"?  I'm hoping the Saints bring a funeral to the Colts hope for victory this Sunday. GEAUX SAINTS Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez     02/05/2010

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS SUPERBOWL SPREAD NARROWING Is it because of Dwight Freeny's injury or it is because the Saints have become America's New Team that the spread seems to be narrowing?  I've been following the NFL Network and the current and former players that have been interviewed all seem to be leaning toward the Saints winning the Superbowl.  Even though Rich Eisen seems to believe that only Warren Sapp has made his opinion known, Troy Aikman did call them America's New Team yesterday in an interview on NFL Network yesaterday.  The NFL analyst all seem to be leaning towards the Colts, but it was my own impression that there are quite a few players pulling for  the Saints. GEAUX SAINTS Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez 02/05/2010