New Orleans Real Estate - Termites! Today's New Orleans Real Estate blog post is all about termites. Property in New Orleans are especially susceptible to termites. We will start with some interesting facts about termites, then discuss the different types of termites, and we will finish termite prevention. Termite Facts: Termites have existed for approximately 350 million years. At least 1,900 species of termites are known to exist on earth. In recorded history, termites have never developed resistance to any type of pesticide. This is due in part to a queen’s “royal taster system,” in which the colony’s workers taste and process all food before it is fed to the queen. Termite workers and soldiers are blind, which means they rely on their sense of touch and chemical signals to help them... 09/08/2009

"New Orleans Blog Scenes" Create a free slideshow with Picnik!    This a neat tool from Picnik.com. They came up with this slide show currently in beta testing.  What is neat is that all your photos are already there so it easy to move them in and out of the show.     I had some questions about getting the photos in order. They actually answered my e-mail within an hour to say that they were still working on some of the issues. The premium package is only about $25 per year.      These are a selection of the blog photos that I have used this year to give you a taste of the neighborhood where I work.  Lot of uses as you can visit one of my blogs where I use a lot of photos. www.neworleanscondotrends.com 09/05/2009

Putting a Value on your New Orleans Condo Views ! Views and Windows do Matter! Condo Knowledge       One of the primary factors in the resale of your condo is the views.  You may not have paid extra for the views in the beginning if you were the original purchaser.  You just got first choice and you chose the one that you liked.  This is most likely the one that most people would have liked.  However all people do not think of resale.  The smart ones do.      The views do not show up in the square footage prices so how do you quantify the views.  It only shows up in like type of units.  It is very hard to put a dollar figure on this factor but it does exist.  Since New Orleans has few high rise condos its not how high you are.  Most buildings here are not tall  but conversions of older ... 09/05/2009

New Orleans Real Estate (Condos) Market Report July 2009 This market report focuses on Condos in New Orleans. July 2009 - 677 condos for sale in New Orleans. -19.8% July 2008 - 844 condos for sale in New Orleans. 62 condos sold in New Orleans in July 2009. -6.1% 66 condos sold in New Orleans in July 2008 . KEEP READING: New Orleans Condo Report July 2009   You may also be interested in: New Orleans Real Estate - The Definitive Blog ______________________________________________________________ This New Orleans real estate condo market report was provided by Darryl Glade, Realtor with RE/MAX N.O. Properties. Darryl can be reached at darrylglade@remax.net or by phone at 504.451.8960. Darryl's office is conveniently located in Uptown New Orleans at 8001 Maple Street. Darryl works throughou... 08/31/2009

New Orleans Real Estate Market Report July 2009 This market report focuses on Single Family Homes. July 2009 - 1913 properties for sale in New Orleans. -5.3% July 2008- 2020 properties for sale in New Orleans. 203 properties sold in New Orleans in July 2009. -11.4% 229 properties sold in New Orleans in July 2008 . KEEP READING: New Orleans Market Report July 2009   You may also be interested in: New Orleans Real Estate - The Definitive Blog ______________________________________________________________ This New Orleans real estate market report was provided by Darryl Glade, Realtor with RE/MAX N.O. Properties. Darryl can be reached at darrylglade@remax.net or by phone at 504.451.8960. Darryl's office is conveniently located in Uptown New Orleans at 8001 Maple Street. Darryl works throug... 08/31/2009

New Orleans Real Estate (Condos) Market Report June 2009 This market report focuses on Condos in New Orleans. June 2009 - 681 condos for sale in New Orleans. -17.4% June 2008 - 824 condos for sale in New Orleans. 45 condos sold in New Orleans in June 2009. -29.7% 64 condos sold in New Orleans in June 2008 . KEEP READING:  NEW ORLEANS REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT   You may also be interested in: New Orleans Real Estate - The Definitive Blog ______________________________________________________________ This New Orleans real estate condo market report was provided by Darryl Glade, Realtor with RE/MAX N.O. Properties. Darryl can be reached at darrylglade@remax.net or by phone at 504.451.8960. Darryl's office is conveniently located in Uptown New Orleans at 8001 Maple Street. Darryl works thro... 08/31/2009

New Orleans Real Estate Market Report June 2009 This market report focuses on Single Family Homes. June 2009 - 1848 properties for sale in New Orleans. -7.6% June 2008- 2001 properties for sale in New Orleans. 221 properties sold in New Orleans in June 2009. -9.1% 243 properties sold in New Orleans in June 2008 . The average price for sold properties was $252,000 in June 2009. 20.6% The average price for sold properties was $209,000 in June 2008. The average days on market for sold properties was 103 in June 2009. 6.2% The average days on market for sold properties was 97 in June 2008. You may also be interested in: New Orleans Real Estate - The Definitive Blog ______________________________________________________________ This New Orleans real estate market report was provided by Darry... 08/31/2009

A big welcome to anyone coming to New Orleans for Southern Decadence 2009. I'm knocking on wood, hoping the the only hurricanes we'll have to worry about come from Pat O'Brien's! For GLBT businesses this if bigger than Mardi Gras, and this year looks bigger than ever based on the word we're getting from folks in the hospitality industry. I was in the French Quarter today, and saw lots of preparation going on at and around the "lavender line." It's grown over the years from a 3 day weekend to a full week of insanity! Some places like Rawhide 2010 are kicking things off on Wednesday, the 2nd. As with all these huge events, we often get new folks who fall in love with the city, so of course I'll be on hand for those looking for 2nd homes or even for those who decide to move here. So welcom... 08/27/2009

New Orleans Real Estate - Termites! Today's New Orleans Real Estate blog post is all about termites. Property in New Orleans are especially susceptible to termites. We will start with some interesting facts about termites, then discuss the different types of termites, and we will finish termite prevention. Termite Facts: Termites have existed for approximately 350 million years. At least 1,900 species of termites are known to exist on earth. In recorded history, termites have never developed resistance to any type of pesticide. This is due in part to a queen’s “royal taster system,” in which the colony’s workers taste and process all food before it is fed to the queen. Termite workers and soldiers are blind, which means they rely on their sense of touch and chemical signals to help them... 08/27/2009

Race fans rejoice, neighbors be warned. The New Orleans Fairgrounds Racecourse announced recently that it will start its 138th season of horse racing on November 6. It will run, as usual, through the end of March in plenty of time to prepare the Fairgrounds for the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival ("Jazz Fest"). Can't wait! As a neighbor in the Farigrounds Triangle neighborhood, we never fail to meet wonderful folks from all over the world, not to mention clients! It's another of our longstanding traditions that make me love this city all over again. Mint julips, anyone? Photograph by Lou Hodges, Jr. 08/26/2009

The City of New Orleans announced that the former site of Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East, which has been closed since Katrina, is getting a new lease on life. It will be rebuilt and reopened as Nickelodeon's first stand alone theme park, called Nickelodeon Universe New Orleans, and will include a water park. The park is shceduled to go under construction in the fall of 2009, and open late 2010. The detailed article from New Orleans City Business can be found here. This is great news for continuing efforts to move on from Katrina, not only for New Orleans East which desperately needs the return of its businesses, but also for the entire New Orleans metro area. A world class attraction like this in addition to the places tourists already visit will be a boost in jobs, spendi... 08/19/2009

My neighborhood, the Farigrounds Triangle recently held its Night Out Against Crime and it was a great success. So many neighbors and even homeowners with rental property in the area braved the heat to join the fun and discuss important safety issues and ideas. Thanks to the Farigrounds Triangle Neighborhood Association for all the effort. It was fantastic. Sorry for the grainy picture from my camera phone! 08/19/2009

We are full time agents.  This is our job, our career, our livelihood, our chosen profession.  As we make our way through listing appointments, showings and phone calls, we sometimes run across those agents that make us say “What the…??”  So in the interest of the public good (or maybe just to blow off a little steam), we conducted a poll of professional Realtors across the country, asking them to finish the statement “You might need a new REALTOR if…”.  Here are the responses we compiled during our completely unscientific survey.  These are all real life examples of why you need to do a little research before choosing your REALTOR. You Might Need a New Agent If…. Your agent doesn’t have a lockbox key to actually get you into the homes you want to see.  That’s OK, you don’t mind working... 08/07/2009

That’s the question on the minds of both buyers and sellers. There was a great, in-depth report on the metro area real estate market in a recent issue of the Times-Picayune (Read the entire article here) touting the stabilization of the housing market in the New Orleans area. …..Ragas and area Realtors believe that the housing market is bottoming out because the backlog of homes for sale is declining and about the same number of home sales closed in the first half of 2009 as in the second half of 2008. While that may be true when the market is looked at as a whole, it can be misleading for an individual seller who is trying to figure out why their house has not sold. If you’ve been following along at West Bank Living, you’re already keyed into the market for your area. If not, here is a... 08/07/2009

I live in a house that was originally built in the 1950s.  Over the years, the original owners added on (and added on and added on) as their family outgrew the existing space.  Lucky for me, by the time they were ready to sell the house, it clocked in at well over 2,500 square feet of living area. Not so lucky for me, they weren’t as concerned with energy efficiency during their expansion spree. When we originally bought the house, we knew it would need work.  It was definitely what a Realtor would call a “handy man special”, a “fixer upper” or a “diamond in the rough”.  But we were captivated by two huge living spaces, a larger than average lot size and a location with family and friends all in the same block. So, we bought it and embarked on our own spree – this time of updating and r... 08/06/2009

June 2009 New Orleans West Bank Home Sales   The June home sales reports are now online at West Bank Living.  How did your neighborhood do? Algiers 70131 Algiers 70114 Algiers Point English Turn Belle Chasse City of Gretna 70053 Gretna and Terrytown 70056 Harvey Marrero Westwego, Avondale and Bridge City   If you need more details on listings and sales in your West Bank neighborhood, sign up for a free Market Snapshot.  Up to the minute reports will be delivered to your email address with no obligation and no sales calls. Do you have questions about the New Orleans West Bank real estate market? Are you considering buying or selling a home? The West Bank Living Team provides local, professional real estate services to home buyers and sellers on the West Bank of New Orleans and military p... 08/06/2009

Who: Everyone will be there, the young and old alike. What: White Linen Night is an annual summer celebration. You'll find art openings with contemporary works by local, national and international artists. Plus, live music and curbside cash bars and restaurants. Best of all, admission is free. When: WHITE LINEN NIGHT presented by the New Orleans Arts District Association and Whitney National Bank is on the first Saturday in August from 6-9pm. Best part is that it's free! Where: 300-700 blocks of Julia St., throughout the New Orleans Warehouse/Arts District, and at the Contemporary Arts Center. Why: A fund-raiser for the Contemporary Arts Center and a showcase for a number of the finer galleries in the Warehouse/Arts District, White Linen Night has become a major event in summer.  Hope t... 07/30/2009

Hidden Gems in the New Orleans French Quarter! Beauty and History!     Last week I had to meet David with Absolute Pest Control in the French Quarter to so he could inspect a recent sale for termites.  I arrived early and had a few minutes to take a couple of photos with my new camera.  Its always in my car and ready to go when I see something.  A real estate tool.     I had time to take a couple of  photos and discover some new things about New Orleans and the French Quarter.  I am a student of history and historic buildings.  One of my hobbies is tropical plants.  One of my hobbies is photography.  In real estate you are your own boss so these hobbies really tie in with my work.      This group of town homes were built 10 years after Louisiana became a State.  Many women in French Lou... 07/26/2009

This August will mark the 4th Anniversary of Hurricane Katarina. The City of New Orleans and this region is still rebuilding. Many issues still are in debate and causing delays. A bright spot is occurring as I write this post. Teenagers a report 37,000 are here to help. These teenagers are doing everything to help our City. In case you don't realize it is in the 90's as far as the temperature and we still see them everywhere. Read more Lutheran volunteers I would just like to express my THANKS to these fine young people.   Thank You for all your hard work. It is appreciated. Come visit New Orleans, the food is Great! 07/26/2009

Sugar Plantation Condos #219, New Orleans Warehouse Distirct, Get a feel for the Area as Well!  Condo Listings, Warehouse District       Getting a feel of the area where you are going to live is very important aspect of your buying decision.  The Sugar Plantation Condo #219 is  a premium unit in that is has everything that most people are looking for in a New Orleans Warehouse District condo.  Great location in the center of the area at 840 Tchoupitoulas next door to Emeril's on the corner of Julia Street.  The units were new in 2005, these were not conversions from rentals so all the build outs are new in 2005.  This means all the a/c, heating, pipes, electrical were new at that ime .  The condos sold out within several days at that time.      The #219 Sugar Plantation condo has Tchoup... 07/04/2009