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By Eric Bouler, Listening to your Needs
( Gardner Realtors, Licensed in La.)
New Orleans Property Tax Bills! Are they due? Mortgage Escrow Accounts!     Property taxes are now due in all Parishes, its 2009.  In Orleans Parish you are paying ahead for the entire year of 2009.  The rest of the Parishes collect in arrears or for 2008.  Its your responsibility to make sure the bill gets paid once.  If you have a mortgage the escrow account is more than likely pay the bill out of the funds it has collected from you on a monthly basis.  The mortgage company just has to get the bill.  Always a good thing to check it out and make sure its done especially if its your first year of ownership.     Do not pay yourself and have your escrow account pay as well.  In Orleans its a total nightmare and a six to nine wait to get it corrected while they spend your money.  Great cus...
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By Jean-Paul Villere
(Villere Realty, LLC)
Wow.  I haven't posted in forever, not that I'm a prolific blogger to start with.  But let's recap, shall we? When last I wrote summer was ending.  Since then New Orleans experienced it's first post-K full scale evacuation courtesy Gustav.  We chose to hunker down.  Weeks after that, realty paused.  Just as all were getting their bearings the lending industry lost its footing.  Then the world markets began spinning hither and yon.  Oh!  And there was a presidential election.  And, one last exhale: the holidays.  Somewhere in there, we welcomed our 3rd daughter, easily the most important piece to 08.  And now here we are in 09, financial bruises and all. What can we expect this year realty-wise?  Firstly, money will be made.  Do not mistake a recession for a time to see only doom and glo...
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By Charles Baker
(RE/MAX AFFILIATES)
    I just saw Brad Pitt’s new film, “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”, at our historic Prytania theatre on Sunday night.  I’ve paid more attention, mostly for appreciative reasons, to Brad Pitt’s career since he has decided to make New Orleans his home as well as the focus of his charitable ventures such as his Make It Right Foundation.  With the film taking place and having been shot right here in New Orleans (some of the many movie production trucks crowding around historic NOLA sites that have been appearing commonly since Katrina belong to this production), Brad Pitt again helps out his adopted home.  This time he helps by reminding the outside world of just how picturesque, magical, and downright unique and beautiful place the city of New Orleans remains to this day.          ...
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By Eric Bouler, Listening to your Needs
( Gardner Realtors, Licensed in La.)
    Letting people know what is in the neigbborhood lifestyle looks like is a great thing to do with a blog as you can give bits and pieces over time. I am on blog 185 on my site and it seems to be a great way to review the areas you service in many ways. Also fun to create something that is unique as no one else is doing it. Getting ideas is easy. Just read blogs from creative agents on a weekly basis. I read Krystal Kraft's Blogs on a regular basis Denver Real Estate Blog as she takes great photos and has interesting topics. New Orleans Warehouse District, Looking at Photos gives you a peak at the Neighborhood!  Warehouse District      Most people chose where they want to live because they like the neighborhood.  An Urban neighborhood in a tourist city like New Orleans has a lot to of...
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By Steven L. Smith, Bellingham WA Home Inspector
(King of the House Home Inspection, Inc.)
In the early days of rock n' roll music many of the songs that were called rock were really nothing more than white kids performing blues music that had, previously, been hits for African-American artists. It had been called race music but was later changed to rhythm and blues -- an improvement for sure. While the style came from the USA, many of the earliest and best artists, following in the path of R&B, were British bands including the Rolling Stones and the Animals. Both groups considered themselves to be blues bands and were part of the early days of the British Invasion. Eric Burdon was the heart of the Animals and a few incarnations of that famous group over the years. Young Eric, from the northeast of England, loved the blues and, as a ten-year-old, he was entranced by a folk s...
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By Christopher Johnston
(The Johnston Team)
, One of the things I have loved about my city is the number of educational opportunities available here. Here is a list of some of the institutions in New Orleans. I apologize in advance if I've left any out. 4 year colleges and universities Tulane University of New Orleans Loyola Dillard Xavier Southern University Our Lady of Holy Cross College Medical Schools Louisiana State University School of Medicine Tulane University School of Medicine Law Schools Tulane University Law School Loyola University New Orleans School of Law Now while this depth and breadth of educational institutions is nearly unmatched by any city in America of similar size and population ( I added that last part so I don't get mail from all you people in big cities like Boston and San Francisco). What is sorely lac...
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By Caroline Huising
(Huising)
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By Lisa Heindel, New Orleans Real Estate Broker
(Crescent City Living LLC)
I got a call yesterday from an out of town buyer, "Joe", who wanted to know about his rights after an  inspection. He is being transferred to NAS JRB New Orleans and had written a purchase agreement on a West Bank home.  As it happened, the inspector uncovered some items that the seller had not disclosed. Joe had several questions about how to handle this situation and wanted my advice on how to proceed.   Unfortunately, I could not help him.   Since he already has an agent who showed him property and wrote his offer, I referred Joe back to her. His response? "This is only the third contract she has ever written and she doesn't know what to do". While I have all the sympathy in the world for Joe, there was nothing I could do beyond advise him to go to his agent's broker for assistance (...
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By Eric Bouler, Listening to your Needs
( Gardner Realtors, Licensed in La.)
     These are some photos I took at sunrise in the French Quarter this fall. Great time to get some uncrowded shots with the sun coming up from the Westbank of New Orleans. I forgot the tripod this day but found some ledges for the camera. New Orleans French Quarter Sunrise, Wake Up New Orleans !      Sunrise in the New Orleans French Quarter is fairly quiet.  You can get some photos since no one is around but it lasts only so long then you have to eat breakfast.  Always great to get another view since most will sleep through it.      There is always something to do in New Orleans and that is why its a great destination city for people all over the world.  That is why the French Quarter, Warehouse District and Uptown New Orleans are becoming a second home choice for many.  Enjoy the Ho...
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By Eric Bouler, Listening to your Needs
( Gardner Realtors, Licensed in La.)
    Just to update a recent article that I wrote on renting versus buying. You need to add the new interest rates inot the figures and the cost of owning just got a lot cheaper. At 4.75% your monthly notes falls from $1200 to below $1050 per month or $1043 . That is a decrease of over $150 per month.      If you currently own you may want to get the savings on the refinancing of your home or condo. I just wrote an article on that subject. Refinance you New Orleans Condo.    Who was even the President in 1971? Richard Nixon. Still in Viet Nam! Gas was under 50 cents a gallon. LSU was going to the Orange Bowl with Bert Jones as quarterback and Pistol Pete has just graduated. Royal Castles Hamburgers were 15 cents, phone calls were a nickle, bus rides were a dime and most had no a/c. Black...
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By Charles Baker
(RE/MAX AFFILIATES)
  I am looking into becoming an EcoBroker.  I want to get some feedback from some agents out there that have become EcoBrokers.  The NAR does not currently recognize the EcoBroker as a designation.  In 2002 EcoBroker was founded and in 2003 launched educational classes for all licensed real estate professionals.   Here is a link to the EcoBroker site:  http://www.ecobroker.com/default.aspx   If you are an EcoBroker or you know one, let me know!  I would like to hear about their experiences.   CHARLIE BAKER Associate Broker Keller Williams Realty New Orleans 8601 Leake Ave. New Orleans, LA 70118 504-994-3951 Direct   RETURN, REBUILD, & REVITALIZE NEW ORLEANS.  VISIT WWW.CHARLESMBAKER.COM TODAY!  
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By Eric Bouler, Listening to your Needs
( Gardner Realtors, Licensed in La.)
New Orleans Handi-Man, Where are the good ones when you need One? I call Sal!       When you deal with real estate you need to know how to get things done with people you can trust to do the job.  I use Handy-man on a regular basis when putting units up for sale that need painting, plumbing and general clean up duties done.  You must have your condo or piece of real estate in top shape as there is always a lot of competition.  You want your unit to shine in comparison to others.  I use Sal Cannizaro and have been pleased time and time again.  My clients are more than satisfied. Get the little thing done that you have been putting off.  People do take notice and begin to wonder if the owner took care of the place.  Make the condo look fresh as you will sell it quicker for more money.    ...
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By Lisa Heindel, New Orleans Real Estate Broker
(Crescent City Living LLC)
The talk of the town all around the West Bank today has been the snow! Yes, snow. In New Orleans. Southeast Louisiana. Just miles from the Gulf of Mexico. Honest to goodness, blanket the lawn and the roofs and the car snow! I know this is not a big deal to those who live in the north, but it's a HUGE thing here. Just thought I would share some photos of our winter wonderland that breezed in this morning and was melted away by the afternoon. I wouldn't want to live with this all winter long, but it sure made for an exciting day...Happy Holidays to everyone. Copyright 2008.  Lisa Heindel and West Bank Living.  All rights reserved.
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By Darryl Glade, New Orleans Real Estate
(RE/MAX N.O. Properties)
New Orleans Real Estate ~ (Condos) Market Report November 2008 This report focuses on Condos in New Orleans. November 2008 - 750 condos for sale in New Orleans. -14.1% November 2007 - 873 condos for sale in New Orleans. 21 condos sold in New Orledaans in November 2008. -34.4% 32 condos sold in New Orleans in November 2007 .   Keep Reading...New Orleans Real Estate ~ Condo Market Report ~ Nov 2008 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 ...
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By Darryl Glade, New Orleans Real Estate
(RE/MAX N.O. Properties)
New Orleans Real Estate Market Report November 2008 This report focuses on Single Family Homes. November 2008 - 1926 properties for sale in New Orleans. -12.9% November 2007 - 2211 properties for sale in New Orleans. 119 properties sold in New Orleans in Nov. 2008. -39% 195 properties sold in New Orleans in Nov. 2007 .   Keep Reading...New Orleans Real Estate ~ Market Report Nov 2008   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...
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By Darryl Glade, New Orleans Real Estate
(RE/MAX N.O. Properties)
New Orleans Real Estate (Condos) Market Report October 2008 This report focuses on Condos in New Orleans. October 2008 - 764 condos for sale in New Orleans. October 2007 - 904 condos for sale in New Orleans. 25 condos sold in New Orleans in October 2008. 48 condos sold in New Orleans in October 2007 .   Keep Reading - New Orleans Real Estate ~ Condo Market Report ~ Oct. 2008   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. D...
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By Darryl Glade, New Orleans Real Estate
(RE/MAX N.O. Properties)
New Orleans Real Estate Market Report October 2008 This report focuses on Single Family Homes. October 2008 - 1997 properties for sale in New Orleans. October 2007 - 2283 properties for sale in New Orleans. 149 properties sold in New Orleans in Oct. 2008. 269 properties sold in New Orleans in Oct. 2007 .   Keep Reading...New Orleans Real Estate ~ Market Report Oct. 2008     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 wor...
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By Charles Baker
(RE/MAX AFFILIATES)
  If you're an animal lover and have pets of your own (or plan to someday adopt a new family member of the hirsute kind), one thing that it is absolutely imperative to keep at the forefront of your mind when looking for a condo is whether the condo association is pet friendly…or not.  I have two dachshunds myself and know firsthand how attached we humans can become to our animals.  Nowadays, more and more condo associations are going with a no pet policy, which basically equates to a “look elsewhere” policy for pet owners.  To benefit pet owners, I have researched and highlighted here some pet friendly condos here in New Orleans.  I’ll start with 2 in the Uptown/Garden District. 3300 St. Charles Avenue (Commodore Condos) – The pet friendly Commodore Condos are located in Uptown and are ...
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By Eric Bouler, Listening to your Needs
( Gardner Realtors, Licensed in La.)
Rates Have Fallen to an All Time Low this Century! Can that be correct?      I was talking to Julie Baudier, my favorite lender today about the drop in interest rates and the effect it would have with people looking to purchase a new place.  Its never too early to get an idea of what your note will be and what kind of payment you will be comfortable with.  Doing this upfront is aways a good idea and great first step.  If you are looking in the Spring this is the time to start learning about the market and the lending process.  This is especially true of first time buyers but still true for experienced buyers.      Julie says  "Six weeks ago a client signed a purchase agreement for $260,000 he was borrowing $208,000.  We locked him in at a rate of 6.25% his Principal and interest payment...
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By Eric Bouler, Listening to your Needs
( Gardner Realtors, Licensed in La.)
Warehouse District Condos, Market Update for December 2008. Buyers Market?      Lets get a feel of the Warehouse District Condo market before getting into the numbers.  It is definitely a Buyers Market but the supply is not overwhelming.  Many sellers are still asking too much for what they are selling their condos for.  The prices are too high in many cases and the units are not appealing.  The upper end of the market is the slowest and oddly enough the mid range market seems to be doing OK.  This generally happens this time of year but do not get the feel that many buyers are looking in this range.        The interest rates are extremely good so expect some pickup starting at the bottom end of the market and working its way up as we go through the holidays.  The MLS shows that there a...
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