April 29, 2026
I decided to sell my home. I prepped. I painted. Ok, well, I paid someone to paint. Shout out to Bryan! But I spent a lot of time and money getting my house ready to hit the market. It does cost money and time to prepare your home for sale. However, this doesn’t always… Read more »
I’m going to wait for interest rates to come down. I’m going to wait for houses to get cheaper. I’m going to wait for a spouse to buy with. I’m going to wait for my dream home. We have literally heard allllll the reasons not to buy a home. But if you ever want… Read more »
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Welcome to Hot Hoods, where we will tell you the hottest neighborhoods in New Orleans for the past month based on the number of sales! This is the March 2026 edition. Single-Family Homes 0-$100k: 10 sales total; St. Roch only had 2 of the sales – the remainder were spread out… Read more »
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Dream home. It’s the vision and fantasy you’ve created in your head. You picture the house, the yard, the porch – but what it truly is – is a vision you’ve created for your life. It’s less about the home you’re envisioning, it’s more about where you see yourself and what you’re surrounding yourself… Read more »
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Welcome to Hot Hoods, where we will tell you what the hottest neighborhoods in New Orleans were for the past month! This is the February 2026 edition! Single-Family Homes 0-$100k: 8 sales total; Treme and New Orleans East tied this one! $100k-$200k: 24 sales; Algiers eeked out the win here. $200k-$300k:… Read more »
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When it comes time to buy a house, you’re going to be so excited and focus on bedrooms, square footage, and upgrades. However, there are things you’re going to HATE about buying a house, too! It’s not all about picking out paint colors and mentally placing furniture. There are so many hurdles, and some… Read more »
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Welcome to Hot Hoods – where we tell you what the hottest neighborhoods of New Orleans were for the past month! This is the January 2026 edition. Single-Family Homes 0-$100k: 11 sales total; St. Claude was the winner with two sales $100k-$200k: 21 sales; Algiers had a handful of these sales – the remainder… Read more »
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Whether you are looking to buy or sell a home in the New Orleans metro area (or anywhere in the state), you will find yourself staring at a Louisiana Residential Agreement to Buy to Sell. Your real estate agent may call it a “purchase agreement.” This nine-page document covers all the pertinent details and… Read more »
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What are the extra costs of home buying? Homebuying has costs beyond just a down payment and closing costs. We will cover everything from inspections to elevation certificates so that you know how much money you will need. Extra Cost #1: General Home Inspections Home inspections are a crucial step in purchasing your… Read more »
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Welcome to Hot Hoods – where we tell you what the hottest neighborhoods of New Orleans were for the past month! This is the December 2025 edition. Please note: these numbers apply only to Orleans Parish. Single-Family Homes: 177 sales in December 2025 – up only 3 sales from 2024! 0-$100k: 18 sales… Read more »
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You’ve decided to take the plunge into home buying in New Orleans. Awesome! I’m here to help guide you through all the nooks and crannies. But, there are things you should not do while you’ve begun looking for a New Orleans home to purchase. Here are the no-nos while home buying. No-No #1.… Read more »
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Welcome to Hot Hoods, where we will tell you what the hottest neighborhoods in New Orleans were for the past month! This is the November 2025 edition. Single-Family Homes 0-$100k: 15 sales total; The Lower 9th Ward had the bulk of them $100k-$200k: 25 sales; Algiers won this one. Houses ranged from excellent to… Read more »
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Welcome to Hot Hoods, where we will tell you what the hottest neighborhoods in New Orleans were for the past month! This is the October 2025 edition. Single-Family Homes 0-$100k: 19 sales total; the Lower 9th Ward had the most! $100k-$200k: 28 sales; New Orleans East was the winner for this price range… Read more »
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Picture it. New Orleans from the summer of 2020 to 2022. The real estate market was HOT. Interest rates were LOW. And bidding wars were abundant. If you were one of the THOUSANDS of people who bought a house during that time- great! You likely have an interest rate between 2.5% and 4%. We… Read more »
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Welcome to Hot Hoods, where we will tell you the hottest neighborhoods in New Orleans for the past month based on the number of sales! This is the March 2026 edition. Single-Family Homes 0-$100k: 10 sales total; St. Roch only had 2 of the sales – the remainder were spread out… Read more »
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The time came for me to move on from my house in Metairie. But then came the house prep that comes along with the for sale sign. As a full-time New Orleans Realtor, here are the lessons I learned about selling my own house. (I’m trying to help you as you begin your to-do… Read more »
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Welcome to Hot Hoods, where we will tell you what the hottest neighborhoods in New Orleans were for the past month! This is the February 2026 edition! Single-Family Homes 0-$100k: 8 sales total; Treme and New Orleans East tied this one! $100k-$200k: 24 sales; Algiers eeked out the win here. $200k-$300k:… Read more »
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Welcome to Hot Hoods – where we tell you what the hottest neighborhoods of New Orleans were for the past month! This is the January 2026 edition. Single-Family Homes 0-$100k: 11 sales total; St. Claude was the winner with two sales $100k-$200k: 21 sales; Algiers had a handful of these sales – the remainder… Read more »
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Whether you are looking to buy or sell a home in the New Orleans metro area (or anywhere in the state), you will find yourself staring at a Louisiana Residential Agreement to Buy to Sell. Your real estate agent may call it a “purchase agreement.” This nine-page document covers all the pertinent details and… Read more »
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Welcome to Hot Hoods – where we tell you what the hottest neighborhoods of New Orleans were for the past month! This is the December 2025 edition. Please note: these numbers apply only to Orleans Parish. Single-Family Homes: 177 sales in December 2025 – up only 3 sales from 2024! 0-$100k: 18 sales… Read more »
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Welcome to Hot Hoods, where we will tell you what the hottest neighborhoods in New Orleans were for the past month! This is the November 2025 edition. Single-Family Homes 0-$100k: 15 sales total; The Lower 9th Ward had the bulk of them $100k-$200k: 25 sales; Algiers won this one. Houses ranged from excellent to… Read more »
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Welcome to Hot Hoods, where we will tell you what the hottest neighborhoods in New Orleans were for the past month! This is the October 2025 edition. Single-Family Homes 0-$100k: 19 sales total; the Lower 9th Ward had the most! $100k-$200k: 28 sales; New Orleans East was the winner for this price range… Read more »
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Welcome to Hot Hoods – where we tell you what the hottest neighborhoods of New Orleans were for the past month! This is the September 2025 edition. Single-Family Homes 0-$100k: 14 sales total; New Orleans East was by far the top dog, with over half of them! $100k-$200k: 37 sales; Algiers had the most… Read more »
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So, you want to sell your house and move elsewhere? Cool, cool. We are here to help with this transition. However, there are going to be things you are not a fan of when it comes to selling. I know, you’re now wondering, “What could I possibly loathe about selling my home and moving… Read more »
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Welcome to Hot Hoods – where we tell you what the hottest neighborhoods of New Orleans were for the past month! This is the August 2025 edition. Single-Family Homes 0-$100k: 11 sales; Algiers had the most $100k-$200k: 34 sales; St. Claude got this one – but the numbers were tight! $200k-$300k: 27 sales; Gentilly… Read more »
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Why is New Orleans real estate cheap? The short answer is, it’s not. Once upon a time, New Orleans had cheap real estate. There are many reasons that it has become largely unaffordable for people who live there. Some will blame Airbnb, others will saddle the movie industry with this burden. And I think… Read more »
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If New Orleans neighborhoods were zodiac signs – which would they be? New Orleans isn’t just a city – it’s a personality. Actually, it’s twelve personalities, depending on the street, the time of day, and whether there’s a parade involved. So naturally, each neighborhood lines up eerily well with a zodiac sign. Is it just… Read more »
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New Orleans wards – what are they? This is for all the people who wondered about the wards of New Orleans and were too afraid to ask. Contrary to some beliefs, it’s not made-up numbers for different neighborhoods. Wards are all about voting! There are 17 Wards Wards are used for voting in… Read more »
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So you’ve fallen in love with New Orleans — the food, the music, the people, the energy, the unexplainable something in the air — and now you’re ready to do more than just visit. You want to become part of it. A local. A neighbor. A first-generation New Orleanian. But what does that even… Read more »
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Given the current situation in New Orleans, with elevated homeowners’ insurance and about 7 HOT months a year, you might wonder who is moving there. Well, I am here to tell you that there are more people than you may expect. This spring, we are getting more calls and inquiries from folks who need… Read more »
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When you think of New Orleans, you may not always think of Mid-Century Modern homes. However, the city has a fair amount of them around town—in various neighborhoods, in different sizes, and at a variety of price points. The one exciting thing for mid-mod lovers is that you can find an affordable option in… Read more »
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Can I buy a house in a neighborhood I can’t afford? The answer can be yes! Buying in a neighborhood that’s just a tad out of your budget might seem like a pipe dream, but with a few savvy strategies, you can make it happen. Here’s your guide to landing your dream home without… Read more »
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Looking to move to the Garden District in New Orleans? This pined-for neighborhood has the types of homes that make you feel like you’re in a movie! Let’s review some home-buying tips in the Garden District. The Streets Some streets in the Garden District are prettier than others. But does the value… Read more »
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Now that you are all done with Mardi Gras – you may find yourself with a house full of beads and no place to put them. Instead of shoving them in your attic, and forgetting about them until you have to move, how about recycling your Mardi Gras beads?! What about all the… Read more »
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New Orleans Neighborhood Quiz
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New Orleans sayings and phrases. They might leave you scratching your head, wondering WTF you just heard! Here are some of the phrases you might hear while wandering the streets of New Orleans. DISCLAIMER: Not all New Orleanians use all of these phrases or sayings. We are a special city where some things are… Read more »
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Second homes in New Orleans are popular for many different people for a variety of reasons! Maybe you only want a second home in New Orleans because you’re a Saints fanatic who lives in Alabama, Texas, or Mississippi. Other reasons people consider a second home in the N.O. is they love driving in for… Read more »
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Picture it. New Orleans from the summer of 2020 to 2022. The real estate market was HOT. Interest rates were LOW. And bidding wars were abundant. If you were one of the THOUSANDS of people who bought a house during that time- great! You likely have an interest rate between 2.5% and 4%. We… Read more »
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Celebrities love coming to New Orleans because we tend not to care that they are famous. We have enough other excitement going on that we aren’t concerned with their status. Due to our laissez-faire attitude, many will grab hold of your real estate for a second home or a full-time adventure. However, that doesn’t… Read more »
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Whether you are looking to buy or sell a home in the New Orleans metro area (or anywhere in the state), you will find yourself staring at a Louisiana Residential Agreement to Buy to Sell. Your real estate agent may call it a “purchase agreement.” This nine-page document covers all the pertinent details and… Read more »
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In the grand romance of life, few relationships are as complicated as the one between New Orleanians and their housing market. With her colorful Creole cottages, historic shotgun homes, and dreamy oak-lined streets, New Orleans knows how to flirt. She’ll wine you with curb appeal and dine you with potential—but when it comes time… Read more »
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The year is 2025, and the New Orleans real estate market is… questionable, at best. It’s a buyer’s market. And buyers are being INSANE. Even though it’s a buyer’s market, sellers are being equally cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs. But, we get it. You likely need to sell your home or, at a minimum, start… Read more »
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Welcome to Hot Hoods, where we will tell you what the hottest neighborhoods in New Orleans were for the past month! New Orleans saw 182 single-family home sales in July 2025. But here are the top ‘hoods for each price range. Single-Family Homes 0-$100k: 8 sales total; New Orleans East had the most… Read more »
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So, you’re falling in love with a charming little bungalow, but your brain decides to go full Netflix-true-crime-mode and whisper, “What if someone died here?” It’s a valid question. After all, no one wants to be surprised by an unexpected roommate from the great beyond. But here’s the thing: in Louisiana, the seller does… Read more »
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Let’s set the scene: it’s closing day, the buyer’s excited, the movers are rolling up—and you’re still trying to decide which drawer your high school yearbooks go in. Yikes. If you’re selling a house in Louisiana, there’s one big rule to remember: you have to be completely moved out by the time the act… Read more »
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You’re almost there—just one last walk before the house is officially yours. The final walk-through is kind of like the last lap before the finish line in the home-buying race. You’ve secured the loan, signed a mountain of paperwork, and now you’re standing in your soon-to-be home with the chance to make sure it’s… Read more »
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Looking to know your future in real estate? Should you buy, sell, or stay put? Let the Magic 8 ball decide! Want to explore this result with us? Start here!
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Mardi Gras may be over, but that doesn’t mean you aren’t dreaming of next year’s festivities! We can see that sparkle in your eyes while you’re still vibrating from the bands marching past you. Maybe it’s time to find a home along the parade route! Check out New Orleans homes near the Mardi Gras… Read more »
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Home buying can make a lot of people get into their feels. Channel those feelings and find your love language when it comes to home buying! Ready to start your home search? Contact us! How to Buy in a Neighborhood You Can’t Afford
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In the middle of the Warehouse District, you will find the Julia Place Condominiums at 333 Julia. Built sometime in the 1880s, this condo building combines two buildings. The five-story building on the right once housed the Bemis Bag Company, which made cloth and burlap bags to ship many items out of our busy… Read more »
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1201 Canal is historically known for being the Krauss Department Store building! Opening in 1903, it was over 300,000 square feet (by the time is closed – but started at 20,ooo square feet) and open for 94 years before closing its doors and then becoming condos. It was designed by Louisiana architect, Thomas Sully.… Read more »
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Located in the Bywater, The Saxony is a recently constructed building (2019) that offers modern amenities in a neighborhood with older housing stock. Found at 900 Bartholomew, this location used to be the home to L.A. Frey & Sons Meat Packing Plant and was built in 1921. This business shuttered its doors long before… Read more »
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The Bakery Condos can be found in the Warehouse District of New Orleans at 1111 S. Peters. Constructed in 1920, it was home to Consumer’s Biscuit Bakery Company. In the 90s, the building was converted into apartments. Once the 2000s came, they began converting them into condos – some of them nicer than… Read more »
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The Rotunda, located at 330 Julia Street in the Warehouse District of New Orleans, is anchored by the world-famous Emeril’s Restaurant. It was constructed in 1905 and was originally a grocer warehouse. Today you will find 68 units, varying in size, in this 4-story building. What’s to love about 330 Julia Location, location,… Read more »
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731 St. Charles Condos are located in the Warehouse District of New Orleans. As of October 2020, construction has not been completed. However, units are being pre-sold for this building that sits right on the parade route. (Almost half have been sold: 10/10/2020) There are 71 units available in this 4-story building. The original… Read more »
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Part of the CBD in New Orleans, 339 Carondelet, provides easy access to the French Quarter and the Superdome. While it is located in a busier section of the city, owners love living there because it’s still quiet indoors. Units in 339 Carondelet did not become available for sale until 2018. Since then,… Read more »
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425 Notre Dame Condos can be found in the Warehouse District of New Orleans. Using many lots surrounding the building, architects created a high-end, new building while blending in with the adjacent architecture. Architects restored the original facade of the Girod Street side of the building as well. Architects completed the entire renovation/restoration in 2014. … Read more »
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