May 13, 2025

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Hot Hoods! April Edition

Posted by Leslie Heindel - May/2025 - New Orleans Home Buying, New Orleans Home Selling, Resources

Welcome to HOT HOODS! Where we bring you the hottest neighborhoods of New Orleans for the last month. Here is the April 2025 edition! Who is moving to New Orleans right now? Doctors starting their residencies and military families are all grabbing houses before they have to get into town. We have… Read more »

The Real Estate 80-10-10 Rule

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Apr/2025 - New Orleans Home Buying

As we begin showing properties to potential home buyers, we are always surprised by some of the items people get hung up on. Sometimes they complain about wall colors (it’s just some paint! Paint over it!), or they get hung up on appliances (you’re buying a house, not the appliances!), or they even find… Read more »

Hot Hoods! March 2025 Edition

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Apr/2025 - New Orleans Home Buying, New Orleans Home Selling, Resources

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 2025 edition. Single-Family Homes 0-$100k: 10 sales total; New Orleans East had the overwhelming majority of these sales $100k-$200k: 33 sales; St.… Read more »

Hot Hoods: February Edition

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Mar/2025 - New Orleans Home Buying, New Orleans Home Selling, Resources

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 2025 edition! Single-Family Homes 0-$100k: 14 sales total; New Orleans East had the most sales with 4 of them $100k-$200k: 25 sales; Gentilly was the clear… Read more »

Hot Hoods! January Edition 2025

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Feb/2025 - New Orleans Home Buying, New Orleans Home Selling, Resources

Welcome to Hot Hoods – where we tell you what the hottest neighborhoods of New Orleans were for the past month! This is the January 2025 edition. Single-Family Homes 0-$100k: 8 sales total; Gentilly was the winner with two sales; only one of these sales was potentially move-in ready. $100k-$200k: 19 sales; St. Claude… Read more »

What A Pre-Approval Won’t Do

Posted by Leslie Heindel - - New Orleans Home Buying, New Orleans Real Estate

When speaking to a New Orleans real estate agent, one of the first questions you will get is, “Have you spoken with a mortgage lender yet?” We aren’t asking this question to get into all your financial business. (Cause that’s not MY job! That’s for the lender to do!) We ask because we want… Read more »

Buyers are Liars

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Jan/2025 - New Orleans Home Buying

That’s right, folks. Your real estate agents talk behind your back, and there are some very long-running phrases and colloquialisms out there. One of them is that “buyers are liars.” I don’t think y’all are all liars or necessarily mean to be perjurers – because what you “think” you want shifts when you start… Read more »

Home Buying on Your Budget: Plan Your Monthly Payment

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Jan/2025 - New Orleans Home Buying

New year, new house goals – amiright?! Most home buying is done on a budget! If you’ve been tired of playing the rental game but are unsure what you can get for your budget, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s plan your budget around your monthly payment! PLEASE NOTE: These are estimates done… Read more »

December Hot Neighborhoods of New Orleans

Hot Hoods! December Edition

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Jan/2025 - New Orleans Home Buying, New Orleans Home Selling, Resources

Welcome to Hot Hoods – where we tell you what the hottest neighborhoods of New Orleans were for the past month! This is the December 2024 edition. Please note: these numbers are for Orleans Parish only! Single-Family Homes: 172 sales in December 2024 – up 4.8% from 2023! 0-$100k: 18 sales total; St. Claude… Read more »

Buying a House During the Holidays

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Dec/2024 - New Orleans Home Buying, Resources

Buying a house during the holidays sounds like a nightmare for many people. But, we are here to tell you that it’s actually a great time to buy. Seeing beautiful lights and decorations is just a bonus! Holiday Home Shopping Tip #1 People that have their homes listed for sale during the… Read more »

Hot Hoods! November Edition

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Dec/2024 - New Orleans Home Buying, New Orleans Home Selling, Resources

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 2024 edition. Single-Family Homes 0-$100k: 14 sales total; New Orleans East had the bulk of them $100k-$200k: 31 sales; New Orleans East won this one again. Houses ranged from… Read more »

How to Pick a Buyer’s Agent

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Nov/2024 - New Orleans Home Buying

We have said it repeatedly – not all agents are the same. Picking a buyer’s agent should not be done lightly. The difference in service and skills can make or break your entire transaction. (And it could be a rough 30-45 days during the deal if your agent isn’t on top of things!) … Read more »

Selling Your Home During the Holidays

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Dec/2024 - New Orleans Home Selling

The thought of listing your home to sell during the holidays likely gives you hives. While it’s not the ideal time of the year to sell your home, sometimes you have to do what you have to do! No need to fear, though – you have some of the best real estate agents in… Read more »

Hot Hoods! November Edition

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Dec/2024 - New Orleans Home Buying, New Orleans Home Selling, Resources

Hot Hoods: October Edition

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Nov/2024 - New Orleans Home Buying, New Orleans Home Selling, Resources

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 2024 edition. Single-Family Homes 0-$100k: 8 sales total; Algiers had the most, and these are all fixer-uppers! $100k-$200k: 32 sales; the Lower 9th Ward was the winner for… Read more »

Hot ‘Hoods: September Edition

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Oct/2024 - New Orleans Home Buying, New Orleans Home Selling, Resources

Welcome to Hot Hoods – where we tell you what the hottest neighborhoods of New Orleans were for the past month! This is the September 2024 edition. Single-Family Homes 0-$100k: 11 sales total; Algiers was by far the top dog, with over half of them! $100k-$200k: 22 sales; New Orleans East had the most… Read more »

Hot ‘Hoods: August Edition

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Sep/2024 - New Orleans Home Buying, New Orleans Home Selling, Resources

Welcome to Hot Hoods – where we tell you what the hottest neighborhoods of New Orleans were for the past month! This is the August 2024 edition. Single-Family Homes 0-$100k: 12 sales; New Orleans East had the most $100k-$200k: 23 sales; Algiers dominated this round with over half of the sales $200k-$300k: 40 sales;… Read more »

Hot Hoods! June Edition

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Jul/2024 - New Orleans Home Buying, New Orleans Home Selling, Resources

Check out what New Orleans’ hottest neighborhood sales were for June 2024! We cover single-family and multi-family home sales across the city! Here is what the single-family home sales looked like: 0-100k: 10 sales; four were in New Orleans East! 100k-200k: 34 sales; New Orleans East was the winner 200k-300k: 36 sales; Algiers… Read more »

Hot Hoods! May Edition

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Jun/2024 - New Orleans Home Buying, New Orleans Home Selling, Resources

Real Estate in New Orleans is a fickle beast right now! As your Realtors in New Orleans, we want to make sure you’re up to date on stats, sales, and the hottest New Orleans neighborhoods. This graphic is a weekly guide for May 2024 to show interest rates for conventional and FHA loans, how… Read more »

Who is Moving to New Orleans?

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Apr/2025 - Moving to New Orleans

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 »

Mid-Century Modern Homes in New Orleans

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Nov/2024 - Moving to New Orleans, New Orleans Home Buying, New Orleans Real Estate

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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How to Buy in a Neighborhood You Can’t Afford

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Jul/2024 - Moving to New Orleans, New Orleans Home Buying, New Orleans Real Estate

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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Home Buying Tips for the Garden District

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Jun/2024 - Moving to New Orleans, New Orleans Real Estate

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 »

How to Recycle Mardi Gras Beads

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Feb/2024 - Community, Moving to New Orleans

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 »

Quiz: Elements of New Orleans Houses

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Oct/2021 - Community, Moving to New Orleans

New Orleans Neighborhood Quiz

New Orleans Phrases & Expressions: Part 1

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Jul/2021 - Community, Moving to New Orleans

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 »

Second Homes in New Orleans

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Apr/2021 - Moving to New Orleans

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 »

Move to New Orleans

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Mar/2021 - Moving to New Orleans

During the 2020 pandemic, we saw people make major life moves. Not only did they pack up their homes and start selling – but they are venturing across the country for whole new lives. Team Be New Orleans has helped many sellers leave for places like Iowa, California, Illinois, and North Carolina this… Read more »

Home Buying Tips for the Irish Channel

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Mar/2021 - Moving to New Orleans, New Orleans Home Buying

The Irish Channel is a highly sought-after and desirable neighborhood in New Orleans. Whether you are new to town or just considering moving locales, we will help you weigh out the pros and cons of home buying in the Irish Channel! Most streets are worth the same. Being closer to Magazine Street… Read more »

What Be New Orleans agent should you work with?

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Dec/2020 - Lifestyle, Moving to New Orleans, New Orleans Home Buying, New Orleans Home Selling

Buying With Be New Orleans

New Orleans Neighborhood Quiz

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Dec/2020 - Community, Moving to New Orleans, New Orleans Home Buying, New Orleans Real Estate

Buying With Be New Orleans

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Homes Near The Mardi Gras Parade Route

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Mar/2025 - Lifestyle, New Orleans Real Estate

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 »

Your Love Language & Home Buying

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Feb/2025 - New Orleans Real Estate

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

What A Pre-Approval Won’t Do

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Feb/2025 - New Orleans Home Buying, New Orleans Real Estate

Home Maintenance Tips To Kick Off The New Year

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Jan/2025 - New Orleans Real Estate

To kick off the new year (cause it’s New Year, New You, right??), you should plan some home maintenance that you’ve likely been putting off. Regular maintenance keeps your home in great shape and can save you money by preventing costly repairs down the road. Whether you’re a seasoned homeowner or new to homeownership,… Read more »

5 Real Estate Resolutions for 2025 (And How to Stick to Them)

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Jan/2025 - New Orleans Real Estate

New year, new you—and maybe even a new address! Whether you’re buying your first home, selling your current place, or just trying to make the most of your living situation, these real estate resolutions will set you up for success in 2025. Here’s how to tackle them with confidence: 1. Save Smarter for… Read more »

Mid-Century Modern Homes in New Orleans

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Nov/2024 - Moving to New Orleans, New Orleans Home Buying, New Orleans Real Estate

Hot Hoods: July Edition

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Aug/2024 - New Orleans Real Estate

Welcome to Hot Hoods, where we will tell you what the hottest neighborhoods in New Orleans were for the past month! This is the July 2024 edition! Single-Family Homes 0-$100k: 13 sales total; New Orleans East had the most with 4 $100k -$200k: 49 sales with most of them in New Orleans East… Read more »

Buying A House Sight Unseen

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Aug/2024 - New Orleans Home Buying, New Orleans Real Estate

Buying a house is one of the biggest financial decisions most people will ever make. So buying a house sight unseen can seem crazy! Yet, in today’s real estate market, purchasing a home sight unseen is becoming more common, especially with the convenience of online listings and virtual tours. But before you take… Read more »

How to Buy in a Neighborhood You Can’t Afford

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Jul/2024 - Moving to New Orleans, New Orleans Home Buying, New Orleans Real Estate

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What’s The Difference Between A Condo & A Townhouse?

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Jul/2024 - New Orleans Real Estate

Let’s get into the nitty-gritty of New Orleans real estate: the age-old debate between condos and townhouses. If you’re in the market for a new pad and can’t decide whether to go with a condo or a townhouse, don’t worry. We are going to go through what the difference between a condo and a… Read more »

Real Estate & New Orleans: July 2024

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Jul/2024 - New Orleans Home Buying, New Orleans Real Estate

The New Orleans real estate market took a massive shift in May 2022. We have been overwhelmed with higher interest rates and rising insurance costs since that time frame. The market has shifted and changed, and it can be scary. The cost of living is high, and that increase hasn’t carried over to everyone’s… Read more »

Home Buying Tips for the Garden District

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Jun/2024 - Moving to New Orleans, New Orleans Real Estate

333 Julia St. | Julia Place Condos

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Nov/2024 - New Orleans Condos

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 »

1201 Canal | New Orleans Condo Buildings

1201 Canal St | New Orleans Condo Buildings

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Sep/2023 - New Orleans Condos

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 »

900 Bartholomew | The Saxony

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Feb/2021 - New Orleans Condos, New Orleans Real Estate

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 »

The Bakery Condos | New Orleans Condo Buildings

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Dec/2020 - New Orleans Condos, New Orleans Real Estate

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 »

330 Julia St. | The Rotunda Condos

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Nov/2020 - New Orleans Condos, New Orleans Real Estate

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 »

731 St. Charles | New Orleans Condos

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Oct/2020 - New Orleans Condos, New Orleans Home Buying, New Orleans Real Estate

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 »

339 Carondelet | New Orleans Condos

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Oct/2020 - New Orleans Condos, New Orleans Real Estate

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 »

425 Notre Dame | New Orleans Condos

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Oct/2020 - New Orleans Condos, New Orleans Real Estate

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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