Few things feel more rewarding to me than planting something and watching it grow. Seriously, the joy I feel when one of my plants is blooming is pure – be it a flower, a jalapeño, or a satsuma – there is something inspiring about knowing you planted, nurtured, and cared for a plant… Read more »
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Welcome to New Orleans y’all! If you didn’t know before you to here, we don’t really have different weather seasons. We have summer and not summer. (Every now and again we get “winter.” If you’re from up north, you won’t think much of it.) New Orleanians like to reference other type of seasons. Here… Read more »
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When looking to buy your next New Orleans home, or even make improvements on your existing one, you should find out if the property lies in a historic district. The HDLC (Historic District Landmarks Commission) is the regulatory agency outside of the Vieux Carre. What do they do exactly? Here’s the answer from their… Read more »
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You just moved into your new New Orleans neighborhood and would love to be kept up to date on stuff happening around you. Who doesn’t? That’s what neighborhood Facebook groups are for! I can’t speak for other cities, but neighborhood Facebook groups in New Orleans can get pretty epic. When I say epic, I mean… Read more »
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The New Orleans school system is much different in the post-Katrina world we are living in. Gone are the days of going to the school closest to your house. How does it work now? Ask ten different parents, and you will get ten different responses. After much research, your New Orleans real estate agents… Read more »
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3-14…. you know what that means right? Time to let your inner math geek loose and celebrate everybody’s favorite never-ending number, it’s National Pi Day Y’all!!! Who makes a good pie? Well I’m glad you asked… Pies to Buy. Levee Baking Company Y ‘all the hand pies…my mouth is watering just thinking about… Read more »
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New to the city and need to know what are the different areas of New Orleans? No problem! Be New Orleans has you covered. We help residents buy and sell homes in New Orleans and the surrounding metro area. Let us help you break down all these areas & neighborhoods! Westbank When you… Read more »
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People of New Orleans, here are your big #MardiGrasProblems. To stay home or not “Finding the desire to even go” – Jeffy R. “Getting called into work on the one parade day you had scheduled off for 3 weeks.” – Aloysius “Mega crowds. Anxiety meds to the rescue….” – Meaghan C. … Read more »
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When you see the Mardi Gras, Somebody’ll tell you what’s Carnival for! Are you dancing yet? I bet you’re at least humming along and if you’re not – it’s time, my friend. Yep, time to get your PARADE on!!! Oh Carnival – you are glittery and magic-filled time with friends, family, and fun.… Read more »
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Valentine’s Day is upon us… are you starting to sweat because yet again this year you failed to make plans? Or maybe you are feeling down because Cupid hasn’t been so kind to you. Whatever the reason, you don’t need to stress or spend the day burning pictures of your ex – we are… Read more »
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