New Orleans House Style Quiz

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Oct/2020 - Community, Lifestyle, New Orleans Home Buying

Multigenerational Living

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Sep/2020 - Lifestyle, New Orleans Home Buying

The reemerging trend we see with our homebuyers is multigenerational living. Well, we say the newest trend, but this was popular decades ago! Many of our homebuyers are prepping for when mom and dad may have to live with them later in life or even current day! Why are people living together again? … Read more »

Be A Good Neighbor

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Aug/2020 - Community, Lifestyle

Being a good neighbor goes further than just lending someone some sugar and watering their plants while they are out of town. We think that knowing your neighbors, and at least being cordial, is the key to a great neighborhood too. I mean, it is New Orleans, you’re going to have at least… Read more »

Best Apps for Homeowners

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Aug/2020 - Lifestyle

Welcome to homeownership! From lawn care to maintenance, your house needs to be taken care of and loved on. How does one keep track of all this information, though? Well, thanks to living in the most technologically advanced time – we have apps for EVERYTHING! (Including the best apps for homeowners!) Check out… Read more »

"Beignets Don't Wear Black" by June Valentine-Ruppe

Let there be ART!

Posted by Heather Shields - Jul/2020 - Lifestyle

Have you ever thought you wanted to start collecting art but felt overwhelmed and intimidated by the process? Worried you didn’t have the money or didn’t know enough about what made a good piece or lousy piece? Didn’t know if something you had seen was a good investment or if you should genuinely… Read more »

New Orleans Luxury Homes: July 2020

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Jul/2020 - Lifestyle, New Orleans Home Buying

Luxury Homes in New Orleans are more than just a price tag. There are many homes listed for sale that are over a million dollars; however, they may be in need of some serious renovations. What is considered a luxury home? Here at Be New Orleans, we consider a luxury home to be… Read more »

Tired House Trends 2020

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Jun/2020 - Lifestyle

While you’re house hunting, you may begin to see some patterns. Many home renovators follow the same trends they see elsewhere. This can be great in many cases, but in others – the houses begin to blend together and there is nothing differentiating them from the competition. We put a call out to… Read more »

Why I didn’t buy my dream home

Posted by Leslie Heindel - May/2020 - Lifestyle, New Orleans Home Buying

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 »

Top 5 Reasons to Live in the LGD

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Apr/2020 - Community, Lifestyle, New Orleans Home Buying

The Lower Garden District, aka the LGD, is a neighborhood loved by many in New Orleans. Flanked by the Garden District and the Warehouse District neighborhoods, the Lower Garden is filled with lots of different characters. Service industry, younger and older professionals, families, and people who have been in the same house since birth. The… Read more »

Homes in New Orleans near the military base

Homes Near the New Orleans Military Base

Posted by Leslie Heindel - Mar/2020 - Lifestyle, New Orleans Home Buying

Hey there, military friends! Looks like you’re getting stationed in New Orleans – and we welcome you! If you’re looking for homes near the New Orleans military base, we’ve got you covered. The Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base (NAS JRB) is located outside of New Orleans, in Belle Chasse. Belle Chasse is… Read more »