Category: Lifestyle


‘Cause Everything Old Is New Again

      So you’ve decided to to do some updating and/renovating to your old New Orleans home? Or maybe you are building a new home but want to incorporate some of the architectural details that New Orleans is known for. However, you feel a little nervous because you don’t want to rely on just… Read more »

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Touro Neighborhood Street Names

  As you wander the streets of New Orleans, many people wonder where the street names derive from. The Touro street names are derived from generals, battles, and even just family names. While the Touro neighborhood itself was named after a doctor who founded the hospital in the area, the street names tell us more about… Read more »

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How to get around New Orleans: Blue Bikes

  Welcome to New Orleans! Your favorite New Orleans real estate agents want you to have all the necessary info to navigating our one-way and bumpy roads. If you’re eco-conscious or just love to pedal, you’re gonna love Blue Bikes!   If you’re new to the area, you might find yourself without a mode of transportation… Read more »

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Moving to New Orleans: Rentals

  We have a lot of soon-to-be New Orleanians that contact us about finding a place to live – specifically a place to rent. As of June 2019, the rents in New Orleans have tripled since 2006. if you want a 2 bedroom, in a walkable neighborhood, that allows pets and more – don’t expect… Read more »

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Country Clubs in New Orleans

  New Orleans is a far cry from a city you would typically associate with country clubs – but there are many residents who want them. Pool, tennis, golf, and a clubhouse are all amenities that many seek out when purchasing their New Orleans home.   Some neighborhoods in the greater New Orleans area include… Read more »

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Porch Sitting

    It’s summer in New Orleans, yes it’s hot. As a matter of fact, everywhere you go, someone is going to comment on how hot it is but you know what I have always found amazing? Hot as it is, people are still porch sitting. Porch sitting is its own culture and for the… Read more »

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Interior Trends: Summer 2019

  Team Be New Orleans sees a lot of houses every week – big, small, updated, and retro. As your New Orleans real estate agents, we find that you begin to see lots of the same trends in renovated homes. Subway tiles, the same shade of paint, flooring that similar in every home – these are… Read more »

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