August 20, 2026
With a VA loan, most homebuyers think they must buy a single-family home. We are here to tell you that there are more options! If you’re a single person or a small family, you might be considering a condo in New Orleans instead. We love a good condo because it keeps home maintenance to… Read more »
Welcome to Hot Hoods, where we will tell you what the hottest neighborhoods in New Orleans were for the past month! New Orleans saw 202 single-family home sales in July 2026. But here are the top ‘hoods for each price range. Single-Family Homes 0-$100k: 15 sales total; Algiers dominated this one – but… Read more »
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In Louisiana, succession property is defined as real estate left by a deceased person that must go through the succession process (aka probate in other states) to have clear title and transfer to the heirs/beneficiaries of the estate. Succession is used to legally gain possession of the property, along with other things the deceased person owned.… Read more »
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If you’ve been wondering how to finance your first home, you’ve come to the right place! We will unpack all the ways to pay for your new home, from loan types to credit scores. Financing 101 Find a local lender who is a perfect fit for you. Why a local lender? Because… Read more »
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Check out what New Orleans’ hottest neighborhood sales were for June 2026! These numbers are for single-family homes in Orleans Parish only. Here is what the single-family home sales looked like in New Orleans: 0-100k: 14 sales; Hollygrove was the winner with 3 of the sales 100k-200k: 38 sales; Algiers was the winner… Read more »
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Here at Be New Orleans, we are huge fans of young homebuyers! Embarking on a house-buying journey in your twenties can feel daunting, but it’s a major milestone. And the earlier you get into the real estate game, the better! However, we also recognize that if you’ve never lived outside your parents’ home, then… Read more »
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One of my favorite aspects of being involved in people’s real estate transactions is learning more about them, how they tick, and what they value. What is important to some people in a home means nothing to others. It’s one of the most beautiful things about working in this industry. However, when it comes… Read more »
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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. Here’s the rundown of the hottest New Orleans neighborhoods for real estate, aka hot hoods, for May… Read more »
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Welcome to HOT HOODS! We bring you the hottest neighborhoods of New Orleans for the last month. Here is the April 2026 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 also… Read more »
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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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People have begun using AI for everything. So, it’s no surprise that homeowners have begun using it to determine their homes’ value. We are here to say: Don’t use AI to determine your house value. PLEASE. We beg of you! How would AI know your house value? We have already told you… Read more »
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Nothing is sure in life but death and taxes. But death and property in Louisiana are a little bit trickier than in other places. Who does the property go to if you don’t have a will in place? What about community property? These are super common questions! This is what happens to your… Read more »
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Check out what New Orleans’ hottest neighborhood sales were for June 2026! These numbers are for single-family homes in Orleans Parish only. Here is what the single-family home sales looked like in New Orleans: 0-100k: 14 sales; Hollygrove was the winner with 3 of the sales 100k-200k: 38 sales; Algiers was the winner… Read more »
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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. Here’s the rundown of the hottest New Orleans neighborhoods for real estate, aka hot hoods, for May… Read more »
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Welcome to HOT HOODS! We bring you the hottest neighborhoods of New Orleans for the last month. Here is the April 2026 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 also… Read more »
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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 »
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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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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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There are some CUUUUUTE cottages for sale in New Orleans right now. As your trusted real estate agents, we wanted to make sure you don’t miss these homes. We scoured all the listings and picked our favorites. Here’s the kicker – they are all under $300k and in great locations! #1: 2718… Read more »
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Why are the sellers moving? They’ve outgrown a space. They’re ready to downsize. Their life has made an unexpected turn. It’s a deeply personal question, but people ask it so nonchalantly. When buyers ask us why a seller is moving, we typically reply with a job transfer, or they had more kids and need… 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 202 single-family home sales in July 2026. But here are the top ‘hoods for each price range. Single-Family Homes 0-$100k: 15 sales total; Algiers dominated this one – but… Read more »
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People have begun using AI for everything. So, it’s no surprise that homeowners have begun using it to determine their homes’ value. We are here to say: Don’t use AI to determine your house value. PLEASE. We beg of you! How would AI know your house value? We have already told you… Read more »
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In Louisiana, succession property is defined as real estate left by a deceased person that must go through the succession process (aka probate in other states) to have clear title and transfer to the heirs/beneficiaries of the estate. Succession is used to legally gain possession of the property, along with other things the deceased person owned.… Read more »
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Here at Be New Orleans, we are huge fans of young homebuyers! Embarking on a house-buying journey in your twenties can feel daunting, but it’s a major milestone. And the earlier you get into the real estate game, the better! However, we also recognize that if you’ve never lived outside your parents’ home, then… Read more »
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Fair housing is especially important in New Orleans because housing and neighborhood access have long been intertwined with the city’s history, culture, and economic opportunity. Like many American cities, New Orleans experienced decades of housing segregation through practices such as redlining, restrictive covenants, and discriminatory lending. These practices limited where many Black families could… Read more »
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One of my favorite aspects of being involved in people’s real estate transactions is learning more about them, how they tick, and what they value. What is important to some people in a home means nothing to others. It’s one of the most beautiful things about working in this industry. However, when it comes… Read more »
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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 »
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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 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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