French Quarter Condos1200 Block of Chartres StreetTownhomes Converted into Condos     There are two condo associations on the 1204, 1206 and 1210 Chartres Street. One condo association has eight units and the other has 12 units. Both have swimming pools and courtyards in the rear. The front units with porches and balconies are the best and most expensive units. The ones in the rear and on the side are less expensive.       The location is an easy walk to all historic features in the French Quarter. Walk several blocks to Jackson Square and one block to Royal Street and tow blocks to Bourbon Street.        The 1201 Chartres Association is across the street on the corner of Gov. Nicholls. This is a luxury condo association with parking. A rare find the French Quarter. Named the Stella Mor... 06/11/2022

Saint Roch CemeteryBywater/ Marigny NeighborhoodNew Orleans, La.      St. Roch Cemetery was founded by Reverend P.L. Thevis in 1874. During one of New Orleans’ Yellow Fever outbreaks, the patron saint of protection from epidemics, Saint Roch, was prayed to and was asked to protect the people of New Orleans during this epidemic. When nobody from the Reverend’s Church died of Yellow Fever, Thevis founded this Cemetery, as part of his promise to Saint Roch. He promised that if Saint Roch would keep his people safe, he would build a chapel to Saint Roch. This Chapel is now inside of St. Roch Cemetery. 06/09/2022

The Italian Hall Condos1020 Esplanade AvenueNew Orleans French Quarter     The Italian Hall Condos were converted into condos in 1994. The condo association has 24 units. The units are really different from one another. There is a gated parking lot out the back door near North Rampart.  The Street Car line is a short walk away. Being on Esplanade it is on the edge of the French Quarter. A Great Edge as you can walk to Frenchman Street and North Rampart easily.      The association has a great courtyard, fountain, cooking area and swimming pool. The building has an elevator up front to the three floors and easy stairs as well in the front building.   [caption id="attachment_2227" align="aligncenter" width="801"] \[/caption] The Hallway from the front door of the Condos Great City Views f... 06/08/2022

1121 Kerlerec Street Creole CottageA Fixer Upper in a Great Location$189,121, When fixed easily worth 375k - 400kIn the Treme Neighborhood, Block to French QuarterNew Orleans, 70116Sold for $177,000 Cash on Feb. 11,2019         The cottage is about 100 ft from N. Rampart and the streetcar line. The French Quarter is about a block and half away. It is a block from the Esplanade Avenue. Great places to visit in all nearby neighborhoods. When my seller bought in in 2006 is had 3 bedrooms and a bath with some large rooms downstairs. The seller has done some exterior updates and gutted most of the inside of the house.         The buyers may be able to get tax credits for the redo of historic homes. Federal and State tax credits.          The cottage is fully gutted right now. It is about 140... 06/07/2022

Bywater Homes in NOLAHomes of ArtistColorful Historic Homes       The Bywater is a neighborhood that has drastically changed over the last 30 years. So many colorful home, colorful walks anf fun things to do.  The vast majority of homes have been redone and updated in a histori neighborhood near the Mississippi River. They have to follow the historic rules and regulations of the neighborhood.         You have some great homes and residents that love to decorate their homes each season. You also have a lot of businesses also decorate and make their places so colorful. This house below is on 3405 Royal Street in New Orleans. I drive by this home each time I go to "The Joint" to eat pulled pork and ribs. "3405 Royal Street is always Artistic"  06/06/2022

333 Julia Street #308Historic Warehouse District CondoJulia Place New Orleans,La. 70130For Sale $267,408Sold May 2019 for $258,000         The Warehouse District is near the French Quarter on the other side of Canal Street. You have a lot of old warehouses that were converted into condos. The big difference in French Quarter Condos is that many will have parking and lots of amenities in the New Orleans Warehouse District. This is an example of one that I listed.         Julia Place was once a Bemis Bag Factory constructed in about 1896 near the Port of New Orleans. Now you have a lot of hotels, New Orleans Convention Center, World Ware II Museum, and places to eat and drink within walking distance. You also have the outlet mall a few blocks down the street on the Mississippi River.     ... 06/05/2022

Knowing the Condo AssociationsNew Orleans Metro CondosCommon Areas and AssessmentsKnow the Trends of the Condo AssociationWhat is a Plus?         Knowing all the Common Areas of an association is very important. Buyers like to know the Common Areas. Things like Swimming Pools, Gyms, Courtyards, Rooftop Areas with Views, Parking Lots and Garages. Security of the Association and the Management Company does also make a difference. The Areas of the Association within the Neighborhood also makes a difference. Knowing where you can walk and take a streetcar is a plus.        Knowing what the condo fees cover is also a great thing to know. I always get a copy of the budget so the buyers can see all that is taken care of. Many agents just think it is insurance and water. There are so many more ... 06/04/2022

  French Quarter Homes      The New Orleans French Quarter has a large variety of homes that vary in style and size. Much of the variety has to do with the time that the homes were built and what they were used for. There was a large fire in the French Quarter in 1788 that burned a lot of homes. Over time the designs changed as new homes and double were built as time moved forward. You can really see the differnce as you get closer to Esplanade Avenue walking from Canal Street.Creole Cottages - 1790-1850. Single story homes with steeply pitched roofs that were built on the street with no front yards. Creole Town Homes - 1790-1850. Three story homes. The third story is usually a living attic where the bedrooms were located. Many times the first floor was a separate unit for business or a... 06/03/2022

The Most Artist New Orleans NeighborhoodColorful Pictures and DetailsBywater Neighborhood      The Bywater Neighborhood in New Orleans  is full of artist people who live there. It is a colorful neighborhood that shows up on homes and buildings in the area. You see garages and doors that have pretty and colorful scenes that decorate the neighborhood. Always a great area to check out the work of all the artist and how they decorate the places where they live.   05/28/2022

The Red Dress Run 2017Annual Race through French Quarter        The 2017 Red Dress Run started at Crescent Park in the Marigny. It started at 9am for food and drink before the race began at 11am and ran down Esplanade into the French Quarter and back to the Marigny. The race covers 3-4 miles. Music before and after the race....         These annual fun runs and walks bring thousands of people to the New Orleans Marigny-French Quarter every year to raise money for Breast Cancer Research. Thousands of People come to run and thousands come to watch. It is an all day affair for many.  How it started.    On August 7, 1987, a young lady wearing a red dress landed in southern California to visit a friend from her high school.  She went  to Long Beach, where her friend introduce her to a zany r... 05/27/2022

Royal Street Window ShoppingFrench Quarter Shops       Walking down Royal Street is always a colorful and fun walk. Checking out all the windows in the art galleries, clothing shops, antique stores, and plenty more unique shops. The windows change as the seasons change but they always remain colorful.         Living nearby or having a second home in the area makes this one of the many fun walks you can have in the City of New Orleans. You will not find this kind of street in many places in the United States. This is just several of the windows you can view as you walk the streets of the French Quarter.  Antique Stores are all over Royal Street Art Galleries, with Colorful Prints and Paintings. The Famous Blue Dog, Red Dog and Yellow Dog All Kinds of Artwork, Statues Galore Fashion Store... 05/26/2022

The Mystic Krewe of Barkus Parades through French Quarter 2-19-17    The Krewe of Barkus is a canine parade that was started in 1993. The parade starts at Armstrong Park and then makes it way through the French Quarter Streets. The parade is open to all dogs. Many people bring their dogs to watch. The parade is a family affair. Floats are made like wagons and carts. Add in bands, dancers, and groups it becomes a celebration of the dogs.     The "Pirates of the Crescent City" was the theme 2017. The parade is one of the many many celebrations of carnival that tour through the French Quarter. Owning a second home makes it another great reason to be here. You can expect a lot of visitors,family and friends if you buy a condo in the French Quarter. Ruff Ruff.....   05/25/2022

Landmarks of Historical EventsNew Orleans French Quarter History    Always great to see historical statues in an historic area of New Orleans. Gives you the idea of how long the French Quarter has been around. Most have to do with local people or people who made histroy. So fun to walk the area and then check out the history behind all these statues. Statue of the Immigrants at Woldenberg Park       Along the Mississippi River along Woldenburg Park you can see this statue.  This serves as a monument to New Orleans' Italian immigrants.  On St Joseph day March 19, 1995  this statue was unveiled.  Without money and without  knowing the language these immigrants came to New Orleans to start a new life.  Their dedication and their drive helped developed New Orleans in the early 1900.  Musici... 05/24/2022

Creole CottagesHistoric French Quarter HomesBurgundy Street, New Orleans      Burgundy Street runs from Canal Street through the French Quarter to Esplanade Avenue and beyond. All the way to Poland Avenue through the Marigny and Bywater. This area of the French Quarter has always been home to many residential neighbohoods. This neighborhood is full of Creole Cottages.       The Creole Cottages were the common homes built during the Frech Colonial says. The time period was 17 90-1840. The one and 1/2 story homes had four rooms down and one or bedrooms up. In New Olreans they were built on the street with no porches.       In today's world some have been converted inot single homes, some are doubles and many in the French Quarter have been converted into condos. They all have that histori... 05/23/2022

Coliseum Place CondosNew Orleans Lower Garden District1765 Coliseum St. Condo Complex, NOLA 70130         The complex was built 47 years ago and was apartments until the last 2-3 years. There are 72 units and most are one bedrooms. There are some 2 bed 2 bath in front and back of building. Now cost over 300 k. The one bedroom are 655 sq. ft. The corner ones are a little larger. All the units have been updated and redone since they were rentals. There are 4 stories. The floor unit is garage parking and a large lobby and storage. The elevators are in the front and back. Easy to walk to after parking.         All the units have washer and dryers. The units have windows in back and in the front overlooking the pool and courtyard. The condo fees are moderate. The doors open to overlook the p... 05/22/2022

Jazz in the ParkArmstrong Park on Rampart Street    Jazz in the Park is a Spring event that runs from March 30 to June 1, 2017. The Jazz Music is runs from 4pm to 8pm each Thursday in the Spring. The Music is free, The Park is free and great time to enjoy the sights and sounds of Armstrong Park.       You can eat, drink and buy local trinkets from a variety of vendors. All are unique and local. You can walk around the park and enjoy the canals, fountains, statures, plants and the people attending the events.      It's an easy walk from the French Quarter and Warehouse District to Armstrong Park. The new Rampart Street car line is right out the gate. One of the many things that second homers can do on a long New Orleans weekend. Enjoy your condo many weeks out of the year. This is just a... 05/21/2022

The French MarketNew Orleans French QuarterOpen Air Shopping         The French Market opened in 1791. The present buildings date back to 1813. Most of the udates and repairs were done in the 1930's by the Works Progress Adminstration. At one time it was a meat market. When I was growing up it was a farmers market with lots of produce. Now it is a large variety of tables.           The French Market runs from Jackson Square to the U.S. Mint. Easy walk to see a large variety of local things for sale. You can eat and drink while you shop. Lots of colorful things to buy and look at. A lot of lookers and buyers on weekends.            If you live in the area it is always a colorful place to visit. At the end of the day all the vendors have to pack up their wares and close down. Then put eve... 05/20/2022

Walk to the Aquatic Gardens Plants and Gifts 621 Elysian Fields, Easy Walk to a World of ColorEasy Walk from French Quarter Homes and Condos      The Aquatic Gardens is one of my favorite places to visit and shop. They always have so many unique and wonderful plants. They have unique yard ornaments, fountains,water lilies and a super gift shop.  The place is so colorful and each timne you visit you see so many new things. It is an easy walk from French Quarter. Easy lot parking if you are driving by.       I stop by with clients and other agents that I know who have never been there. It is always a pleasure to look around and hard not to buy something. The plants are always great and well taken care of. The workers know so much about the plants and gifts they are so helpful.       Great... 05/19/2022

Mississippi River TrafficGreat Walk and WatchFrench Quarter Walk       Having a second home in New Orleans wether you are in the French Quarter, Warehouse District, or Marigny the Mississippi River Walk is always a place to look and listen to the Mississippi River. The River is like a slowing moving highway of water moving through the town. Heading to the Gulf which is 3-4 hours away on a ship.     Each ship, river boat or ferry always has a story behind it. One of the many sights worth seeing when you come to New Orleans.   Creole Queen is a party boat and tourist attraction...Take the "Thomas Jefferson" Ferry to AlgiersNew Orleans is a Busy Port with plenty of freighters going by..Take the Natchez down river to Chalmette Battle Field, War of 1812The Freighter and the Algiers Ferry Pas... 05/18/2022

Historic New Orleans BracketsBywater and Marigny HomesDesigns and Colors Bloom !    The late 19th Century introduced brackets on the front of homes. They are now very distinctive and beloved to see. Most were needed for support of porch or overhang. Others used brackets for ornamentil purposes. Influenced by the Arts and Crafts Movement. Many were made locally and many were mail ordered from a mill that specializeed in brackets.       At the end of the 20th century brackets became like work of arts with so many colors that really began to show off the designs. Now it looks like Artwork on the home. At his time the trim, windows, shutters were all brought into the world of colorful designs. This historic barckets do not exist in many places in the world.     Take a look at the brackets I... 05/17/2022