Photos from Eric Bouler
In New Orleans Historic Homes came in all shapes and sizes. You can be a block form shopping and the local streetcars with an easy walk from these areas. Located in: Uptown New Orleans (New Orleans, LA)
Blueberry Season is here! Have you ever gone to a You Pick ‘em Fresh!
Art , Music , Parks, Warehouse District
South Louisiana and Southern Mississippi are prime areas for Blueberries and now is the time to eat ‘em, pick ‘em and freeze ‘em. I had no idea how good they are until a client of mine invited me to his farm over ten years ago in Tickfaw, Louisiana. Not a week has gone by where I do not eat them on cereal. Crawfish and strawberry seasons are gone. But Blueberries are becoming more popular than ever.
They taste great and are good for you as well. You can pick a gallon or two in about 1.5 hours. It always helps to be tall. They are free to eat as you pick. Great chance to have a family affair of picking late in the day so as to avaoid the heat of early summer. The best time to go is after a rain so all the berries are hydrated and are fat and juicy.
Its easy to pick for all ages as there are thousands and thousands of berries within reach of all who come to pick. The best thing about freezing them is that they are so easy. They are like marbles, they do not stick together and are easily thawed out and do not seem to lose their flavor between seasons.
If you cannot make it to a u-pick ‘em then you can visit the Farmers Market each Saturday in the New Orleans Warehouse District. Its open every Saturday morning in the 700 Magazine Street. The blueberries are extremely fresh and can be bought in flats, half-flats, and containers. You can eat them, freeze them or bake them in a cobbler. Buying from the local farmers means they will produce more for the locals.
Creole Creamery, New Orleans Ice Cream at its Best! Take a Break!
Need a break from real estate shopping or just want a New Orleans Ice Cream experience then stop at the Creole Creamery located at 4924 Prytania Street, New Orleans. Its a good experience that you will remember. Its hard to visit only once, most people return again and again. Treat yourself after a long walk or tough day.NOLA Eats
When its 90 degrees and 100% humidity, the ice cream just tastes better.
There are an assortment of flavors from which to chose. You need to be brave and pick something that you have never tried. I like the waffle cones but then that is my taste. The open at noon daily. Once a bakery now an ice cream shop. New Orleans is great at recycling icons from the past.
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Another premium condo in Gallery Row condos located at 448 Julia Street in the heart fo the New Orleans Warehouse District. The condo is 737 sq. ft. on the second floor overlooking the courtyard. The three large windows allow plenty of natural light without direct sun. |
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New Orleans Condos-The Studio condos, are they good buys?
Studio condos are generally condos that are small and have no separate bedroom. They are too small in most cases to have room for a bedroom. In the current market most studios are not good buys. They sit on the market for long periods of time which tells me they are less desirable. Its not until the prices becomes very very good that they will sell. There are always one bedroom units in the same price range so the studios tend to sit and sit.
There are exceptions to my thoughts but those units better have some great features to make it a salable product. The French Quarter has the most studios followed by the Warehouse District and Uptown. We as as agents get to see them a lot as they are slow to sell. Many agents will not really say they are studios so as to get viewers. Price seems to be the thing that works best.
There are however expections to the rule where the price, locations, historical nature of the condo, views, and upgrades make it a good value. For someone starting out it sure beats paying rent. For someone who wants a small space for the weekend it makes a lot of sense.
I saw a couple of exceptions this week and will use the couple for sale at the Commodore Condos located at 3300 St. Charles Ave as an example. Its right next door to the new Barnes and Noble Bookstore. It happens to be in a great are to walk down St. Charles Ave and to the New Orleans Garden District.
The units have parking in the rear of the complex. The units have been updated, the complex is well maintained, and they are very nice for a studio. One of the units has a St. Charles Ave. View with plenty of windows which makes it look and feel much larger than it actually is. They are both priced below 15ok.
If you do find a studio it had better have a great location, a nice view and all the other things that would make it an attractive purchase. Studios could make a great second home if you do not need the room and a bedroom. Unlike postage stamps they do not increase in price evey 5-6 months so you have to be very careful in the purchase of a studio condo.
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Hire me as your New Orleans Relocation expert. My team works the entire metro New Orleans market. Buyers agents for homes, condos, and townhomes. We know about commute times, pricing, and schools.
Your relocation team of Eric and Jack bring years of experience and over five hundred sales in our short career. We listen to what you needs are and then use our expertise to find it. Our knowledge of the market means you get to see the best. Our focus is getting you the best possible home or condo so when you leave town you will feel great about your purchase and will put some money in your packet. We have all put our kids through school and know where the better ones are. We have the prior experience of selling any type of home, condo, or town home. Jack was a Delta Pilot in an earlier life. Eric was in sales management with a National drug company and has traveled the US. Working weekends and nite are not an issue with us. There are not many agents with over 500 sales in the last 120 months. Check out my websites at www.ericbouler.com and www.neworleanscondos.net for an indepth coverage fo New Orleans and surrounding areas. I also have a blog that is all local in nature that features condos and neighborhoods www.neworleanscondotrends.com .
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Each one of us has our areas of expertise so we can better serve you as a team. 2 Minds are much better than one. We help each other in your search. Buyers move in to New Orleans need the best. This is not an easy market to find that home. Information on living and relocation in the New Orleans Metro area including Metairie, Old Metairie, Lakeview, Harahan, River Ridge, Kenner, Destrehan, St. Rose, Mandeville, Covington, and Slidell. Informational links on New Orleans real estate listings, community sites , places to visit and things to do. Info on Schools, Commute times, Maps, Weather, Property Taxes, LSU, Insurance,Title Companies, Lenders, Townhouses, Condos, New Homes, Lots, Teardowns, New Construction, Prudential-Gardner, Search the MLS for New Orleans Real Estate . MLS properties. Sellers can get a free market analysis and tips on selling from an expert in pricing homes in the New Orleans .
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The Warehouse District is downtown living in New Orleans adjacent to the Central Business District. A short walk to the Morial Convention Center, the Mississippi River and the New Orleans French Quarter. Condo conversions from Warehouses and Offices have made this a popular location. Lofts and condos have continued to appreciate and grow in number.New Orleans Warehouse District Photo Overview From the Mississippi River Bridge as you travel down St. Charles Ave. to Jefferson Parish you will see a large variety of condo projects, large and small conversions plus the smaller conversion of individual historic homes into condos. Most of the conversions are recent and will vary in price and quality. Location for future value is the key. if you like the Historic home or a nice complex there will be one for your needs. Metairie, Kenner, Harahan, River Ridge and Old Jefferson compromise the East Jefferson condo market. Your choice will be apartment conversions of all sizes and a large number of condos that were built as condos in Kenner. The units are generally cheaper as are the taxes and fees. It is an easy commute to most points in New Orleans and Metairie. Metairie/Kenner/Harahan/Jefferson Condo Review
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We had previously met Eric when we had first started looking at houses about a year ago. We were viewing houses on our own , and Eric happened to be getting ready to show another house on the same street. When we entered the house ( what we thought was a nice house) , Eric was quick to point out all of the flaws that would need to be fixed with the house, and the asking price was way too high. So..about a year later we called Prudential about a house that was recently listed with them, and Eric answered the phone. Immediately, I knew I wanted Eric as our realtor, because of his honesty, and his straight-forward personality. We were able to purchase the house we wanted, and Eric was helpful through out the process. Eric, did not try and push us to agree to anything, just to get the sale. I believe it is very is very important to be able to feel comfortable with your realtor, and not have a realtor who trys to get you to compromise on what you really want in a house, or the price you are willing to pay for a house. Eric did neither of these. If I ever need to purchase , or sell a house again, I would definitely hire Eric , and I would recommend Eric to friends , family, strangers, ect. anyone that I hear is trying to buy or sell a house. Thanks Eric Jennifer
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