Can You Pay for a New Orleans Vacation Home by Renting It Out?

Sizing Up the Possibilities The reality of owning a vacation home can seem like a pipe dream to a lot of people. However, if you like to travel to the same place each year, the idea of owning your own vacation home — like a condo in the French Quarter or an...

Smarter Ways to Invest in New Orleans Real Estate

Whether you want to flip houses, own short-term rentals, or buy into a publicly-traded real estate investment trust, you can make money by investing into real estate. Real estate investment can generate additional income and help diversify your existing investment...

The Pleasures and Responsibilities of Owning a Historic New Orleans Home

New Orleans offers home buyers ample opportunities to purchase a piece of history, but the pride of owning a historic home comes along with a responsibility to care for it. With the tricentennial of the founding of New Orleans in our rear view, awareness of the...

Architectural Styles of Homes in the French Quarter

The three predominant styles of today’s Vieux Carre are Creole townhouse, American townhouse, and shotgun. The buildings and architecture of the Vieux Carre (the French Quarter) reflect its 300-year-old history and melting-pot heritage. From beautifully restored...

Creating a Louisiana-Friendly Lawn

When it rains in Louisiana, it not only pours, it often floods—and sunny summer days often send the heat index soaring past 100 degrees. Add the seasonal threat of hurricanes that comes with living in a subtropical, coastal environment, and you have a list of...

Hurricane Preparedness: Lessons for 2022

gguy - stock.adobe.com When it comes to hurricanes, the 2022 season, which kicks off today, brings good news and bad news. The bad news? Forecasters predict another active season, and Hurricane Agatha already set an eastern Pacific record for the strongest hurricane...
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