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Uptown/University, New Orleans | Market Reports | Comparison of January, 2009, 2010,2011,2012

So, how does January 2009 compare to January 2012. How has the market changed and in what direction is it going. This is only for single family homes. A snapshot; 2009 17 Sold $426,853 Average Sold Price 146.88 SP/SQ 122 Days on Market 92.59% SP/LP 2010 16 Sold $538,094 Average Sold Price 204.32 SP/SQ 106…

The Foreclosure Process – First Pick Up the Phone!

An 11 minute video of the what happens when you stop paying your mortgage. This is slightly different state to state and bank to bank but a good overview.

To Syndicate A Home Listing or Not to Syndicate a Home Listing, That is the Question!

Yesterday the real estate blogosphere became engaged because of a video put together by the Broker of a Real Estate Company in San Diego.  I watched the video which impressed me with it’s intensity and conviction and I then started to think through some of the points presented.  For those of you who want to…

Times Picayune Article on Open Houses – What they Don’t Tell You Can Hurt You!

I don’t often read the Real Estate Section of the local newspaper in New Orleans and I suppose I should but I don’t.  Today I happened to be home and had the opportunity to take a look.  The article on the front page is “12 Open House Tips for 2012″.   There are inaccuracies and…

A Night to Make It Right – Fundraiser in New Orleans – March 10, 2012

On March 10 at Hyatt Regency New Orleans, Brad Pitt and Ellen DeGeneres will host “A Night to Make It Right” with special guests Randy Jackson and performances by Rihanna, Sheryl Crow, the Neville Brothers, Seal and local favorite Dr. John and friends. The benefit gala will raise vital funds for the completion of 150…

New Orleans is the Sport’s Capital of the World!

With 9 sporting events in two weeks New Orleans is hustling and busting.  This evening is the LSU game and this town is packed, just packed.  Large limos line the streets outside restaurants, streetcars packed and everyone it seems is wearing a LSU something, either a tee shirt or a hat.  The excitement is in…

Uptown Market Stats – December, 2011

As of today there are 142 active single family properties on the market. Of these properties: Average 4 br’s, 2 baths with 2675 square feet. Average listing price is $552,191 and to date 128 days on market. Median 3 br’s, 2 baths with 2277 square feet. Median listing price was $404,500 with 86 days on…

How is New Orleans Doing Six Years After Katrina?

2012 Housing Market Predictions – Some Good News!

Happy New Year

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