New Orleans Real Estate: What You Need to Know This Week
Listings, market trends, and straight answers from a local Realtor
Happy early Mother’s Day to all those Mommas and soon-to-be Moms! We are all so lucky to have you in our lives and appreciate the sacrifices you’ve made. I hope you enjoy it!
This week has been a fascinating one! As we jump into a new month, new real estate data was dropped showing fascinating micro-markets are heating up in New Orleans! Below is my reaction to Gentilly!
In case you missed it, the New Orleans Sales Report for May 2026 can be found here!
What Is a Wind Mitigation Survey and Can It Lower Your Home Insurance in New Orleans?
Home insurance in New Orleans is still painful. Premiums went up after Ida and a lot of homeowners are still absorbing that hit. But there is one proactive step that most people haven’t taken and it costs about $250.
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What Are the Best Investment Properties for Sale in New Orleans Right Now?
Every Wednesday our brokerage sits down and does something most agents don't — we argue about deals. Each agent brings what they think is the best property currently on the MLS, we compare the numbers, debate the angles, and vote on a winner. This week we had four properties across four completely different price points and investor strategies.
Fannie Mae Appraisal Changes November 2025: What New Orleans Home Buyers Need to Know
Last Week I Sat in a Room With Appraisers. Here’s What’s Coming for Buyers.
New Orleans $350K Buyer Report: May 2026
If you’re shopping around the $350K range, here’s what’s actually available in Orleans Parish right now, a 2021 new build in the Marigny, a Mid-City double, two Algiers Point homes, and a cute renovated single in Fontainebleau. Also, its Mother’s Day this Sunday...!
Mid-City Market Deep Dive
Most New Orleans neighborhoods have a mix of housing types. Mid-City is different, it was built as a multifamily neighborhood and it stayed that way. The double is the dominant housing form here, which shapes who buys, who rents, and how the market behaves.
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