Archive for January, 2010

Open Houses this weekend – Sunday, January 31, 2010

Friday, January 29th, 2010

Open 12-1, 1350 Bourbon - Magnificent pool, furnished, marble bath. High ceilings,wood floors. Pat Kahn 450-4506.

Open 1:30-2:30, 1128 Burgundy - Hist. home, wood flrs, hi ceil, pvt. master, lg. patio, sep. rental, parking avail, best deal in Qtr. Pat Kahn 450-4506.

Open 3-4, 501 Burgundy -  Glamorous 3 level Townhouse w/parking. Lrg. Liv. Rm w/chandeliers & marble fireplace. Balcony & brick patio. Pat Kahn 450-4506.

Just listed!! Multi-family with 5 units! 411 Burgundy Street

Thursday, January 28th, 2010
411 Burgundy Street

411 Burgundy Street

Ernesto Caldeira and David Smith from Dorian Bennett Sotheby’s International Realty listed this great  French Quarter Townhouse with five rental units and an very large courtyard. The courtyard is underused and could be a wonderful space. The units are all rented and have a common laundry. Second floor unit has private balcony over the street.  If you’d like to know more about this property click here!

Glamorous 3-Level Townhouse listed at only $825,000

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
501 Burgundy Street

501 Burgundy Street

This glamorous 3 level corner Townhouse with in-building parking for 1 large car is listed with Patricia Kahn and Roy Guste of Dorian Bennett Sotheby’s International Realty.  The building is only 29 years old and the renovation is just completed.  With a magazine quality kitchen & bath and a large livingroom on 2nd floor with chandeliers and antique marble working fireplace. Wraparound balcony on 2nd floor. Small brick patio. Large master bed/bath on 3rd floor with additional office space. 3rd floor office can also be used as a bedroom. Beautiful 2nd bedroom & bath on ground floor adjoining patio. Very private. For more information click here!

Re Cabes from Dorian Bennett Sotheby’s International Realty listed this 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath Historic unit…

Monday, January 25th, 2010
824 Burgundy - Unit 2

824 Burgundy - Unit 2

Elegant unit in an 1830′s Creole Townhouse with formal entry hall. High ceilings, plaster crown mouldings, and original hardwood floors have been preserved. French doors open to a front balcony with views of the Quarter rooftops and downtown high rise buildings. Lush rear courtyard with pool….to read more about this wonderful unit click here!

It’s the Friday before the big game…

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

It’s the Friday before the big game. The city of New Orleans is alive with the anticipation of winning their first championship game in 41 years. Everywhere you go in the city, it’s all people are talking about. The Who Dat Nation has survived the worst natural disaster in American history to rise again. GOD BLESS YOU BOYS!!! WHO DAT!!!

Two artists provide “Sculpture For New Orleans”

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

By Doug MacCash, The Times-Picayune – January 14, 2010, 4:42PM

Two wonderful artists that bring alot to our city -

Two artists — one from Texas, the other from Vermont — help shape the Crescent City art sceneYou could call it the largest artwork in New Orleans. It stretches all the way from City Park to the foot of Poydras Street, to Tulane University. It’s valued at roughly $30 million, and though it has been two years in the making, it may be only one-third finished.  If you want to read more about this click here!

Homebuyer tax credit: No e-file and four-month delays

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — Good news homebuyers: You can file for your $8,000 first-time buyer tax credit again.

Bad news: You still can’t e-file your taxes if you want the cash. And there are long delays… No e-file and four-month delays…to read more click  here!

New This Week!! 2725 Esplanade Avenue –

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

Approx. 4,512 Square Feet * 7 Bedrooms * 4 Full Bathrooms * 1 Half Bathroom * Parking * Fireplaces * Patio * Study

2725 Esplanade

2725 Esplanade

Beautiful center hall Creole cottage with master bedroom and master bath on the first floor with spa tub in master bath, large kitchen with granite counters and beautiful wood cabinets…to find out more click here!

Just Listed!! 818-20 Austerlitz Street – $280,000

Monday, January 18th, 2010
818-20 Austerlitz Street

818-20 Austerlitz Street

Great location just two houses off Magazine. 818 renovated in 2009 and rented for $1200. until 11/09. Great for owner occupant. Hardwood floors, high ceilings, eat-in kitchens…for more information click here!

1140 Royal Street – The LaLaurie Mansion…known for its ghostly history…

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010
Inner Courtyard - 1140 Royal Street

Inner Courtyard - 1140 Royal Street

One of the most beautiful homes in America. This home was originally built for French royalty and all the details of this period show it. Want to see more? Click here.