Living in New Orleans

Using this process helps buyers avoid capital gains taxes -- but it has to be done correctly. 1031 exchanges allow investors to sell a New Orleans property and defer tax liability on the profit. Then they invest the full profit in their next property, allowing them to...

6 Ways New Orleans Homebuyers Can Get a Seller’s Attention You’ve found your dream house in New Orleans and you’re willing to pay the price. But house hunting in a seller’s market can mean that even a full-price offer might not be enough. Here are some ways to make...

Here's our guide to dog-related ordinances, plus the off-leash dog runs and parks, doggy spas and boutiques, and best places across the city to have a drink while your dog lounges at your feet. With a growing number of doggy daycares, spas, dog runs, and everything...

What do you need to know about floodplain management ordinances? What affects flood insurance rates? And do you need to carry a policy -- even if you're buying property in a low-risk zone? Despite two strong hurricanes wreaking havoc in the Southern states last year...

Zoning laws in NOLA are influenced by the city's 300-year history and its unique status as a major U.S. city still in recovery and in need of flood protection. A city as old and unique as New Orleans is bound to have complicated -- and sometimes confusing and...

Learn what factors determine the list price of your New Orleans house. The current median value of a home in New Orleans is $173,100. The median listing price is $309,200, with an average selling price of $221,700. But what does all this have to do with your home? If...