Archive for the ‘New Orleans Apartments’ Category

MDA’s Most Wanted!

Tuesday, July 5th, 2011

On May 26th, some of Metairie's "most wanted" went to jail for a great cause! Participants in The Lock-Up Luncheon at Zephyr Field were "arrested" and brought to the field, where they had to call friends for "bail money". All of the proceeds from the friendly bail money went toward ...

Staying Cool and Saving Money During the Hot Southern Summer

Tuesday, June 21st, 2011

Living in Southern Louisiana can be a little taxing in the summer. For all the great festivals, wonderful food, and interesting nightlife, those blustery and humid days can be a little tough to deal with. It seems like everyone in the New Orleans area has a tip for how to ...

Rental Trends: U.S. Apartment Vacancies Declining

Monday, May 16th, 2011

Figures from the US’s largest cities indicate that rental property vacancies across the nation are on the decline. According to real estate analysis firm Reis Inc., the vacancy rate in the US fell nearly two percent from the first quarter of 2010. “Rental activity during the winter season is typically slow ...

Guide to Top Summer Festivals in Southeast Louisiana from June through August 2011

Friday, May 13th, 2011

Louisiana is a state alive with culture and heritage, two things the residents love to celebrate all year long. Even when the weather is hotter-than-hot, there are great local festivals, like those below, to provide loads of much-needed distraction from the summer heat. Creole Tomato Festival / Louisiana Seafood Festival / ...

Housewarming Gift Guide: Something for Every Home and Host

Wednesday, May 11th, 2011

A move into a new home is an occasion for stress, but also celebration. When a friend or loved one moves into a new residence, it is a nice gesture to give that person a gift for the home. If your friend or friends throw a housewarming party, a gift ...