HOME BY HAND

January 7, 2016 by Charlie London

Home by Hand, an offshoot of Project Home Again, is launching a new home building program and is reaching out to residents in search of homeownership opportunities, including hospital employees, teachers, first responders, veterans, government employees, etc.  The homes will be new construction 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, energy efficient, modern design homes in the Filmore Gardens, Burbank Gardens and Milneburg neighborhoods of Gentilly. The sales price for the first 5 homes is $165,000. Home by Hand is providing up to $10,000 in closing cost assistance.

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The homes will be 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom brand new, energy efficient, modern design homes in the Filmore Gardens, Burbank Gardens and Milneburg neighborhoods of Gentilly.

The sales price for our 1st 5 homes is $165,000. We are providing up to $10,000 in closing cost assistance. The program is a self help housing model, where all participants will be involved in the building of their home from start to finish, contributing a minimum of 100 work hours over a 5-6 month period.

No construction experience is required.

Activities will include painting, landscaping, and site clean-up, to name a few. We have experienced, trusted builders for the majority of construction. Our groundbreaking is set for Thursday, January 14—

Erica Toriello

Director Of Outreach and Homebuyer Services
Home By Hand
www.homebyhand.org

504-529-3522

[email protected]

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Park at the Haus for Jazz Fest

April 27, 2013 by Charlie London

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Park at 1700 Moss just off Esplanade.
Short walk to Jazz Fest.

Parking hours 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

30 dollars per car.

Reserve your parking space here.
Sorry, no in and out.

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Low Interest Home Loans

August 15, 2012 by Charlie London

HOMEBUYERS FINANCING AVAILABLE

· Finance Authority of New Orleans has new Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bond Program with interest rates as low as 3.25%.

· Compliments the City’s Soft Second Home Loan Program because many first mortgage loans are made at much higher interest rates.

· The low rate will allow more buyers to qualify for homes when they are also eligible for the Soft Seconds.

· But these low interest First Mortgage Home Loans aren’t limited to just first time homebuyers and they also have no household income limitations. The program will serve buyers who don’t qualify for the City’s Soft Second Program and will provide an opportunity to invest in New Orleans single family homes of up to $324,359 at this very low interest rate.

· Visit the Finance Authority website at www.financeauthority.org for more information.

The program can NOT be used to refinance.

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Jazz Fest Rentals

March 26, 2012 by Charlie London

 

http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/03/critics_call_on_new_orleans_to.html

FROM THE INTERNET: Several years ago, New Orleans passed an ordinance to crack down on short-term rentals which aren’t licensed or approved by the city. Basically, a room at a hotel, B&B, guest house, or timeshare hotel is licensed. Any “condo” or “apartment” rental probably isn’t. “It is illegal to rent a French Quarter property for fewer than 60 days and fewer than 30 days for properties outside of the French Quarter, said Ryan Berni, press secretary for Mayor Mitch Landrieu.”

The idea behind the law is to protect the residential integrity of neighborhoods by having landlords rent to people who live and work in New Orleans, not just trying to make a buck off of tourists.

Also, hotels have liability insurance and pay taxes to the city. The loss of tax revenue when someone chooses a condo is very real.

Many other tourism-heavy cities around the country have similar laws and ordinances.

A list of legal short term rentals is in the link below:
http://www.nola.gov/en/VISITORS/Legal-Short-Term-Rentals/Legal-Short-Term-Rentals/

 

Homeowners should know local laws when renting

 

Making a few extra bucks by renting out the guest room to random travelers may be refreshingly easy thanks to websites like Airbnb that list and book the rooms, but homeowners should be aware of local ordinances and tax collection requirements.

“Unregistered, unlicensed individuals or entities that rent out rooms without a license are breaking the law,” said Mavis Early, a spokeswoman for the Greater New Orleans Hotel and Lodging Association. New Orleans has a city ordinance prohibiting “short-term rentals” that are not hotels or a small bed and breakfast type inn.

It is illegal to rent a French Quarter property for fewer than 60 days and fewer than 30 days for properties outside of the French Quarter, said Ryan Berni, press secretary for Mayor Mitch Landrieu.

Read the entire story by SKIP DESCANT, Advocate staff writer in the link below:
http://theadvocate.com/home/1079433-125/story.html

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http://www.fox8live.com/story/24016980/f  by Scott Satchfield

Nov. 19, 2013: For Carl Orend, what was supposed to be a dream weekend in New Orleans recently took a horrible turn when he arrived at the Mid-City home he rented through a short-term rental website. “The hygiene of the place was very bad. There was trash everywhere,” he said. “The place was very dirty. The back door didn’t lock properly, didn’t even close properly.”

According to city ordinance, it’s illegal to rent a property for fewer than 60 days in the French Quarter and 30 days in the rest of the city. A spokesman said the city investigates when it receives complaints about a property, and sends violation letters when applicable.

Visit the link below for the rest of the story by Scott Satchfield:
http://www.fox8live.com/story/24016980/f

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REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE WITH A SHORT TERM RENTAL

Michael Cloke posted the message below on Facebook and has authorized the message to be posted here.
Below is some real world experience with a short term rental…

“I have witnessed first hand what short-term renters do to the neighborhood. The only person that benefits from such illegal activities is the landlord. And that is only if the illegal occupants don’t destroy anyone’s property.

Next time some genius suggests that hotels, or the hospitality industry should contribute more fees/taxes to police patrols during such events, just remember; your neighbor skirted the law, and quite possibly deprived you and your family adequate protection, because the funds weren’t there.

When my neighbor rented her basement apt for Jazz Fest several years ago, the out-of-state tenants took a crap in my yard, littered my yard and garden with cigarette butts and beer cans, food wrappers, etc. I’m guessing someone, or several someones peed in my bushes, or poured stale beer in them; they were ruined. My insurance would not pay for it. My neighbor’s ins. wouldn’t pay either~~~the tenants were there illegally (ins rarely pays for a policyholder’s illegal activities). These people who come to town for a weekend or week, are generally here to party! It is a FESTIVAL! Whether it’s JF, Boogaloo, Voodoo, Endymion, etc. And it is not their property, nor are we their neighbors.

It will take more than “permit” fees and hotel taxes to handle the liabilities these transients bring to our neighborhoods. Check your homeowners ins. Such activities may not be covered, and you’ll be stuck holding the bag. It’s is not the same as having guests in your home; you are operating a business that could fall under the legal definition of a B & B or a hostel.

If I knew that my neighbors were renting their place out, say 3,4,or 5 times a year, to people who come here from out-of-state to party, I might not be so inclined to move into the neighborhood.“

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Pitot House EVENTS

February 21, 2012 by Charlie London

photos by Charlie London

Join the Louisiana Landmarks Society for a unique Vino on the Bayou experience!

June 8
5:30 – 7:30 PM


1440 Moss Street | New Orleans


March 16
March 31
PRC Shotgun House Tour
Headquarters: The Pitot House10 AM – 4 PM

April 20
Vino on the Bayou, 5:30 – 7:30 PM

May 18
Vino on the Bayou, 5:30 – 7:30 PM

June 8
Vino on the Bayou, 5:30 – 7:30 PM

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Party with the Women of the Opera Guild

January 29, 2012 by Charlie London

The Junior Committee of the Women’s Guild of the New Orleans Opera Association presents their annual:
MARDI GRAS FETE
Friday, February 17th, 5pm until
Come celebrate the rides of Hermes, d’Etat and Morpheus with the Junior Committee at the beautiful Opera Guild Home at 2504 Prytania Street (only one block from the parade)

For $25 (adults) and $5 (children) you’ll be “feted” with abundant food, copious libations including our “Junior’s Carnival Specialty Cocktail,” and CLEAN bathrooms. Children will enjoy “kid” themed food and a crafts table to make memorable masks, etc.

All are welcome and Security will be provided.

To RSVP by credit card, contact Gina Klein, (504) 529-2278 ext. 227
To RSVP & pay at the door, contact Robin Adams, [email protected] or call (504) 261-7226

http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=e279b0261851fcf4832fe296a&id=8b4d01592b&eo=232b084159

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Magical Mystery Tour – Bayou St. John House Boats

November 30, 2011 by Charlie London

Up until the 1940’s, people used to literally
live ON Bayou St. John!

Look for the Magical Mystery Tour post at FSJNA dot ORG every Wednesday and a POSTCARD FROM HOME every Sunday at
FSJNA dot ORG

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Dec 3rd: Le Marche des Fetes

November 26, 2011 by Charlie London

Le Marché des Fêtes is a unique holiday boutique benefiting the historic Pitot House, home of the Louisiana Landmarks Society on Bayou St. John.

Benefitting the historic Pitot House, shoppers are invited to a magical market place to find one-of-a-kind handmade art and accessories, tasty local and exotic delicacies, as well as holiday plants and garden accessories. In celebration of the Pitot House grapefruit harvest and Creole holiday tradition, varieties of Plaquemines Parish citrus trees and fruit by the pound, grapefruit marmalade, and citrus cello will all be available for the merry guests!

Photographs with Santa Claus: Noon to 2 pm

Live Jazz Music provided by NOCCA Jazz Musicians and Streetbeat

Appearance by the Louisiane Vintage Dancers

Book-signings throughout the day

Craft demonstrations in the premier etage of the Pitot House
and so much more!

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Vino on the Bayou

September 21, 2011 by Charlie London

photo by Charlie London

Join Landmarks and welcome in the Fall Season with wine and music! As usual, our great friends at Cork & Bottle Wines are contributing 4 wines for your tasting enjoyment, and, with support from the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival and Foundation, the Courtyard Kings return to perform traditional gypsy jazz music. It will surely be a wonderful end to the work week! Invite your friends and come to the banks of Bayou St. John to spend an unique afternoon wrapped in culture and history.

photo by Charlie London

Join your neighbors and friends as we sip into the sunset at the Pitot House this Friday, September 23rd at 5:30 p.m.

Admission – $5 for Landmarks members; $10 general admission

All proceeds are donated to the Louisiana Landmarks Society in support of their mission to promote historic preservation through education, advocacy, and operation of the Pitot House.

Pitot House | 1440 Moss Street | New Orleans, LA

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Postcards from Home – Opera House

June 12, 2011 by Charlie London

Linda Burns has graciously allowed use of her postcard collection. Linda collects postcards that depict scenes in New Orleans. Each week look for a new “postcard from home” at FSJNA dot ORG that you can share with your friends and relatives “abroad”. By abroad I mean anywhere beyond Lake Ponchartrain!


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