| The entire state of Louisiana is unique and the | | | | American. |
| city of New Orleans contains a sampling of all the | | | | Lovely Spanish courtyards and wrought iron |
| complex diversity the state has to offer. If you | | | | balconies are common fixtures among the |
| are interested in buying New Orleans real estate, | | | | properties. Colorful row houses and loft living |
| it helps to understand a little bit about your new | | | | above boutiques and other businesses are also |
| neighborhood. | | | | options. This area is the oldest established |
| It has something for everyone from the | | | | neighborhood and also the highest point in the |
| adventurous crowd-loving individual to the family | | | | entire city. |
| who prefers a quieter setting. First of all, New | | | | * The Garden District |
| Orleans was settled as a port city. It was an | | | | If you are looking for a more romantic locale for |
| intermingling of the Native Americans, the original | | | | your New Orleans real estate purchase, the |
| Spanish explorers, the French who eventually | | | | Garden District may have what you are looking |
| took over and the immigrants and slaves from | | | | for. Obviously, beautiful scenery abounds in this |
| Africa. | | | | area with the gardens as well as Greek Revival |
| As the city grew, more people found themselves | | | | and Italianate style homes, flowing fountains and |
| gravitating to this vibrant and growing city. | | | | lush green parks. |
| Haitians, Cubans, Dominicans, Germans, Irish and | | | | * The Warehouse District (because it consist of a |
| West Africans all converged on this city bringing | | | | lot of warehouses, literally) |
| with them their own distinct cultures and beliefs | | | | This is also known as New Orleans Art District. |
| which shaped the customs of the entire city. | | | | This is a revitalized area that deserves some |
| This mish mash of cultures means that you will | | | | consideration while you shop for your New |
| encounter very distinct areas that, though | | | | Orleans real estate purchase. It is known as New |
| separated by a street, make you feel like you | | | | Orleans' own Soho, with theatres, art galleries and |
| are in a totally different city or country. While you | | | | other eclectic artistic endeavors. This is a great |
| are shopping for your New Orleans real estate | | | | place for loft living and exploring your creative |
| keep its reach, history and tradition in mind while | | | | side. |
| perusing the neighborhoods. | | | | * Lakeview |
| Voodoo, jazz, spicy food, all-night bars, gothic | | | | This neighborhood is located near Lake |
| Catholic churches and haunted cemeteries. But | | | | Pontchartrain and is a middle to upper class area |
| there is so much more to the Crescent City. Here | | | | with ranch-style homes and cottages. Other |
| are a few of the neighborhoods you may want | | | | neighborhoods near the lake include Lakewood, |
| to check out for real estate: | | | | West End and Navarre. |
| * The French Quarter | | | | Wherever you decide to buy your New Orleans |
| This is probably the most well known area of | | | | real estate, go into the city with an open mind. |
| New Orleans (other than Bourbon Street). In this | | | | There are so many opportunities for new |
| neighborhood, you will find architectural influences | | | | experiences in this one place that you will still be |
| from the Spanish, Creole, French and even colonial | | | | learning about your new home years from now. |