Real Talk.

Paris had La Belle Époque — the moment when the world finally saw what had been there all along. New Orleans is having that moment now. I’m calling it Authenticism: a return to good old things, real materials, and homes that still carry their stories. If you’ve ever loved brick, plaster, old wood, and rooms that feel like they’ve been lived in… this one’s for you.

Meet Craig Ernst, New Orleans’ trusted historic-home expert. Architecture, history, and real estate insight — all in one steady, brilliant voice.

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