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SELLING CARTIER: A PREPPED TO SELL SUCCESS STORY
A mid-century home. A reluctant seller. A market where half of listings are withdrawing unsold. Here’s how story, strategy, and preparation turned 6400 Cartier into a case study worth reading — and the first chapter of Prepped to Sell in real life.
Ashley George
7 min read
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NEW ORLEANS BIGGEST FAN
Meet Craig Ernst, New Orleans’ trusted historic-home expert. Architecture, history, and real estate insight — all in one steady, brilliant voice.
Elisa Cool Murphy
3 min read
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The Most Remarkable Home You've Never Noticed
The Most Remarkable Home You've Never Noticed Sits Near Audubon Park
From the street, it looks quiet—large but not loud. You’ve probably passed it before without a second glance. Built in the early 20th century, it stands among the grandest homes in the Golden Rectangle—over 8,000 square feet, though you’d never guess it. Its lines are simple. Its presence, steady. And yet inside, everything changes.
Elisa Cool Murphy
4 min read
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The Queen Of Algiers Point
Darcie Braai isn’t just selling homes — she’s preserving stories. Meet the Queen of Algiers Point: Realtor, preservationist, and local leader helping shape the neighborhood’s next chapter.
Elisa Cool Murphy
4 min read
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The Cost of Waiting and Seeing
Waiting can feel safe, but history shows hesitation costs everything—empires, fortunes, and legacies. From Napoleon’s downfall to Edison’s pause, and bold creators like Julia Child, Madame Pontalba, Mahalia Jackson, and Bienville, progress has always belonged to those who moved despite uncertainty. New Orleans remembers its creators—it’s time to make your move.
Elisa Cool Murphy
4 min read
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How to Furnish a New Orleans Shotgun Home (and Love Every Inch of It)
Shotgun homes are narrow but full of charm. Learn how to furnish these historic New Orleans houses—from vertical storage hacks to modular living—while keeping their soul intact.
Elisa Cool Murphy
5 min read
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19 Transplants New Orleans Needed (and We're So Glad They Came)
People ask me all the time why I moved to New Orleans.
And I always say the same thing:
Because I wanted to.
Turns out, I’m not alone.
This city has always been shaped by people who weren’t born here — but came here on purpose.
This is a love letter to 19 of them.
Elisa Cool Murphy
6 min read
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7 Things That Might Surprise You About Treme
Treme isn’t a museum. It’s still somebody’s block. Explore 7 surprising truths about its music, history, and the spirit that keeps it alive.
Elisa Cool Murphy
6 min read
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The Story of The Film Lab
Discover The Film Lab—once a mid-century film hub, now reimagined as contemporary lofts in the French Quarter. Listed by Cool Murphy, LLC.
Elisa Cool Murphy
2 min read
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2024’s How to Have a COOL Yule in New Orleans
Explore the best things to do in New Orleans this Christmas! 🎄 Local holiday lights, events, traditions, & festive fun await. #NOLAHolidays
Elisa Cool Murphy
8 min read
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BREAKING NEWS: Cool Murphy Makes History in Bywater with $1 Million Sale
Cool Murphy LLC sets a Bywater record with a $1,050,000 sale of 3029 Royal Street. Learn how tech, strategy & storytelling made it possible.
Elisa Cool Murphy
2 min read
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Level Up Your Listing Part 3: The Clawfoot Tub Effect
Sell your New Orleans historic home by highlighting its charm and helping buyers envision themselves in it. Discover the Clawfoot Tub Effect
Elisa Cool Murphy
6 min read
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2024 Cool Murphy Summer Reading List
Dive into Cool Murphy Real Estate's 2024 summer reading list! Discover must-read books and binge-worthy TV shows curated by our team for you
Elisa Cool Murphy
8 min read
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Cool Murphy Summer Reading List
Ready for a summer reading list as fun, smart, and original as Team Cool Murphy? We've got you boo!
Elisa Cool Murphy
5 min read
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7 Things You Don't Know About Bayou St John
Seven facts most locals don't even know about Bayou St John in New Orleans.
Elisa Cool Murphy
3 min read
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The Most Interesting House in Lakeview
This home listed by Team Cool Murphy has a history that will surprise you. It may be the most interesting home in Lakeview, New Orleans.
Elisa Cool Murphy
5 min read
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