Real Talk.

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.

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

A captain doesn’t need to be the loudest, the funniest, or the flashiest. When the weather turns, they’re the one whose hand stays steady on the wheel. You don’t always expect the captain to look like this. But Desiree McSwain doesn’t fit anyone’s template — she rewrites them.

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.

Looking for baby-friendly Halloween ideas in New Orleans? Try the City Park carousel and train, the pumpkin patch at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church on Carrollton, Boo at the Zoo, Krewe of Boo Parade, and trick-or-treating with Cool Murphy Real Estate at 1514 Arabella Street. Bonus: visit the Skeleton House on St. Charles for the city’s best photo op.

How Glamour is Not So Quietly Replacing the White Box

Nine simple, high-impact ways to help your favorite New Orleans restaurants thrive — including a reservation app fee most people don’t know about.

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.

Surprising ways to take control of your mortgage approval, gain bargaining power, and make smart moves—whether you’re buying for the first time or again.