Real Talk.

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

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.

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.