Moving To The New Orleans Area

[BearMan]

Hi Everybody,

We got word this morning, that my wife's old employer, is wanting her at their sites in New Orleans. At least for the next 15 months or so. In this job market, we figured she'd better not turn it down,,, there may not be a second chance. We don't really know anything about that area, other than the place is below sea level. So now, we are in hurry up mode.

We are looking for a good area to rent with 3 br & 2 ba,,, & of course a garage / workshop!! Any help, info would be greatly appreciated!! My wifes' job is on the west side of N.O. from what I understand.

Thanks,,, Ed the"BearMan"

[arthurandersen]

Hi Everybody,

We got word this morning, that my wife's old employer, is wanting her at their sites in New Orleans. At least for the next 15 months or so. In this job market, we figured she'd better not turn it down,,, there may not be a second chance. We don't really know anything about that area, other than the place is below sea level. So now, we are in hurry up mode.

We are looking for a good area to rent with 3 br & 2 ba,,, & of course a garage / workshop!! Any help, info would be greatly appreciated!! My wifes' job is on the west side of N.O. from what I understand.

Thanks,,, Ed the"BearMan"

Hi Ed,

I live in New Orleans and have done so for the last 18 years. If you are coming to this area and want to rent you may want to look in the Metrairie area. That is between New Orleans proper and the New Orleans airport so it is west of the downtown area. There is also Kenner which is the actual community that the airport is located in. These two areas are both nice but Metairie is the nicer/bigger of the two, however you would be hard pressed to determine when you leave Metairie and enter Kenner. Also the Tandy store is located on the boundry between Metairie and Kenner. All this applys only to the East Bank. The other part of New Orleans located on the other side of the Mississippi River is known as the West Bank by the locals ( who claim that the west bank is the best bank.) Downtown does have it's problem areas, as does any large city and you will quickly learn which areas to avoid. It is an interesting city with a unusual outlook on life. The Mardi Gras can not be compared to anything else in the USA. The resturants are exceptional but local traffic and the drivers can cause you to grow quite a few gray hairs. Good luck and enjoy the city. It is truly unique.

Arthur

[BearMan]

Thank You Arthur,

That's the place we'd like to move, that would be a shorter drive for my wife's work also. Ed

[arthurandersen]

Thank You Arthur,

That's the place we'd like to move, that would be a shorter drive for my wife's work also. Ed

You may wish to find out from whoever you rent from " Did the house flood during Katrina and if so how badly". It will be a good thing to know as certain parts of the city always flood, or at least get deep water in their area. Can lead to alot of replaced clothes, tools, firniture, cars, etc. Not much has been done to raise these areas but the levees have been built up some, but certain areas always seem to "flood" even in moderate rains. Can become troublesome. You may have to compromise on a house WITH a garage AND WITH a workroom. Can become pricey. Not saying they can not be found but alot of places to rent will/may have a garage maybe . Or a carport. You may have to consider making one of the bedrooms into a workroom.

When you do get down here stop by the local Tandy store. I am sure the people there will be wanting to meet you. I have seen some of your work and it is all first rate.

Arthur

[Ferg]

Ed,

I am reminded when I was doing consulting on building Log Homes. A gentleman wanted to build a log home in New Orleans. I strongly advised against it but he wanted to do it anyway.

Possible water level in a storm was 10 to 12 feet, a garage was out of the question. Home rested on concrete piers that were sunk 20 feet into the soil with prestressed concrete beams

over those piers that also stood about 14 feet above the ground. I have always said, "That is wanting to live in a Log Home really, really, bad."

Ours is on high ground in Ohio and in the woods. LOL

ferg

Hi Everybody,

We got word this morning, that my wife's old employer, is wanting her at their sites in New Orleans. At least for the next 15 months or so. In this job market, we figured she'd better not turn it down,,, there may not be a second chance. We don't really know anything about that area, other than the place is below sea level. So now, we are in hurry up mode.

We are looking for a good area to rent with 3 br & 2 ba,,, & of course a garage / workshop!! Any help, info would be greatly appreciated!! My wifes' job is on the west side of N.O. from what I understand.

Thanks,,, Ed the"BearMan"

[BearMan]

Thanks,,,

Not having too much luck so far,,, but that may be just because of the holiday & nobody available. Take Care,,, Ed

[groovytech]

It's not labor day, it's that little rainstorm named Lee that's hovering in the Gulf.................Stay safe!

Thanks,,,

Not having too much luck so far,,, but that may be just because of the holiday & nobody available. Take Care,,, Ed

Edited September 2, 2011 by groovytech

[redcell7]

HEY BEAR I LIVE ON THE WESTBANK I HAVE LIVED HERE FORE 42 YEARS IT A GREAT PLACE AND ITS 20 MINUTES FROM EVERYTHING (DEPENDING ON TRAFFIC)THERE R ALOT OF PLACES HERE TO RENT BUT LIKE THE OTHERS HAVE SAID U WANT TO WATCH THE AREA U R INTERESTED IN BECAU8SE OF THE FLOOD ISSUE AND DURING HURRICANE SEASON GET USE TO PACKING UP AT A MOMENTS NOTICE TO GET AWAY FROM THE STORMS ...ALL PART OF NORM AROUND HERE