Foreclosures and bank owned properties are now for sale on the West Bank of New Orleans in Algiers, Gretna, Terrytown, Belle 
Chasse, Harvey, Marrero and Westwego. While these properties often need a little tender loving care to make them sparkle, they can be an excellent opportunity to purchase a home in an area that might otherwise be outside of a buyer's price range.
Typically, bank owned homes and foreclosed properties are sold in "As Is" condition, with no repairs being done by the seller and oftentimes, no utilities being provided for inspections. Fortunately, there are lending programs available to buyers that will allow them to finance not only the purchase of a home, but the cost of necessary repairs as well. A meeting with your mortgage professional to determine your price range and what loan programs you qualify for should be your first step in the home buying process, whether you are interested in buying a new or resale home or a bank owned or foreclosed property.
The following charts show currently available foreclosures and bank owned properties on the West Bank.
Algiers, LA (70114 and 70131)
- 13 available properties in Algiers
- This is a reduction from the 18 that were available in January 2008
Gretna, LA (70053)
- 2 available properties in the City of Gretna
- The same properties were available in January, 2008, but the price on the Creagan St. home has been reduced from an initial asking price of $129,000.
Gretna and Terrytown, LA (70056)
- 8 bank owned/foreclosed properties unincorporated Gretna and Terrytown
- This is a reduction from the 13 available in January, 2008
Belle Chasse, LA (70037)
Only 1 available bank owned/foreclosed property is available in Belle Chasse. This same property has been available since December, 2007 with no change in price.
Harvey, LA (70058)
- 19 available properties
- Increase from the 16 available in January, 2008
Marrero, LA (70072)
- 19 available foreclosed/bank owned properties
- The number of available properties did not change from January to February, 2008
Westwego, Avondale, Waggaman and Bridge City (70094)
- 11 available bank owned/foreclosed properties
- This is an increase from the 8 available in January, 2008
All data was compiled from the Gulf South Real Estate Information Network. Information is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.
While the purchase of one of these properties is not for everyone, buying a foreclosed property offers the opportunity to gain instant equity dependant upon the purchase price and cost of repairs.
For more information on buying a bank owned or foreclosed property on the West Bank of New Orleans, or to schedule a private showing of available properties, please contact Lisa Heindel, REALTOR® by phone at (504) 616-6262 or by email at lisa@lisaheindelsells.com.
When buying or selling a home on the West Bank of New Orleans or relocating to the New Orleans West Bank, you deserve local expertise and advice. Lisa Heindel provides full time, professional real estate services to buyer, sellers and military transferees in Algiers, Algiers Point, Belle Chasse, Gretna, Terrytown, Harvey, Marrero, Westwego and more.
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Lisa, It looks like there are some great deals to be had! It's gotta be just a matter of time. :)
Carole, they will be, I'm sure - just have to find the right person for each of them!
Shannon, most of them are more than great deals! Thanks for stopping in.
I am amazed at the time and energy you put into getting the information out to the consumer. Excellent presentation.
Lisa, I wanna be you when I grow up.
Danny, there certainly are!
Amanda, LOL! Thanks for the compliment :)
Lisa, You've got quite the list and they look to be great deals. Best of luck selling these. GREAT presentation!
Just a pop by to say hello!! I need to get motivated to my AR bloggin. Hope all is well with you... your crankin' out some great localism post. Keep up the good work!