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Marvelous Hidden Cottage Tucked away in a French Quarter courtyard, providing the ultimate privacy on one of the city’s most desirable streets. Totally renovated 3 story, 3BR/2BA. Free-Standing with Dual Balconies. $699,000 MLS:2031916

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532 GOVERNOR NICHOLLS. Meticulously restored Town Home in the Heart of the Historic, Lower Residential, French Quarter. Front & Interior Balconies, Interior Courtyard. 2,200 SQFT, Three Levels, 3BR, 3.5BA. With history dating back to 1836 this home offers the Quality & Craftsmanship a well-deserved French Quarter Home Requires. $1,595,000

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Seasonal Lawn care for february & March Regardless of the current climate, you’ll keep your curb appeal in tip-top shape by practicing simple lawn care projects for every month of the year. With that in mind, now is the perfect time to think about February and March.

February

March

Depending on the state you live in, your lawn may still have frosts, frozen ground, or waterlogged soil during the month of February. If this is the case, be sure to avoid walking on the lawn until everything is melted. However, if the weather conditions allow you to do so, you can begin by brushing with a broom to remove any leaves. Then, using a light rake, get rid of twigs and other debris around your yard. February is also when you should take your lawn mower in for a service.

For those who are familiar with seasonal lawn care, it’s pretty commonly known that March means it’s time to mow! This is exactly why we advise homeowners to get their lawn mower serviced in February. During March, the temperatures start increasing high enough to spur the growth of more grass and weeds in your lawn, making it a busy month for major lawn projects. Before cutting, though, be sure to first rake your grass using a spring tine rake until the grass looks like it’s standing up for the mower. Then adjust your mower blades so they’ll only cut the tips.

Once you’re finished mowing, create a polished and professional look by going around the edges of trees and any garden elements in your yard using a lawn strimmer. At the end of March, seasonal lawn care professionals advise homeowners to remove dead grass and moss with either a spring tine rake or electric lawn scarifier.

Source: LawnandMower.com

Honoring George Washington Carver

for Black History Month

For Black History Month, we have chosen to honor George Washington Carver. This African-American man’s life as a botanist, agronomist, chemist and inventor earned him a long-lasting place in the history books. Through his inventions, Carver strongly influenced the development of our society, culture, and even contributed to the inventions of many products that we use every day. Did you know that TIME Magazine nicknamed George Washington Carver “Black Leonardo” in 1941? That nickname alone demonstrates his prominent impact on 20th century African-American history. Carver succeeded in revolutionizing agriculture in the South, which is not surprising, considering he discovered nearly 300 uses for the peanut. As a black man in a time of slavery and unrelenting racial discrimination, his climb to the top wasn’t easy. By embracing his strong will to overcome the most difficult obstacles, he kept fighting for the common man or fulfilling his own potential. At the end of the day, Carver knew that changing the world wouldn’t be easy, but he also knew it was worth fighting for.

“When you do the common things in life in an uncommon way, you demand the attention of the world.” –George Washington Carver

Let’s go back to the beginning. In Missouri around 1864, George Washington Carver was born to slave parents. It’s believed that a couple bought George and his mother Mary, after which they were set free, and the couple let George use their last name (Carver). As a teenager, Carver moved to Kansas with some ex-slaves and was actually accepted into Highland Presbyterian College. However, he was refused admission immediately after they discovered the color of Carver’s skin. Later on, he was successfully admitted to Iowa’s Simpson College and later moved to Ames, where Iowa State University housed its agricultural college. Carver was the very first African-American faculty member at Ames Agricultural College.

In 1896, after developing quite the reputation as the “Plant Doctor”, none other than Booker T. Washington asked Carver if he would join the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama. This is where Carver spent the next 50 years, and where he developed his most significant inventions. Using the peanut, George Washington Carver discovered endless recipes for daily items like cheese, milk, coffee, flour, ink, dyes, plastics, wood stains, soap, linoleum, as well as medicinal oils and cosmetics. He significantly contributed to the daily products that we use every day, both in the kitchen and throughout the home. In addition to the peanut, Carver also performed research and developed inventions using the sweet potato. Carver transformed farming in the South by introducing farmers of that time to the many uses and benefits of sweet potatoes. He told the Ways and Means Committee that sweet potatoes perform well in the South and they provide nutrition that’s very affordable. During his promotion of sweet potatoes, he demonstrated the most notable uses of the product, including vinegar, molasses, postage stamp glue, along with a type of synthetic rubber and ink. Moreover, George Washington Carver discovered how to make natural and inexpensive paint out of fertile soil by extracting pigments from Alabama red clay. These paints became very popular as Southern farmers wanted to decorate their homes. He didn’t stop at paint, though. Carver went on to use that same red clay to create wood stains, face powder, and ceramics. In regards to home construction, we also have Carver to thank for concrete reinforcing, which he built from sawdust and wood shavings, as well as synthetic marble and vegetable dyes. After learning more about the admired and revered life of George Washington Carver throughout African-American history, it’s simple to see his impact on our lifestyles, the homes we live in, the products we put on our skin, and the food we eat every day. During an intense period of racial discrimination attempting to weigh him down from every angle, not once did that stop or slow him down from creating an agricultural revolution.

Source: Science, Mark Boyer; Tuskegee University

Is Your Lawn Ready for Spring? Springtime is right around the corner, so now is the perfect time to prepare your lawn for the new season. Once you’re finished, you’ll have the best curb appeal on the block! Before you put those gardening gloves on, however, tune-up your lawn tools and equipment. This includes items such as your lawnmower, leaf blower, pruner, rakes, and anything else you may need for spring cleanup. Now it’s time to get started.

1. Remove debris. Give your lawn a fresh start in the spring by raking away all leaves, sticks, and anything else that collected over the fall and winter months. Raking your lawn will even encourage healthy airflow by loosening the soil’s surface.

2. Heal your grass. Grass seed is extremely helpful for areas of your lawn that have weak grass growth or dead grass. Open the surface with a strong rake then mix the grass seed with new soil to be spread over the surface. You can even speed up the grass growth by watering.

3. Add mulch. Even in my personal gardening projects, mulch is always my finishing touch. Mulch adds a huge benefit to your lawn by providing a protective covering on soil

that locks in the moisture. You’ll keep your plants warm by simply spreading it around the bases of trees, shrubs and in your fresh spring flowerbeds.

4. Water wisely. It’s more beneficial to water your lawn only when it needs it, and with a lot of water. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, watering sparingly and deeply trains your grass roots to dig deeper into the soil. On the other hand, watering lightly and constantly will keep the roots closer to the surface.

5. Let’s go mowing. Mow your lawn high with a sharp blade, and keep it frequent. Remember that keeping your grass long while mowing often will keep it thick and healthy.

Source: Preparing Your Lawn for Spring, WeedManUSA

5 REASONS TO USE A HANDYMAN FOR HOME REPAIRS Whether you need help with small home maintenance projects like cleaning the gutters or larger repairs like fixing a leaky ceiling or faucet, using a handyman can offer huge payoffs for homeowners, not to mention a lot less stress!

If you’re not convinced, here are 5 reasons to use a handyman for home repairs and maintenance.

1. SAVE MONEY

3. SAFETY

Before you assume that doing a project or repairs on your own will help save money, think again. A professional will get it done the very first time, while going it yourself may require more supplies throughout the process to get it exactly how you want it. Why go out and spend your money on all the hardware and equipment when your handyman has everything within arm’s reach?

When you hire a handyman to perform a home repair or service, you do not risk injuring yourself by trying to figure it out on your own.

2. SAVE TIME With ample experience under his belt, chances are that a handyman can get a project done in one or two hours, while you may spend all day working on replacing the insulation in your attic or installing a new appliance.

4. AVOIDS MAJOR & COSTLY REPAIRS By having a trusty handyman to fix small home issues as they arise, you’ll be able to prevent those issues from developing into larger ones that can put a big hole in your wallet. Even further, a well maintained home retains your property value.

5. THE JOB WILL FINALLY BE DONE A qualified and experienced handyman will get the job done quickly and efficiently, which will make your family happy that it’s finally finished. And the best part? You’ll have more time to do the things you enjoy!

Steps to Take Before You Paint The single most important stage in tackling a home improvement project is through preparation. After all, can a masterpiece be created without a prepped, clean canvas? I think not. First, you should understand how to properly prepare a room to be painted, because you and I both know that the last thing you want is to end up feeling frustrated and overwhelmed before you even begin.

To help save your time, money, and sanity, follow these painting preparation steps for your next home project! 1. Clear the room. Do your best to clear the room of all furniture, décor, as well as any light switch covers and outlet covers. This will make it much easier to move around the room, without the chance of ruining any of your belongings with paint splatters.

2. Use plastic to protect large items. If there’s anything that is too large to be removed, move them to the middle of the room. Then, cover them in plastic to provide protection from paint.

3. Clean and dust. Give the room a deep cleaning. This includes vacuuming and mopping the floors, and getting rid of dust and cobwebs. Then, use a damp cloth to wipe down any woodwork or molding on the walls. As a general rule, walls should be dry and dull before applying any paint or primer.

4. Line the room’s edges with paper. Complete this step with either leftover newspaper, or a simple purchase of a disposable paper roll from any home improvement store. You also use large pieces of plastic, typically found at a dollar store.

5. Spackle and sand. If there is loose or peeling paint, be sure to scrape and sand that area. Use Spackle or any patching material to fill in any cracks, holes, or dents. After applying the Spackle, allow it to dry according the instructions on the package (normally about 2-4 hours).

Lastly, use sandpaper to create a smooth surface. If necessary, you may apply a second coat and repeat the process.

6. Wash the walls. Thoroughly wash the room’s walls with a mild soap and water solution. Then, rinse with clean water and allow them to dry completely.

7. It’s primer time. A primer must be used in order to protect bare, unfinished drywall. Applying a primer is also beneficial for walls that were previously painted with a darker color, stained, or are generally in need of repair.

8. Apply painter’s tape. This step is essential in keeping paint off the windows and trim. Using the tips of your fingers, press the tape firmly onto the wall’s surface while ensuring there aren’t any air bubbles or folds that paint could get into.

9. Always paint from the top down. Paint the ceiling first. After that, go ahead and start on painting the walls, but be sure to start in a corner. Throughout the project, you should always try to keep a wet edge. Next, you’ll want to paint the trim, followed by the cabinets, and finish it off by painting the doors.

10. Remove the painter’s tape. Once your project is finished and completely dry, slowly pull the tape off in a continuous and steady motion, all the while keeping a 90-degree angle to the painted surface. Sticking to that angle will give your walls the cleanest possible paint line. Source: WikiHow; RISMedia

Is a Cleaning Service Right for You? Between taking the kids to school, extracurricular activities, working at your job, and still having time to make dinner at the end of the day, the last thing you want to think about is cleaning the entire house once a week. Here are some questions to ask yourself in order to determine if a cleaning service is right for you.

1. What does a maid do? Contrary to what most people think of a cleaning service, a “maid” is not that cliché woman dressed in black in white that lives in a home and basically cleans all day, every day. In the real world, a maid or cleaning service will come to your home once a week for about an hour, giving them enough time to go through each of the rooms in your house to get everything clean. They will normally take special requests, as well.

2. How often do you ACTUALLY clean your house? If you answered any duration longer than weekly or biweekly, then you could probably use some extra help. This is typically the major reason that homeowners will choose to hire a cleaning service. Who has time for that, anyway?

3. Are you satisfied with the cleanliness of your home? Depending on how often you clean your house, how would you rate the cleanliness of your home? Try this – run your finger across your mantle or counters and see how much dust your finger picks up. Do you wish it were cleaner?

4. Is a cleaning service in your budget? First, get some quotes from different cleaning companies to determine if you can afford it. Then, try it out once or twice and ask yourself if it’s worth it. If you weigh the value you get from a maid service against the cost of a maid service, you’ll see that value wins almost every time. So, is a cleaning service right for you? Source: Maid Day Makeovers

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CHARMING RANCH 2,500 sq. ft., 5BR/2.5BA with pool. Large 2 car garage. Great community near top schools and hospital. MLS:2037592

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LOVELY ONE STORY HOME 3BR/2BA, large kitchen, travertine ﬁreplace, 2 car+ garage, patio. Corner lot. A Must See!! MLS:2039954

Text P887260 to 85377 3BR/2BA BRICK RANCH Charming home in great, quiet location. Many recent updates. Rear yard access. Short commute to N.O. MLS/ID:2041741

Elizabeth Strohmeyer

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REALTOR

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Westbank 2600 Belle Chasse Hwy, Suite G Gretna, LA 70056 504-207-2007 Independently Owned & Operated

Lynn M. Dufrechou REALTOR®

Cell 504-421-9932

3197 Richland Avenue Metairie, LA Office: 504-455-0100 Independently Owned & Operated Licensed in Louisiana

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NEW ORLEANS - LAKEVIEW WEST New construction! Acadian style 4BR/2.5BA. Extra large lot. Expected completion in March. $460,000 MLS/ ID:2036323

METAIRE - SOLID HOME Spacious ﬂoor plan. Rear yard access with large covered patio. 2 car covered carport. $260,000 MLS/ID:2044308

PONCHATOULA Previously used for growing crops. 9 acres. 3 wells and a pond. 3 access points, 3 addresses. Access to city water. $300,000 MLS/ ID:2039187

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KENNER - HIGHWAY PARK Corner lot with Single garage and carport. Large living space. Master 2 closets. $220,000 MLS/ID:2044549

HARVEY - LAKE TIMBERLANE 3BR/2BA Open floor plan, dual sided fireplace, wood floors. Numerous upgrades and renovations recently completed. $5,000 in closing cost assistance. $190,000 MLS/ID:2023930

GRETNA Cute 3BR/1BA home, open ﬂoor plan. Tile ﬂoors, new roof, paint and driveway. Large fenced yard with rear yard access. $106,000 MLS/ ID:2036414 Page 11

HOME GROWN LOCALLY OWNED INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN

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CECELIA BURAS

LINDA RHODES

MYRNA SHELTON

AVALON PLACE 3BR/2.5BA, custom features, 3 car garage, covered patio. 3100+ sq.ft. of living space. $405,000 Linda 504-858-5019

1 BLOCK FROM RIVER 10 mins to CBD. Lrg cnr lot 2BR/1.5BA, den, and bonus/3rd BR. $190,000 Cecelia 504-583-2902

LAKEWOOD NORTH LOT House blocks away sold for 775,000 Offers invited. $195,000 Myrna 504-858-5372

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LINDA RHODES WATERFRONT PROPERTY with beautiful surroundings and outstanding outdoor activities. $64,000 Linda 504-858-5019

DIANE ROSENBACH GORGEOUS 5 BEDROOM Custom built w/gleaming wood flrs, high ceilings. Gas generator. Flood X. $725,000 Diane 504-417-8787

MYRNA SHELTON HEART OF UPTOWN Freret corridor. Original antique mantels, demand area, few cosmetic changes. $315,000 Myrna 504-858-5372

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DEANA SCOGNAMILLO WILLOWRIDGE ESTATES, LULING Plenty of room for growing family! 5BR/2.5BA, plus bonus/office. $249,900 Deanna 504-339-1298

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REGINA ALLEMAND HAHNVILLE Just like your own private Ranch! 4BR/3BA, white picket fence, front porch, fireplaces. $296,800 Regina 504-495-2452

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DEANA SCOGNAMILLO MIMOSA PARK Great 4BR/3BA home. Large yard backs up to woods. Breakfast area & sunroom. $279,500 Deana 504-339-1298

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REGINA ALLEMAND FRESH PROFESSIONAL BLDG. 116 Lakewood Dr. Easy access off Hwy 90. 1,507 sqft. $200,000 REGINA 504-495-2452

(504) 281-2232 300 Baronne Street New Orleans, LA 70112

3003 Jean Laﬁtte Pkwy Chalmette, LA 70043 Licensed by the State of Louisiana

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NEW ORLEANS Beautifully renovated 3BR/2BA. Open ﬂoor plan, hardwood ﬂoors, granite counters, rear deck, neutral colors. $375,000 MLS/ID:2022745

NEW ORLEANS Three story 3BR/2BA, exquisitely renovated. Private courtyard. Wraparound balcony with spectacular view. $979,000 MLS/ID:2029025

NEW ORLEANS Great Lakeview home with lots of upgrades! 3BR/2.5BA, great room plan, master suite w/FP. Fenced yard. $579,000 MLS/ID:2036188

Natausha Gaudin REALTOR/Owner, SFR, CID Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource Specialist

Licensed by Louisiana Real Estate Commission

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6305 Elysian Fields Avenue, Suite 201 NEW ORLEANS, LA 70122 USA Ofﬁce: (504) 322-3834 x-102 info@irealtygrp.com Fax: (504) 322-3816

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Norman Howell 601-569-2394

Martha Mercado 601-347-9578

$329,000

SOUTHERN LIVING STYLE 4BR/4.5BA plus huge bonus room on large stocked pond in PRC school district! MLS/ ID:166871 Call Mary @ 601-273-7951 For More Info Text P872050 to 85377

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QUIET COUNTRY SETTING Short Sale. Brick 4BR/2BA. Detached 24x28 workshop. Great starter home! MLS/ID:166714 Call Mary @ 601-273-7951

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GORGEOUS BRICK HOME Well maintained 4BR/2BA. 12x24 garage, formal dining, private back yard. MLS/ID:163267 Call Mary @ 601-273-7951

$119,900

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$78,000

MAJESTIC AND LARGE North Hill 3BR/3.5BA, den, bonus room. Detached workshop with A/C. 1+ acre. MLS/ID:166757 Call Norman @ 601-569-2394

$76,000

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LOCATION!! Great home for over 55 seniors! 3BR/2BA, high ceilings, tile & carpet ďŹ&#x201A;ooring, fenced yard with shed. MLS/ID:166986 Call Mary 601-273-7951

New Construction

$149,000

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CONVENIENT LOCATION. Perfect starter, retirement or investment property. Plenty of storage. MLS/ ID:166711 Call Martha @ 601-347-9578

PICAYUNE 1275 SQ FT HOME 2BR/1BA with bonus room that could be used as 3rd bedroom. MLS/ID:166710 Call Martha @ 601-347-9578

BRICK 3BR/2BA ON 1.47 ACRES Access to 400 acre lake. Gray tones, Granite. Built by Jesse Lee Jr. MLS/ID:165910 Call Mary @ 601-273-7951 Page 15

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2208 18th Street, Gulfport, MS

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GULFPORT - $497,500 5BR, 3.5BA. 4,400 sq. ft. A perfect family home in great subdivision!

LONG BEACH - $256,000 3BR, 3BA. 1,875 sq. ft. Beautifully renovated historical home

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BILOXI - $1,200,000 7BR, 8BA, 2HB. 7,513 sq. ft. Exquisite home on 4 lots. Faces Gulf!

BILOXI - $1,695,000 Waterfront 4BR, 3BA, 2HB. 6,000 sq. ft. Beautiful custom home in Destiny Plantation

BAYOU - $735,000 Waterfront 4BR, 3BA. 4,000 sq. ft. POOL home with pier on deep water

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OCEAN SPRINGS - $1,350,000 Waterfront 3BR, 3.5BA. 4,570 sq. ft. Gorgeous bayfront home with boat dock

BILOXI - $570,000 Waterfront 4BR, 4.5BA. 4,836 sq. ft. Riverfront pool home with boat dock

BILOXI - $607,000 Waterfront 4BR, 4.5BA. 3,600 sq. ft. Riverfront home with pier & boat dock

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GULFPORT - $555,000 4BR, 2.5BA. 3,690 sq. ft. Gorgeous custom home in Bayou View

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BILOXI - $900,000 Waterfront 4BR, 3.5BA. 4,836 sq. ft. Completely renovated w/unbelievable detail

BILOXI - $2,200,000 Waterfront 5BR, 3BA, 2HB. 5,757 sq. ft. Exquisite home on 3 private acres!

GULFPORT - $425,000 Waterfront 4BR, 3BA. 3,450 sq. ft. Totally rebuilt waterfront home

Destiny Plantation Lot Water Frontage 137’ Biloxi/N. Bay School $199,000

North Country Club High Elevation Lot Waterfront w/Lrg Oaks Owner Wants Offer $375,000

Lot 30 Waterside Over ½ Acre Lot $84,900 224 17th St Gulfport 1 Blk from Beach 0.485 Acre $32,500

200 Debuys Gulfport Commercial Lot 2.336 Acres 1 Blk from Beach $480,000

Chasewood Subdivision Buildable Lots N Gulfport Starting at $25,000 Page 17

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METAIRIE - 3716/3718 ALTON $246,000 Monthly income $2,400. Both occupied. MLS:2036579 METAIRIE - 3800/3802 ALTON $189,900 Monthly income $1,900. Both occupied. MLS:2028241

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AMA - 300 ELLEN ST 3BR/3BA on over an acre with barn. Many up grades incl new ﬂooring, paint, appliances & counters. Too many to list! $265,000 MLS/ID:2038158

CHERYL RODEGHERO (504) 400-6449

Betty Dufrene (504) 417-2783

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Gardner Realtors - Boutte (985) 785-0336 13371 Highway 90, Suite B, Boutte

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NEW ORLEANS - 930 ANDRY ST Cute cottage renovated after Katrina. 2BR/2BA 950sf. Entire yard fenced with driveway. Nice sized covered deck in backyard. Jetted tub in bathroom. $110,000 MLS/ID:2039016

NEW ORLEANS - 635 ST. PETERS ST Rare find in the French Quarter! Historic property family owned since 1924. 1st flr commercial, 2nd & 3rd flr 1BR/1BA apts. 4th flr attic has plumbing/electric. $1,790,000 MLS/ID:2033193

Colin McLarty (504) 232-4540

Latter & Blum (504) 948-3011 840 Elysian Fields, New Orleans

Independently Owned & Operated Licensed in Louisiana by Louisiana

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