NEW ORLEANSHOMEOWNER’S GUIDE TO

PRESENTED BY: TRUGREEN

HOMEOWNER RESOURCES 2

MOVING TIPS AND TRICKS 4

LOCAL INFORMATION 6

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS 12

CONTENTSTABLE OF

MOVING TO NEW ORLEANS?

Read on to learn the inside scoop from the locals on everything from the best neighborhoods to live in, the best restaurants to dine in, the best schools to attend, all the way down to the most trustworthy plumbers! This exhaustive guide will provide you with the insider information that

you need to enjoy a successful move to New Orleans and start the journey to becoming a local yourself. And here at TruGreen Midsouth, we’re so excited to call you our neighbors. Welcome to New Orleans!

HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW.

So you’ve made the decision to make New Orleans, Louisiana your new home. With New Orleans’ gorgeous views, rich culture and heritage, beautiful houses, and endless things to do, you’ve made a fantastic decision! However, moving to

a new place can be daunting, even if it is to one of the most famous places in the United States. Luckily for you, you’ve already taken the first step toward making

your move as easy and painless as possible just by downloading this guide!

1

HOMEOWNER’S RESOURCESLet’s face it, buying a new home is always tough, but buying a new home far

away from where you currently live is an especially big challenge. Luckily,

your friends here at TruGreen Midsouth have taken the liberty to help you

out with a few great homeowner resources to get you started!

2

REAL ESTATE AGENTSHaving a great real estate agent can truly make or break your home buying experience. Real estate agents all around New Orleans have the inside scoop on the best home deals, and can help you find the home of your dreams for sure. Some quality real estate agents that we recommend are:

Keller Williams Realty New Orleans

NOLA Realty

Latter & Blum, Inc.

UTILITY COMPANIESNow that you’ve got your real estate agent squared away, how about those utilities you will need starting on your move-in day? Well, we’ve got that covered too!

“Having a great real estate agent can truly make or break your home buying experience.”

Water:Sewer and Water

Board of New Orleans

Electric Company:Entergy New Orleans,

Kastner Electric

Cable Company:AT&T, Cox New

Orleans

Lawn and Pest:TruGreen Midsouth

3

MOVING RESOURCESSure, moving seems pretty straightforward--you pack things up in one place and

unpack them in another--but moving can also be stressful, emotional, and exciting

all rolled up into one. Your friends here at TruGreen understand exactly how stressful

and daunting a big move can be, which is why we’ve committed to providing you with

a few moving tips and tricks to help make your move smooth and easy.

4

MOVING TIPS AND TRICKS• Don’t put off packing. Nothing is more

stressful than having to pack an entire house all at once. Instead of waiting until the last minute, plan out your packing a little bit at a time. That way you will be less likely to be overwhelmed and forget something!

• Reserve your movers in advance. Although it can be tempting to put it off until the last minute, big moves require a lot of logistical planning, so contact trustworthy movers well in advance. Some movers that we suggest include:S&S MovingTwo Men and a TruckLee Moving and Storage

5

• Think about pet and child care. Although moving is stressful to you, think about how stressful it will be for your kids and pets on moving day. If you don’t need them on the big day, consider a babysitter or pet boarding so you can get the hard work done, and bring them home later.

• Be sure to label your boxes. Few things are worse than being surrounded by boxes in your new home without a clue as to where they go. Avoid this by clearly marking your boxes with the room the items should go in. This will help the movers do their jobs more quickly, and save you countless headaches.

LOCAL INFORMATIONWhether you are moving from inside Louisiana or from halfway across the country,

moving to a new area can be scary and stressful. But knowing a little bit about the

local area can help make your move a little less daunting, and may help you start

planning out your life in your new home! Check out the following information for

everything from the best communities to live in to the best corner grocery store to

help ensure you have a seamless transition to your new home.

6

LOCAL COMMUNITIESWe’re not fibbing when we say that almost everywhere you can choose to live in New Orleans is a great choice, but it might be helpful for you to know a few of our favorite neighborhoods.

The French Quarter: No discussion of top neighborhoods would be complete without it. The French Quarter is the quintessential New Orleans neighborhood and is perfect for retirees, families, and professionals alike!

Central Business District: If you are professional looking to build their career, the Central Business District is a great place for you to call home with access to businesses, entertainment and more!

Iberville: With a central location and competitive cost of living, Iberville is a great choice for those just starting out or those hoping to live close to the action without breaking the bank.

7

SCHOOLSIf you’re moving to New Orleans with kids in tow, the best schools will be of particular interest to you. Check our list out for the top choices in town!

Elementary Schools: Lusher Charter Elementary School, Benjamin Franklin Elementary

Middle Schools: Bishop Perry Middle School, Lusher Charter Middle School

High Schools: International High School of New Orleans, Brother Martin High School

Tulane University

University of New Orleans

Xavier University of Louisiana

Southern University at New Orleans

Dillard University

8

COLLEGESWhether you have children nearing college age or if you are thinking about pursuing a little higher education yourself, New Orleans has a large selection of colleges and universities including:

9

CAR DEALERSHIPSAfter a move to New Orleans, you might be in the market to purchase a new car. While you can spend days looking all around New Orleans’ many dealerships, here are a few that might be the best places to start:

Premier Honda

Nissan of New Orleans

Toyota of New Orleans

Mossy Motors Buick GMC

PROFESSIONAL COMPANIESWhen you move to a new place, one of the hardest things to do is to establish yourself with new business, financial, and professional companies. While you should certainly choose the companies that work for you, here are a few suggestions to get you started:

Accountant: Hymel and Ready, CPAs

Attorneys: Bloom Legal, LLC

Financial Planner: Bienvenue Wealth, LLC, Upperline Financial Planning

“One of the hardest things to do is to establish yourself with new business, financial, and professional companies.”

HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALSWhether you’ve got an entire family to care for or just you, finding new doctors and other medical resources in a new place can be exhausting. To help you out, check out this list of local providers:

Hospital: Tulane Medical Center, New Orleans East Hospital

Pediatrician: Hales Pediatrics, Napoleon Pediatrics

Dentist:Louisiana Dental Center

Urgent Care: New Orleans Urgent Care

General Practitioner: Advanced Clinical Consultants

EMPLOYMENT/COST OF LIVINGUnemployment Rate: 5.1%

Cost of Living: 99/100

GROCERY STORESEveryone’s got to eat, and sooner or later, you’ll need a good grocery store to visit. Here are our top picks!

Central Grocery and Deli

Langenstein’s

Robert Fresh Market

EMERGENCY SERVICESWe will hope you never have to use them, but emergency services are essential to know just in case. We recommend you put this list on your refrigerator in case of emergency.

Emergency Medical Services: (504) 658-2929

Homeland Security: (504) 658-4000

10

WEATHER AND CLIMATENew Orleans is about as south as you can get, so our summers get hot. Very hot! Expect temperature to climb above 100 degrees during the summertime.It rains a lot of New Orleans, and our

rainy season is defined as the entire year! However, our wettest month by far is August! Hurricane season lasts all summer long in New Orleans, and hurricanes are a common occurrence here!

TRANSPORTATIONWhen it comes to moving around in New Orleans, transportation is never an issue. Whether you are catching a ride in a cab downtown, or just driving around, the layout of the city is easy to manage. In addition, there are many forms of public transportation should you choose to use it!

GOVERNMENT INFORMATIONDistrict Attorney

City Hall

Mayor

City Council

Police Department

11

“Hurricane season lasts all summer long in New Orleans, and hurricanes are a common occurrence here!”

LOCAL ATTRACTIONSNow that you know the basics about living in the New Orleans area, it’s

time to cut to the chase and get to the good part--the local attractions! New

Orleans is known for the thriving music scene, unique culture, fantastic

food, and colorful history. Check out our lists below of local attractions to

learn the best places to visit and things to do here in NoLa!

12

13

ACTIVITIESVisit a Museum: Whether you’re a fan of music, art, culture, or anything in between, there’s likely a museum ready and willing to fill your needs. There is a museum available for almost every taste! Some of our personal favorites include the New Orleans Museum of Art, Louisiana Children’s Museum, and the Audubon Nature Institute.

Check Out a Festival: Here in New Orleans, we love to celebrate, and there is a festival to celebrate many things all throughout the year here in town. Celebrations of jazz music, food, culture and much more about year-round, so find a festival to enjoy to really get to know the local area.

Listen to Some Tunes: New Orleans is world renowned for the music scene–especially jazz. Here in town, you can visit venues from the largest auditoriums to the smallest dive bar stages and find inspiring music.

Indulge in the French Quarter: The French Quarter is a must visit for when you first come to New Orleans. The quintessential New Orleans experience, the French Quarter will give you a taste of the local flavors and culture and set the tone for your new life.

Take in Some Local Flavors: One of the best parts about living in New Orleans is the unlimited access to inspired flavors in our signature cuisines. We encourage you to find your favorite restaurants and make your own family traditions, but here are our top picks for restaurants in New Orleans:

GW Fins

Orleans Grapevine Wine Bar and Bistro

Cake Cafe

Parkway Bakery and Tavern

The Joint

TAMPACONCLUSION

Although a move to a city like New Orleans can feel overwhelming, we hope that this guide has provided you with a little bit of a starting point to get your move off on the right foot. We are so excited to share our wonderful city with you and can’t wait to call you our neighbors. Let us be the first to welcome you to town! We’re

sure that you will love your new life here. As we say here in New Orleans, “laissez le bon temps rouler!” (Let the good times roll!)

To learn more about TruGreen, visit www.trugreenmidsouth.com.