FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Suzanne Blaum, PRC - 504.636.3399 or sblaum@prcno.org
Preservation Resource Center presents the 13th Great Neighborhood Sellabration
Presentations and exhibits will educate the public on buying and renovating in historic neighborhoods across the city.
Special event sections include Ask-an-Architect, LaHouse Mobile project presented by Energy Smart/NOLA Wise, and new flood zone
information by LSU AgCenter.
WHEN: Saturday, September 13, 9 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Preservation Resource Center, 923 Tchoupitoulas St.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND FREE OF CHARGE
Pre-Register at www.PRCNO.org
The Great Neighborhood Sellabration is an annual homebuyer fair that promotes homeownership in historic New Orleans
neighborhoods by providing prospective homebuyers with the tools they need to find, purchase, and renovate a historic
home.
Unlike other homebuyer fairs, the Great Neighborhood Sellabration focuses on the historic neighborhoods and houses that
make New Orleans unique. Residents of New Orleans’ historic neighborhoods will be available to answer questions about
life in their neighborhoods so that homebuyers can make the most informed decision possible. Realtors, lenders, and contractors will also be available to answer questions and provide information. Each event attendee will receive a resource
booklet on buying and renovating in New Orleans.
Workshops:
Myth Busters: Home-Buying Edition
9:30a.m. - 10:15a.m.
Attend this workshop to get the facts on the current state of the housing market across the city, how flood insurance can
affect your buying decision, and financial requirements for home buying.
Six Ways to Buy a House and the Art of Negotiation, Part I
11a.m. - 11:45a.m.
Topics include Buying at Auction, Tax Sales, Online Shopping, Working with a Real Estate Agent
Six Ways to Buy a House and the Art of Negotiation, Part II
12:30p.m. – 1:15p.m.
Topics include Buying Direct from a Homeowner, How to Purchase a Renovation Project, How to Finance Energy Efficiency
Upgrades
EXHIBITS:
LSU AgCenter: Which flood zone is your favorite house in?
EnergySmart/NOLAWise: See demonstrations on how to improve your home's energy efficiency in the LaHouse Mobile.
LaHouse Mobile is a life-size, tangible, walk-through exhibit built by the LSU AgCenter.
Neighborhood Exhibits: Which neighborhood do you want to live in?
Ask-an-Architect table: What floorplan is best for house? Bring your floor plan and receive advice from a licensed architect
(Call or email in advance to schedule a free 20 minute appointment. Contact Suzanne Blaum at 504.636.3390 or
sblaum@prcno.org).
Properties for Sale Across the City
Event Participants:
Audubon Title Insurance Agency, LLC
Cornerstone Home Lending, Inc.
Joe Uzee- Gulf Coast Bank & Trust
Tricia King & Gardner Realtors
Energy Smart/ Global Green
Latter & Blum- Garden District Office
LSU AgCenter
Ted Nusenow, Iberia Bank
Solar Alternatives
Serino Realty Group, LLC
Tain2Build
Historic Districts of New Orleans
Algiers Point
Broadmoor
Bywater
Carrollton
Central City
Esplanade Ridge/Tremé
Faubourg Marigny
Garden District
Gentilly Terrace
Holy Cross
Irish Channel
Lower Central Business District
Lower Garden District
Mid-City
New Marigny
Parkview
South Lakeview
Upper Central Business District
Uptown
Vieux Carre’
For more information on the Preservation Resource Center, visit www.prcno.org or call 504.581.7032. Preservation Resource Center
of New Orleans (PRC) celebrates 40 years of promoting the preservation, restoration and revitalization of New Orleans’ historic architecture and neighborhoods. Founded in 1974, PRC is a non-profit organization that has restored nearly 1,500 properties citywide and
has assisted countless individuals with their own renovation efforts through its outreach and advocacy programs. PRC provides resources and education to convey the economic, cultural and aesthetic importance of historic preservation in New Orleans and throughout the world. For more information about PRC and its revitalization efforts, call 504.581.7032 or visit www.prcno.org. Connect with
PRC on Facebook and Twitter (@PRCNO). You can also find PRC on Instagram, Flickr and Pinterest.
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