Helping buyers and relocating families navigate Audubon, Lakeview, Bayou St. John, the Garden District, Irish Channel, and Carrollton with confidence.
About Mignon
Before real estate, I spent years in tech compliance. Identifying risks, investigating fraud, and protecting minors from online abuse and misconduct. That work trained me to read the fine print, ask the uncomfortable questions, and protect the person on the other side of the table. I bring the same instincts to every transaction.
My path here began with an unexpected layoff. At that turning point, I made myself a promise. Never again would I leave my family's future resting on someone else's decision. Real estate became how I build lasting security for my own family, and for every client who trusts me with theirs.
Los Angeles raised me, but New Orleans claimed me. I fell in love with this city for the same reason others have. Its culture, its character, and a kind of community you can't manufacture. I know this city the way you only can when you've chosen it, from the quiet morning walks through Audubon Park with my daughter to the corner restaurants and the art and music woven through ordinary days. Helping people build a life here is the best work I've ever done.
"Ego-driven pricing costs you money. I won't list your home at a price I can't defend."
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New to the city? This is where it starts to feel real. Each of these corners of New Orleans suits a different life. Open any one to see typical price ranges, architecture, and the kind of day-to-day it offers, or compare them all in the best neighborhoods finder. Moving from out of state? Start with the relocation buyer FAQ.
The draw here is simple. Audubon Park sits at your doorstep, with a live-oak canopy over nearly every street. Mornings here belong to the joggers and stroller pushers under that canopy; weekends belong to the zoo, the golf course, and the long green run down to the river.
Homes range from columned center-hall mansions on St. Charles to comfortable raised cottages on the side streets, with the Tulane and Loyola campuses anchoring the Uptown edge. The streetcar puts the rest of the city within easy reach, which is part of why Audubon holds its value so reliably. This neighborhood suits buyers who want space, prestige, and a daily routine built around the outdoors, and who appreciate that homes near the park rarely sit for long.
The Garden District is the New Orleans of postcards, wrought-iron galleries, manicured gardens behind cast-iron fences, and grand homes that have stood for more than a century and a half.
Most properties here are protected by historic designation, so much of the value lives in the original detail, the heart-pine floors, plaster medallions, full-height windows. Magazine Street's shops and restaurants sit a short walk away, and the streetcar runs the length of St. Charles. Expect a premium price point and a buyer pool that knows exactly what it wants. I help clients separate the genuinely restored from the merely repainted, and read the true cost of owning a historic home before they fall for the façade.
The Irish Channel is the side of New Orleans that still feels lived-in. Local businesses, deep neighborhood roots, and none of the touristy gloss. It's a place people settle into, not just pass through.
The housing stock leans toward single and double shotguns, Creole cottages, and the occasional renovated corner storefront, often within a few blocks of Magazine Street's restaurants and shops. Prices sit below the Garden District next door, which makes this one of the better values for buyers who want walkability and history without the top-tier ticket. It suits first-time buyers stretching for character, investors eyeing well-located doubles, and anyone who would rather know their neighbors than impress them. I help buyers here weigh renovation scope honestly. These homes have great bones and real age.
Lakeview is where you go for room to breathe. Bigger homes, real yards, and the lakefront a few minutes away, a balance that's increasingly rare this close to the city. Much of Lakeview was rebuilt in the years after 2005, so you'll find a high concentration of newer, elevated construction with modern systems, off-street parking, and yards that are hard to come by closer to the core.
The trade-off for that breathing room is a more suburban rhythm, where you'll likely drive more than you'd walk, but City Park, the lakefront trails, and a cluster of neighborhood restaurants are all close. It's a strong fit for move-up buyers and families who want square footage, a garage, and predictable, well-built homes. I help buyers here read elevation, flood designation, and insurance costs clearly, because in Lakeview those numbers shape the real monthly picture as much as the list price does.
On Bayou St. John, the water is the whole point. People paddle it, picnic beside it, and gather on its banks for festivals, and the streets that frame it hold some of the most architecturally varied housing in New Orleans.
You'll find everything here from raised Creole cottages and center-hall homes to Craftsman bungalows, often on deeper lots than you'd expect this close to downtown. City Park sits at the top of the bayou and the Mid-City restaurant scene is minutes away, which keeps the area lively without feeling crowded. It suits buyers who want central access and genuine character but a calmer pace than the Quarter or Uptown. I help clients here navigate the range of ages and conditions so the home's charm doesn't hide a surprise.
New to New Orleans? Read the complete relocation guide or compare areas in the best neighborhoods finder. Looking somewhere else in the city? Browse listings or tell me what you're after.
Client reviews
Mignon was very efficient and responsive to our questions and requests. She represented our interests to the fullest extent. I would recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell their home. I'd call her if I was interested in any real estate in the future.
Ms. Simone was amazing to work with! She helped make sure I found a place that fit my animals and myself in a short period of time. She was attentive and knowledgeable about the area and my needs. I would absolutely recommend her to others.
Mignon was simultaneously professional and friendly. What a great combination. She patiently helped me view several homes and was always responsive, even when I changed my mind multiple times. She was an excellent representative when dealing with listing agents and owners. I highly recommend her.
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