Wow, I'm thankful I posted my last blog on the recovery of the New Orleans housing market when I did--just days before the Times Picayune declared "Local Home Sales Take Off as Confidence Returns" on its Sunday cover.  What a great day for New Orleans (and for my ability to predict!).  So once again, I'll give some unsolicited advice--if you've been sitting on the fence about buying, get off the fence now.  You don't want to be looking back a year from now thinking "I shouda, wouda couda."!  Prices will rise as inventory lowers.  Interest rates are still at historic lows. Go for it!