Moving to New Orleans? New Orleans, the city of jazz music, creole cuisine, and good times is a great place to visit, and an even better place to call home. Here at TruGreen Midsouth, we’ve made this place our home for many years, and some of us for our entire lives! Being locals, we have the inside scoop on the best of everything local.

1. NEW ORLEANS
HOMEOWNER’S GUIDE TO
PRESENTED BY: TRUGREEN

2. HOMEOWNER RESOURCES 2
MOVING TIPS AND TRICKS 4
LOCAL INFORMATION 6
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS 12
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3. 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!
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4. HOMEOWNER’S RESOURCES
Let’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!
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5. REAL ESTATE AGENTS
Having 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 COMPANIES
Now 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
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6. MOVING RESOURCES
Sure, 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.
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7. 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 Moving
Two Men and a Truck
Lee Moving and Storage
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• 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.

8. LOCAL INFORMATION
Whether 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.
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9. LOCAL COMMUNITIES
We’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.
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10. SCHOOLS
If 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
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COLLEGES
Whether 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:

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CAR DEALERSHIPS
After 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 COMPANIES
When 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.”

12. HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
Whether 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 LIVING
Unemployment Rate: 5.1%
Cost of Living: 99/100
GROCERY STORES
Everyone’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 SERVICES
We 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
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13. WEATHER AND CLIMATE
New 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!
TRANSPORTATION
When 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 INFORMATION
District Attorney
City Hall
Mayor
City Council
Police Department
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“Hurricane season lasts all summer
long in New Orleans, and hurricanes
are a common occurrence here!”

14. LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Now 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!
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ACTIVITIES
Visit 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

16. TAMPA
CONCLUSION
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.