Desiree McSwain Realtor

03/22/2026

We bought a house in Treme and became landlords all in one day!

The last few months have been completely real estate focused from work, buying a house and moving out of our uptown home and get it ready to rent out.

These are some pictures from the new home sale and what’s been going on! We already planted an oak! We dropped paint all over the kitchen floors, we moved so much stuff 🫠

It’s take a team and I’m so grateful for all the support we had!

More actual house pictures will be coming soon!

Shout out to the team!
husband gave our realtor 5/5 ⭐️
Jim, Carrie and the team are wonderful!
gave me all the inspection info and a fun drone video!
went into the pipes - they old but not too shabby - things are flowing 🧻
- Dave is the guy to tell you whether or not you have to worry about termites 🦟 thankfully we good!
helped us get the 💰for to pay for this house! TY Alex!
- Miguel is about to give the home some TLC. 🤩

Thanks All! 🫶🏻🌸🌼🏡

01/23/2026

We call him Ernest. 🥀
He’s dreamy and romantic, and he brings you roses, from the front garden to the rose detail in the ornate ironwork above the door. 🌹

Phenomenal opportunity in Treme
4,429 sqft Center Hall Cottage with flexibility as a single residence, duplex, or triplex. Taken down to the studs with major 2025 updates already completed.

Eligible for Federal & State Historic Tax Credits (up to ~45%).
Floor plans & flyer available.

01/23/2026

PHENOMENAL OPPORTUNITY IN THE TREME - Gorgeous 4,429 sqft Center Hall Cottage - $335,000
• Can function as a single residence, duplex, or triplex
• Taken down to the studs, offering clear visibility into the structure and renovation progress.

🔹 Layout Highlights
• Two ~1,100 sqft 2BR/1BA ground-floor units
• Expansive 3BR/2BA upper residence
• Tall ceilings, classic center hall design, oversized historic windows
🔧 Key 2025 Improvements
• New roof
• Restored and selective new windows
• Prepped and painted exterior siding
• Major plumbing upgrades
• Three electric meters
🚗 Additional Features
• Off-street parking with rear access
💰 Added Value
• Eligible for Federal and State Historic Tax Credits
• Potential to recoup up to ~45% of qualified rehabilitation costs
Ideal for an owner-occupant, long-term investor, or preservation-minded buyer.
📄 Floor plans and feature sheet available, ask me for the flyer - easy to show!

01/22/2026

YOUR BUSINESS BELONGS HERE: 💻📱
Prime 1,230 sq ft retail condo in the CBD with great visibility and foot traffic, steps from the French Quarter and Warehouse District.

Ideal for boutique, gallery, or service use. Full bath included. Professionally managed building with short-term rental residences above, driving consistent activity.

Offered for sale at $415,000
OR Lease at $3,000/month modified gross with 2 months free + half rent month three; includes CAM, water, and private bath.
Address is 736 Union Street - easy to Show!

12/05/2025

It’s back!!!! Want to make a gorgeous headdress and socialise! Come join me at in uptown while we sip champagne and create some magical floral headresses in time for Mardi Gras! The workshop will include all materials, tools, guidance, and plenty of bubbly! Link to book in my bio!!!! Bring your friends!!!!

12/05/2025

**421 Tupelo St-Open House Saturday 11-1 **

This sweet brick home in historic Holy Cross offers two bright bedrooms, plenty of outdoor space on a large lot, and easy access to the river levee, Bywater, and Downtown.

$135,000 | 2B/1Ba

Bright 2-bed, 1-bath layout with great natural light
Kitchen with refrigerator, gas stove, and microwave
In-unit washer/dryer and central HVAC
Brick exterior helps keep the home cool
Deep front yard with ample off-street parking
Spacious fenced backyard with storage shed, great for relaxing or entertaining
One block from the Mississippi River levee
Minutes to Old Arabi Bar and Delery Playground
~10-minute bike ride to the Bywater; 10–15 minutes by car to the French Quarter.

11/10/2025

LOUISIANA AVENUE LAND OPPORTUNITY - 31 x 181 Lot for Sale at 721 Louisiana Avenue, 70115 listed at $325,000. Room to build BIG in a phenomenal location!

10/01/2025

Downtown New Orleans is on the move. A recent Biz New Orleans article reported that the downtown investment pipeline has topped $3 billion, with major projects shaping hospitality, retail, and cultural spaces. This level of investment signals confidence in the city’s future and reinforces downtown as the place to be for work, living, and investment.

From the article:
More than $3 billion in projects are active in the downtown corridor right now.

“Confidence in Downtown’s future is evident across private investment, civic initiatives, and cultural momentum,” said Seth Knudsen, DDD president and CEO. “All of this is more than just growth; it’s momentum.”

This same energy is reflected at The Alexandre Condos at 336 Camp St, where residents and investors alike can be part of downtown’s growth, living, working, and investing in the heart of the city’s momentum.

Learn more about living at The Alexandre HERE:
https://www.coolmurphy.com/alexandre

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Welcome to The Alexandre—your chance to own a historic New Orleans address with a modern twist.Located on the city’s storied Newspaper Row, The Alexandre off...

08/24/2025

Bright and eye-catching on the outside, but truly a wow once you step inside - this Treme home is a must-see!! Just blocks from the French Quarter, it makes a striking first impression with its bold painted exterior and historic New Orleans architecture. Inside, preserved original hardwood floors flow through spacious living and dining areas, framed by soaring ceilings. Guests can’t help but look up, where ceiling fans are elegantly mounted within recessed dome ceiling insets.

Freshly painted on the interior, so this is a move-in ready home!

Treme offers the beauty of historic New Orleans living, close to the French Quarter yet still part of a neighborhood.

✨ 3 Bedrooms • 2 Bathrooms
💰 $395,000
📏 1,823 sqft

Schedule a tour today!

Desiree McSwain
South African Making New Orleans Home
Cool Murphy Real Estate
(504) 232-8199

08/17/2025

Looking for that perfect Mid-City spot? This 2 bed / 1 bath shotgun puts you two blocks from the Lafitte Greenway, the Canal Streetcar, and all the Mardi Gras energy of Endymion. High ceilings, pocket doors, native garden views from the porch, and your own washer/dryer. Available NOW. Pets welcome. Easy to show!

$1600 · 2 Bed / 1 Bath
4302 Bienville St

Desiree McSwain
(504) 232-8199
Cool Murphy Real Estate