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Better Travel Habits: Staying Grounded and Productive in New Orleans
Discover how to build better travel habits that keep you grounded and productive while living temporarily in New Orleans. From small daily routines to mindful mindset shifts, learn how professionals at The Geneva House find balance and presence in the Crescent City.
Brian
Oct 314 min read


How to Settle In After a Late Night Arrival in NOLA (Without Losing Your Sanity)
Arriving in New Orleans after midnight? Skip the chaos with a quick plan for smooth settling—know your route, pack a “first night” bag, and choose a furnished stay like The Geneva House that’s ready when you walk in. Rest easy and start your New Orleans stay on the right foot.
Brian
Oct 274 min read


Temporary Housing for Industry Workers: Finding Your Home Base in New Orleans
Working in New Orleans on an infrastructure or power-plant project? The Geneva House offers flexible, furnished temporary housing for industry workers—a smarter alternative to hotels or shared rentals.
Brian
Oct 193 min read


Navigating Temporary Housing During Displacement: A Guide
When disaster strikes your home—whether it's the relentless winds of a Category 4 storm like Ida, the periodic flooding that haunts various parts of Orleans and Jefferson, or another unexpected event—one of the first questions you'll face hits surprisingly close to the heart: "Where do we go now?" That moment when you realize you can't stay in your own home? Overwhelming doesn't begin to describe it. You're juggling property damage, insurance paperwork, and the sudden upheava
Brian
May 125 min read


How to Get Your Deposit Back After Your Stay
Let's be honest: when you're preparing to move to a new city and focusing on integrating with your local employer, temporary housing concerns may not be your priority. However, a 2023 study from the National Apartment Association reveals that security deposit disputes impact about 16% of all rental agreements. This rate is even higher in corporate housing and short-term rentals due to their transient nature. Your security deposit isn’t just a formality; it’s your money taking
Brian
May 54 min read


Payment Tips for Traveling Professionals
Over the years, I’ve learned to address traveler needs as a furnished housing provider in New Orleans. One of the pressing issues traveling professionals face is keeping their money safe and avoiding scammers. It’s clearly difficult to trust a stranger you’ve never met hundreds of miles away with payments for a property you’ve never seen in person. Here are a few ideas to protect your money before traveling. It might be impossible to be 100% insulated from swindlers but a
Brian
Dec 29, 20223 min read


Furnished or Unfurnished: The Smarter Way to Stay in New Orleans
Deciding between a furnished or unfurnished rental in New Orleans? We break down real 2025 costs for rent, utilities, and furnishings to help you find what truly fits your stay. See how the numbers stack up—and why furnished rentals often make more sense for short- and mid-term professionals in the Crescent City.
Brian
May 18, 20203 min read
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