Brent Talavera - Realtor & Designer

09/09/2026

✨ JUST LISTED | 5823 Tchoupitoulas Street ✨

Join us Today, Wednesday, September 9, from 11 AM–1 PM for a Broker Tour and Open House!

This classic New Orleans home offers:

🏡 2 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms
✨ Soaring 12-foot ceilings
✨ Original heart-of-pine floors
✨ Oversized 48' × 125' lot
✨ Expansive fenced backyard
✨ Multiple off-street parking spaces
✨ Just a few blocks from Audubon Park

The second bedroom has a private entrance, making it a great option for guests, a home office, or extended family. With a large backyard offering plenty of room for a pool, addition, or entertaining space, this home is full of possibilities!

📍 5823 Tchoupitoulas Street
💰 Offered at $475,000
⏰ Open from 11 AM–1 PM

🔗 View the full listing

Listed by Brent Talavera and Jonathan Maki
Maki + Talavera Group
McEnery Residential

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09/08/2026

• S E P T E M B E R 2 0 2 6 •

September is here, and there is so much happening around New Orleans!

⚜️ From Saints games and local festivals to concerts and family fun, I put together some of this month’s events for you.

➡️ Flip through and enjoy!!! ⚜️

08/31/2026

🎨 PAINT COLORS SELL.

Ever wonder why designers keep coming back to the same go-to colors? Because they work!

Paint is one of the quickest and most affordable ways to update a home, but choosing the right color is about so much more than picking a pretty shade. It needs to work with your lighting, floors, cabinets, furniture, trim, ceilings, and even the rooms around it. All of those details come together to create your home’s color story.

And yes—it is okay to use color. It’s great, actually! It’s how you use it that matters.

As a Realtor with an Interior Design degree, this is one of the ways I help sellers prepare their homes for the market. I can help choose the colors and updates that make a home feel pulled together, photograph beautifully, and appeal to buyers.

Swipe through for a few of my tried-and-true combinations. And always sample your paint first—every color reacts differently in every room!

Thinking about listing? Let the Maki + Talavera Group help you get your home ready to sell.

Designing Better Moves.

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08/24/2026

08/24/2026

✨ YOUR FRENCH QUARTER WEEKEND GETAWAY AWAITS ✨

Imagine having your own place in the heart of the French Quarter—just steps from the French Market, world-class restaurants, live music, and everything that makes New Orleans unforgettable.

🏛️ 4 RESIDENCES SOLD
💰 NEW PRICES STARTING AT $229,000
🔑 7 UNIQUE RESIDENCES REMAIN

The Residences at Governor Nicholls offer the perfect opportunity for a weekend getaway, second home, or full-time French Quarter residence. Located on one of the neighborhood’s most desirable and peaceful blocks, these homes combine historic New Orleans character with modern comfort.

✨ Thoughtfully renovated to the studs
🌿 Private balconies and beautiful views in select residences
🪵 Original hardwood floors
🍽️ Quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances
🚒 Brand-new, property-wide sprinkler system installed in 2025
📍 Just steps from the French Market

SELLER INCENTIVE: The seller will cover the first 6 months of condo dues with an accepted sale!

From a charming 432-square-foot pied-à-terre to spacious two-bedroom residences, there is an option for every type of French Quarter lifestyle.

📍 518–524 Governor Nicholls Street
🔗 View available residences and pricing:
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📲 Contact us today to schedule a private showing and find your place in the French Quarter.

Brent Talavera, REALTOR®
Maki + Talavera Group
McEnery Residential
O: 504.605.4400

Licensed in Louisiana and Mississippi
Equal Housing Opportunity

07/04/2026

• J U L Y 2 0 2 6 •

06/27/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE | OLD METAIRIE

Saturday, June 27
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

📍 255 Brockenbraugh Court | Old Metairie

Stop by and tour this beautifully crafted custom home nestled in one of Old Metairie's most desirable neighborhoods.

✨ 4 Bedrooms
✨ 3.5 Bathrooms
✨ Private First-Floor Office
✨ Gourmet Kitchen with High-End Appliances
✨ Working Fireplace & Built-In Wet Bar
✨ Surround Sound Throughout
✨ Spacious Primary Suite with Dual Custom Closets
✨ Large Laundry Room
✨ Freshly Painted Interior
✨ Built in 2005

Offering timeless architecture, quality craftsmanship, and an ideal floor plan for both everyday living and entertaining, this is a home you won't want to miss.

📲 View the full listing and photo gallery:
https://nom.mlsmatrix.com/matrix/shared/zWWRd2VP1ld/255BROCKENBRAUGHCourt

We'd love to welcome you this Saturday!

Brent Talavera & Jonathan Maki
McEnery Residential

06/10/2026

• J U N E 2 0 2 6 •

05/12/2026

✨ NEW LISTING ALERT | OLD METAIRIE ✨

🏡 BROKER OPEN TOMORROW
Tuesday, May 12 | 11 AM–1 PM

70 Oaklawn Drive in the heart of Old Metairie.

4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | 3,481 SF

This stunning home was built for both everyday living and effortless entertaining with flexible spaces that truly check every box:
• Dedicated home office
• Bonus den / second living space
• First-floor guest bedroom + full bath
• Open-concept living filled with natural light

The chef’s kitchen is a showstopper featuring a commercial-size refrigerator, Viking range, custom hood, marble countertops, oversized pantry, built-in bar, and generous dining space.

The spacious primary suite feels like a private retreat with a spa-inspired marble bath and an incredible custom closet.

Additional highlights:
✔ Gas fireplace
✔ Installed speakers
✔ Security cameras
✔ Custom window treatments
✔ Fresh backyard landscaping
✔ New perimeter fencing
✔ Dedicated gas line for outdoor grilling
✔ Garage parking + off-street parking for 4+ cars

📍 Prime Old Metairie location

Listed by Maki Talavera Group + Lauren Chiu | McEnery Residential

Link to listing:
https://nom.mlsmatrix.com/matrix/shared/KK1LpFVcLkd/70OAKLAWNDrive

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05/07/2026

✨ LISTING SPOTLIGHT - IRISH CHANNEL RENOVATION! ✨

This is the kind of home buyers are constantly asking for — To the studs renovation, prime location, designer finishes, low insurance costs, and incredible indoor/outdoor living.

📍2430 ST THOMAS ST • NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130
🛏 4 Bedrooms
🛁 3.5 Baths
📐 2,289 SF
💰 $889,000

Located just 6 blocks from Magazine Street, this stunning corner-lot home offers gated off-street parking, a first-floor primary suite, TWO oversized walk-in closets, and a spectacular den featuring Nano Walls that open seamlessly onto the covered terrace — perfect for entertaining and everyday living. Listed by: Chris Smith with Keller Williams Realty New Orleans

Additional highlights include:
• Restoration Hardware lighting
• Designer kitchen & baths
• X Flood Zone
• LOW flood insurance option
• 5-Year Builder Warranty
• Built with modern materials & quality craftsmanship throughout
• Link To Listing: https://shorturl.at/xbBjD

For private showings, pricing details, or additional information, contact
Brent Talavera | Maki Talavera Group | McEnery Residential
Licensed in Louisiana & Mississippi

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