Tara stirred herself to answer. Shaking her head she said,<br/>"Buying property down here might not be the best investment. Since Hurricane Katrina, the property around here is either really expensive or it is really damaged. But there is property out north of town that might be suitable. There  are condominums just on the outskirts of the French Quarter and there are nice flat you can buy right here in the quarter. Just depends on how deep your pockets are. There are some unofficial home owners dues here in the Quarter, but out of town, that probably isnt an isse."<br/><br/>They arrived back at the Guest House.<br/>"That was fun tonight," Tara said. "I'm glad you are finding New Orleans to be a likely town. Be sure to go over three blocks to the Cafe Du Monde and enjoy some hot beignets. they are fabulous. Sleep well."<br/><br/>She opened the iron gate onto the alley way that led back to the rooms. Mal walked through. She waved and went on up the street to her own cozy flat.