Real Estate

Office park off Coursey Boulevard expanding

A new office building is being constructed in Market Plaza off Coursey Boulevard, according to a $355,000 permit filed earlier this month.

Refinancing slows following boom of last two years

Refinancing in Baton Rouge has hit the brakes as mortgage rates rise, putting an end to the pandemic refinancing boom sparked by historically low interest rates. 

Gov. Edwards renews push for bridge funding after higher revenue projection

Gov. John Bel Edwards is asking Baton Rouge business leaders to urge lawmakers to support dedicating $500 million for a new Mississippi River bridge in the Capital Region. 

East Baton Rouge Parish School Board buys Rieger Road property for $8.5M

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board bought a large vacant lot on Reiger Road near Siegen Lane and Interstate 10 for $8.5 million

Legislature considers repealing some license requirements for housing subcontractors 

Louisiana lawmakers are considering a proposal that would repeal certain licensing requirements for residential construction subcontractors.

Ascension council to consider traffic impact changes, ending moratorium

Ascension Parish officials, not developers, would decide who should review the traffic impact for proposed new developments.

Is it a good time to buy a house? Gallup poll says most are hesitant 

Thirty percent of U.S. adults say it is a good time to buy a house, down 23 percentage points from a year ago and the first time the figure has been below 50% in more than 40 years, according to a new report from Gallup. 

Fred’s files expansion permits for new beer garden

Fred’s Bar and Grill filed a $4.5 million permit Monday for a planned three-level beer garden that will be constructed in the parking lot of the existing bar.

The Bluffs on Thompson Creek under contract to local real estate agent

Millard Callicott, an agent with Saurage Rotenberg Commercial Real Estate has The Bluffs on Thompson Creek property under contract.

Pointe Coupee historic homes gain potential under new owners 

Just a half-hour from Baton Rouge lies one of Louisiana’s most exquisite hidden gems:...