Real Estate

GolfSuites opening in May on Siegen Lane as Topgolf competitor

GolfSuites, a high-tech driving range, will open May 10 on Siegen Lane in the former Caddyshack Driving Range space.

Baton Rouge lags in hot housing market report 

Less expensive cities with strong local economies climbed The Wall Street Journal/Realtor.com Emerging Housing Markets Index in the first quarter of this year, another sign that many homebuyers are giving priority to affordability.

Shuttered Bluffs golf course in talks with potential new owner

The Bluff’s on Thompson Creek golf course in West Feliciana Parish, which abruptly closed last year, has prospective new ownership, WBRZ-TV reports. 

Local health insurance agency buys Goodwood office building for $1.9M

Insure Health LLC, a Baton Rouge-based health insurance agency whose subsidiary is Pride Life LLC, bought the Alpha Building on Goodwood Boulevard for $1.9 million on Tuesday.

Removing portion of Midway Connector from street plan will be heard next month

The removal of a portion of the Midway Connector, a road that would link...

What’s next for the BRIS property?

Baton Rouge International School announced last week that it would close its doors at the end of this school year. So what’s next for the school’s property?

Bill to redraw Central school district threatens proposed subdivision

State Sen. Bodi White’s bill to shrink the Central school district could kill a planned 183-home subdivision that East Baton Rouge Parish officials have approved. 

Tech incubator eyes possible lease at downtown’s State National Life building

The Research Park Corporation, which runs the Nexus Louisiana tech firm incubator on Florida...

Higher mortgage rates setting stage for housing market slowdown 

Low mortgage rates have helped juice the housing market over the past decade, easing the way for borrowers to finance ever-higher home prices.

Baton Rouge adds 1,200 construction jobs over past year

Three out of four metro areas, including Baton Rouge, added construction jobs between March 2021 and March 2022.