Real Estate

Could Baton Rouge see more last-mile delivery space in future?

Last-mile delivery space is in demand across U.S. metros as consumers seek faster deliveries. Baton Rouge has seen little development of such spaces, but professionals say it could soon.

Columbia Sportswear sets Dec. 10 opening at Mall of Louisiana

Columbia Sportswear Co. plans to open its Mall of Louisiana location Dec. 10, according to the company’s website. 

Housing competition expected to ‘remain fierce’ for buyers across US in 2022 

Americans will have a better chance to find a home in 2022, but will face a competitive seller's market as first-time buyer demand outmatches the inventory recovery, according to the Realtor.com 2022 Housing Forecast. 

Alford: Governor prepping midterm agenda

A midterm special election ended up being the perfect venue for Gov. John Bel...

US home prices jump 19% in September from a year ago

U.S. home prices rose briskly in September, another sign that the housing market is booming in the aftermath of last year's coronavirus recession.

Jos. A. Bank in Mall of Louisiana closes

The Jos. A Bank men’s clothing store formerly located at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge has closed. 

What are the hottest residential areas in Baton Rouge?

The residential real estate market in Baton Rouge and across the country picked up in early summer, but some areas of Baton Rouge sold more homes than others.

Baton Rouge remains among nation’s lowest metros for housing inventory

Lack of inventory still appears to be affecting home sales. Baton Rouge was the metro area with the biggest year-over-year decline in active housing supply in September,

Alford: Storm-related housing issues deserve Capitol spotlight

Across south Louisiana, families and businesses are struggling to rebuild homes and storefronts following two years of hurricanes. At the same time, a public discussion over insurance practices is intensifying, setting the Capitol’s stage for an important discussion about housing-related issues.

Another flood zone development gains approval from Planning Commission

Silverside Cove, a proposed subdivision development near the intersection of Staring Lane and King’s Hill Avenue and located entirely in the floodplain, was approved by the Planning Commission last Monday in a 6-0 vote.