Real Estate

With low inventory, many homes selling in a week or less

Homes for sale sat on the market for an average of only one week before going under contract from July 2020 through June 2021, a record low, according to newly released results of a National Association of Realtors survey.

US home equity rises during third quarter as market prices continue surge

Nearly 40% of mortgaged residential properties in the U.S. were considered equity-rich in the...

Developers turning abandoned office buildings into apartments  

Abandoned office buildings all over the country are being converted into apartments, similar to developer Mike Wampold’s plans for the former Chase Towers, Axios reports.

Agave Blue opening location in Zachary development

Agave Blue Tequila and Taco Bar is opening its second location, this one in the Americana development in Zachary, Elifin Realty announced Wednesday.

Metro Council will weigh mayor’s plan for spending $12.6M in federal grant money

The Metro Council today will take up Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome’s plan for spending nearly $12.6 million in federal grant money. 

Work underway on mixed-use section of Harveston

Work is underway on the mixed-use portion of Harveston, the traditional neighborhood development at Nicholson Drive and Bluebonnet Boulevard, developer Mike Wampold says.

Crunch fitness center opening in Hammond Aire Plaza

A new fitness and entertainment franchise called Crunch Baton Rouge is opening on Airline Highway in the Hammond Aire Plaza shopping center next month.

Will FEMA insurance changes make developers more aware of flood risks?

On Oct. 1, the federal government made major changes to the National Flood Insurance...

Ohio company buys Airline property for $4.8M

An Ohio-based business development company bought property housing Conn’s HomePlus at 8888 Airline Highway in a $4.8 million deal on Friday.

Government Street businesses hope renovation spurs more foot traffic

White Light Night, the Mid City art festival planned for Nov. 19, will be...