Real Estate

Get the latest on the Mississippi River bridge project

Planning work continues on a new bridge across the Mississippi River to alleviate local traffic on Interstate 10 through Baton Rouge, a consultant for the project said Monday.

Alvarez Construction buys lots for Woodstock Park

Alvarez Construction has purchased 13 lots for the final phase in the Woodstock Park subdivision.

How lowering mortgage rates could change the US housing market next year 

Several housing economists are projecting that mortgage rates will ease moderately next year, though the forecasts call for the average rate on a 30-year home loan to remain above 6%.

Windy Gladney’s commercial plans for Burbank recommended for denial

Planning staff members are recommending that the East Baton Rouge Parish Planning Commission deny local developer Windy Gladney’s proposal to develop some 33 acres off of Burbank for commercial use. 

The office real estate market is full of uncertainty, reluctant investors and unmet demand

Virtually no one is bullish about the Baton Rouge office market these days. Most...

Leaders and investors say it’s critical to address real—and perceived—challenges in downtown Baton Rouge

David Facey is a Baton Rouge Magnet and LSU grad who has lived downtown...

DR Horton buys lots in Baker subdivision

National homebuilder DR Horton has purchased 20 lots in the Sunshine Gardens subdivision in Baker. 

Baton Rouge office sales volume remains on a downward path 

The volume of office sales in the Baton Rouge market continues to fall, with the trailing 12-month volume dropping some 22% last month.

Housing prediction forecasts continuing declines for Baton Rouge market

National real estate experts are predicting Baton Rouge will see the third-highest decline in sales growth in the nation next year. 

Renovation of historic Lincoln Theater to start next month

The renovation of the historic Lincoln Theater on Eddie Robinson Drive starts next month and is expected to last throughout next year.