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Biden administration pushing cities to convert empty offices into housing
The Biden administration is launching a multi-agency effort to encourage states and cities to convert more empty office buildings into housing units, with billions of federal dollars available to help spur such transitions.
Sign-of-the-times wedding gift: Money to help buy a first home
The number of couples including "home funds" as part of their wedding registry has increased by 55% since 2018, and nearly 20% of all...
Baton Rouge office sales continue to plunge post-pandemic
The volume of office sales in the Baton Rouge market is still declining as companies grapple with hybrid work schedules and whether they need...
Howell Place hotel changes hands for $3.7M
The Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham at Howell Place has changed hands after a little more than two years.
This Baton Rouge interior designer’s work is on the cover of a national magazine
If you’re a reader of Traditional Home, you’ll see the work of a Baton Rouge interior designer’s on the cover of the winter edition.
John Engquist acquires land for final Materra phase
Developer John Engquist has acquired the last portion of land for the final phase of Materra, the 100-acre traditional neighborhood development next to Woman’s Hospital, according to public records.
Chicago-based home rental company expands Baton Rouge footprint
Kairos Living, a Chicago-based single-family home rental company, is expanding its Baton Rouge-area footprint, according to public records.
Developers behind proposed Highland project plans path forward
Developers behind the proposed Benton at Magnolia Woods multiuse development, formerly Village at Magnolia Woods, off of Highland Road say the project is still moving forward after the Planning Commission on Monday voted against requested revisions to their plans.
Florida businessman buys former McDonald’s food distribution center
Ryan Jumonville, a Florida businessman with Baton Rouge ties, has purchased the former McDonald’s food distribution center on Choctaw Drive, according to records filed this week with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court.
New Orleans architect buys historic Chimes Street building
New Orleans architect Brian Anderson has purchased the former Library Bar building on West Chimes Street with plans to renovate the property.
BR Mattress Outlets moves Jefferson store to Highland
BR Mattress Outlet is moving to a new storefront on Highland Road near the Perkins Road intersection.
Catholic Charities buys former Re-Bath building
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge has purchased the former Re-Bath showroom on Coursey Boulevard, according to documents filed today with the...
Capital Region housing market cool front continues
The Capital Region’s housing market is continuing to shift and tighten, according to the latest data released by the Greater Baton Rouge Association of Realtors.
Baton Rouge luxury home market is seeing an increase in cash deals
While sales were initially slow this year in Baton Rouge’s upper-end home market, local broker Quita Cutrer of Burns & Co. says sales are picking up.
Aztek Cove has changed its plans. Will the project still happen?
The developers of the controversial Aztek Cove development say the project is still moving forward after they withdrew a request to establish an economic development district on the property.
New commercial development in the works on Choctaw
A Gonzales developer hopes to bring new restaurants and residential spaces to Choctaw Drive.
Baton Rouge veterinary hospital, office property change hands
A couple of $1 million-plus deals were filed this week changing ownership of commercial properties on Perkins Road in Baton Rouge.
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Aztek Cove developer denies politicizing project
The development team behind the controversial Aztek Cove business park off of Highland Road has started clearing trees off the property and expects the multi-use facilities to be completed by mid-2025.
Shopping center in Central changes hands for $2.6M
A shopping center next to the Walmart in Central has been sold to a local broker, according to a deal filed this morning with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court’s office.
The latest development being planned near the Amazon fulfillment center
Plans call for a 240,000-square-foot distribution warehouse to be built near the intersection of Tom and North Airway drives.
