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Work continues at Villas at Oak Bend 

Local developer Art Lancaster sold 59 lots in the Villas at Oak Bend subdivision to homebuilder DR Horton in a deal filed with the East Baton Rouge Clerk of Court this week. 

Capital Region housing market continues to cool

The Capital Region’s housing market is continuing to cool down, following national trends, according to the latest data released by the Greater Baton Rouge Association of Realtors

Zachary hunting and fishing store buys land for future location

Zachary-based Southern Roots Outfitters closed on two lots in Zachary last week for its future location.

Proposed Highland development rebrands as it seeks boundary changes

The planned Village at Magnolia Woods development proposed for Highland Road has been rebranded to Benton at Magnolia Woods as developers continue to tweak plans for the project. 
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Baton Rouge rental market begins to stabilize

After posting significant rent increases since the beginning of the pandemic, the Baton Rouge apartment market is seeing rents start to stabilize. 

Hammond group submits plans for Materra apartments

Hammond-based Stoa Group submitted its final development plan for an apartment community at Materra, the 100-acre planned community fronting Airline Highway near Woman’s Hospital.

Capital Region mortgage lending rebounded in Q2, but will the trend continue?

Mortgage lending in the Baton Rouge metro area was up almost 20% in the second quarter of the year, which is in line with national trends, new data shows. 

Sorrento-based firm buys 255 acres along the Comite River

A Sorrento company bought 255 acres in East Baton Rouge and East Feliciana parishes, in a deal filed with the Clerk of Court Friday afternoon. 

Matherne family sells land along Siegen

The Matherne family has sold a tract of land along Siegen Lane to a group operating a specialized therapy clinic on the property. 

Emergent Method expands downtown headquarters

Baton Rouge-based Emergent Method is expanding the footprint of its downtown headquarters at the corner of Laurel and Lafayette streets. 

Florida Boulevard shopping center sells for $1.1M

The Live Oak Shopping Center on Florida Boulevard, near the Baton Rouge General Mid City campus, has changed hands, according to sales documents filed...

Planning Commission OKs splitting land on Jefferson Highway into three tracts

In a contested 5-2 vote, the Planning Commission approved a request on Monday to split property on Jefferson Highway near the Bluebonnet Boulevard intersection into three tracts. 

Two buildings adjacent to Belle of Baton Rouge sell for $2.8M

Two buildings that have been part of the Belle of Baton Rouge’s operations, and Catfish Town before that, have been sold for $2.8 million.

Brittney Pino & Associates expanding local office

After three years in business, Brittney Pino is expanding her real estate brokerage firm’s footprint to accommodate growth.  

Citizens Bank expanding branch with a loan production office

Citizens Bank & Trust is expanding its Jefferson Highway branch near Bocage just two years after finishing a $1 million renovation to the property. 

Tractor Supply Co. property in Zachary sells for $6.5M

The Tractor Supply Co. property in Zachary has changed hands for $6.5 million in a deal filed with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court’s office Thursday morning.

Average long-term US mortgage rate hits highest level in more than 20 years 

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level in more than 20 years, grim news for would-be homebuyers already challenged by a housing market that remains competitive due to a dearth of homes for sale.

Rezoning of Pecue Lane properties recommended for approval by planning staff

Members of the city-parish planning staff say a pair of rezoning requests backed by nearly a dozen Pecue Lane residents meets the criteria for rezoning. 
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See how much longer Baton Rouge-area homes are now staying on the market

The average length of time that area homes sit on the market has doubled from a year ago, according to the latest report by the Greater Baton Rouge Association of Realtors.

Three businesses set to open in Gonzales shopping center 

Three businesses are opening soon in the Conway Village Center along La. 44 in Gonzales.