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Buffalo and Pittsburgh Lead House-Flipping Returns as Texas Slumps
House flippers are cashing in big in one Upstate NY metro – while Texas gets burned – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: nvmwebsites-budwg5g9avh3epea.z03.azurefd.net) Home prices remain elevated and buyer caution persists across much of the country, yet a handful of markets continue to deliver strong results for investors who buy and quickly resell ... Read more
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Northshore Toyota Breaks Ground on Bigger Covington Service Shop
Northshore Toyota is in the middle of a construction push to expand its service facility in Covington, with crews working through site prep, foundation pours and drainage upgrades as the dealership looks to accommodate growing operations and increase vehicle service capacity. What the Expansion Includes. The project, now under construction,...
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Higher Garbage Fees and Potential Property Tax Increase Add to Cost of Living in New Orleans
The cost of living in New Orleans is becoming an increasingly important issue for residents as a higher sanitation fee takes effect and city leaders consider property-tax changes that could further increase household expenses in 2027. Beginning October 1st, the city’s monthly residential sanitation fee increased from $24 to $32.25,...
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New Multifamily Development Breaks Ground in Elmwood, Louisiana
Vertical construction is underway on The Francis, a five-story, 251-unit multifamily development on the site of the former Kmart at Elmwood Center in Louisiana. Developer Lauricella Land Company, partners Felicity Property Co. and Setpoint Ventures and builder RNGD joined Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission and other parish officials at a Sept. 30 groundbreaking ceremony.
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New Orleans Slashes Affordable Housing Fee After Mandate Produces Zero Units
New Orleans just gutted the financial penalty developers pay to skip building affordable housing downtown, slashing the fee from $304,810 to $10,000 per unit after five years in which the mandate produced not a single affordable apartment. The City Council voted unanimously to roll back the policy, even as it kept the underlying mandatory inclusionary zoning structure on the books for potential future use.
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Metairie's Hurwitz Mintz Furniture Closing After More Than a Century in Business
Hurwitz Mintz Furniture is winding down operations at its Metairie showroom, where remaining floor inventory is being sold. The retailer has changed its store hours, and notices say purchases are final, with no returns or exceptions. According to NOLA.com, the closure announcement landed this week, marking the end of an...
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Hurwitz Mintz set to close after 102 years
METAIRIE, LA (WVUE) - A storied New Orleans-area furniture retailer announced it is shuttering its doors after more than a century in business. Hurwitz Mintz already has its signs and flags outside of its warehouse on Airline Drive, signaling to the public that the store will close after 102 years and three generations.
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Salt Lake City Builder Opens First Louisiana Office in Covington, Eyes Gulf Coast Boom
A Salt Lake City construction giant with more than $3 billion in annual revenue has set up shop in Covington, opening its first Louisiana office at 1404 Greengate Drive on Thursday. Big-D Heavy Industrial, a division of Big-D Companies, says the new location will serve clients and projects stretching across Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida as the firm expands its heavy industrial footprint along the Gulf Coast.
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Cheesesteak-and-Pizza Spot Lefty's Takes Over Dormant Mid-City Storefront
A new fast-casual restaurant called Lefty's is planning to open at 216 N. Carrollton Ave. in Mid-City, bringing pizzas, cheesesteaks, and hot sandwiches to a storefront that sat empty for much of the past few years. The 2,582-square-foot building is set up for both dine-in and takeout customers, with a main seating area and designated overflow seating.
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New Orleans reduces penalties for firms that don't build affordable homes downtown
New Orleans developers will no longer face a steep fee if they fail to build affordable apartments downtown, a partial rollback of the city's housing plans that officials say reflects a weak market. The City Council unanimously voted Thursday to reduce fees failing to comply with a 2019 affordable housing...
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Home flipping profits extend decline
The US home flipping market continued its two-year retreat in Q2 2026, with margins and gross profits declining from both the prior quarter and a year earlier, according to a report from ATTOM, a provider of property data and real estate analytics. A total of 77,991 single-family homes and condominiums...
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Famous New Orleans oyster bar Casamento’s reopens for a season that could be its last
After more than 100 years in business, there are certainties at Casamento’s Restaurant. There will be raw oysters on most tables and fried oyster loaves on thick-cut white bread, instead of po-boys. The white tilework encasing the walls and counters and floors will gleam like the inside of an oyster shell. The restaurant will close for an annual summer break and reopen each fall for what its family owners call their “season,” stretching into late spring.