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Full election results for Tangipahoa Parish are in

AMITE — Voters across Tangipahoa Parish headed to the polls Tuesday to settle an extensive, high-stakes local ballot deciding leadership for towns, courts and classrooms across the Northshore. The ballot featured contested races at every level of municipal and parish governance, including races for mayors, city marshals, police chiefs,...

Tangipahoa Parish, LA · 2d
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Baton Rouge home prices see dramatic uptick post-COVID, regulatory costs emerge as large burden

Home prices in Baton Rouge are still creeping up, but the largest contributor may not be what you expect, a National Association of Home Builders economist said. Houses in Baton Rouge cost 31% more than they did during the pandemic, Danushka Nanayakkara-Skillington, assistant vice president of forecasting and analysis for NAHB, said Wednesday afternoon in a presentation to the Home Builders Association of Greater Baton Rouge. While a flurry of factors like rising interest rates and high cost of living has impacted housing affordability, Nanayakkara-Skillington said increased regulatory charges have become one of the largest obstacles in the housing market.

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d
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Visit Baton Rouge gets permit for new $5 million office, Landmark Bank to build branch

Here is a list of commercial and residential building permits issued by East Baton Rouge Parish Government from Oct. 19-30. 232 LAFAYETTE ST.: interior demolition, renovations and buildout of a 12,310-square-foot building for new offices for Visit Baton Rouge, $5 million; applicant, Lisa Nice; contractor, Build Commercial Construction. 8125 JEFFERSON...

East Baton Rouge Parish, LA · 4d
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Baton Rouge housing market gets national outlook with signs of local growth

BATON ROUGE — The Home Builders Association of Greater Baton Rouge got a national perspective on the regional market. Danushka Nanayakkara-Skillington with the National Association of Home Builders said the Baton Rouge area has several positives, including a stable labor market and population growth that is higher than national levels.

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d
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Baton Rouge Lists 20+ Adjudicated Lots With Opening Bids as Low as $100

Baton Rouge lists 30+ tax-adjudicated lots with opening bids $100-$17,600; buyers assume back taxes and bids due Nov. 18, hearings Nov. 24.

Baton Rouge, LA · 7d

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Morel's Courtyard Inn in New Roads: A 12-Room False River Getaway With a 1903 Firehouse Event Hall Next Door

New Roads has been throwing a party for a long time. The inn's website points out that the town staged Mardi Gras celebrations as early as 1881, earning it the nickname "Little Carnival Capital" of Louisiana. If you're heading up for a festive weekend, Morel's Courtyard Inn puts you right in the middle of downtown.

New Roads, LA · 6d

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Atlantic Bay builds on Southern growth with expansion into Louisiana [UPDATED]

- Baton Rouge native Lindsay Barbera to lead Atlantic Bay's Louisiana team as Area Sales Manager - BATON ROUGE, La. and VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Sept. 15, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group LLC (Atlantic Bay) today announced the opening of its first Louisiana branch in Baton Rouge, extending its’ presence across the South and giving Louisiana homebuyers access to a wide range of mortgage options, local expertise, and the technology and resources of an established lender.

Baton Rouge, LA · 8d

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Pointe-Marie Adds 59 Bigger Homesites Along River Road After Selling 120 Lots

Pointe-Marie, the 120-acre riverfront community straddling River Road and Nicholson Drive in Baton Rouge, has opened a new chapter roughly a decade into its build-out. The developers have launched Phase III of the neighborhood's Village Estates District, pre-selling 59 larger homesites on the community's northern side after already moving more than 120 homesites in earlier phases.

Baton Rouge, LA · 9d

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Blighted property assessments throughout Iberville Parish's unincorporated areas start Monday

PLAQUEMINE — Blighted property assessments in unincorporated areas throughout Iberville Parish started Monday. The South Central Planning and Development Commission says that survey teams will travel through neighborhoods from Monday through Nov. 16 to document property conditions. The assessment is for documentation and planning purposes only. Survey teams will...

Iberville Parish, LA · 10d

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Baton Rouge Struggles With Low Starter Home Availability Compared to Other Cities

For many Americans, the dream of homeownership begins with a starter home, but finding one has become increasingly difficult.  A recent analysis by Realtor.com® explores the shifting landscape of entry-level

Baton Rouge, LA · 14d

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NOMAR Unveils Renovated Mandeville Office

MANDEVILLE, La. — The New Orleans Metropolitan Association of REALTORS (NOMAR) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 20 with the St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce and REALTOR members to celebrate the opening of its newly renovated Mandeville office. NOMAR Board President Donna Chandler, Board President-Elect Rick Roberts and CEO Ginger...

Mandeville, LA · 14d

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Slidell zoning panel to consider 160-home subdivision near Kingspoint Soccer Fields

A northshore real estate developer wants to construct a 160-home subdivision on the area of land currently known as the Kingspoint Soccer Fields in Slidell, the latest move to add more housing in St. Tammany Parish where resistance to new developments has grown in recent years. Developer Jeff Vallee will...

Slidell, LA · 18d

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New hookah cafe and wellness store set for LSU's North Gates

Here is a list of commercial and residential building permits issued by East Baton Rouge Parish Government from Oct. 12-16. 6401 BLUEBONNET BLVD.: tenant improvements in a 1,235-square-foot suite at the Mall of Louisiana; $150,000; applicant, Amy Diekevers; owner, Todd Lind; contractor, JV General Construction. 7320 BLUEBONNET BLVD., commercial wall...

East Baton Rouge Parish, LA · 18d

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Arlington ranked No. 5 ‘best city for renters’ despite high rents

If you can afford to live here, Arlington is a fabulous place to rent an apartment, a new survey concludes. The county ranked fifth nationally in the 2026 “Best Cities for Renters” ranking from Apartment List. Results from 71 urban areas were released Oct. 15. Criteria included affordability...

Baton Rouge, LA · 18d

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New Orleans Favors Buyers Despite Rising Rates

NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans housing market continues to favor buyers, offering greater negotiating power even as rising mortgage rates make homes more expensive to finance, according to Realtor.com’s latest quarterly Market Clock report, released Oct. 19. Realtor.com’s Market Clock tracks housing market conditions using inventory levels,...

New Orleans, LA · 18d

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4 candidates running for mayor in town of Jackson

JACKSON — Four candidates in the Jackson mayor's race outlined plans centered on infrastructure, spending and growth in town. Dane Brown has served as interim mayor after the town's mayor died and the Board of Trustees nominated and approved him for the job ahead of the special election. His campaign centers on responsible spending, infrastructure, transparency and community involvement.

Jackson, LA · 21d

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Ascension Planning Commission approves 103 single-family lots across two subdivisions

ASCENSION — The Ascension Parish Planning Commission approved plans for two residential developments on Wednesday, adding 103 single-family home lots to the parish. In a 3–1 vote, the commission approved the preliminary plan for Daigle Point, an 83-lot, 28-acre subdivision planned at the corner of Daigle Road and LA 929 near Prairieville.

Ascension Parish, LA · 21d

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Industrial real estate in south Louisiana is hot, while other sectors are more sluggish

Louisiana’s industrial construction boom is fueling demand for warehouse space across the region, including the Greater New Orleans area — a welcome trend in an otherwise lackluster real estate market that is showing signs of improvement in some sectors and battling ongoing challenges in others. Megaprojects like new...

New Orleans, LA · 22d

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Baton Rouge interior design firm closes showroom

Dixon Smith Interiors announced on its Instagram page that the design firm will be closing its showroom at 1655 Lobdell Ave., Baton Rouge, to begin a new chapter. Although the 10,000-square-foot showroom is closing, designers Joel Fazende and Mary Caroline Dansky will continue their careers in interior design through a new joint venture.

Baton Rouge, LA · 23d

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Council rejects ordinance to bring BJ’s Wholesale Club to Gonzales

BJ’s Wholesale Club is NOT coming to Gonzales, not yet anyway. Last night Gonzales City Council rejected an ordinance to create “Veterans Boulevard Economic Development District,” the first step toward welcoming the retailer to the Jambalaya Capital of the World. Terri Lambert, Cynthia Gray James and Tyler Turner voted “NO” with only Councliman Eddie Williams in support (Kirk Boudreaux was a no-show).

Gonzales, LA · 24d