Plattenville
Plattenville, LA · Real Estate
hoodline.com
Belle Terre Land Grab: 247 LaPlace Acres Along I-10 Hit the Auction Block
Developers, investors and local land buyers are getting a rare crack at 247± acres of Belle Terre land in LaPlace, with an online auction set for May 14-20. The property is sliced into four parcels, from a roughly 1.9-acre lot to a 234-acre contiguous tract that hugs Interstate 10 and backs up to a golf course. A couple of the smaller pieces are starting shockingly low, with the listing showing Parcel A and Parcel B opening at $25,000 each, or about $0.30 per square foot, which makes this a low-barrier play for anyone ready to move fast.
BRProud
Parade of Homes returns, tours dream homes in Baton Rouge
The 2026 Parade of Homes in Baton Rouge will feature more than 38 homes showcasing the latest trends in home design, including smart home features and open spaces, and will connect the community with local builders, designers, and industry professionals.
houmatimes.com
Synergy Bank announces purchase of land for new Baton Rouge location
Synergy Bank announces the purchase of 1.63 acres of land to house a new location in Baton Rouge, with plans to construct a 9,200 square foot flagship office. Located on Corporate Boulevard in Towne Center, this location is Synergy’s third location in the greater Baton Rouge area, giving our community another convenient office for their consumer and business banking needs.
rebelexpress.net
Prairieville purchasers acquire a retail center near Bass Pro Shops in Gonzales
A busy retail area in Gonzales has seen a major property deal, showing continued growth in commercial real estate across Ascension Parish. The sale highlights strong demand for fully occupied shopping spaces in high-traffic locations. Retail Center Sold Near Interstate 10. A 14,500-square-foot retail center located near Interstate 10 in...
theadvocate.com
Former Hancock Whitney execs hired by other banks; new real estate brokerage formed
South Louisiana businesses and nonprofit groups recently announced the following promotions, new hires and resignations. First National Bank has announced the addition of two new senior employees. Grant Guillotte has been hired as executive vice president and chief banking officer. Guillotte was most recently Southwest Louisiana regional president for Hancock Whitney and previously held leadership roles at Capital One. Audrey Schmolke has been hired as senior vice president and private banking program manager. Schmolke, previously a vice president and private banker at Red River Bank, will lead the development of First National Bank's private banking program.
Baton Rouge Business Report
Manuel Builders acquires 33 lots for Denham Springs community
Homebuilder Manuel Builders has purchased more than 30 lots as part of the first filing of its new Eagles Gate community in Livingston Parish. Manuel Builders LLC bought 33 lots from Eagles Gate Subdivision LLC for $1.8 million, according to a transaction filed Thursday with the Livingston Parish Clerk of Court’s office.
Baton Rouge Business Report
Prairieville buyers acquire retail center near Bass Pro Shops in Gonzales
A roughly 14,500-square-foot retail center near Interstate 10 in Gonzales, less than a mile from Bass Pro Shops, has changed hands. Prairieville residents Thomas, Linda and Drew Pertuit purchased the property through their Pertuit Family entity from SMB Gonzales for $3.75 million, according to a deal filed this week with the Ascension Parish Clerk of Court’s office.
hoodline.com
Shaq-Backed Sports Resort to Take Over Downtown Baton Rouge Hilton
The Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center is getting a high‑profile, sports‑obsessed makeover, with Travel + Leisure Co. announcing Tuesday that it will rebrand and renovate the downtown high‑rise into a Sports Illustrated Resorts property, backed by investment from Shaquille O’Neal. Company executives unveiled the plan at the Manship Theatre and pitched the project as a sports‑focused destination for fans, families and event travelers. The move follows a change in ownership earlier this year and ranks as one of the splashiest development plays to hit downtown in recent months.
NOLA.com
Developer seeks to build up to 154 homes in 'Piney Ridges Estates' in Covington on northshore
A developer is planning to build up to 154 single-family homes in a new subdivision off the busy U.S. Highway 190 in Covington, the latest major new housing development in a growing area of Covington that comes as St. Tammany Parish faces larger pressing questions about where and how to grow.
wbrz.com
2une In Previews: Parade of Homes returns to Capital region
BATON ROUGE — The Parade of Homes is back in the Capital region!. The two-weekend event allows the community to tour houses from local builders, explore the latest design trends and get inspiration to bring their own dream home to life. This year, the Home Builders Association of Greater...
wbrz.com
Tour shows how blighted Baton Rouge properties became rec centers, housing developments
BATON ROUGE — Federal, state and community leaders toured revitalized properties that were once blighted buildings. Crews turned the properties into recreational centers and improved residential developments. Mayor President Sid Edwards announced the parish received $6 million to repurpose run down buildings and provide affordable housing to people in...
fox8live.com
Investors question New Orleans-based company after bidding on properties
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Homeowners on both sides of Lake Pontchartrain want answers after they say they used an online auction platform to buy properties through the City of New Orleans and St. Tammany Parish. They say the platform -- CivicSource -- isn’t telling them where their money is or...
WAFB.com
an17.com
Tangipahoa Parish School System hosts realtor luncheon to highlight educational opportunities for new residents
AMITE — The Tangipahoa Parish School System (TPSS) is pleased to announce it will host a Realtor Luncheon on April 22, 2026, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Florida Parishes Arena. Participants must register: https://bit.ly/tpssrealtorreg. This event is part of the district’s ongoing commitment to strengthening community...
theadvocate.com
Demo to development: Sid Edwards outlines next steps in administration’s blight plan
In the final weeks of 2025, Mayor-President Sid Edwards touted a milestone: His administration demolished a record 200 blighted houses in its first year, aligning with a central focus of his election campaign. On Monday, standing inside a newly restored house in Old South Baton Rouge, Edwards and his team...
WAFB.com
NOLA.com
St. Tammany needs as many as 17,000 new homes by 2030, a new study says
If it hopes to keep pace with population and job growth, St. Tammany Parish should add up to 17,300 new homes in the next four years, a significant increase over the current pace of home construction, a new parish housing study shows. The study, commissioned by parish government, comes as...
yieldpro.com
Red Oak Capital Holdings Provides $8.43M Bridge Loan for Hotel-to-Multifamily Conversion in Covington Louisiana
Red Oak Capital Holdings, LLC, a leading provider of private capital solutions for commercial real estate, has provided an $8.43-million bridge loan for the acquisition and conversion of WeStay Suites, a vacant 100-key hotel property in Covington, Louisiana, into an 87-unit multifamily community. The 12-month loan, structured at a 71.37%...