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New Orleans Commercial Real Estate Zoning For Dummies
In this article we examine the permitted uses in various zoning districts for New Orleans commercial real estate including Orleans and Jefferson Parishes. Zoning
Fraud, Greed and Development of New Orleans Commercial Real Estate
Entergy's abandoned Market Street power plant Since New Orleans is almost 300 years old, you'd expect some interesting stories behind its more prominent buildings, and the
New Orleans Commercial Real Estate Developments Don’t Get Done Without Government Help
Large commercial real estate developments in New Orleans don't happen without government help which ranges from New Market Tax Credits, Community Block Grants, Tax Exempt
Louisiana Commercial Realty Hired To Market High Tech Class A Office Full Floor Space In CBD
[caption id="attachment_4148" align="alignleft" width="796"] Start-ups 68% higher in New Orleans than national average[/caption] For decades prior to 2005's Hurricane Katrina, new businesses fled New
The Hidden Penalty On All Who Love New Orleans
New Orleans once was one of the largest cities in America- for over 140 years. Today it is an exciting place to live with an
Is 2 Years A Long Time To Lease Vacant Space?
You might think taking 2 years to lease vacant office space is an outlier, an anomaly, or that something's just wrong: like a building sitting on
How To Value Commercial Real Estate Using Cash Flow and Present Value
The most popular method of appraising commercial real estate is not the most accurate. Usually we compare past sales of property and apply the price
Three Big Mistakes In Pricing Commercial Real Estate
Valuing New Orleans commercial real estate accurately can be difficult at times, but using basic financial principles can help you calculate the market price with a higher level of
How Developers Protect Our Wetlands While Putting Sites Back Into Commerce
Every year, on average, the Corps of Engineers allows 20,000 acres of wetlands to be impacted by developments but at the same time they require
It Takes Over One Year To Sell or Lease Commercial Property In New Orleans
The biggest surprise to most sellers of commercial property is that the average time to find a buyer is well over one year. For example,
The Drivers of the New Orleans’ Economy Will Shock You
The recent census found 1.2 million people live in the New Orleans Metropolitan Area, down only 7% from the 1.3 million in 2000, but the
Louisiana Commercial Realty Finalizes Sale of Kenner Retail Center To Be Repurposed As Law Office
Adaptive Re-Use of Strip Retail Center Into Office Space Due To Kenner's Changing Demographics [caption id="attachment_3126" align="alignleft" width="640"] 4224 Williams[/caption] Things are changing in
5 Things You Need To Know About Pricing Multi-Family Commercial Real Estate
Pricing Multi-Family commercial real estate in Louisiana is often difficult because the sector includes a wide range of types, from 100 year old plantation housing called
What Does Metairie Office Space Lease For?
Your commercial property is not worth the appraisal it was written on. That's because an appraisal looks at past prices and your property is worth
Using Technology To Make Better Commercial Real Estate Decisions
Technology has taken a giant leap forward the last few years by expanding the traditional tool of demographic research into an analysis of lifestyles and
9 Things You Need To Know Before Signing Any Commercial Property Agreement
“A sum given by the buyer to the seller in connection with a contract to sell is regarded to be a deposit on account
New Orleans Commercial Real Estate: Holds 10% Of World’s Metal Supply
New Orleans Among Few Cities Approved For Warehousing Metals New Orleans is one of only 37 cities in the world approved by the London Metals
How To Acquire Commercial Real Estate By Purchasing The Mortgage Note
Purchasing a Mortgage Note Is a Smart Strategy With Overpriced Real Estate Adjudicated properties are coming to market over the next few weeks, so now is
Economic Drivers of New Orleans Commercial Real Estate-The Petrochemical Industry
The new economic drivers of the New Orleans economy are not what you think. New Orleans transitioned from an oil based economy to a tourism
CityBusiness Named Robert Hand Top 50 Financial Executive
CityBusiness Named Robert Hand one of the Top 50 Financial Executives in New Orleans for 2012. "It's possible to spur redevelopment along a dilapidated
Today’s Prices For Every Type Of Commercial Real Estate In Louisiana
In this article we examine current market prices for every type commercial real estate in Louisiana. Louisiana Largest Sector On The Market For An
New Orleans Commercial Real Estate | How To Value Land
Even though large tracts of vacant land are scarce in New Orleans, it can be difficult to accurately value raw land. This article explains how sophisticated
Feasibility of Retail Developments in New Orleans East
New Orleans East is an area with seven times the national population growth rate and an estimated 100,000 people with median household income of $43,000
New Orleans Commercial Real Estate-What Are Current Office Trends?
New Orleans Commercial Real Estate is a diversified market with seven different sectors, each sector is different in size. The table below shows the major sectors of
New Orleans Commercial Real Estate | Overview of the Metairie Office Warehouse Market
Research shows the available space in the Metairie office/warehouse market is the smallest of the six major areas of industrial space in the New Orleans
Every Company Needs An Business Continuity Plan But Also A Plan In Case Your Phone Is Stolen
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, many New Orleans companies discovered too late that a Business Continuity Plan ensures operations can continue in the event
When Can The Fire Marshal Shut Down Your Business?
If you operate a bar or music venue, you already realize the fire marshal can close down your business for a variety of reasons. For
Zoning For Dummies: April Fool! Identical Zoning Codes Vary By Parish
The C-1, Commercial, Zoning Designation Means Different Permitted Uses In Orleans and Jefferson Parish You would think if a property in Orleans Parish has the
Flood Zoning For Dummies
Definitions of FEMA Flood Zone Designations Flood zones are geographic areas that the FEMA has defined according to varying levels of flood risk. These zones are
Is Unemployment Really 7.8%? Only Because Labor Participation Rate Is Lowest In 12 Years.
Is Jack Welch right in his claim the 7.8% #unemployment numbers released on October 5 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics are suspect? The numbers
What Is Commercial Real Estate In New Orleans Really Worth?
The total supply of commercial real estate for sale in New Orleans is approximately $726,000,000 with vacant land being the largest sector valued at almost $242
Avoiding Three Big Mistakes In Valuing New Orleans Commercial Real Estate
Commercial real estate in New Orleans is often valued incorrectly which can be a disaster, but it also creates opportunity: big money is made when
14 Business Incentives For New Orleans Commercial Real Estate Developments
Louisiana will be exploding with growth over the next 5 years, considering the incentives offered for businesses. For example, there is a 25% tax credit
Kenner Industrial Zoning Comparison
Kenner is like most zoning authorities in that they want to spell out in zoning ordinances exactly what is allowed, such as areas for blacksmithing,
Commercial Real Estate Trends-Orleans Parish
Orleans Parish Commercial Real Estate The commercial real estate market in Orleans Parish is currently 3.1 million square feet for lease and 3.7 million square feet
Office Sector In Commercial Real Estate Exploded In 2013
Three trends emerged in the commercial real estate office market in the New Orleans area in 2013. Trend #1-Orleans Parish office space leased and
How Is The New Orleans Economy Doing?
Just out today is the Bureau of Economic Analysis report on GDP by MSA, showing last year the New Orleans-Metairie economy grew almost twice the
Times-Picayune Interviews Louisiana Commercial Realty On Tulane Avenue Growth
Tulane Avenue is transitioning from a mixture of businesses operating out of shotgun houses, outdated hotels, bars, auto repair shops and bail bondsmen to a neighborhood of new
Tulane Avenue Hospital Draws New Apartment Development
The latest apartment to be developed near the new Tulane Avenue hospital is announced. Despite the fact that everyone knows about the billion dollar VA/LSU hospital complex, which is
Big Money Transactions In New Orleans Commercial Real Estate
The past few months have witnessed several large commercial real estate transactions in New Orleans, including hotels, retailers and warehouses, emphasizing that New Orleans is
How Much Commercial Real Estate Do Americans Own?
Of those that own commercial real estate, there are more assets in rental property than in IRA's, 401(k)'s and the median net worth of Americans.
New Orleans Commercial Real Estate: Scandinavia Sells For $6,975,000
Drugs are a big money business. Especially legal drug stores like Walgreens. Who else could justify paying $94 per square foot for land and a beautiful
New Orleans Commercial Real Estate-What’s Driving The Economy
New Orleans commercial real estate depends on a thriving national economy. We just experienced, in 2008, the worst recession in history, and New Orleans managed
Millionaire Matchmaker For New Orleans Commercial Real Estate
The millionaire matchmaker hit New Orleans commercial real estate recently with these big money transactions for banks, shopping centers and hotels. Examining commercial real estate
3rd Estimate Says Economy Grew 4/10 Percent In 4th Q 2012
The third estimate for how fast the economy grew last quarter is out, and the answer is 4/10 of one percent. Real gross domestic product
Big Money New Orleans Commercial Real Estate Transactions 2013
Commercial real estate is known for high value transactions, and New Orleans has its share of movers and shakers looking to put commercial property to its
New Orleans Commercial Real Estate Trends-Q1 2013
Commercial real estate activity in New Orleans cooled down in the first quarter of 2013, after a heated 4th quarter in 2012 when buyers hurried
Louisiana Posts Healthy Revenues For 4Q 2012
If revenues are any sign of economic health, the economy is in the best shape in years. For the 12 months ending 2012, revenues from
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