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New Orleans Commercial Real Estate Zoning For Dummies

September 29, 2022
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| Zoning

  In this article, we examine the permitted uses in various commercial real estate zoning districts for New Orleans including Orleans and Jefferson Parishes. Zoning uses

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Fraud, Greed and Development of New Orleans Commercial Real Estate

February 15, 2019
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| Local Economy, Press, Retail

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

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How To Value Commercial Real Estate Using Cash Flow and Present Value

May 30, 2015
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| Demand & Supply

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

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Three Big Mistakes In Pricing Commercial Real Estate

March 20, 2015
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| Demand & Supply, Price Trends

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

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How Developers Protect Our Wetlands While Putting Sites Back Into Commerce

February 26, 2015
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| Environmental Issues

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

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It Takes Over One Year To Sell or Lease Commercial Property In New Orleans

December 5, 2014
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| Demand & Supply, Price Trends

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,

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The Drivers of the New Orleans’ Economy Will Shock You

November 14, 2014
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| Demand & Supply, Demographics

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

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Louisiana Commercial Realty Finalizes Sale of Kenner Retail Center To Be Repurposed As Law Office

November 3, 2014
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| Demand & Supply, Demographics, Office, Retail

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

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Using Technology To Make Better Commercial Real Estate Decisions

August 5, 2014
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| Demand & Supply, Demographics

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

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Using the Latest Technology to Find Great Locations For Your Business

July 17, 2014
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| Demographics

This presentation discusses using the latest technology to help you select a great location for a business. You won’t believe the things businesses know about

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How To Acquire Commercial Real Estate By Purchasing The Mortgage Note

June 26, 2014
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| Press

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

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How To Use Statistics To Value Commercial Real Estate

May 21, 2014
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| Industrial, Price Trends

Commercial real estate valuation differs from stock and bond valuations because ral estate often has fewer buyers, only one seller, little comparable properties and location biases,

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Economic Drivers of New Orleans Commercial Real Estate-The Petrochemical Industry

May 20, 2014
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| Local Economy

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

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CityBusiness Named Robert Hand Top 50 Financial Executive

May 19, 2014
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| Press

  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

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Today’s Prices For Every Type Of Commercial Real Estate In Louisiana

May 15, 2014
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| Price Trends

  In this article we examine current market prices for every type commercial real estate in Louisiana. Louisiana Largest Sector On The Market For An

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Feasibility of Retail Developments in New Orleans East

April 6, 2014
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| Demand & Supply, Demographics, Local Economy, Price Trends, Zoning

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

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New Orleans Commercial Real Estate | Overview of the Metairie Office Warehouse Market

April 4, 2014
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| Price Trends

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

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Every Company Needs An Business Continuity Plan But Also A Plan In Case Your Phone Is Stolen

April 3, 2014
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| Price Trends

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

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Flood Zoning For Dummies

February 18, 2014
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| Zoning

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

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Is Unemployment Really 7.8%? Only Because Labor Participation Rate Is Lowest In 12 Years.

February 15, 2014
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| Demand & Supply, Demographics

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

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What Is Commercial Real Estate In New Orleans Really Worth?

February 13, 2014
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| Demand & Supply, Local Economy, Price Trends

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

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Avoiding Three Big Mistakes In Valuing New Orleans Commercial Real Estate

February 12, 2014
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| Demand & Supply, Price Trends

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

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14 Business Incentives For New Orleans Commercial Real Estate Developments

February 11, 2014
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| Price Trends

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

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Kenner Industrial Zoning Comparison

February 4, 2014
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| Industrial

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,

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Tulane Avenue Hospital Draws New Apartment Development

July 31, 2013
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| Price Trends

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

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Big Money Transactions In New Orleans Commercial Real Estate

May 3, 2013
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| Price Trends

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

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New Orleans Commercial Real Estate: Scandinavia Sells For $6,975,000

April 5, 2013
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| Price Trends

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

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Millionaire Matchmaker For New Orleans Commercial Real Estate

March 28, 2013
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| Price Trends

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

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Big Money New Orleans Commercial Real Estate Transactions 2013

March 27, 2013
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| Price Trends

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

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New Orleans Commercial Real Estate Trends-Q1 2013

March 27, 2013
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| Price Trends

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

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Louisiana Posts Healthy Revenues For 4Q 2012

March 26, 2013
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| Taxes

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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Federal Tax Policy with Fiscal Cliff Updates

January 4, 2013
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| Taxes

Federal Tax Policy with Fiscal Cliff Updates Federal tax code has not substantially changed for over two decades. 2013 brings a new set of rules

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CityBusiness Interviews Louisiana Commercial Realty on New Orleans Commercial Real Estate Trends

November 21, 2012
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| Press

New Orleans' CityBusiness magazine interviews Robert Hand, President, Louisiana Commercial Realty, on New Orleans' commercial real estate. New trends show there is some speculation in buying of

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Trends In New Orleans Commercial Real Estate

November 12, 2012
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| Demand & Supply

New Orleans' Industrial real estate supply is up, lease prices are up but sale prices are down. In the industrial sector so far in the

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One Man’s Loss is Another’s Treasure: How Wendell Pierce and Childhood Friend Troy Henry Saved 500K On a Brilliant Commercial Real Estate Development Decision and What They Faced Along the Way

November 4, 2012
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| Zoning

In June 2006, Robert Armbruster purchased a 40,000 square foot of land at 1667 Tchoupitoulas for $1,100,000 financed by Gulf Coast Bank.  Just 2 blocks

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What You Don’t Know About Today’s Unemployment Rate News Release

November 2, 2012
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| Local Economy, Price Trends

The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the latest economic news today that the unemployment rate was 7.9 percent but that doesn't tell the whole story.

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What You Really Need To Know About Today’s GDP News

October 27, 2012
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| Local Economy, Price Trends

You already should know that 3rd quarter GDP increased 2% compared to 2nd quarter's 1.3%, but what you really need to know is why and

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Tulane Land Sale Brings Highest Price In History of New Orleans Commercial Real Estate

October 1, 2012
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| Demand & Supply, Local Economy, Price Trends, Retail, Zoning

The highest price in New Orleans commercial real estate history was paid last week for vacant land on Tulane Avenue, evidencing growth that has surprised

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How Is The U.S. Economy Doing?

September 27, 2012
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| Local Economy

Just out today: the economy is still growing, although at a slower pace. The Gross Domestic Product for the 2nd quarter of 2012 increased at

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10 Times More Wealth In Real Estate Than Stocks

July 17, 2012
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| Demand & Supply, Local Economy

The household median value of rental real estate is $170,000 but the value in stocks is only $18,300, according to the US Census Bureau,  which explains

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Just Out Today-Where Are Americans Spending Their Money?

June 20, 2012
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| Demand & Supply, Demographics

Spending on tourism grew faster than the economy in the first quarter 2012 with an annual growth rate of 3.4%, compared to #GDP growth at 1.9%.

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New Orleans’ Commercial Real Estate: What’s Changed The Last 3 Months?

June 12, 2012
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| Demand & Supply

Over the last three months, New Orleans' commercial real estate has experienced an 8% increase in the supply of industrial square footage for sale, an

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Just Out Today-Louisiana Economy Grew By One Half Of One Percent in 2011

June 5, 2012
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| Demand & Supply, Local Economy

The Bureau of Economic Analysis released GDP growth by state today, showing Louisiana ranking in the bottom 40% and Mississippi in the bottom 20%,  among

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Just Out Today-Economy Slowing Even More Than First Thought

May 31, 2012
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| Demand & Supply, Local Economy, Price Trends

Just out today is the actual number for GDP growth for the 1st quarter of 2012, showing a slowing of growth to an annual rate

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Just Out Today: Leading Economic Indicators Decline

May 17, 2012
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| Price Trends

Today, one of the best measurements of the strength of the economy-the Leading Economic Index-showed a decline in April of 0.1 percent, in contrast to

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Just Out Today-Economy Driven By Consumer Income

April 30, 2012
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| Demand & Supply

If you want to know how healthy the economy is, just watch the consumer. The US economy is one-third manufacturing driven and two-thirds consumer driven,

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Just Out- Economic Growth Slows Causing These 6 Changes To Commercial Real Estate

April 28, 2012
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| Press

This economy is like your car on the highway when you approach a school zone: you are still moving forward but with less momentum. Just

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Dr. Tichenor: A Part Of New Orleans Commercial Real Estate History

April 25, 2012
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| Local Economy

Dr. Tichenor died at age 85 but his company is alive and well, delivering toothpaste, mouthwash and catchy slogans such as: Reduce harmful emissions. Gargle. Wence,

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Reggie Bush Finally Leaves Town

April 25, 2012
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| Price Trends

The last remaining vestige of Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush, his penthouse condo at One River Place, was sold for $1.975 million on February 8, 2012,

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Benson Buys Land Opposite Superdome For $3.5 Million

April 25, 2012
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| Land

17 years is a long time to reap a 259% return, but that's how New Orleans commercial real estate works. Back in 1995 when the Resolution

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