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Don’t Make These Common Mistakes In Your 2023 Lease

February 5, 2023
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| BLOG

Whether you rent office space in a Class A office tower, warehouse space to store inventory or retail space for your coffee shop, your lease

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Mississippi Commercial Realty Brokers Picayune Shopping Center To Rouses

November 6, 2022
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| BLOG

Mississippi Commercial Realty, a Hattiesburg based commercial real estate brokerage firm, announced the sale of the 60,000-square-foot River Ridge Shopping Center in Picayune, Mississippi, to

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New Orleans Commercial Real Estate Developments Don’t Get Done Without Government Help

September 26, 2022
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| Local Economy, Multi-family, Press

New Orleans commercial real estate developments don't happen without government help which ranges from New Market Tax Credits, Community Block Grants, Tax Exempt Financing, to

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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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The Hidden Penalty On All Who Love New Orleans

August 4, 2016
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| Demographics

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

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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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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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5 Things You Need To Know About Pricing Multi-Family Commercial Real Estate

October 21, 2014
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| Demand & Supply

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

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Louisiana Commercial Realty Completes Negotiation on New Orleans’ Largest Class A Office Conversion To Hyatt Hotel

October 10, 2014
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| Contracts, Demand & Supply, Office

[caption id="attachment_3045" align="alignleft" width="313"] 1250 poydras front[/caption] The largest contiguous Class A office tower space available in New Orleans' Central Business District is being converted

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What You Don’t Know About the $2 Billion Tulane Avenue Hospitals

August 11, 2014
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| Demand & Supply, Local Economy

The largest new hospital development in the United States is the New Orleans 70 acre $2 billion combination of a new Veterans Administration hospital and,

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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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9 Things You Need To Know Before Signing Any Commercial Property Agreement

August 2, 2014
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| Contracts

  “A sum given by the buyer to the seller in connection with a contract to sell is regarded to be a deposit on account

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New Orleans Commercial Real Estate: Holds 10% Of World’s Metal Supply

July 30, 2014
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| Demand & 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

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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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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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New Orleans Commercial Real Estate | How To Value Land

April 7, 2014
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| Demand & Supply, Price Trends

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

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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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When Can The Fire Marshal Shut Down Your Business?

April 2, 2014
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| Environmental Issues

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

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Zoning For Dummies: April Fool! Identical Zoning Codes Vary By Parish

April 1, 2014
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| Zoning

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

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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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How Is The New Orleans Economy Doing?

September 17, 2013
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| Local Economy

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

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Times-Picayune Interviews Louisiana Commercial Realty On Tulane Avenue Growth

August 14, 2013
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| Demand & Supply, Press

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

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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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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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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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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 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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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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Is Obama Right: The Private Sector Really Is OK?

June 11, 2012
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| Demand & Supply, Local Economy

Somebody must have leaked to Obama today's release of manufacturing profits showing a 9.45% increase in after-tax profits, from 134 billion in the 4th quarter of

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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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Largest New Orleans Commercial Real Estate Transactions So Far in 2012

April 24, 2012
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| Price Trends

There are only 3 New Orleans commercial properties priced over $2 million sold so far in 2012, with the highest sale exceeding $18 million for the old Amoco office building.

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