On April 18, 2024 the metro New Orleans commercial real estate community gathered to recognize the best, brightest, and highest achieving in the field of commercial real estate in our region. Awards were presented in recognition of career accomplishments and service to the industry, achievement by credit volume, as well as achievement in sales and leasing throughout the retail, industrial, …
A Message from Ken Fears, NAR Director of Conventional Finance and Valuation Policy: Earlier this week, both Fannie Mae (opens in new window) and Freddie Mac (opens in new window) published explicit confirmations that buyers whose agent is compensated by the seller will continue to have access to financing through those institutions. Furthermore, so long as it remains “customary” for the seller to pay …
Republished with permission from JEDCO (original). (TERRYTOWN, La) – The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO), in partnership with Jefferson Parish, Jefferson Parish Finance Authority (JPFA), and the New Orleans Education League of the Construction Industry (NOEL), launched a new grant program designed to spruce up the exterior appearance of area homes to make the community more attractive to incoming …
Our hearts go out to those who have suffered damage from the recent storm system which devastated communities across our service area, particularly in eastern St. Tammany Parish. The Louisiana REALTORS® Relief Fund, established in 2005 as a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation, is dedicated to providing financial assistance to REALTOR® members and the consumers they serve in times of natural or …
On Tuesday, April 9, 2024, NOMAR President Craig Mirambell will dive into an analysis of the residential real estate market at the University of New Orleans 2024 Dr. Ivan Miestchovich Economic Outlook & Real Estate Forecasts. Plus, other regional and industry leaders will discuss the metropolitan New Orleans economy and real estate markets. NOMAR is proud to be a 9-year partner …
Dive into a meaningful discussion on the state of housing in the Black community with New Orleans REALTISTS on April 11th, Fair Housing Day. Share insights, solutions, and solidarity over delicious pancakes. Don’t miss out on feeding both your mind and soul. Thursday, April 11 from 9 AM-11 AM at SUNO College of Business & Public Administration, 6803 Press St, …
Listen to this argument for continuing fair housing education as an opportunity to challenge yourself and your business practices for the better. The REALTOR® to REALTOR® Series: How Fair Housing Training Helps You Live Your Values Many real estate professionals may think all they need to know about fair housing is what the law requires of them. “It’s more than just the …
Learn the new Moody’s CRE platform! NOMAR members who join the Commercial Investment Division receive discounted access to the Louisiana Commercial Database (LACDB), which is transitioning to a new software platform. LACDB’s partnership with Catylist provides wide-ranging research, robust prospecting information, and a suite of reporting and marketing tools. Trainings will be held in the 3rd floor classroom at the …
April 11th will mark the 56th anniversary of the passage of the landmark Fair Housing Act, which prohibited discrimination concerning the sale, rental, and financing of housing based on race, religion, national origin, and, as amended, sex, handicap, and family status. The legislation was a significant step forward in the ongoing struggle for civil rights and equality, forming a foundation …
By Ken Fears This article originally appeared in the March 27, 2024 NAR Washington Report here. The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) along with the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) sent a letter to the Federal Housing Finance Agency, Federal Housing Authority, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac seeking confirmation that homebuyers will continue to have access to mortgage credit after the proposed …