Louisiana REALTORS

06/10/2026

The right indoor-outdoor flow can make a home feel larger, brighter, and more inviting. From matching flooring to cohesive textures and properly scaled furniture, a few thoughtful updates can turn any patio into a space buyers instantly connect with.

Follow these six tips to make a home feel even larger by better connecting the indoors to the outdoors.

06/10/2026

June is National Homeownership Month, a time to celebrate the dream of homeownership and the REALTORS® who help make it possible every day!

Homeownership builds stronger communities, creates opportunities for financial stability and provides a place to make lasting memories. Louisiana REALTORS® is proud to support policies and programs that help more consumers achieve the dream of owning a home.

06/09/2026

Hurricane season is upon us. Get prepared now!
https://www.larealtors.org/disaster-resources

🌀 𝗕𝗘 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗬 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡 🌀
Hurricane season is here, and preparation is your best defense. Commissioner Temple is urging residents to review their coverage before severe weather strikes.

"Discuss potential out-of-pocket costs with your agent now," says Commissioner Temple. "It’s much better to know how to file a claim before your property is damaged than to figure it out after a storm.”

𝗟𝗗𝗜 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀:
🔹 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲: Our newly overhauled online hub puts pre-storm checklists, policy review guides, and a step-by-step breakdown of the claims process all in one accessible place.
🔹 𝗟𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁: Put your insurance defense in your pocket. Download LDIConnect on iOS or Android for insurance-specific weather alerts and instant access to LDI assistance tools. (Bonus tip: Download the GetAGamePlan App for a complete emergency blueprint!)
🔹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗺𝘀: Protect your recovery from predatory contractors and fraudsters. Report suspected insurance or contractor fraud immediately to LDI at 1-800-259-5300 or online at https://buff.ly/OdXxrxk.
𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆! 👇
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06/09/2026

Louisiana Realtors members have exclusive access to join La Cap and take advantage of a full range of financial products and services designed to support your goals. Don’t miss this valuable member perk! https://go.lacapfcu.org/la-realtors

06/08/2026

The 2026 Louisiana Legislative Session is officially in the books, and it delivered major wins for property owners, homebuyers, housing providers and real estate professionals across our state.

From residential wholesaling reform and appraisal certainty to insurance mitigation funding, redevelopment tools, and stronger consumer protections, this session addressed some of the biggest challenges facing Louisiana's housing market.

Watch our Session Wrap-Up video for a breakdown of the key legislation, advocacy victories and what's next for our industry.

Read the full wrap-up: https://www.larealtors.org/2026-legislative-session-scoop-session-wrap-up

06/08/2026

Not every contract makes it to the closing table. According to a recent NAR survey, about 5% of sales contracts fall through before closing. The latest NAR consumer guide breaks down five common roadblocks buyers and sellers may face along the way and offers practical solutions to help keep the process moving forward.

Deals can fall through for any number of reasons. Whether you’re a buyer or seller, prepare yourself for the most common potential pitfalls so your transaction closes smoothly.

06/05/2026

Moving day can feel a little chaotic between the boxes, bubble wrap, and trying to remember where you packed the coffee maker. 📦🏡

Save this checklist before the big day arrives to help keep your move organized and a whole lot less stressful.

06/04/2026

When it comes to land, what you can’t see is often just as important as what you can.

In this article, Louisiana REALTORS® member and broker Josh Foster shares how he uses RPR Commercial tools to evaluate land opportunities, analyze traffic patterns, understand demographics and help clients make smarter, data-driven decisions. If you work with land, development or commercial properties, this is a must-read!

Read the article:

From traffic patterns to Trade Areas, see how one land-focused agent uses RPR data to evaluate opportunities, guide smarter decisions and turn raw land into real potential.

06/04/2026

AI is changing the way buyers search for homes, making the experience more personalized, intuitive, and data-driven than ever before. As technology continues to evolve, real estate professionals have more opportunities to connect consumers with homes that truly fit their needs.

Home searches are getting even more sophisticated and personalized—with AI adding a new layer of intelligence to the process.

06/03/2026

This week marks 118 years since the founding of what is now . From establishing a Code of Ethics to advocating for homeownership at every level, REALTORS® have helped shape the modern housing market. As America approaches its 250th anniversary, that work continues—because homeownership remains at the core of the American Dream. 🏡

A look through the decades at how the National Association of REALTORS® has supported members, promoted professionalism and advanced homeownership.