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09/13/2026

Higher rent does not necessarily mean a rental property is becoming more profitable.

I analyzed 9,074 closed residential leases in Orleans Parish across two comparable 12-month periods. The data showed that median closed rent declined slightly while properties took longer to lease.

Meanwhile, insurance, maintenance, taxes, vacancies, and other ownership costs continue to affect the bottom line.

For rental property owners, the important question is not simply, “How much rent can I charge?” It is, “What return is this property actually producing?”

Read the full analysis:

New Orleans-area landlords face rising insurance costs and longer vacancies that can reduce rental property profit. See when holding or selling may make sense.

09/02/2026

🎣 A TRUE SPORTSMAN'S PARADISE IN DULARGE! 🛥️

🏡 JUST LISTED | 1353 Doctor Beatrous Road, Theriot, LA | $284,900

Waterfront living with plenty of room for the boats, RV, equipment and everything that comes with the South Louisiana outdoor lifestyle.

This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers approximately 2,341 sq. ft. of living area on a just-under-an-acre bayou-front lot and has a lot to offer:

🏡 Fully renovated home with an open floor plan
🍽️ Granite countertops, stainless steel appliances & walk-in pantry
☀️ Huge 19' x 34' recreation/family room with abundant natural light
🛏️ Spacious primary suite with large walk-in closet & oversized walk-in shower
🛥️ L-shaped dock on the bayou
🚤 30' x 36' three-bay pole barn for boat storage
🔧 Large detached garage/workshop with covered parking
🏠 Separate 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment for guests, extended family or potential rental income
🚐 Camper/RV hookup
🔐 Perimeter fencing with a motorized driveway gate
🌊 Drainage improvements from the rear slab to the bayou

Whether you're looking for a primary residence with direct access to the South Louisiana outdoors or simply want the space to keep your boats, recreational equipment and gear at home, this property offers a combination that's hard to duplicate.

📸 See all the photos, price and property details here:

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https://homes.gnorealty.com/idx/details/listing/d100/2575206/1353-Doctor-Beatrous-Road-Theriot-LA

📍 1353 Doctor Beatrous Road | Theriot, LA 70397
💰 Offered at $284,900

1-504-821-2825 https://gnorealty.com 1353 Doctor Beatrous Road , Louisiana 70397Waterfront living with room to spread out! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers approximately 2,341 sq. ft. of living area on a just-under-an-acre bayou-front lot along Doctor Beatrous Road. The home was extensively renova...

08/31/2026

🕯️ Twenty-one years ago today, Hurricane Katrina forever changed New Orleans, communities across the Gulf Coast, and the lives of everyone who experienced it.

Failures throughout the hurricane protection system left approximately 80% of New Orleans flooded. But maps and statistics can never fully convey the human impact: lives lost, families separated, homes and businesses destroyed, entire neighborhoods devastated, and hundreds of thousands of people displaced.

For those who lived through Katrina, the memories remain deeply personal. Everyone has a story of where they went, what they lost, who helped them, and how they began rebuilding their lives.

Today, we remember those who lost their lives, those who lost everything, and those whose lives were permanently changed. We also honor the first responders, volunteers, neighbors, family members, and strangers who stepped forward to help when help was needed most.

We recognize the strength of those who returned and rebuilt, while also remembering those who never had the opportunity to come home.

Twenty-one years later, the lessons must never be forgotten, and neither should the people and communities whose lives were forever changed.

⚜️ We remember. We honor. We never forget.

08/28/2026

📊 Louisiana gained population in 2025, but the statewide number does not tell the full story.

The state added approximately 3,300 residents, an increase of only 0.07%. Louisiana also continued losing residents to other states, while international migration offset most of that decline.

The differences among individual parishes are much more significant:

📈 Lafayette, Livingston, Tangipahoa, Ascension, and St. Tammany experienced growth.

📉 Orleans and Jefferson parishes continued losing residents.

These shifts can affect housing demand, new development, affordability, rental performance, and real estate investment. However, population growth alone does not guarantee a strong housing market or a profitable investment.

In our latest market analysis, we examine where Louisiana is growing, how development is shifting across Greater New Orleans, and what these trends may mean for buyers, homeowners, and real estate investors.

🔗 Read the full article:
https://gnorealty.com/market-updates/louisiana-population-growth-real-estate-market/

Louisiana gained population in 2025, but growth varied widely by parish. See what these shifts mean for buyers, homeowners, and real estate investors.

08/28/2026

🏡 NEW PRICE | 718 Florida Boulevard, New Orleans

💰 Now offered at $379,900

If you've been watching this one, now is a great time to take another look!

📍 Located in the Navarre neighborhood, this spacious home offers approximately 2,156 sq. ft. with:

🛏️ 3 bedrooms
🛁 3 bathrooms
📐 Approx. 2,156 sq. ft.
🏡 Distinctive split-level design
📍 Convenient location near City Park

This home offers plenty of space, character, and potential for a buyer who wants the opportunity to make it their own.

👀 See all the photos and property details here:

https://homes.gnorealty.com/idx/details/listing/d100/2566157/718-Florida-Boulevard-New-Orleans-LA

📲 Interested or know someone who might be? Send me a message for more information or to schedule a private showing.

🏠 GNO Realty
Real Estate Solutions for Every Situation

1-504-821-2825 https://gnorealty.com 718 Florida Boulevard , Louisiana 70124Opportunity awaits in Navarre! Offering 2,156 sqft of living space, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath split-level home sits on an oversized lot and is ready for its next chapter. Filled with classic New Orleans charm, the home features...

08/26/2026

🏠 New Listing | New Orleans East | $95,000

Looking for an affordable property with plenty of space and potential?

13265 Curran Road is a 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhouse with 1,480 sq. ft. of living area. Each upstairs bedroom has its own private full bathroom, and the property also features a front-facing balcony, fenced backyard, and off-street parking.

Whether you're looking for a place to make your own or an investment property, this one is worth a look.

📍 13265 Curran Road, New Orleans, LA 70128
💰 $95,000
🛏 2 Bedrooms
🛁 2.5 Bathrooms
📐 1,480 Sq. Ft.
💵 Previously rented for $1,200/month

More photos, details & property information:

1-504-821-2825 https://gnorealty.com 13265 Curran Road , Louisiana 70128Spacious 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhouse offering 1,480 square feet of living area and a functional two-story layout. The first floor features the main living areas and a convenient half bath, while upstairs, each bedroom has its....

08/07/2026

🏡 Federal Appeals Court Upholds New Orleans' Short-Term Rental Rules

A federal appeals court has rejected Airbnb's challenge to New Orleans' short-term rental regulations, allowing the city to keep its current restrictions on STRs in residential neighborhoods.

Some of the key takeaways from the ruling include:

✅ The court upheld the city's one-per-block cap for non-commercial short-term rentals in residential areas.

✅ The court rejected the argument that property owners have a constitutional right to operate short-term rentals.

✅ The court also upheld the city's requirement that platforms like Airbnb verify that hosts have a valid city license before allowing them to list a property.

One statistic that really stood out to me was this:

📉 After New Orleans began requiring platforms to verify licenses, illegal short-term rental listings reportedly dropped from 7,552 to 905 almost immediately.

Whether you support or oppose these regulations, this decision provides something every real estate investor values:

Greater certainty.

Knowing the rules allows investors to evaluate opportunities and risks more accurately. If you're purchasing property with the intention of operating it as a short-term rental, it's critical to understand the city's licensing requirements and zoning restrictions before you buy.

This is also a good reminder that investment strategies should never rely on assumptions that regulations will remain unchanged. Local ordinances, zoning, licensing requirements, and court decisions can significantly impact a property's income potential.

As always, successful investing starts with thorough due diligence.

❓ What are your thoughts on the court's decision?

Do you think New Orleans has found the right balance between protecting neighborhoods and allowing property owners to operate short-term rentals, or do you think additional changes are needed?

👇 I'd be interested to hear your perspective.

🔗 Article:

Airbnb claimed the requirement that it verify hosts have valid short-term rental licenses violated Sec. 230 of the Communications Decency Act. A three-judge appelate panel unanimously disagreed.

07/28/2026

🏠 DOES YOUR HOME HAVE ALUMINUM WIRING?

If you own or are considering buying an older home, especially one built or substantially wired during the 1960s or 1970s, aluminum branch-circuit wiring is something you should know about.

⚡ First, aluminum wiring itself isn't necessarily unsafe.

Aluminum conductors are actually still used today. The concern is primarily with certain older aluminum branch-circuit wiring and the connections at outlets, switches and other junctions.

🔥 So what's the problem?

In simple terms, aluminum expands and contracts as it heats and cools. Over time, this can contribute to connections becoming loose or deteriorating. A poor connection can create resistance and excessive heat and potentially lead to arcing, which creates a fire hazard.

🏡 And there's another issue homeowners and buyers may not think about: INSURANCE.

Older aluminum wiring can make a home difficult or expensive to insure, even if the electrical system has been functioning without any obvious problems.

But here's the important part...

🔧 A complete rewire may NOT be the only option.

Depending on the electrical system, a licensed electrician may be able to properly remediate the aluminum wiring by pigtailing copper at the outlets, switches and other connections using an approved aluminum-to-copper connection method.

I spoke with an insurance broker about this recently, and he confirmed that there are insurance options for properly remediated aluminum wiring. The available carriers and requirements depend on the particular situation and current underwriting guidelines.

⚠️ This is where electrical safety, homeowners insurance and real estate all intersect.

Before buying a home with aluminum wiring, or spending thousands of dollars completely rewiring one you already own:

✅ Have the system evaluated by a licensed electrician experienced with aluminum wiring.

✅ Talk to an insurance professional BEFORE deciding on a remediation method. What is acceptable electrically isn't necessarily acceptable to every insurance carrier.

✅ Find out whether proper remediation would satisfy underwriting requirements before assuming the entire house needs to be rewired.

✅ Keep invoices, permits, inspection records and documentation showing exactly what work was performed.

💡 As a real estate broker and investor, this is exactly why I recommend investigating insurance and major property systems early in a real estate transaction.

An issue with an electrical system doesn't just affect repair costs. It can affect insurance availability and premiums, financing, buyer demand, marketability and ultimately the value of the property.

The more you know BEFORE buying or selling, the fewer surprises you're likely to encounter later.

07/28/2026

If you’re buying an older home in Southeast Louisiana, you may encounter something during the home inspection that immediately raises questions: aluminum wiring.😱

🤔Does it need to be replaced? Is it dangerous? Can the house still be insured? Does the entire home need to be rewired?

The answer is more complicated than simply saying aluminum wiring is “good” or “bad.”🫤

Check out our latest blog post for more info! 👇

Aluminum wiring in an older home can affect electrical safety, homeowners insurance, financing and marketability. Learn what Louisiana homebuyers and homeowners should know about inspections, remediation and insurance before making a decision.

07/28/2026

At REvitalize Property Solutions, providing solutions is at the heart of our business. When you work with our team, you will receive market data, multiple selling options, and our local market expertise. Our team will help you compare your selling options so that you can choose the one that is best for you.

Check out the table below for a brief comparison, or reach out to our team to see how the numbers stack up for your property. 👇

At REvitalize Property Solutions, we help homeowners learn about the selling options available. There is more than one way to sell, find out what’s right for you!