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Jefferson Parish Voters Agree to Raise Property Taxes to Increase Teacher Wages, Improve Schools

Voters overwhelmingly agreed to raise property taxes for public education by $28.8 million over the span of 10 years.

Louisiana REALTORS® Preserve Rights to Choose Closing Partners

Home buyers and sellers will maintain their right to choose their preferred closing representatives, thanks to the Central Louisiana REALTORS® Association. The Louisiana legislature had proposed Senate Bill 426, which would have required real estate se …

Realtors Help To Make New Orleans A Safer Place For Homeowners

The New Orleans Metropolitan Association of REALTORS® (NOMAR) recently secured $15,000 to support an innovative public-private program that makes neighborhoods safer in New Orleans with privately funded surveillance cameras.

Northeast Louisiana REALTORS® See Increased Member Involvement

The Northeast Louisiana Association of REALTORS® is seeing record member involvement and contributions as it implements a new strategic plan emphasizing local advocacy. Covering a 13-parish area, the association advocates for fair housing, affordable h …

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