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It’s Time For Louisiana Homeowners Prepare for Hurricane Season

There is no time like the present for Louisiana homeowners to start thinking about how to plan to protect yourself and your home for hurricane season.

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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