The February 25, 2019 issue covers sixty-five commercial permits issued in Baton Rouge the previous week and three Planning Commission cases. A rezoning from Heavy Commercial (C2) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (C-AB-1) was requested for the planned Drago's restaurant off I-10 and College Drive, an applicant sought Heavy Commercial (HC1) zoning for a used car lot on Greenwell Springs, and...
So, you’re thinking about relocating your business. Whether you are moving for personal reasons, business opportunities, or just because you want a change of scenery, moving can be a big change in your life. A relocation can often affect your business in an extremely positive manner, but it is always important to be prepared. If you are thinking of relocating...
The February 18, 2019 issue covers seventy-seven commercial permits issued in Baton Rouge the previous week and three Planning Commission cases. The requests included rezoning 0.56 acres from Single Family Residential (A1) to ISPUD for the four-home Highpointe Oak Subdivision, revised Rouzan lot plans (Phase 5, Revision 4) that reduce the number of proposed lots, and re-approval of Our Lady...
In today’s society, time can be called one of our most precious commodities. If you are planning on buying a commercial property, it is incredibly pivotal to use your time wisely. These 6 things are major wastes of time, also known as “time sucks” for investors looking to buy a commercial property. Let’s look at the things that should be...
The February 11, 2019 issue covers sixty-three commercial permits issued in Baton Rouge the previous week and three Planning Commission cases. Plans for office suites, retail and mixed use at Goodwood Plantation came forward as a 1.85-acre Infill / Mixed Use Small Planned Unit Development in the center of Adelia at Old Goodwood, and Villas at White Oak proposed a...
When it comes to purchasing an investment property there are many reasons why investors are attracted to commercial real estate. Commercial investment properties often offer promising returns with low risk. However, as a new investor, or one looking to move into commercial investing, you may be interested in learning about some of the best tips for diving in. Here's a few...
The February 4, 2019 issue covers fifty-eight commercial permits issued in Baton Rouge the previous week and two Planning Commission cases. Valencia Park, a proposed 122-unit multifamily affordable residential development with a preference for veterans, was back on the docket after deferrals from the December 10, 2018 and January 22, 2019 meetings, and Boh Bros. Construction requested rezoning of its...
As the current or future owner of an investment property, a high vacancy rate is the stuff of nightmares. Vacancy not only minimizes an investor’s return but also decreases the profitability of an investment property over time. Though currently, demand has surpassed supply in most of the commercial real estate realms, that doesn’t mean every property is safe from vacancy. So,...
The January 28, 2019 issue covers seventy-one commercial permits issued in Baton Rouge the previous week and eight Planning Commission cases. Three hangars and a new taxiway at BTR, the Hollywood Heights concept plan, a rezoning for 15,300 SF of new office space and the 192 multi-family units and 4,835 SF clubhouse on Harding were each approved 8-0, while of...
Selling your commercial property should be easy right? Demand is up, communities are thriving and people who have money are spending it. However, sometimes you may feel that your commercial property has been on the market for ages and not a dent has been made in hopes of a sale. So what are some reasons why your property might not...
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