Independent analysis of the legislation, officials, and local decisions shaping real estate across New Orleans and Louisiana — read for tradeoffs and second-order effects, not talking points.
Written for REALTORS®, association leaders, and policymakers who value stability, transparency, and durable market systems.
Zoning, permitting, construction costs, and regulatory friction affecting housing production and affordability.
Property and flood insurance availability, cost, and risk alignment.
Predictable property tax policy and homestead protection.
Drainage, streets, and public investment affecting property values and development viability.
Balancing public safety with efficient, predictable permitting and enforcement.
Protecting the MLS as market infrastructure — data integrity, cooperation, compliance.
How authority and incentives shift across levels of government.
State legislation and local ordinances across Orleans and surrounding parishes, with our working position on each. Positions are Support, Support with amendments, or Watch.