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New Orleans Real Estate Forecast 2026: What the Numbers Say About Where Wealth Is Built Next
My takeaways from the 2026 NOMAR/CID Forecast Symposium: 8.3 months of housing supply, home insurance up 101.9% since 2019, industrial vacancy at 3.1%, and what it means if you own, plan to buy, or run a business in New Orleans.

Lydia Cutrer
Oct 147 min read


New Orleans Real Estate Market Update: Mid-Year 2026 Check-In
June 2026 showed the Greater New Orleans housing market holding steady as buyer demand strengthened, inventory tightened, and pricing remained largely balanced heading into the second half of the year.

Lydia Cutrer
Jul 153 min read


2026 Housing Market Outlook: A Year of Transition, Mortgage Trends, and What Buyers Should Know
Thinking about buying a home in 2026? Learn how homebuyer education and financial fitness programs in New Orleans can help you prepare with confidence.

Lydia Cutrer
Feb 112 min read


2025 End-of-Year Housing Market Update & 2026 Outlook
Get a clear 2026 housing market outlook with national trends, New Orleans insights, and what buyers, sellers, and investors should expect in the year ahead.

Lydia Cutrer
Dec 10, 20252 min read


Breaking Ground: 5 Key Shifts for a New Economy from the 15th Annual NOMAR Forecast
Explore insights from NOMAR’s 15th Annual Forecast—5 key shifts shaping New Orleans’ economy, housing, and development to break ground in 2025 and beyond.

Lydia Cutrer
Oct 21, 20253 min read


Finish 2025 Strong: 3 Q4 Real Estate Moves for Homebuyers + Investors in Greater New Orleans
Finish 2025 strong with key insights into Greater New Orleans real estate Q4 2025. From rising inventory and days on market to investor opportunities in undervalued parishes, discover three smart moves homebuyers and investors can make now to gain an edge heading into 2026.

Lydia Cutrer
Oct 1, 20254 min read


Mid-Year 2025 Check-In: What the Housing Market Update Is Really Saying
Discover how the 2025 housing market update signals recovery and opportunities in Louisiana. Dive into the housing market update now!

Lydia Cutrer
Jul 16, 20253 min read


New Orleans Metro Real Estate Market Update – February 2025
Stay ahead in the New Orleans real estate market with our February 2025 update. Discover key trends and insights in the New Orleans real est

Lydia Cutrer
Mar 12, 20252 min read
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