3 Real Estate Groups Organize Mayoral Candidate Townhall. Photo provided by the New Orleans Metropolitan Association of Realtors.
METAIRIE, La. – On Aug. 4, three key real estate organizations – the New Orleans Metropolitan Association of Realtors® (NOMAR), the Home Builders Association of Greater New Orleans (HBAGNO), and the Apartment Association of Greater New Orleans (AAGNO) – jointly hosted a New Orleans Mayoral Candidates’ Townhall spotlighting the real estate industry’s impact on the
Attendees filled the University of New Orleans Performing Arts Center to hear from the four leading mayoral candidates. The event was hosted at UNO by the Institute for Economic Development and Real Estate Research, with the following candidates in attendance:
Louisiana State Senator Royce Duplessis;
former Criminal Court Judge Arthur Hunter;
New Orleans City Council Vice President Helena Moreno; and
Highlights included questions on the permitting process, gaining access to city-owned vacant lots for future housing developments, short term rentals, and private property rights.
The real estate ecosystem in New Orleans and surrounding metropolitan area is a crucial driver of the economy generating a total of $85,400 into the economy with the sale of every property. Cumulative in 2024, that accounted for 17% of the total economic activity in the local and state economy.
The three associations hosting this event stand ready to work with the incoming mayoral administration in an appropriate capacity to address real estate issues identified at the townhall and help navigate successful outcomes for the City of New Orleans.
Event Sponsors
The New Orleans Metropolitan Association of Realtors® (NOMAR) serves real estate professionals across the region, promoting ethical standards and best practices. NOMAR promotes the business interests of its members, enhances their professional image and practice, and champions private property rights for all. NOMAR is the trusted advocate and resource for the Metropolitan New Orleans real estate community.
The Home Builders Association of Greater New Orleans (HBAGNO) represents the residential construction industry and advocates for policies that support quality housing and development. It provides members with continuing education, events for networking opportunities and advocacy to protect the home building industry. The HBA is a non-profit professional organization serving currently 1,000+ builders and associate members encompassing 7 parishes throughout Louisiana including Jefferson, St. Bernard, St. John the Baptist, St. James, St. Charles, Plaquemines, and Orleans.
The Apartment Association of Greater New Orleans (AAGNO) champions the interests of multifamily housing providers and facilitates collaboration among stakeholders. It is committed to offering superior professional service and educational curriculums in an effort to nurture industry growth and awareness. AAGNO strives to provide unique and proven opportunities for its members to network in order to enhance and improve new business development and industry relationships.
Together, these organizations are united in their commitment to fostering a vibrant real estate ecosystem for New Orleans.
About GNO, Inc.
Greater New Orleans, Inc. is the regional economic development nonprofit organization serving the 10-parish region of Southeast Louisiana that includes Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Washington parishes.
Our mission is to create a region with a thriving economy and an excellent quality of life, for everyone. The ultimate indication of our success will be the presence of a robust, accessible, and growing middle class in Southeast Louisiana where our children and grandchildren can live and prosper.
About Institute for Economic Development and Real Estate Research and Center for Economic Development
The Institute for Economic Development and Real Estate Research combines the resources of the Center for Economic Development and Real Estate Research Center to provide technical assistance and applied research for public, private and nonprofit organizations throughout its service area.
The Center for Economic Development was established in 1978 as a joint effort of the state and federal government to work cooperatively with local agencies and non-profit organizations to create an environment which encourages economic diversification and growth.
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