Is Real Estate Still a Smart Investment in 2025? A Look at the Data

March 29, 2025

For decades, real estate has been the gold standard for building long-term wealth. But in 2025—with rising interest rates, surging home prices, and questions about a potential recession—many are asking: is real estate still worth it? The short answer? Yes—but only if you play it smart. Here’s what the data says, what investors are doing […]


10 Lies Developers Tell to Justify Gentrification—And the Truth Behind Them

March 26, 2025

Walk through any so-called “revitalized” neighborhood in America and you’ll notice a pattern: the paint is fresh, the coffee shops are overpriced, the sidewalks are suddenly pristine—and the longtime residents? Gone. In New Orleans, the story is no different. From Treme to Bywater to the River District, developers sweep in with glossy promises of progress: […]


Who Really Wins When Developers Come to NOLA?

March 23, 2025

Developers always show up with a shiny pitch, promising jobs, revitalization, progress. They show renderings of modern buildings, happy families, and green spaces that somehow only show up after the fact—if at all. But here in New Orleans, we’ve seen this show before. When developers come in, the neighborhood changes. Not always for the better. […]


3 Reasons to Start Investing in Real Estate

November 27, 2020

Times are tough right now. Louisiana is currently in the midst of an unemployment crisis, and you may feel like your pockets are tighter than ever before. Your work may have closed, leaving you strapped for cash. Your retirement plans may be in tatters, leaving your future uncertain. Whatever your situation, one thing is for […]


Top 7 Books For Real Estate Agents

October 15, 2020

When most real estate agents enter into the industry, the last thing they think about is adding communication skills, business skills, and knowledge of psychology to their list of essential expertise.  But, over time, you come to realize that what sets successful and prestigious agencies like Malta Sothebys Realty apart is the fact that their […]


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