Insights

Stirling & Level Homes Developing Arabella at Dutchtown Townhomes in Ascension Parish

  Through a joint venture with Level Homes, Stirling announces the development of Arabella at Dutchtown Townhomes in Geismar, Louisiana. This project marks Stirling’s continued strategy of, build-to-rent development. Stirling and Level Homes recently closed on the acquisition of 7.51 acres of property and plan to develop 48 units along with a leasing office and …

Stirling Announces Additional Shareholder

Stirling is pleased to announce that effective January 1, 2023, Justin Landry will become a shareholder of Stirling Properties, LLC. Landry joins Marty Mayer, President, and CEO; Townsend Underhill, President of Development; Grady Brame, Executive Vice President; Donna Smith, Executive Vice President; and Paul Mastio, Chief Financial Officer, as part of the company’s ownership team.  Justin …

Stirling Properties Announces President and CEO Marty Mayer to Retire, Townsend Underhill Named Successor

Stirling Properties announces that after 36 years of service, President and CEO Marty Mayer will retire at the end of 2023. At that time, Stirling’s current President of Development and Partner, Townsend Underhill, will assume the role of President and CEO.    Since joining Stirling in 1986 and assuming the role of President in 2002 …

Stirling Properties Announces New Tenants at Hammond Square

  Stirling Properties announces the arrival of Buff City Soap, Crumbl Cookies, and Marble Slab Creamery at Hammond Square shopping center. Buff City Soap specializes in plant-based soaps, handmade daily in each shop’s “Soap Makery”. They produce customizable bath bombs, laundry soaps, shaving bars, beard oils, body butters, handsoaps, and more. Buff City Soap was founded in 2013 and …

Baton Rouge Industrial Market Insights

The industrial sector continues to be a bright spot in the Baton Rouge commercial real estate landscape, despite concerns around rising interest rates, surging inflation, and economic uncertainty. Key fundamentals are strong, including low vacancy rates, rising market rent rates, and decreasing cap rates. Today’s sky-rocketing e-commerce sales, coupled with recent supply chain issues, have …

President’s Message: The Butterfly Effect

Sometimes amidst all the noise, turmoil, and vitriol that seemingly bombard us endlessly, it can be difficult to pause and remember what’s truly important in life. And sometimes, that reminder can come in very unexpected ways. Recently, I have been reminded of how our individual actions, albeit small at the time, can have a ripple …

Commercial Real Estate Outlook: Optimism Amidst Uncertainty

ICSC Las Vegas returned this spring—with a new format and brand—after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Attendees and exhibitors rebounded, with higher than anticipated crowds; reported attendance was over 22,000. Optimism was abuzz, and the pure excitement of being back to in-person events. However, uncertainty still lingered on the minds of many …

Four New Tenants Coming to Stirling Bossier Shopping Center in Bossier, Louisiana

Stirling Properties announces four new retailers are joining the tenant lineup at Stirling Bossier Shopping Center in Bossier City, Louisiana. Krush Boutique, a women’s clothing store, has expanded and relocated within the center into 4,000 square feet of space next to Belk. It opened in its new location earlier this month. Krush Boutique operates two …

President’s Message: A Healthy Prognosis for Healthcare Real Estate

  The healthcare industry has rapidly evolved over the last few years. Having broad access to quality healthcare, both physical and digital (e.g., telehealth), has become critically important, and healthcare providers are creating innovative ways to deliver their products and services to their clients in the most efficient way possible.   Healthcare service providers are …

Stirling Properties and PMAT Companies Announce the Acquisition of Crossroads Center in Gulfport, MS

PMAT-Stirling Crossroads, LLC, led by Stirling Properties and PMAT Companies, successfully completed its acquisition of Crossroads Center, a 554,720-square-foot open-air retail center in Gulfport, MS. Located at 15082 Crossroads Parkway in Gulfport, Crossroads Center sits at the intersection of Interstate 10 and US-49 and features over 50 national, regional, and local tenants, including anchors Academy …