Southeast Super-Region Committee awarded gold medal by IEDC

Just a few short years ago, I was interviewed by a reporter for an article focusing on the extreme divisiveness, dislike and disdain between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. At that time, I even wrote an opinion column, The Feud is Fading, pointing out the futility in this situation and how it was preventing our …

ICSC World Summit – Shanghai, China

I just recently returned from the ICSC World Summit in Shanghai, China, where worldwide trustees gathered for a meeting. I was asked to take part in one of the panel discussions to talk about Stirling Properties and the risks, challenges, and opportunities of being a private, regionally-focused real estate firm that deals in multiple property …

President’s Message: Optimism and Growth at ICSC

Having recently returned from Las Vegas where I attended my 25th consecutive International Council of Shopping Centers Convention, I am struck by several themes that continued to emerge for me. The upbeat mood and sense of optimism was widespread and apparent, a stark contrast to the mood two years ago. Convention attendance improved again this …

Market Research Updates – Rankings and Market Snapshots

Check out all the latest Market Research available from Stirling Properties. UPDATED! Rankings & Positives Overview of rankings & positives from the last 12 months for selected markets State of Louisiana Greater New Orleans Greater Baton Rouge Acadiana Market / Lafayette North & Central Louisiana Houma & Morgan City Lake Charles Metro Mississippi & Gulf …

Stirling Properties Salutes Team Members at Annual Stirling Honors Event

COVINGTON, Louisiana —- (MARCH 27, 2012) On Thursday, March 22, Stirling Properties recognized employees and top commercial agents at the company’s annual Stirling Honors.   Held at The National WWII Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana, this year’s celebration – “A Salute to You” – not only honored the dedication and commitment of the Stirling Team, but …

Mid-City Market Groundbreaking Signifies Stirling Properties Milestone

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana —- (MARCH 20, 2012) Earlier today Stirling Properties commemorated the groundbreaking of Mid-City Market, the highly anticipated urban shopping center development located along the North Carrollton Avenue commercial corridor in New Orleans, Louisiana.  Opening in early 2013, Mid-City Market will complement the proposed Lafitte Greenway pedestrian and bicycle pathway that will border …

Retailers at River Chase Shopping Center Celebrate Store Openings

COVINGTON, Louisiana —- (MARCH 8, 2012) River Chase Shopping Center celebrates the store opening of several national retailers in the development’s newest phase.  The first openings are scheduled to occur over the next few weeks with others to open this summer. The store opening schedules are as follows: March 12 – ULTA Beauty March 16 …

Stirling Collaborates with Tulane Real Estate Club

Earlier this month, Jordi Goodman represented Stirling Properties on a panel of young professionals in Real Estate in the Greater New Orleans area put on by the newly-formed Tulane Real Estate Club (TREC). The Panel discussion centered on the role of young professionals in the present and future commercial real estate industry in New Orleans. …

Eye on the Market Highlights – February 2012

Stirling Properties’ Eye on the Market research alert is emailed monthly to our mailing list and features all the latest news and market reports about the Gulf South.  We scan local and regional news outlets, as well as economic development groups, university research centers, and more, so that we can compile all the relevant rankings, …

Stirling Properties Buys Land to Develop Urban Shopping Center in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana —- (FEBRUARY 16, 2012) Stirling Properties is pleased to announce the closing of the land acquisition and development financing for Mid-City Market, a 107,713 square-foot, Winn-Dixie anchored shopping center  located in New Orleans, LA along the North Carrollton Avenue commercial corridor.  Mid-City Market’s many amenities will include terraced outdoor seating and pedestrian …