Money in Baton Rouge news on Thursday, October 29, 2026

In Money in Baton Rouge on Thursday, October 29, 2026: Baton Rouge Money: Rates, Jobs, Power Bills. Also: Mortgage rates exceed 7% as home prices remain sticky despite higher borrowing costs; Baton Rouge targets 10 blighted sites including abandoned hotel for redevelopment projects.

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Mortgage rates exceed 7% as home prices remain sticky despite higher borrowing costs.Mortgage Professional America

Baton Rouge targets 10 blighted sites including abandoned hotel for redevelopment projects.Realtor.com
ExxonMobil commits $250 million to new resin production facility in Port Allen.10/12 Industry Report
Metro Council postpones discussion on municipal deconsolidation financial impact reports.WBRZ

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