2021 Spring Into Action Conference Recap

Louisiana REALTORS • May 25, 2021

Despite the inclement weather across Louisiana last week, we had a good turnout for our 2021 REALTOR® Day and Legislative Conference in Baton Rouge! Thank you to all who were in attendance - This was our first in-person event in over a year, and it was such a great time getting to see everyone's smiling faces.

LARPAC Gets in the True Festival Spirit

LARPAC hosted a Parade of Festivals-themed fundraiser on Monday night. With the combination of food trucks, an amazing band (Sessions), a live auction and an intense PAC table decorating contest, the festival spirit was not dampened.

Keynote Speaker Weldon Long Discusses The Power of Consistency

Keynote speaker Weldon Long kicked off REALTOR® Day with his presentation on The Power of Consistency and how it can change the way you and your business face adversity. Were you unable to attend? Check out the full session below.

Legislative Activities Allow the REALTOR® Voice To Be Heard

Attendees then enjoyed lunch while Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser addressed the crowd on Louisiana tourism and how it relates to real estate. After Nungesser's talk, participants were able to tour the state Capitol and visit with legislators and/or remain at the Hilton to hear speakers talk about home inspections, appraisals, LHC homebuyer assistance programs, and the state's Emergency Rental Assistance Program . The evening wrapped up with a Legislator Reception at the Louisiana Capitol Park Museum.

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2022 Louisiana REALTORS® Officers Are Elected

Wednesday morning started with a regional caucus breakfast and was followed up by Town Hall before the Board of Directors convened.


Congratulations to the following individuals who were elected at the Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday, May 19th:

  • President - Eloise Gauthier
  • President-Elect - Tony Cornner
  • Secretary-Treasurer - Cindy Dyer
  • RVP Region I - Al Peterson
  • RVP Region II - Jim Keaty
  • RVP Region III - Karen Guerra
  • RVP Region IV - Amanda Hanemann

2020 REALTOR® of the Year Named

We were pleased to present the 2020 REALTOR® of the Year award to Jeffrey Welsh for his years of service to the REALTOR® profession and his local community. We will be sharing a complete profile on Jeffrey and his many accomplishments in the following weeks.

Special thank you to our conference sponsors:

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By Louisiana REALTORS® • February 10, 2026
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Temple Provides Update on Fortified Roof Benchmark Discounts

By Louisiana REALTORS® • February 5, 2026
From the Louisiana Department of Insurance: Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple announced today that the Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDI) continues its work to develop a regulation creating benchmark discounts for Fortified roofs in Louisiana. The LDI is working with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) to develop the benchmark discounts using Louisiana-specific data, hurricane modeling and actuarial considerations. “With over 11,000 Fortified roofs in Louisiana and two years-worth of insurer experience with rating for those roofs in our state, now is an appropriate time for the LDI to establish benchmark discounts for homeowners insurance companies operating in our market,” said Commissioner Temple. “These benchmarks are being thoughtfully developed to help consumers receive the discounts they deserve for fortifying their homes while making sure insurers know the benchmarks reflect how much Fortified roofs actually mitigate their exposure to risk across Louisiana.”  Like in Alabama’s Fortified benchmark discount structure, the LDI regulation would require Louisiana insurance companies to either meet the minimum benchmark discount established by the LDI or provide actuarial justification for why the company’s discount does not meet the benchmark. Louisiana is the fastest growing state for Fortified roofs in America. To date, over 11,000 Fortified roofs have been installed in Louisiana, including over 4,100 through the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program.

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By Louisiana REALTORS® • January 29, 2026
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