Institute for Economic Development & Real Estate Research
Upcoming Events
If you have any questions or need assistance, please leave a voice mail message at 504.280.1408 or email Tracey at tgremill@uno.edu. Voice messages and emails will be answered as soon as possible.
2026 Dr. Ivan Miestchovich Economic Outlook & Real Estate Forecast Seminars - SAVE THE DATES - New Orleans: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 | Northshore: Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
Eventbrite Registration Link Seminar Fees (Non-Refundable): $60 for a single seminar; $110 for both (until March 24th, registration for both is under the New Orleans Seminar). Seminar fees include a digital copy of the 2026 New Orleans & Northshore Region Real Estate Market Analysis.
UNO Faculty/Staff & Students may attend the seminars at no charge. Please email Tracey Gremillion at tgremill@uno.edu using your UNO email address (or UNO Foundation) email address if you would like to attend.
Become a 2026 Institute Sponsor - partner with us for our annual seminar series and annual real estate market analysis. Sponsorship Deadline - February 27, 2026
2025 New Orleans & Northshore Region Real Estate Market Analysis, Volume 57. Please email Tracey at tgremill@uno.edu for ordering information.
Single Family Housing Quarterly Updates for Q2 2025 is now available.
Institute Endowment
$600,000 Gift to Support UNO's Institute for Economic Development & Real Estate Research.
An endowment, thanks to Mr. Robert W. Merrick, has been established to support and expand the current outreach and services provided by the Institute, as well as aid in the development of new educational initiatives.
For more information on the Institute and to make a direct contribution to grow the endowment fund, download the Endowment Flier.
2026 Institute Partners -
Thank You to our partners. The Institute cannot produce the seminars and report without your support. The Institute welcomes new partners for 2026 Sponsorship Information.
Senior Partners
Junior Partners
 14 Year Partner |  2 Year Partner |
11 Year Partner |
12 Year Partner |
9 Year Partner |
Associate Partners
Fifth District Savings Bank 11 Year Partner |
Max J. Derbes, Inc. 13 Year Partner |
REACH Real Estate Solutions 2 Year Partner |
(2026 Sponsors as of January 16, 2026) |