Over the past 12 months, our local coverage tracked all the breaking news in Atlanta’s unique real estate market. Check out the five most-read hometown stories from 2025.

1. Rockhaven Homes buys 400 Clayton County acres for master-planned community
Rockhaven plans to develop the parcel into one of the largest single-family housing developments in south metro Atlanta.

2. Study: Atlanta among smartest U.S. cities
A recent study ranked Atlanta 20th among 370 U.S. cities for leadership in tech-driven urban development.

3. Atlanta is America’s best city for singles in 2026
Navigating the dating pool can feel like a series of dead ends, but finding the right setting to search for “the one” might make all the difference

4. Toro breaks ground on Medley, 43-acre mixed-use component of Johns Creek town center
Located at the corner of McGinnis Ferry Road and Johns Creek Parkway, Medley is a major component of Johns Creek’s 192-acre town center.

5. GAMLS: Atlanta market ‘active and balanced’ as sales increase 8.4%
Atlanta’s housing market was “active and balanced” in June, reflecting strong demand and increased inventory, Georgia MLS said in its Housing Market Snapshot.