“Prospect, stay determined, pray, pay taxes, save money and seek help.” — Akia Shaw, Principal, PalmerHouse Properties – North Druid Hills

The brokerage, ERA Foster & Bond, is led by qualifying broker and owner Rusty Willis and associate broker and owner David Wrenn, who co-founded Capital City Realty in 2010.

Shannon Bradshaw is the only Georgia-based loan originator to have won Five Star Professional’s award seven times since its inception in 2003.

“Do something to improve your business every day.” — Casey Sears, associate broker, Century 21 Connect Realty

Our Agent Snapshot feature offers a spotlight on some of the many hardworking around Atlanta. And over the past year, our readers have enjoyed learning more about their lives and careers. Check out our most viewed Agent Snapshot profiles.

The group will seek to celebrate the racial diversity of Compass employees, invest in the black community, highlight racial discrepancies in the real estate industry and initiate change.

Since 2020, the firm has brought on more than 20 agents with a range of REALTOR® experience.

“Find a mentor and be confident.” — Maria Bouloukos, Realtor, RE/MAX Tru

As part of an ongoing relationship with the Food Recovery Network (FRN), the National Association of Realtors provided roughly 3,475 meals to Americans in the past six months, according to a press release. 

While buyer preferences for more space — both inside and outside the home — remain and supply chain issues continue to stifle home construction efforts, other factors, such as the potential increase in interest rates, are expected to change the game in 2022.

“Do not be afraid to ask questions!” — Savannah Lavender, Realtor, Remax Tru

As more money is being spent on real estate than ever before, the booming market is on pace to shatter records this year, according to a recent CoreLogic report.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently announced its 2022 conforming loan limits (CLL) for conventional loans acquired by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Investors across the country are looking to cash in on skyrocketing house prices and rents, putting them in competition with new buyers trying to work their way to homeownership. Real estate investors bought a record 18% of the homes sold in the third quarter, according to a new Redfin report.

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has partnered with Panorama Travel Solutions to offer exclusive travel deals and discounts through the NAR Travel Club.

Ivy League Realty was founded in 2019 by Ivy Sears and has a second office in LaGrange.