Hispanic homeownership reached historic highs before COVID-19. What now?
Amongst the current pandemic, the real estate market has been at an all-time low, but how are individual communities affected?
read moreAssociations
Purchase applications in Georgia beat out last year’s numbers
Economists with the Mortgage Bankers Association predict mortgage rates will remain low for the next couple of years, though there is at least one scenario under which they could rise more quickly.
read more
Self-care and financial advice from 3 real estate heavyweights
Coach Brian Buffini, broker Leigh Brown and association leader Paula Monthofer offered solace and techniques to help Realtors weather the COVID-19 storm.
read more
Realtors just say no to open houses
Atlanta area Realtors say they’re standing firm when it comes to open houses that attract dozens of potential buyers.
read more
Will COVID-19 push appraisals toward automation?
Both the way appraisers approach their work and the adoption of AVMs and other technology-based valuations will likely see major changes in the coming years, according to experts.
read more
Macon broker named No. 1 in Top 250 Latino Agents list
The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals released its Top 250 Latino Agents Report, recognizing the best Latino agents in the business. How did Atlanta do?
read more
Despite industry objections, qualified mortgage patch still expected to expire
Though NAR has urged the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to extend the rule, the agency’s director would only agree to take into account disruptions related to the COVID-19 pandemic in managing the transition.
read more
Chris Christie and Rahm Emanuel offer political predictions to Realtors
In a virtual version of NAR’s annual political forum, the former governor and former mayor dished on the upcoming election and the political ramifications of the local and national responses to the COVID-19 crisis.
read more
GAR survey shows small rebound in home search interest
Georgia Association of Realtors members say in a recent survey that buyer interest is slowly returning.
read more
NAR survey: Buyers want home offices, yards and larger residences
The weekly flash survey by the National Association of Realtors shows that buyers are looking for different features post-COVID-19.
read more
