With a burgeoning entertainment industry and as the hub of popular rap and R&B artists, Atlanta has a sizable celebrity population. That’s great news for local agents, but working with celebrities is an experience that is somewhat unique in

No matter what price range your home is in, vacant homes should be properly staged in order to cater to the price point, target market and style of the home. Krisztina Bell, a professional home stager with No Vacancy

To many agents, working in the luxury sub-market is the pinnacle of the industry. Oftentimes, selling luxury housing means access to a more exclusive — and maybe even famous — clientele, and it definitely means bigger closings, commissions and

As the United States marks the 50th anniversary this month of the passage of the Fair Housing Act, reports reveal that racial inequalities still nag the real estate industry. A recent Zillow analysis of data made available by the

Read more from our Fair Housing Issue Cover story: The Fair Housing Act at 50 Analysis of mortgage denials reveals racial ‘continued disparities’ What might be threatening the Fair Housing Act? 5 tips for Realtors working with senior homeowners

Before the federal Fair Housing Act could be signed into law on April 11, 1968, political compromises to ensure its passage in the Senate significantly reduced the impact of the legislation. The change eliminated the government’s ability to bring

Allison Beldick is a Senior Mortgage Banker with Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group.  She invested 15 years of experience in the real estate industry including: residential sales, marketing, management, and business development.  These experiences created the foundation for a natural

Mark Spain, Chairman & CEO of Mark Spain Real Estate, is an Atlanta native and a University of Georgia graduate from the Terry College of Business. Mark is a second generation agent who grew up loving homes, landscaping and

Mark Spain Real Estate connects buyers and sellers through effective marketing, strategic advertising and a client-focused experience. Mark Spain Real Estate team serves all of metro Atlanta, Athens, Raleigh and Charlotte. In 2017, they sold $550 million in real

Headquartered in Atlanta, Ashton Woods is one of the largest private homebuilding companies, blazing new trails in design, personalization and possibilities to build homes as unique as the people who live in them. Collaborating with homeowners for more than

Engel & Völkers Atlanta was launched in 2017 and has quickly become a leader in providing premier real estate services to the Atlanta market. Engel & Völkers is one of Europe’s most recognized real estate brands, and leveraging the

For over 15 years, Christa Huffstickler has specialized in residential real estate, from new construction to luxury home brokerage. In 2017, Christa joined the Engel & Völkers international network to open Engel & Völkers Atlanta, the company’s fifth brokerage

As an Atlanta resident since 1996, Lisa Scott has committed all of her focus and skills to helping home buyers and sellers in the North Metro Atlanta area achieve their goals and get the results they want. She is

Chastain East offers 32 custom-designed residences nestled beside Chastain Park. These unique homes start at $1.1 Million. The community is located in the prominent W.T. Jackson Elementary School district and is being thoughtfully developed by Southeast Capital Companies and

We asked agents, developers and lenders to vote for their peers and colleagues in our annual Agents’ Choice Awards. Click any category below to see who won. The nominees who received the most votes were the official finalists for each category, but

In September of 2008, industry phenomenon Kim Nelson founded a mortgage company at the height of a financial crisis, confident she could bring a better option for consumers’ mortgage experience. Beginning with only 10 employees, the company originated loans