Current Market Data

Will a ‘Strong’ U.S. Dollar Ruin International Real Estate in the U.S.?

Foreign home sales have been a big deal in the U.S., but could the strengthening economic climate change that? Foreign real estate has been a big deal in the U.S. during the housing recovery, and the numbers speak for themselves

Atlanta Poised For Some of Nation’s Best Price Gains in 2015

Few housing markets will perform better than Atlanta in 2015, according to new analysis. The year of 2015 will be a good one for real estate in the Atlanta area, according to the latest Market Report from research firm

3 Ways the 2014 Homebuilding Market Bested 2013

How was 2014’s homebuilding market better than 2013’s? Allow us to count the ways… The numbers are in, and they’re quite clear in their conclusions – by every possible metric, 2014’s homebuilding market represented a strong improvement over 2013.

When to Schedule Closings: A Review of 2014

Danielle Hale of NAR tackles existing-homes sales to determine what the most popular closing dates of 2014 were. It’s a whimsical if not slightly tired cliché to say “it’s all in the timing,” but in rare form, it’s one

4 Important (and Surprising) Economic Trends Agents Should Know About

Sure, the economy is doing better than it was a year ago, but the narrative extends far deeper than that. New survey data from Pew Research is very much in line with the government’s latest jobs numbers, as more

Atlanta-Area Housing Bounces Back in December

Atlanta’s housing market bounced back in a major way in December, but remained down for 2014. After a few months of lackluster sales activity, the Atlanta-area housing market shows considerable strength in December, with total home sales rising 19.2

Millennial Employment Stands Out in Housing Barometer

Trulia’s fourth quarter Housing Barometer explains how housing ended 2014 on a good note. Trulia released its newest Housing Barometer this week, which reflects 2014’s fourth quarter on a scale of 0 percent (recession levels) to 100 percent (pre-crisis

Just How Low are Mortgage Rates, Right Now? Answer: Really, Really Low

Okay, we all know that mortgage rates are low right now…but just how low? With mortgage rates expected to rise in 2015, we decided to take a closer look at the historical averages for rates – and via numbers from Freddie

Georgia’s Hottest Market Sheds More Cash Buyers in October

Cash sales are on the decline, but still represent a large chunk of the market. Recovery was the word in 2014, as the national real estate market shifted and readjusted to find its footing, and as we slowly begin

Could Job Growth in Atlanta Soar to 140,000 in 2015?

This year could be Atlanta’s best economic period in nearly 20 years. The economy in Atlanta’s metro area has improved markedly in the last couple years, but 2015 may be the area’s best year yet – and by a

Despite Price Increases, Atlanta Still an Undervalued Metro Area

We’ve come a long ways since the market crash, but new research suggest we’ve still a ways to go. Asking prices may be up in Atlanta by 15.9 percent, but the market remains undervalued to market fundamentals, according to a

3 Critical Details About Millennial Homebuyers

We know that many Millennials are sitting on the homeownership sidelines, but what about the peeps who DO buy homes? We report quite regularly on the myriad reasons that Millennial homeownership remains low, but what the Millennials who have

Atlanta Foreclosures Remain Low and Healthy in November

November saw foreclosures drop…just not everywhere. Nationwide, the plague of foreclosures persists, but their frequency has dwindled to much more manageable and healthy levels, according to the latest report from CoreLogic. As of November 2014, completed foreclosures were 41,000,

7 Signs that Consumers are Still Skittish on Housing & the Economy

There have been some positive developments in housing and the economy, as of late, that that has not translated to widespread sentiment among consumers. Call it “The Great Economic Divide.” Though the economy and the housing market have both

Special Report: First-Time Homebuyer Market Share at Highest Level Since 2012

Are we finally seeing the triumphant return of first-time homebuyers? We’ve reported in considerable detail that first-time homebuyers currently make up a historically low portion of the nation’s homebuying pool, but could that trend finally be on its way

Could These 3 Developments Undo the Housing Recovery?

Housing has made definite progress the last couple years, but there remain pitfalls on the long, winding road to recovery. Mortgage rates remain at record lows; home sales, though down from 2013’s highs, are still miles ahead of the

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