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Americans on the move: Atlanta top city for inbound migration

The COVID-19 pandemic is accelerating migration across the country, following moving patterns that began in prior years, according to a new report.

CoreLogic: December home prices rise at fastest rate since 2014

CoreLogic is predicting that, nationally, home prices will increase by another 2.9% by December 2021 as homeowners delay selling, inventory remains tight and interest rates stay low.

Waiting to buy in Atlanta could mean higher mortgage payments

Fence-sitters thinking of buying a home beware, says a new study from Zillow, which notes that waiting could mean a much higher mortgage payment down the road.

Despite rising rates, housing market expected to thrive

“Context matters and each rising-rate era is different, says First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming. “The housing market response depends on the reason why rates are rising.”

Contract signings reach record high for the month of December, says NAR

Nationally, contract signings rose 21.4% from December 2019, with all regions reaching double-digit year-over-year increases.

Moving home gives young homebuyers an easy way to save for a down payment

Based on U.S. median one-bedroom rent, it would take 11 months to save for a 5% down payment for the median priced home in the U.S.

Atlanta named No. 5 most glamorous city in U.S.

A new report ranks the glamour capitals of America — as well as the glamour deserts.

First-time Atlanta homebuyers face bidding wars from wealthy out-of-towners

“Homeowners will see the value of their homes rise, but first-time homebuyers will face tougher competition from out-of-towners with big budgets.” — Daryl Fairweather, Redfin chief economist

Existing-home sales in 2020 highest since 2006, says NAR

Amid demand, housing inventory sank to historic lows.


December Housing Starts report offers optimism for 2021

New home construction accelerating, offering supply relief as 2021 begins.

RE/MAX: Home sales up 22%

It was the 5th best month of the year and outperformed most of 2019.

GAMLS: 2020 was Georgia’s biggest sales year ever

It was a record-shattering year for brokers and agents using the Georgia MLS, with sales volume jumping 18.5% from the previous year to $39.9 billion, according to the listing service. That’s the biggest number Georgia MLS has experienced since its inception in 1962.

Zillow survey names Atlanta 7th hottest housing market in 2021

More affordable metros are replacing expensive coastal areas as top drivers of home value growth.

Rents rebound, according to new report

U.S. single-family rent growth exceeded pre-pandemic rates in November, according to latest CoreLogic report.

Here’s what 2021 buyers want in a kitchen

The Houzz 2021 Kitchen Trends Study highlights post-pandemic must-haves.

Atlanta makes top 20 list for sellers in 2021

“Historically low-interest rates, a shortage of new housing inventory and limited new construction have contributed to rising home prices nationwide.” — Don Ganguly, senior vice president of Mynd Investor Services

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