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Could COVID-19 change homebuyer preferences?

A new survey asks agents how they think their clients will respond to the novel coronavirus pandemic, as well as how they’re shifting their business activities.

Georgia Realtors survey shows 26 members with COVID-19 diagnosis or symptoms

A survey at the end of March shows one in five Realtors saw clients cancel open houses and over three-quarters saw clients delay their home search.

Buyers pull back early; sellers, not so much

A national survey of real estate agents digs into how clients are reacting to the coronavirus outbreak, how home values will be impacted, and the likelihood that we’ve entered a recession.

Homebuying was getting easier in early 2020, but all bets are off with COVID-19

ATTOM Data Solutions report has encouraging news on the affordability gap, but the coronavirus outbreak poses a potential setback.

How Atlanta agents are dealing with COVID-19, Insta-style

In this time of social distancing, there’s a fair amount of scrolling through social media happening. But it’s not all doom and gloom. Check out these posts highlighting acts of goodwill, charity and positivity from the local real estate community. 

RE/MAX report: Nice knowing you, February

The brokerage’s monthly report shows a robust real estate market in Atlanta prior to coronavirus pandemic.

The HGTV effect: From television trend to real estate spend

A new report from Zillow outlines what to highlight in a listing and what to hide.

Avocado toast and white picket fences: What millennial homebuyers have in common with their parents

A new survey conducted by Coldwell Banker highlights the similarities in homebuying behaviors between Gen Y and older groups.

Navigating generational homebuying and selling trends in 2020

NAR’s 2020 Generational Trends Report shows that young millennials and the silent generation value similar things when buying homes.

South presents serious growth in showing activity

ShowingTime’s index points to growing demand for listings in the South, signaling a competitive housing market in the spring.

Luxury housing market in Atlanta sees slow growth

While the price growth of Atlanta’s luxury single-family homes and condominiums has slowed, Coldwell Banker’s annual Global Luxury Report points to list-to-sale ratios.

Single-family housing starts dip in the South but continue long-term upward trend

Economist are optimistic about housing construction, despite a month-over-month dip of 5.9 percent nationwide.

RE/MAX: Atlanta market ‘on fire’ in January

The monthly RE/MAX housing report for greater Atlanta shows January sales were up by double digits from a year ago.

NAACP and NAREB announce partnership to increase black homeownership

The two organizations joined together to provide members the resources and tools that will help more African Americans purchase homes.

Think people are moving to Atlanta for jobs? Think again.

While the pursuit of new or better employment prospects normally motivates people to take on a long-distance move, recent data suggests that Americans may now be more inclined to relocate for housing related reasons.

How to sound smarter next time you’re asked about recession risk

A Federal Reserve economist breaks down some of the more common misconceptions about the chance of recession in 2020 and offers thoughts on how real estate pros can be better consumers of economic data.

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