Trends

For data-driven stories, to appear under “Trends” menu

NAR predicts slower price gains in 2020

The association brought together a group of economists to provide a forecast of the market, and the consensus is that housing construction shortages will continue into next year.

Record-breaking employment figures offer positive picture for 2020

It’s been decades since the unemployment rate was this low. Find out how that might affect real estate.

Georgia home prices up 4.3 percent for the year, according to CoreLogic

Also included in the report is the finding that millennials are generally unconcerned about qualifying for a home loan.

Loan limit increase good news for Atlanta homebuyers

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loan limits will be raised to more than half a million dollars.

Atlanta home prices among the big winners in Case-Shiller report

The rebound could mean an accelerating market nationwide.

The boomers are coming: Here’s what’s on their homebuying list

Some builders are saying “OK, boomer: What do you want in a house?” Here are some of the top amenities this demographic may be searching for.

Atlanta millennials more optimistic about homeownership

A generation marked by economic instability and student loan debt is giving up on homeownership, according to a new survey.

Housing starts up in the South – the sole region to show gains

Two percent jump in housing starts nationwide could mean lower chance of recession

First American: ‘If you build it, they will buy it’

Housing starts make progress in September, showing signs of more housing on the way.

first-time-buyers-nar-profile-buyers-sellers
Southern homebuyers slightly more optimistic about buying

More than two-thirds of homebuyers believe housing availability getting harder.

Buyers increasingly depend on family while sellers rely on agents

NAR report: Selling without the assistance of an agent at a near all-time low.

6 financial strategies for a more prosperous 2020

As independent contractors, most real estate professionals don’t have the typical structures in place to help them set up their businesses properly, scale to meet rising demand or get ready for retirement. But some brokerages are trying to get

Amid rate cut, housing’s contribution to GDP remains strong

The Fed cuts interest rates while a Commerce Department report notes recent economic growth was driven in part by the real estate sector.

NAR: South continues to outperform on pending home sales

NAR economist urges developers to consider converting vacant office space, shopping malls to condos to relieve housing shortage.

New-home sales down in September; experts blame supply woes

Lack of inventory is stalling growth

Though Atlanta-area sales are down, prices are up

Area Realtors explain why now is a good time to invest: Job and population growth, paired with low interest rates, hit the sweet spot.

New Subscribe

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.