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New survey shows shift in home types, finishes

As the housing market continues its rebound, trends among builders and buyers are evolving. A key finding from the recent 2017 Builder Practices Survey from Home Innovation shows that the market is seeing a move toward central price points. The survey shows

Man’s best roommate? Survey shows dogs influence housing choices

Feeding, cleaning up after, visiting doctors, taking trips to the playground. Yes, dog ownership is much like caring for a child, but it’s still often shrugged off as less of a commitment than parenting a human — some even

Home renting is at a 50-year high, report finds

Due to lingering effects of the 2008 housing crisis, renting has become a widely popular option for those hoping to combine an independent lifestyle with affordability. In fact, more Americans are actually renting a home than at any point

Down payment misconceptions may deter first-time homebuyers

Over the last decade, homeownership rates in the U.S. have fallen drastically, with an average of 63.4 percent in 2016 compared to 69 percent in 2004. The 2008 financial crisis has been largely blamed for the swift decline, but

Not just millennials: Baby boomers want walkable neighborhoods too, study says

Millennials are known for their desire to live in cities with busy nightlife and easy access to outdoor activities. But this need doesn’t only apply to Generation Y — it turns out baby boomers want walkability in their neighborhoods as

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Why Don’t Americans Move Anymore? Here Are 3 Theories

Americans are moving less often than ever before, and this new trend in decreasing mobility is having a major effect on the real estate industry. About 11 percent of Americans moved between 2015 and 2016, a decrease of 6

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Home flipping hits two-year low as profits dip, study says

Despite a slight increase in recent months, home flipping has now hit a two-year low, and home flippers are seeing lower returns on their investment, according to the Q1 2017 U.S. Home Flipping Report by ATTOM Data Solutions. Home

Homes sold faster than ever in April

April recorded the fastest ever time that homes for sale went under contract, just a month removed from setting the previous record, according to the National Association of Realtors. Homes for sale in April were typically on the market

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Cool, neutral paint colors may help increase home sales, study says

Choosing the right paint colors can make a major difference when it comes to home sales, according to a Zillow study. Zillow conducted its 2017 Paint Color Analysis of more than 32,000 photos of U.S. homes sold between 2010

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Three masterplan community trends that are attracting new residents

Masterplan community developers are looking to expand the amenities and conveniences offered to residents in order to bring in new buyers. According to John Burns Real Estate Consulting, there are three major features that developers are offering in their

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Home values north and east of Beltline have surpassed citywide average

Although it won’t be complete until 2030, finished segments of the Atlanta Beltline have shown to have an effect on home values within the area, reports Knock.co. As the biggest revitalization project ever to occur in Atlanta, the Beltline

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Condo prices in Inman Park have doubled since 2011

  Homes near the Beltline Eastside Trail have been increasing in value over the past few years as new retail and developments are built. According to a post on A is for Atlanta, condominiums in Inman Park – an

Here are 6 ways consumers use tech to buy real estate

  In a new report, Real Estate in a Digital Age, the National Association of Realtors offers insight into homebuyers’ technology usage habits. It’s a rare consumer who doesn’t incorporate technology into his or her homebuying pursuits – 95

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A fresh look at real estate tech: 6 agent and brokerage habits

  For today’s real estate agent, technology is indispensable in getting the job done quickly and efficiently. According to NAR’s recent 2017 Real Estate in a Digital Age report, agents and brokerage firms rely on a variety of tools

Atlanta ranks 14th for Millennials living with their parents, study shows

    The current generation of 18-to-34-year-olds – otherwise known as Millennials – is more likely to be living with their parents than in any other living situation for the first time in 130 years, according to a recent study. Just

New NAREB initiative to boost African American homeownership

NAREB seeks to address barriers on both the borrowing and lending side of homeownership The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) plans to launch a nationwide wealth building and  homeownership initiative focused on African Americans. The initiative has a goal

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