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Georgia home values have more than doubled in the past decade 

Architecture Lab ranked every U.S. state based on the difference between average home values in 2013 and 2023; Georgia ranked No. 4.

Atlanta ranks No. 8 for college grads

A relatively low cost of living and a vibrant entertainment scene placed Atlanta high on a new ranking from Apartment Advisor.

Renovation spending has jumped 60% since 2020

In 2020, median renovation spending was $15,000. That amount increased by 60% in three years, with the median home renovation costing $24,000 in 2023.

The best week to sell this year: April 14 – 20

Prospective sellers should prepare to jump on the market — the week of April 14 through 20 will be the best time to sell this year.

Don’t paint your house these colors if you’re trying to sell

There’s a reason many homeowners opt for neutral shades when trying to sell their house — certain flashy colors may be off-putting to buyers.

Opendoor: A portrait of first-time homebuyers in 2023

Many buyers entered the housing market for the first time in 2023. But who were these first-timers, and what did their homebuying experience look like?

Today’s buyers prioritize price over location

Location, location, location … at least that’s how the old real estate adage goes, right?

Can buying a home lead to love? A new Zillow survey says yes

Home might really be where the heart is. According to a new Zillow survey, 42% of recent homebuyers reported finding love after buying their new home.

December new-home sales jump 8%

Declining interest rates spurred the increase. 

Houzz says these kitchen trends will take off in 2024

Notably, renovators are less likely than they were a year ago to undergo kitchen modifications for the purpose of improving the home’s resale value.

Is homeownership on the horizon for American millennials this year?

Nearly all millennials — 93% — say a volatile market is to blame for wrecking homebuying plans, with another 76% saying they expect the market to get worse before they’re able to make a purchase themselves.

GAMLS: Median Atlanta sales price rises 3.3% year over year 

The pace of sales, however, continued to slow on a yearly as well as a monthly basis. 

Houzz predicts that these interior design trends will take over in 2024

How will our homes evolve in the new year?

Atlanta Housing Scorecard: Inventory, sales and starts fall

At the same time, days on market remained flat, at 43.

The kinds of houses buyers opted for this year

Detached single-family homes remained the most popular type of housing, making up 79% of all home purchases during the past year.

The hottest home trends of 2024 — according to Zillow

Brutalist style and sensory gardens may seem at odds — but they are both hot home design trends that will rule 2024. At least, according to new predictions from Zillow.

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