The Metro Atlanta area is one of the most popular in the U.S. for new residents, according to an analysis from Abodo.com. Based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2015 American Community Survey, Abodo found that new residents

It’s no secret that social media is one of the most effective complements to a real estate agent’s business, and indeed, 65 percent of agents use social media for their business, according to NAR’s latest Member Profile. In order

Fifth Avenue Elementary in Decatur is the best elementary school in Metro Atlanta, according to new rankings from Niche. Using such factors as state test scores, student-teacher ratio, student diversity, teacher quality and the overall quality of the school district,

The Metro Atlanta new construction market is putting up some of the most impressive numbers in the nation this year, according to research from Dodge Data & Analytics. In October, Metro Atlanta saw more than $557 million in total residential construction

Which counties have the worst housing shortage in Metro Atlanta? We looked through the latest stats from GeorgiaMLS to find out: Cobb (2.73-months supply), Gwinnett (2.85-months), Fayette (2.92-months) and Cherokee (2.97-months) had the lowest levels of housing inventory through October. In every single

Our chart below ranks the top-selling housing markets in Metro Atlanta in October, according to research from GAMLS. In addition to home sales, we have also noted the counties’ median sales price, along with how sales and prices have changed from the previous

The cliche goes that the devil is in the details, and in no sector of the economy is that adage more appropriate than housing, where many slow moving, nearly imperceptible trends gather momentum outside the mainstream’s gaze – and then 20

Home sales in the 11-county Metro Atlanta area continued to fall in October, although the market still has its positive qualities, according to the latest Atlanta Realtors report. There were 4,105 sales in October, a 15.4 percent monthly decline

Decatur City Schools has the best teachers in Metro Atlanta, according to a new analysis from Niche. Basing its rankings on student and parent reviews of teachers, teacher absenteeism, teacher tenure and student-teacher ratio, Decatur City came on top, with Buford,

According to the 2016 Profile of Buyers and Sellers from the National Association of Realtors, 61 percent of all homebuyers used their savings to cover their down payment, while among first-time buyers, the share was even higher at 76

The Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science & Technology in Lawrenceville is among the 10 best in the country according to a new study from Niche. The analysis, which considered numerous factors, gave the high school superb marks on academics,

There are many things a homebuyer considers when looking through the stock of available residences. New or used? Single family or condo? Near or far? Helping us sift through those options is NAR’s 2016 Profile of Home Buyers and

This year is shaping up to be a hugely positive one for new construction in Metro Atlanta, according to a new report from Metrostudy. In 2016’s third quarter, homebuilders started work on 5,541 new homes, an increase of 12 percent

Although home sales in the Metro Atlanta housing market rose in October, the area’s top four housing markets all showed slowing activity, according to a new report from RE/MAX of Georgia. For the whole Metro Atlanta market, home sales

Last week, we reported on the top luxury housing markets in Metro Atlanta during the third quarter, and now we’re back with the top luxury markets for all of 2016. Based on the same exclusive numbers from Redfin, we found the city of

The mortgage denial disparity remains as wide as ever across racial lines, and it’s especially pronounced here in Metro Atlanta, according to new Zillow analysis of Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data. The numbers are hardly encouraging: although mortgage applicants in the ATL are denied