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Atlanta’s inventory shortage is worst in this county

It’s no mystery that inventory is extremely low across the Metro Atlanta housing market. According to the latest numbers from ABR, inventory in May was just a 3.4-month supply for the 11-county area, with active listings down 1.4 percent from

Metro Atlanta’s Top-Selling Counties, May 2016

See our chart below for the top-selling housing markets in Metro Atlanta in May, according to research from GAMLS. In addition to home sales, we have also noted the county’s median and average sales price, along with their days on

How Atlanta’s famous sprawl costs residents billions every year

American commuters lose billions of dollars a year because of sprawl – and no metro area is more harmful on commuter bank accounts than Atlanta. That was the finding of a new analysis from City Observatory, which calculated the travel

What goes into a new home’s price? Most consumers have no idea

There is a significant disconnect between consumers and homebuilders, according to a new analysis from the National Association of Home Builders. Comparing Census Bureau data with that of its most recent Home Buyer Preferences Survey, the NAHB found that

ABR: Atlanta home sales return to life in May

After a disappointing April, the Metro Atlanta housing market bounced back in May, according to new analysis from the Atlanta Board of Realtors. In the 11-county area, there were 5,289 home sales in May, a 6.9 percent increase from April

McMansion ascending – U.S. homes are bigger than ever

It was supposed to be the end of the McMansion era. New homes in the U.S., after steadily growing in size for more than 30 years, finally reached their peak during the mother of all housing bubbles. Following the inevitable

These are homebuyers’ top two concerns in 2016

Recently, Redfin surveyed buyers on their concerns about the housing market. Surprisingly, the survey found that homebuyers are not as concerned about supply as they were in the past, despite it being the driving factor of homebuyers’ current concerns –

Spring buying season complicated by falling Atlanta housing inventory

This spring homebuying season could be a difficult one for first-time buyers and middle-income consumers in Metro Atlanta, according to a recent analysis from Zillow. According to the company’s April Real Estate Market Report, the inventory of homes in

Housing costs the most near these 10 MARTA stations

If your clients are looking for a reasonably priced home next to an MARTA stop, then you’d best avoid the Decatur Blue Line station. According to an Estately analysis, the median sales price for properties within a one-mile radius of the

The salary your clients need to buy in Metro Atlanta

Across the country, the salary needed to live in the largest metro areas has fluctuated in 2016, according to a new report from HSH.com. In the metro Atlanta area, the median salary required to live is $36,824.97, a $726.10 decrease from last quarter. In addition

Atlanta new construction continues strong 2016

The Metro Atlanta new construction market continued its sterling 2016 performance in April, according to new numbers from Dodge Data & Analytics. In April, Metro Atlanta saw more than $423 million in total residential construction spending, a 25 percent decline

The gender gap is real among Atlanta homeowners

It is a well known fact that women earn less income than men, but new research from RealtyTrac has found that the gender gap also extends into real estate – especially here in Metro Atlanta. According to RealtyTrac’s research,

Millennials find housing opportunities in Metro Atlanta

The Metro Atlanta housing market is among the most open to Millennial homebuyers – especially those with student debt. That finding came from a new study by Apartment List, which looked at the number of years it takes Millennial consumers

Metro Atlanta’s top-selling counties, April 2016

See our chart below for the top-selling housing markets in Metro Atlanta in April, according to research from GAMLS. In addition to home sales, we have also noted the county’s median and average sales price, inventory and the days on

3 rising trends challenging Metro Atlanta’s affordability

The Metro Atlanta housing market has long stood out for its housing affordability, especially when compared to similarly sized metropolitan areas. Recent studies, though, suggest that Atlanta is becoming a far less affordable place to live, and below, we

Highlights from NAR’s new member profile

Sixteen percent of agents have at least one personal assistant. The median age of new Realtors is 43 years old. And 83 percent are very certain they will remain active as real estate professionals for another two years. Those

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