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The top 5 Atlanta suburbs for millennials

As Atlanta’s population continues to boom, the suburbs are becoming a more attractive option for many – including millennials. “Millennials continue to be the most active generation of buyers for five consecutive years now,” Bill Rawlings, senior vice president

This Week in Real Estate: MARTA approves new transportation project, Atlanta named best tech city and more

In a 10 – 0 vote, MARTA Board of Directors approved of the final version of the “More MARTA” plan, distributing $2.7 billion in Atlanta projects. As the largest transit expansion plan in decades, MARTA officials approved of new

Mary Jackson appointed as Cook & James’ market developer

Cook & James appointed Mary Jackson as their new market developer. Jackson, a former marketing manager at Elliott Wave International, will work with the firm to build web content, advertising and increase Cook & James’ social media presence. Founded

Compass partners with Waze to feature listings

Compass announced its new partnership with Waze.  Starting in October of this year, Compass listings will appear on the app’s live map thanks to the new real estate smart signs. “We’re taking our mission the move with the help

Real Estate in Brief: New policy on reverse mortgages, annoying neighbors, and more

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) issued this Friday that a new policy will be implemented on Oct. 1, requiring second property appraisal on loans previously indicated by the FHA as potentially having inflated property valuation from reverse mortgage lenders.

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This Week in Real Estate: Henry County could test new pod-based transit system, a new neighborhood and more

Henry County could be the first in the nation to test a new pod-based transit system. Transit X, a mass transit company, proposed $1.4 billion at a recent town hall meeting in Stockbridge. Transit X said, if accepted, the

The share of homes selling above list price continues decline, now below 2016 levels

As home price growth slows, the percentage of homes that are going for above their asking price is decreasing. For the four weeks ending on September 23, Redfin found that only 22.9 percent of the homes sold for more than their asking

Harry Norman Realtors acquires Matt Hester & Associates

Harry Norman Realtors has joined forces with 11-agent Matt Hester & Associates to extend its services in East Cobb, as reported by Atlanta Business Chronicle.   In 2017, Matt Hester & Associates secured over 100 transactions for a gross sales volume of approximately

This Week in Atlanta Real Estate: Atlanta named one of fastest growing housing markets, new communities and more

The Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta area was named on of the fastest growing housing markets, according to USA Today. After analyzing 25 metros across the country, the Atlanta area came in at No. 13. USA Today said while the median home

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This Week in Atlanta Real Estate: Micro rentals coming to the Beltline, 900 condos planned for Dunwoody and more

Atlanta’s population is booming and one of its attractions might be just how fun it is to live here. WalletHub recently ranked Atlanta as the fourth most fun city in the country. The website looked at 65 metrics including

Atlanta median sales price growth doubles national average

Heading into the cooler fall season, home sales in Atlanta are also cooling down for the year. According to RE/MAX Georgia’s August housing report, home sales fell to 8,386 from July’s 9,362 sales. This is also down 7.1 percent

This Week in Atlanta Real Estate: Hurricane Florence, new apartment tower and more

Hurricane Florence, recently downgraded to a Category 1 storm, made landfall earlier this week with the southeast coast in its crosshairs, and Georgia may feel the impact, too. Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal went ahead to call a state of

Atlanta home prices continue to grow as inventory tries to keep up

Home sales in August saw a nearly 10 percent drop compared to last year, according to the latest market report from the Atlanta Realtors Association. Last month, 5,062 homes were sold in the Atlanta area, down 9.7 percent from

Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty welcomes the Frye Team

Atlanta Fine Home Sotheby’s International Realty welcomes the Frye Team to its North Atlanta Office. With multi-million dollar expertise and award-winning experience, the Fyre Team has been recognized for their work dedicated to the Alpharetta, Duluth, Dunwoody, Johns Creek

Zillow brings Instant Offers to Atlanta

Zillow announced that it will be expanding its Zillow Offers program to Atlanta, making it the third market in the country where the service is available. Through its Offers program, Zillow buys homes, prepares them for showings and lists

This Week in Atlanta Real Estate: Chick-fil-A CEO floats new park idea, MARTA proposals

Chick-fil-A CEO Dan Cathy has been hosting meetings with various government officials and local businesspeople, including Georgia Department of Transportation Commissioner Russell McMurry, to create a park over Interstate 75/85 bridging Midtown with Georgia Tech. Details about the proposal

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