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Atlanta is one of the fastest-growing cities in the entire country. So where are all of these new residents coming from? The top area sending residents to the Atlanta-Sand Springs-Roswell MSA is the New York-Newark-Jersey City MSA, according to
Atlanta’s population continues to boom with 78,300 new residents between April 2016 and April 2017, according to annual population estimates from the Atlanta Regional Commission. This is the fastest growth rate for the region at any time since the
Though it may be causing headaches for residents, the recent surge of construction starts in Atlanta’s metropolitan area shows no immediate sign of slowing. A new Dodge Data & Analytics report reveals a 16 percent uptick in total building
Puppy Love is in the air… but not in a romantic way. The city of Atlanta loves their pets. A new study shows Atlanta to be one of the best places to live if you’re an animal lover. Because
Home sales in Atlanta dropped slightly in July as prices outpace 2016, according to the Atlanta Realtors Association’s latest report. Residential sales were at 5,223, which was a 6.3 percent decrease from July 2016’s sales levels of 5,572. It
Despite settling in Atlanta, a recent Apartment List report suggests that many of the city’s renters aren’t so settled after all. The survey – which consists of nearly 24,000 metropolitan renters nationwide – reveals that 72 percent of residents currently
Those hoping to move to Atlanta will likely face some competition during the search process — people who already live here are pretty much staying put. According to Redfin’s recent migration report, Atlanta ranked fifth for most loyal residents of
Nextdoor, a neighborhood social network that allows neighbors to stay in touch with each other, is often used to sell items or share messages from a local homeowners’ association. However, the website is now dipping its toe into the
Many consumers believe America is in the midst of a sellers market, and cities like Atlanta are no exception. According to a recent RE/MAX Georgia market report, Atlanta’s lack of inventory paired with rising median home values makes it increasingly
Affordability is a hot topic in Atlanta right now. With home prices quickly rising, it can be difficult for homeowners with a fixed income to pay regular home expenses, like property taxes, while also affording to do basic upkeep.
Potential buyers often judge a home’s affordability by looking at list price or mortgage rate alone. However, it’s crucial to take additional, more overlooked costs into consideration before purchasing a property. According to a recent Zillow report, Atlanta has some
According to the CoreLogic June Home Price Index data, home prices in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell MSA have increased on both a year-over-year and month-over-month basis. From June 2016 to June 2017, home prices saw a 6.5 percent increase in the
Stone Mountain is considered the second most affordable housing market with a top elementary school, according to a new ranking from Realtor.com. The website looked at elementary schools in the largest 15 metros that received at least a ranking of 8 out
Construction starts in Atlanta are continuing to soar, according to a recent report by Dodge Data & Analytics. The report considered all June 2017 construction starts in the area. Much of Atlanta’s increased spending last month was due to
Although it may not seem like Atlanta would be a hotspot for outdoor enthusiasts, the city has plenty to offer for people who enjoy the great outdoors. This is why Realtor.com recently listed it as the eighth-most affordable city
Real estate investors are always on the lookout for which neighborhoods will provide them with the highest return on their investment. HomeUnion indicated ZIP codes in 20 major metros that maximize real estate returns while minimizing risk over the next
