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Apartment demand is already tight in many cities across the country, and without an increase of inventory, it may become more difficult to find affordable market-based housing options. A new study from the Hoyt Advisory Services and commissioned by
Fulton County residents were recently shocked to find substantially higher property tax bills this year. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, some homeowners saw their taxes increase as much as 50 percent compared to 2016. In May, the Journal-Constitution reported
Now more than ever, residents of large American cities face a conundrum when deciding whether to rent or buy. Renting is increasingly popular in major markets as housing prices in these desirable areas keep creeping up. Now, Zillow has
The increases in Atlanta’s population has caused more new home construction in the city. Builder magazine ranked the top 50 hottest new home markets in the country and Atlanta came in at No. 3, behind Dallas and Houston. Officials are
Atlanta’s public transportation has needed support for a number of years. And with the MARTA system seeing a significant increase in both usage and strain in 2017 after the I-85 shutdown, the 2016 referendum that allowed a half-cent sales
For people with a low vacation budget or just looking to save some money, a staycation can be a great way to give yourself a break without spending money a big, lavish trip. However, some places are better than
For families hoping to relocate, Atlanta’s Buford suburb is a strong choice. In fact, a recent HomeUnion report listed Buford as one of the best places in America for families to live. The study analyzed markets across the country
Many of the country’s metropolitan areas have begun to nurture innovation labs and other agents of technological advancement, including Atlanta. Because of the city’s attitude toward innovation and research, Innovation Leader Magazine named Atlanta as one of the top
Atlanta falls three spots to No. 18 in the 2017 City Energy Efficiency Scorecard from the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy. The report takes local government operations, community-wide initiatives, building policies, energy and water utilities and transportation
Atlanta residents are feeling the constraints from the lack of housing inventory, especially if they are looking for homes in specific counties. RE/MAX Georgia collected MLS data to see how counties in metro Atlanta rank in terms of inventory.
Atlanta’s overall construction spending has been rising recently, according to a new report by Dodge Data & Analytics. Spending might have only increased modestly last month, but construction rates on a cumulative basis have made notable progress. Nonresidential housing
It took a decade to get there, but the average United States house is now worth more than it was when the median home value hit its peak right before the recession. According to Zillow’s April market report, April
Housing inventory is tight across the country and it is affecting potential homebuyers in every category. If you are currently a homeowner who is in a starter home and are looking to move up, it has become significantly more
As urban areas become more unaffordable, more and more residents are turning to suburbs not only to buy but to rent, according to a new study by Zillow. For the first time in four years, suburban rents are rising
Atlanta’s population will become the sixth largest metropolitan area by 2046, according to a report from the U.S. Conference of Mayors. The organization gathered for Infrastructure Week, in which mayors from across the country looked to bring more attention
Recent college graduates who are entering the job market have a lot of factors to consider when looking for where they will settle next. A growing job market and housing affordability have helped Atlanta stay in the mix of the
