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Atlanta is the third hottest market for new home construction

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

How Atlanta’s transit expansion investment could best impact city

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

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Atlanta is one of the best cities for a ‘staycation’

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

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Atlanta suburb named one of the best areas for families

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

Atlanta is one of the country’s top 10 cities for innovation

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

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Atlanta slips in energy efficiency rankings

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

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See which Atlanta counties have the highest and lowest inventory

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.

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Atlanta’s construction rates are on the rise

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

Atlanta home values surpass pre-recession peak, study says

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

Atlanta homeowners have a tough time trading up in homes

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

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Suburban Atlanta rents rising faster than city rents, study shows

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 estimated to be the sixth largest city by 2046

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

Atlanta is one of the best cities to start a career

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

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Total homes sales fell in April but home prices are up

April home sales fell slightly in Atlanta, according to the Atlanta Realtors Association. Home sales dropped 7.4 percent on a year-over-year basis from 4,978 in April 2016 to 4,610 in April 2017. They are also down 13.7 percent compared to

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Atlanta suburban renters grew three times faster than urban renters

From 2011 to 2015, Atlanta suburban area renters strongly outpaced urban area renters, according to a report from Rent Café. The suburban net gain over those five years was 52,300, a 25 percent increase, while the urban net gain

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Atlanta pledges to reach 100 percent renewable energy by 2035

The Atlanta City Council passed a resolution that aims for the city to run 100 percent on clean energy by 2035, according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution. The city government will have a plan by January on how all

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