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Atlanta New Construction Up 36% in 2015

This year proving to be especially positive for Atlanta new construction Residential construction spending in the Atlanta area totaled $386 million in April, a 15 percent decline from the $456 million of April 2014, according to the latest report from Dodge Data &

Atlanta Begins Setup to Become More Bike Friendly

Atlanta city officials are taking applications until June 12 for a new chief bicycle officer, who will oversee a plan to enhance the city’s bike lanes, improve bike-share programs and help bicycle education efforts in order to make the

5 Atlanta Suburbs Among Best to Buy House in America

Among the many suburban housing markets in the U.S., five of the very best are located in the Atlanta area. Five Atlanta suburbs offer some of the best places to buy a house, as shown by an analysis of

The Top 10 Suburbs in Atlanta

For some clients, choosing which suburb to live in isn’t easy. Each suburb has it’s own personality and unique aspects, with some having phenomenal art scenes and others boasting breathtaking hiking routes. Below is Movoto’s round up of the top 10

John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods Announces Overture at Encore Development

John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods has announced its newest development in Alpharetta, Overture at Encore. Located at the corner of Westside Parkway and Encore Parkway, this gated neighborhood of townhomes is within walking distance of Encore Park and Alpharetta

Atlanta Commercial Board of REALTORS Raises $52,000 for Local Charities

The Atlanta Commercial Board of REALTORS helped raise over $52,000 for two local charities at the Annual Spring Fling. The event was held May 20th at the Sweetwater Brewery. Over 400 REALTORS and guests came together to enjoy great

Atlanta Home Prices Remain Strong in Latest Case-Shiller

The latest Case-Shiller offered further evidence of Atlanta’s strong housing market Home prices in the Atlanta area rose 0.8 percent from February to March and 5.4 percent from March 2014, according to the latest Case-Shiller Home Price Indices from Standard

Crown Bay Group Acquires Multifamily Apartment Complex in Stone Mountain

Crown Bay Group LLC, along with its partners, announced the closing on its purchase of Wynview Apartments in Stone Mountain, a suburb of Atlanta. This is the company’s first Atlanta acquisition according to Steve Firestone, managing partner and CEO of

RealtyTrac: Georgia Ready to Take on 2,000+ Foreclosures

RealtyTrac foreclosure report showed  increased activity In a market still reeling from an onslaught of foreclosures dating back early a half-decade, any news of foreclosures that approaches negative is likely to put the industry on edge, which is why RealtyTrac’s

Atlanta Poised to Add 100,000 Jobs in 2015

The news just keeps getting better for Atlanta’s economy in 2015 Atlanta’s housing market has been on a tear in 2015, and new economic projections suggest that business could get even better. According to analysis by Mark Vitner, a

Lennar Atlanta Adds Two New Consultants

Lennar Atlanta announced realtors Bette Glass and Lorrie Collie have joined as new home consultants. Bette Glass previously worked for Century 21 as a Realtor and David Weekley Homes as a lead sales consultant. Lorrie Collie has been in

Traton Homes Announces Sales at Vinings Parc East

Traton Homes is excited to announce it is opening for sales at Vinings Parc East on May 26. Priced from the $390,000s, Vinings Parc East offers 39 luxury townhomes and low-maintenance living inside the perimeter location. Featuring two distinct

Traton Homes Opens Decorated Model at Lochshire

Traton Homes announced the grand opening of its decorated model home at Lochshire in Acworth. This model home showcases the design elements seen in the community’s new phase of development. The exterior features a blend of stone and cedar

The Providence Group of Georgia, LLC is Now Selling at The Towns at East Village

The Providence Group of Georgia, LLC is excited to share that it is now selling new townhomes priced from the $320,000s at The Towns at East Village in desirable Roswell. Located at East Village, the new townhome community offers

John Wieland Homes and Neighborhood Celebrates 45 Years of Home Building

This year, John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods is celebrating its 45th anniversary by remembering its company history and looking ahead to several upcoming projects. As a leading Southeastern home builder, John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods has remained a trendsetter

The Top-Selling Counties in Metro Atlanta

Atlanta’s housing market is humming along, but what counties are performing best? Earlier this week, we reported that home sales in Metro Atlanta rose 8.6 percent year-over-year in April, finishing out the month with 4,339 sales; it was the

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