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3 trends that defined Atlanta’s housing market in January

In its monthly market report, Redfin dissected dozens of markets across the nation and found that in January, buyers typically faced three challenges: rising prices, low inventory and a fast market. That was certainly true in Atlanta. Prices continue

Atlantans are overvaluing their homes

There is a slight disconnect between homeowners and appraisers in Atlanta, according to Quicken Loans’ latest National Home Price Perception Index (HPPI). The good news is the disconnect is slight. In February, homeowner opinion in Atlanta placed the average

A win for preservationists in Atlanta

Last Monday, Feb. 7, the Atlanta City Council voted unanimously on legislation to preserve a collection of industrial and commercial buildings near Georgia Tech on the west side of Atlanta. The vote was to secure these buildings as part

Atlanta is the nation’s top destination for movers

One of the top indicators for a housing market’s continued strength is new, incoming residents; and in 2016, for the second year in a row, Atlanta was the top destination for movers, according to a report from Penske Truck

When does owning in Atlanta become a better deal than renting?

Buying a home in Atlanta is a great deal – so long as they stay in it for at least a year and a half. That was the conclusion of Zillow’s latest Breakeven Horizon report, which calculates how long the

Report: Atlanta one of country’s “most compassionate” cities

The compassion of America is in question. But not in Atlanta, according to a new report from realtor.com. To some homebuyers, that matters a whole lot. By the numbers, Atlanta is a generous city; the No. 6 most generous

Two signs that Atlanta’s housing market is in for a correction

The most consequential question facing the housing industry today is: Are we approaching a correction? National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said in January that 2016 was the market’s best year since the Great Recession. He thanked

Atlanta and Boston face off – in real estate

With the Falcons and Patriots poised to play each other on Sunday, HomeUnion has taken a close look at each team’s home region to determine which offers better opportunities for real estate investors. The rental investment company analyzed the Boston and

The 5 Metro Atlanta counties where housing inventory is the lowest

Which counties have the worst housing shortage in Metro Atlanta? Our chart below, which utilizes the latest stats from GeorgiaMLS, ranks the area’s counties, and also shows how inventory has changed from June 2016: County Dec. 2015 Inventory (months supply) June 2015

Metro Atlanta construction caps off 2016 with spectacular growth

The Metro Atlanta new construction market concluded 2016 in spectacular fashion, according to research from Dodge Data & Analytics. In December, Metro Atlanta saw more than $465 million in total residential construction spending, which is a 51 percent increase from Nov. 2015. Moreover, year-to-date

Metro Atlanta’s Top-Selling Counties, Dec. 2016

Our chart below ranks the top-selling housing markets in Metro Atlanta in November, according to research from GAMLS. In addition to last month’s sales, we have also noted the counties’ Dec. 2015 sales, and how far they have risen since: County Dec. 2016 Sales Dec.

The 3 Atlanta neighborhoods ready for a surge in demand in 2017

Do you work in the Adair Park, Capitol View, or West End/Westview housing markets? If so, 2017 may prove to be a busy year. According to the new “Hottest Neighborhoods” rankings from Redfin, those three neighborhoods will see the most

4 remarkable stats about Metro Atlanta’s 2016 housing market

Atlanta Realtors has released its latest report on the Metro Atlanta housing market, and with its release, we now have a clear picture of the region’s 2016 housing market. Below, we have spotlighted four of the most remarkable stats from

Metro Atlanta one of the top 5 investor markets in the U.S.

The Metro Atlanta metro area offers housing investors the fifth-highest yields in the nation, according to a new study from HomeUnion. Basing its research on single-family rental yields, HomeUnion predicts that Metro Atlanta’s yields will be 7.6 percent, which spots

How Atlanta’s eviction crisis makes homeownership impossible for many

A number of housing markets in Atlanta are facing astounding levels of evictions, according to new research from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The numbers are striking: in Fulton County, more than 22 percent of renting households received

Black communities have been left behind in Atlanta’s housing recovery

On the surface, things look pretty swell for the Metro Atlanta housing market: home sales are up 8.7 percent; median sales price has risen 6.82 percent; time on market is down 3 percent; and both foreclosure inventory and serious delinquencies are

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