Atlanta’s new construction market slipped in January, as spending dropped double digits from a year prior, according to research from Dodge Data & Analytics. But the dip isn’t so bad. Yes, residential construction spending from Jan. 2016 to Jan.

Attention real estate investors: Atlanta is the country’s “best real estate investment opportunity in 2017,” according to online real estate investment management firm HomeUnion. And how did HomeUnion come to that decision? 1. More jobs are coming – Economists are

The Millennial homeownership rate fell to a 30-year low last year, and a big contributor to that trend is growing student loan debt. The country has an opportunity to address the issue under newly elected President Donald Trump and

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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