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Metro Atlanta new construction growing strongly in 2016

The Metro Atlanta new construction market is putting up strong numbers in 2016, according to research from Dodge Data & Analytics. In August, Metro Atlanta saw more than $464 million in total residential construction spending, a 15 percent decline from Aug. 2015. Metro Atlanta’s year-to-date construction

Metro Atlanta household income growth among the top 10 in the U.S.

The Metro Atlanta area has seen the third-strongest growth in median household income since 2014, according to new research from the U.S. Census Bureau. With household income up 7.1 percent, Metro Atlanta’s growth is behind only Birmingham (9.3 percent)

The reason why Metro Atlanta is great for first-time buyers

The Metro Atlanta area features one of the most accessible mortgage markets in the country, according to a Credit.com analysis. Utilizing new data from the Urban Institute, Credit.com found that the average loan-to-value in Atlanta is 87 percent, meaning the

Case Shiller: Metro Atlanta home prices best the national averages

Home prices in the Metro Atlanta housing market bested the national averages the latest Case-Shiller Home Price Indices from Standard & Poor’s. From June to July, Metro Atlanta prices rose 0.4 percent, while year-over-year, they were up 5.3 percent. Although

3 reasons why Marietta is among Atlanta’s strongest housing markets

Marietta is one of the largest suburbs in the Atlanta metropolitan area and the seat of Cobb County, and as such, it is one of the top housing markets in Atlanta. Below, we have detailed the three reasons why Marietta is

Inventory is tightest in these 5 Metro Atlanta counties

Which counties have the worst housing shortage in Metro Atlanta? We looked through the latest stats from GeorgiaMLS to find out. 1. Cobb County – At just 2.94-months supply, Cobb’s housing inventory is half of what it should be, and is down nearly

The no. 1 reason why so few Millennials are buying homes in Metro Atlanta

For some time now, agents and analysts alike have wondered why so few Millennials are buying homes, but new Census data has provided a remarkably straightforward answer – they’re all living at home with their parents. Compiled by Time magazine,

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

See our chart below for the top-selling housing markets in Metro Atlanta in August, according to research from GAMLS. In addition to home sales, we have also noted the county’s median sales price, along with how sales and prices have changed

How bad is Atlanta’s need for new construction? Try 94,000 permits bad

Eighty percent of U.S. metro areas are lacking in single-family home construction, and few areas are in greater need than Metro Atlanta, according to a new analysis from the National Association of Realtors. Comparing home construction to job gains

The 4 major trends driving Atlanta’s real estate market in 2016

The latest Market Brief from Atlanta Realtors (ARA) provided key context for three areas of the Metro Atlanta housing market. Below, we delve into the details of ARA’s report, and explain what they mean for the market in 2016.

$70 million 2017 budget approved for Atlanta BeltLine

Invest Atlanta has approved the 2017 budget for Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. (ABI), which will include nearly $70 million for the project and other related initiatives, according to a news update from Atlanta Loop. The budget breaks down as follows:

5 reasons luxury homebuyers love Johns Creek

Johns Creek, the affluent Metro Atlanta suburb in Fulton County, is one of the most successful housing markets in the area, and for several compelling reasons. Here are five of the most notable: 1. Safety Par Excellence – Many Metro Atlanta

4 reasons Millennials are flocking to Atlanta for arts and culture

It’s no mystery that the Metro Atlanta housing market is among the most accessible in the U.S. to Millennial buyers, what with its relative affordability and diverse housing stock. But how does the ATL’s unique culture play a role?

New rankings chart Atlanta’s investment property purchase activity

About one in five homes purchased last year was bought as an investment property, according to the National Association of Realtors. The average investor had a median household income of just over $95,000 and bought a single-family home within

A win for historical preservation in Atlanta?

Atlanta has received criticism in the past for its lacking preservation standards, but it seems the local preservation community can take some pride in a recent victory. As Curbed Atlanta detailed, when the Engineer’s Bookstore – a brick structure

5 reasons buyers flock to Alpharetta

It’s no mystery why Alpharetta’s population has nearly doubled since 2000 – the Atlanta suburb has numerous benefits and amenities for its residents, and is one of the metro area’s top housing draws. Below, we have detailed five reasons

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