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Atlanta home sellers see outstanding returns in 2016

Home sellers in the Metro Atlanta housing market have seen some of the best returns in the nation, according to the Q2 2016 U.S. Home Sales Report from RealtyTrac. Basing its analysis on publicly recorded sales deeds from more than 900 counties nationwide, RealtyTrac

This Week in Atlanta Real Estate: Modera Midtown development, Decatur Tiny House Festival, and more

Lots of interesting things happened this week in the world of real estate. Notable stories this week included news on the Modera Midtown development, the Decatur Tiny House Festival, and more. Catch up on this week’s top news with

Metro Atlanta home prices set new record in Q2

Home prices in the Metro Atlanta area hit a new peak in 2016’s second quarter, according to the Q2 2016 U.S. Home Sales Report from RealtyTrac. Basing its analysis on publicly recorded sales deeds from more than 900 counties nationwide, RealtyTrac

How fast can a new home be built in Georgia?

There are a number of circumstances under which a home can be built, but in 2015, homes built for sale went up faster than any other, according to a new report from the National Association of Homebuilders. In a

Atlanta home price growth beats national averages in new Case-Shiller

Home price growth in Metro Atlanta was stronger than the national average, according to the new Case-Shiller Home Price Indices from Standard & Poor’s. The leading home price metric in housing, the Case-Shiller, found that Atlanta home prices rose 6.3 percent year-over-year

Inventory down double digits in several Atlanta counties

Inventory remains very low across the Metro Atlanta housing market – according to the latest numbers from ARA, inventory in May was just a 3.6-month supply for the 11-county area, a 2.3 percent decline from a year ago. The inventory problem is particularly

Atlanta named No. 5 best city for tech startups

A recent study by Sungard Availability Services ranked Atlanta the No.5 city for tech startups in the country. The study focused on how each ranked city offers the best environment for tech startups. For Atlanta, the average cost per trip, average office

This Week in Atlanta Real Estate: NBA star buys mansion for $12.5 million, Lenox Road revitalization, and more

Lots of exciting things happened this week in the world of real estate. Notable news this week included NBA star Dwight Howard’s purchase of a mansion for $12.5 million, a proposal to improve Lenox Road, and more. If you

3 Metro Atlanta neighborhoods among best opportunity markets in U.S.

Decatur, Stone Mountain, and Atlanta’s 30344 ZIP code offer some of the best housing opportunities in the country, according to a new analysis from RealtyTrac. In its report, RealtyTrac analyzed 3,561 ZIP codes nationwide, focusing on areas with: at least 2,500

Metro Atlanta’s Top-Selling Counties, June 2016

See our chart below for the top-selling housing markets in Metro Atlanta in June, according to research from GAMLS. In addition to home sales, we have also noted the county’s median and average sales price, along with their days on market.

Metro Atlanta’s summer buying season hits a wall in June

After a strong May, home sales in the 11-county Metro Atlanta area posted disappointing numbers in June, according to the latest report from Atlanta Realtors (ARA). At June’s end, there were 5,392 home sales in Metro Atlanta, a 6.3 percent

The 10 safest communities in Metro Atlanta

Ball Ground in Cherokee County is the safest community in Metro Atlanta, according to a new analysis from Niche. With low rates of assault, murder, robbery, burglary, vehicle theft, and larceny, Ball Ground was rated highly in all measures of Niche’s study, which

The 10 Metro Atlanta suburbs with the best school systems

The town of Buford has the best school system of all Metro Atlanta places, according to a new ranking from Niche. Also rated highly were the school systems in Decatur, Big Creek Township, and Chestatee Township. For its rankings, Niche

Metro Atlanta’s 10 best places to live

Decatur is Metro Atlanta’s best place to live, according to a new ranking from Niche. Basing its ranking on crime, schools, cost of living, job opportunities, local amenities, and a host of other factors, Niche rated Decatur highly for its excellent schools and healthy

Atlanta commuters are lucky – here’s why

Everyday, millions of Americans in hundreds of cities across the country wake up and have to catch public transit – whether it be a bus or train. The experience is more pleasant for some than others. And in a

Mark Spain ranked No. 6 in U.S. in 2016 Real Trends

With 1,226 closed transactions, metro Atlanta Realtor Mark Spain ranked at No. 6 on Real Trends Top 1,000 Real Estate Professionals. Mark Spain’s team has appeared in the top 10 exclusive list for many years. Spain explained his team’s

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