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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
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
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,
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
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 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.
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:
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
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?
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
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
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
Johns Creek is the safest community in the Metro Atlanta area, according to a ranking from SafeWise. Basing its analysis on FBI statistics of violent and property crime, along with research on local initiatives in public safety, public health and educational
It’s not news that millions of Baby Boomers are planning to move over the next several years. But when those Boomers do start moving, their effect on local markets will certainly be newsworthy, and one that Atlanta agents should
The suburb of Big Creek Township is Metro Atlanta’s best place to buy a home, according to a new analysis from Niche. Basing its research on a myriad of factors, including home values, property taxes, homeownership rates, demographics and public education, Niche
The Forsyth County school system boasts the highest graduation rate in the Metro Atlanta area, according to numbers from the Georgia Department of Education. Running through 2015, the GDE found that the four-year cohort graduation rate in Forsyth was
