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Home prices are outpacing wages, and that’s a problem

Homeownership has become much less affordable for Metro Atlanta consumers the last few years, according to a new analysis from RealtyTrac. The Q2 2016 Home Affordability Index, which compares wage growth to home price increases, found that without exception, home prices

Atlanta’s inventory shortage is worst in this county

It’s no mystery that inventory is extremely low across the Metro Atlanta housing market. According to the latest numbers from ABR, inventory in May was just a 3.4-month supply for the 11-county area, with active listings down 1.4 percent from

This Week in Atlanta Real Estate: New Beltline plaza on Eastside Trail, new park planned for westside and more

Lots of exciting things happened this week in the world of real estate. Notable news included a new plaza for the Beltline on the Eastside trail, a new plan for a park on the westside, and more. Just in

Metro Atlanta’s Top-Selling Counties, May 2016

See our chart below for the top-selling housing markets in Metro Atlanta in May, 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

How Atlanta’s famous sprawl costs residents billions every year

American commuters lose billions of dollars a year because of sprawl – and no metro area is more harmful on commuter bank accounts than Atlanta. That was the finding of a new analysis from City Observatory, which calculated the travel

2 Atlanta agents ranked in NAHREP’s top 250

The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals released their top 250 Latino agents awards for 2016, and two Atlanta agents were among those honored. Agents were nominated for their significant number of transactions and dedication to homeownership. The two

This Week in Atlanta Real Estate: Mapping Midtown’s booming construction, costly urban sprawl, and more

Did you miss out on any of this week’s top real estate news? Notable news this week included the mapping of Midtown construction and how sprawl is costing Americans billions every year in travel costs. Just in case you

ABR: Atlanta home sales return to life in May

After a disappointing April, the Metro Atlanta housing market bounced back in May, according to new analysis from the Atlanta Board of Realtors. In the 11-county area, there were 5,289 home sales in May, a 6.9 percent increase from April

This Week in Atlanta Real Estate: New 18-story tower planned for Buckland, Eastside Trail extension and more

Lots of exciting news broke this week in the world of Atlanta real estate. Top stories included news of a new 18-story tower in Buckland and the extension of the Eastside Trail. If you missed any of the top

Agents find opportunity in Georgia’s strong economy

Georgia has a top 20 economy when compared to other states in the U.S., a WalletHub report recently confirmed. The news is good for the real estate industry and its professionals. Compiling data that runs the economic gamut, from

This Week in Atlanta Real Estate: Atlanta a top city for “staycations,” new 39-story building planned for downtown and more

  Did you miss any of these real estate stories this week? Notable news included a report on “staycations” in Atlanta and the renovation of “Freedom Corner” in Sweet Auburn. Just in case you missed it, here’s a quick

Spring buying season complicated by falling Atlanta housing inventory

This spring homebuying season could be a difficult one for first-time buyers and middle-income consumers in Metro Atlanta, according to a recent analysis from Zillow. According to the company’s April Real Estate Market Report, the inventory of homes in

Atlanta one of the nation’s top 5 tech economies

Atlanta was named one of the country’s top five tech hot spots, according to Homes.com. Atlanta sits comfortably at number four, establishing itself as one of the premier cities for technology creation – and the housing activity that accompanies the tech sector.

Housing costs the most near these 10 MARTA stations

If your clients are looking for a reasonably priced home next to an MARTA stop, then you’d best avoid the Decatur Blue Line station. According to an Estately analysis, the median sales price for properties within a one-mile radius of the

The salary your clients need to buy in Metro Atlanta

Across the country, the salary needed to live in the largest metro areas has fluctuated in 2016, according to a new report from HSH.com. In the metro Atlanta area, the median salary required to live is $36,824.97, a $726.10 decrease from last quarter. In addition

5 family-friendly parks in the Atlanta Metro area

For those who live in the Atlanta Metro area, there are a plethora of parks and nature reserves to escape to when one has the hankering. Many of these parks have activities for people of all ages, including biking,

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