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The Top 10 Stories of 2014

Of the many story that we published on our website this year, what ones generated the most interest from our readers? Click through to find

3 Very Encouraging Signs for Atlanta’s Housing Market

Atlanta’s housing market is on the up and up, and we’ve got a few signs of the market’s healthy progress. A couple days ago, we reported that Atlanta’s housing market continues to moderate, with home sales activity showing a

Negative Equity in Atlanta Plummets by 55.2%

The negative equity situation in Atlanta has improved dramatically, according to new research by Zillow. Here is some encouraging news for you to end the week with – here in the Atlanta area, the share of mortgage properties in negative equity

Seasonality Sinks Atlanta Home Sales, While Prices Continue to Soar

The home sales/home prices divide continued in Atlanta’s housing market in November. New numbers are out from the Atlanta Board of Realtors on how the 11-county Atlanta area’s housing market performed in November, and they’ll come as no surprise

Where Does Atlanta Fall on 2014′s Best and Worst Cities for an Active Lifestyle List?

Our nation is notorious for our fast food addiction and couch potato lifestyle. So it might come as a surprising to some that the Physical Activity Council’s 2014 report found that the level of inactivity among Americans aged six

Mortgages in Atlanta Twice as Affordable as Rents in 2014

Everyone knows that mortgages and rents have ran in opposing directions, but the numbers are still jaw-dropping. For some time, we’ve been hearing two independent narratives in housing: one, that mortgage rates and payments were at an all-time low;

Clayton, Newton & Douglas Counties More Affordable Than Historic Averages

A new round of analysis suggests that housing affordability remains strong in all but one county in Atlanta. As if we didn’t already have enough indicators on the housing affordability here in Atlanta, here comes perhaps the most encouraging analysis yet.

Cash Sales in Atlanta Remain Below National Average

New cash sales report says more of the same – we’re staying consistent. In September, cash sales increased slightly despite the autumnal slump, but remain at relatively low levels, according to a new report from CoreLogic. In recent months,

The 5 Most Valuable Remodeling Projects in Atlanta

Of the many remodeling projects available to homeowners, which ones add the most value to homes in the Atlanta area? One of the undeniable perks of homeownership is the opportunity to renovate your living space, to remodel and craft a

Seventh Midtown Condominium Prepped for December Groundbreaking

Seventh Midtown, a new mixed-use luxury condominium that will include 20 high-end condos and ground-floor retail, is set to break ground at the end of this month, according to a report from Atlanta InTown. Constructed by Loudermilk Companies and

Atlanta Metro Area the No. 2 Performing Housing Market in the Nation

New analysis by Clear Capital put the Atlanta-area housing market on quite the pedestal. The Atlanta metro area is home to the second-best performing housing market in the nation, according to a fresh analysis by Clear Capital. From the second

Could Soaring Asking Prices in Atlanta’s Market Pose a Problem?

What’s the deal with asking prices in our metro area? Asking prices in the Atlanta area remained positive in November, and they seem to be showing no signs of slowing down, according to the newly released Price Monitor from Trulia. Per Trulia’s analysis,

Who’s Who 2014

We are pleased to introduce our inaugural issue of Atlanta Agent magazine’s “Who’s Who in Atlanta Real Estate”! This exclusive issue was developed to showcase, celebrate and promote Atlanta’s residential real estate leaders. The people on the following pages not only

Dogwood City Proves It’s Better Than National Average

Foreclosures are being completed at dramatic rates…and why that might not be so good. The newest foreclosure report from CoreLogic highlights the nation’s continued efforts to push through new and long pending foreclosures, but the robust pace of completion

Luxury Home Sales in Atlanta Up 84.4% in 2014

This year has been a very productive one for Atlanta’s luxury housing market, if recent data is any indicator. We might as well call 2014 the “Year of Luxury Home Sales,” here in Atlanta. According to new numbers from

Construction Spending Surpasses National Average in Georgia’s Capital

Construction spending rises and falls throughout the country, helping and hindering markets struggling to refill dwindling inventories. Construction spending was up this past October, according to recently released figures from the U.S. Census Bureau. The increases, which amount to

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