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The State of Atlanta’s Housing Market in November

When looking at two of the more important measures of a housing market’s general health, how did Atlanta fair in November? Here at Atlanta Agent, we follow quite a few indices and analysis, and one of our undeniable favorites is

CoreLogic: National Foreclosure Inventory Down 28%

The nation’s foreclosure continued to improve in 2013, falling by more than a quarter from last year in October. October was a very solid month for the nation’s foreclosure markets, which saw considerable improvement from last year, according to

Trulia: Atlanta Asking Prices Jump 19% in November

Asking prices in Atlanta continued to increase by very encouraging amounts, according to the latest analysis from Trulia. Atlanta’s housing market continued its unseasonably strong performance in November, with asking prices in the area rising a very impressive 19

Time on Market in Atlanta Down 15.5%

Market activity in Atlanta has quickened considerably, according to a new series of stats from Redfin. Chicagoland’s housing market had the need – the need for speed – in October, with time on market in the area falling 15

CoreLogic: Atlanta Home Prices Rise 16.4% in October

Atlanta shows strong home price gains, as the market continues to show signs of recovery. Home prices in the Atlanta area rose 16.4 percent year-over-year in October, according to the latest Home Price Index from CoreLogic; of the metro

NAR: Pending Home Sales Down Slightly in October

Pending home sales were down in October, and there remain several pitfalls for housing in the coming months. Pending home sales fell yet again in October, and the terrain remains a bit precarious for housing, according to the latest

Price Gains Across the Nation, According to September Case-Shiller

According to the latest Case-Shiller Home Price Indices from Standard & Poor’s, the home price picture remained a very positive one for the nation: The U.S. National Home Price Index rose 3.2 percent in the third quarter of 2013,

Existing-Home Sales Down in October for 2nd Straight Month

Inventory shortages continued to cramp existing-home sales’ style, according to the latest analysis by NAR. Existing-home sales were down for the second month in a row in October, falling 3.2 percent from September, according to the National Association of

Is Housing in Atlanta Still Undervalued?

The housing market has seen strong price gains through much of 2013, but has it made up all that lost ground from the downturn? Let’s start with the good news: there’s no way that the national housing market is

How Pricey, Really, is Atlanta’s Condo Market?

We often hear about how expensive condos are in our area, but how do they compare to other metro areas in the U.S.? Condo prices nationwide continued to increase in October, according to new analysis by the folks at

How Many Sellers in Atlanta Lower Their Asking Prices?

How common is it for home sellers in our area to lower their asking prices? And how do we compare with other major metro areas? Signs have been quite clear in recent months that the housing market has noticeably

Is Consumer Interest in Housing Starting to Wane?

The housing market experienced a great swing of activity in the summer months, but what’s happening now as the market starts to cool? Homebuyer interest may have surged to its highest level in years during the summer homebuying season,

MBA: Atlanta Foreclosure Inventory Rate Just 1.83%

The health of Atlanta’s housing market continued to improve, according to the latest market research by the Mortgage Bankers Association. In a media-only conference call, Jay Brinkmann, the MBA’s chief economist and senior vice president of research and education, said

Trulia: Atlanta Asking Prices Jump 19.8% in October

Asking prices seem to be slowing down nationwide, but is that the case here in Atlanta? October was a very positive month for Atlanta’s asking prices, with the metro area posting some of the best numbers in the nation

The 6 Reasons that Atlanta Homeowners Invest in Improvement Projects

We’re often told how great home improvement projects are for home sellers, but what are the actual reasons that sellers pursue such projects? Home improvement projects are often pegged as one of the grandest reasons for owning a home

CoreLogic: Atlanta Area Home Prices Up 14.29% in September

September was a solid month for home price growth in the Atlanta area, with prices rising in the latest index from CoreLogic. Home prices in the Atlanta area rose 14.29 percent year-over-year in September, according to the latest Home

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