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Mayor, councilmember push housing subsidy for sworn officers

The $500,000 in funding would be used to encourage firefighters, police officers and corrections officials to live near their workplaces or in their zones. 

First MLS launches Alexa-based property-search engine for the visually impaired

The Finding Homes service, which works on any Alexa-equipped smart phone, allows people to access FMLS real estate listings. 

New Albany manufactured-home community sells for $3.65 million

The community, Mighty Oak, has 118 homesites and sits on 26 acres. 

Duluth apartment community sells for $51.5 million

The community, the 266-unit Paramont Apartments, previously sold for $26.7 million in 2018. 

Georgia ranks No. 8 for growth based on U-Haul rentals

The U-Haul Growth Index showed Georgia was a net importer of residents based on the number of one-way truck rentals to and from the state. 

300-unit community proposed for downtown Hapeville

The proposed project, Modera Hapeville, has been proposed by Mill Creek Residential, which already has 10 Modera-branded communities in Atlanta. 

Decatur’s 55-plus Clairmont Crest community sold

The transaction was funded by a $30.5 million acquisition and renovation loan. 

Fischer Homes hires sales manager for Atlanta division

The new manager has more than 20 years of experience in homebuilding, with stints at Taylor Morrison, Ryland Homes and CalAtlantic Homes. 

Berkadia: Almost 150,000 apartments in Atlanta’s pipeline

The firm said 147,881 multifamily units are in some stage of the development process in the greater Atlanta market. 

Atlanta ranks No. 9 on Zillow’s hottest markets for 2023

The city’s relative affordability in today’s high interest-rate environment helped put it on the list. 

Decatur townhome community sells for $8.2 million

Avondale Townhomes features 122 two- and three-bedroom residences. 

Atlanta REALTORS® names past president Realtor of the Year

Karen Hatcher served as president of the organization in 2022. 

Three-home building proposed for tiny lot near Piedmont Park

The five-story tower would replace an existing bungalow on the south side of 12th Street. 

Study: Real estate, rentals contribute most to Georgia GDP

The sectors were followed by manufacturing and finance and industry according to a study by the business-credit firm Capital on Tap. 

Nina Lauren Salim

“Be you. Don’t compare. It will happen!” — Nina Lauren Salim, real estate and lifestyle expert, Nina and Associates Real Estate, brokered by eXp Realty

Work begins on 60-home build-to-rent project in Winder

The developer has started civil construction and lot development and plans to start home construction in June, with final delivery in the fourth quarter. 

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