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Existing-home sales slide again in May

The median existing-home price for all housing types rose to $350,300 in May, marking another new record. 

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties names VP of marketing and agent services

The new vice president has 19 years of real estate experience and holds an associate broker’s license under Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties.

Marietta apartment community sells for $44M

The property, The Life at West Cobb Apartments, is located at 2665 Favor Road and is a 90% low-income-housing tax-credit community.

Atlanta home inventory levels rebounded in May

Inventory levels rebounded last month, finally showing signs of recovery following a year of historical declines.

Atlanta home sales slide in May

The typical increase in home sales as summer approaches failed to materialize nationwide last month, with average sales dropping 0.2% from April to May, but month-over-month sales in Atlanta dipped even further, declining 0.8%, according to the RE/MAX May National Housing Report.

Kamron Engler

“Don’t be afraid to go outside the box.” — Kamron Engler, Realtor, The Engler Group of RE/MAX Town & Country

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia agent takes company’s top honors in Q1

Meghann Brackett, who specializes in luxury properties in Georgia’s northeast mountain region, was also named top agent for the state and the #1 Individual Agent for total gross commission income in Georgia during the quarter.

CoreLogic: Georgia homes average $24K annual equity gain

The rise in equity could help stave off foreclosures because homeowners can tap into that equity and sell their home, unlike during the 2008 financial crisis when many homeowners found themselves underwater in their mortgage, according to CoreLogic.

Work to begin on mixed-use project on border of East Atlanta-Ormewood Park

The residential portion will be known as the Abbington at Ormewood Park, while the commercial component will be called The Lodge in honor of the historic Masonic Lodge that will be the centerpiece of the development.

Atlanta ranks 3rd on top 50 new markets list based on 2020 closings

Experts at Builder Magazine recently came out with their Local Leaders list for 2020, which ranks the country’s 50 largest new-home markets based on closings by the end of the year.

2 Atlanta apartment firms join forces

The Worthing Cos. transferred its property-management division to RAM Partners, which will provide lease-up services on all Worthing-sponsored developments.

Out-of-town movers reshuffling to larger, more affordable homes

Rising property values had homeowners cashing out of their existing residences to buy bigger homes in less-expensive areas last year.

Atlanta RE-tech firm gets venture-cap investment, names new CEO

The new chief executive, Emily Traxler, is a certified customer success expert for tech startups and will take the company’s reins from founders Bernadine W. Drake and Glenn Drake.

Gabi Lavelle

“Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do something.” — Gabi Lavelle, on-site agent, The Providence Group, Atlanta

Harry Norman opens Woodstock office

The office, located at 150 Fowler St., is led by managing broker Jill Triola.

Thursday is the most popular day to list a home in Atlanta

With half of all homes in today’s market selling above the asking price, the timing of when to list can have an impact on both time on market and sale price.

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