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Traton Homes to launch Powder Springs master-planned community

The Tapp Farm community will offer homes from Traton’s “Jewel Box” collection of single-family homes, as well as two-story townhomes and a second collection of single-family residences.

Traton Homes to donate to HomeAid Atlanta for every 2021 closure

The homebuilder is donating to the nonprofit housing organization to commemorate its 50th anniversary.

CommercialSearch: Atlanta multifamily sector among hottest in the U.S. in last decade

Atlanta was second only to Dallas-Fort Worth by number of multifamily deals between 2009 and 2020, according to CommercialSearch.

One in four Atlanta homes face bidding wars

Atlanta saw a drop in bidding wars with 26% of Redfin offers in January compared to 34.8% in December 2020.

Home sizes expected to rise in post-COVID world

After declining for years, the size of new single-family homes has begun to level off as consumers spend more time at home, a National Association of Home Builders analysis found.

What makes top producers tick — and does it even matter?

Whether you strive to be a top producer or you think the title is just a lot of hype, we found there was no shortage of viewpoints on the topic.

RE/MAX: Atlanta home sales return to previous levels in January amid tight inventory

January home sales in Atlanta were roughly flat on an annual basis as inventory plunged, according to RE/MAX’s most recent National Housing Report.

Atlanta rents jump in 2020, along with other major markets

“In the final months of 2020, single-family rents posted the highest increases in over four years,” said Molly Boesel, principal economist at CoreLogic. “However, single-family rent price reaction to the pandemic and resulting recession differed greatly across metros.”

GAMLS: Atlanta home sales remain brisk in January

The Atlanta metro area continued to see a healthy pace of home sales in January despite dwindling inventory, Georgia MLS said in its Housing Snapshot.

Georgia housing market remains hot in 2020 despite pandemic

After a bumpy start to 2020, Georgia’s housing market shrugged off much of the initial pandemic-related disruptions to post a solid finish to the year, with major indicators pointing to strong demand and tight supply, according to the Georgia Association of Realtors’ annual report.

Phase two construction of Ormewood Park development underway

When complete, Vernon will offer 20 three- and four-bedroom homes priced from the low $600,000s.

Atlanta home prices jump 18.6% in 2020

The report added that vacation homes and affordable homes in small towns near major urban centers were in strong demand as a result of the pandemic.

BHGRE Metro Brokers partners with real estate coach Jared James

“To succeed in our rapidly changing local market, agents need to build their business on principles that work, and that’s when a coach can make all of the difference.” — Craig McClelland, vice president and COO of BHGRE Metro Brokers

Waiting to buy in Atlanta could mean higher mortgage payments

Fence-sitters thinking of buying a home beware, says a new study from Zillow, which notes that waiting could mean a much higher mortgage payment down the road.

Berkshire Hathaway opens Historic College Park office

Atlanta-area homebuyers have another resource at hand, thanks to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties opening its new Historic College Park office to serve clients and agents in South Fulton.

Harry Norman, Realtors reports strongest quarter on record

The company, which just celebrated its 90th birthday, bested its fourth quarter 2019 numbers by 46%.

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