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Atlanta home sales jump year over year in December 

Nationally, home sales were up 13.3% year over year and 4.4% month over month, RE/MAX said. 

73% of owners have regrets about their home purchase, survey finds

Those regrets may explain why the survey also found that 59% of respondents said they plan to move in 2025.

Atlanta real estate veterans named to SP200 for 2025 

The three professionals include First MLS CEO Jeremy Crawford, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties President and CEO DeAnn Golden and Mark Spain Real Estate Founder and CEO Mark Spain. 

0% of homes are affordable to locals in these 9 markets

In 28 cities, the typical local family can afford less than 1% of for-sale properties, according to a recent study by NetCredit.

November pending home sales top expectations, hitting highest level since February 2023 

In its last reading before the end of the year, the National Association of REALTORS®  Pending Home Sales Index posted its fourth consecutive monthly increase in November. 

New-home sales rise 5.9% month over month in November

The median-sales price slid from $425,600 in October to $402,600 last month. 

Economist Matthew Gardner’s predictions for real estate in 2025

Matthew Gardner shares his predictions for the housing industry in 2025.

NAR: Existing-home sales rise in November for sharpest gain since 2021

The year-over-year increase of 6.1% is the greatest since June 2021, according to the association. 

RE/MAX: Atlanta home sales inch higher year over year in November 

On a monthly basis, however, sales were down 13.3%, RE/MAX said. 

COMPASS acquires @properties, Christie’s International Real Estate, Ansley Real Estate

COMPASS is going global with the acquisition of @properties and Christie’s International Real Estate.

NAR lawsuit settlement receives final approval in federal court

Ruling brings an end to the Sitzer-Burnett legal saga.

Family, friends and funds: The big motivators for relocation in 2024

Realtors say about one-third of their relocation clients moved to be closer to friends and family this year, according to the National Association of REALTORS®.

Case-Shiller: Home prices hit an all-time high for the 16th month in a row in September 

Despite the new record in September, the rate of increase continues to slow. 

Builder confidence increases for the third straight month

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes increases again.

Buyer’s agent commissions remain mostly unchanged under NAR’s new rules

The new findings come from real estate tech strategist Mike DelPrete.

NAR: Existing-home sales rebound in October 

The increase follows two months of declines, the National Association of REALTORS® said. 

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