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U.S. housing deficit grows to about 4.5 million homes

In Atlanta, the 2022 shortage was more than 65,000 homes, a 3.3% increase from 2021.

Atlanta ranks fifth in U.S. for home sales in May

The city also ranked fifth for year-over-year increases in new listings, RE/MAX said, citing its National Housing Report. 

Atlanta is runner up for new grads launching careers

The city dropped from its No. 1 ranking in the most recent annual survey by CoworkingCafe due to a relatively high unemployment rate for 20-somethings. 

Atlantans are spending big money on home renovations

Pro Tool Reviews analyzed home-renovation spending across the U.S. and determined that Atlantans spent $12.9 billion on home improvements over the last two years, just behind San Franciscans, who spent $13 billion.

Guaranteed Rate raises more than $1 million for military nonprofits

The money raised will go to nonprofit organizations that support the U.S. military community.

Atlanta Housing Scorecard: Starts and sales rise

At the same time, days on market and housing inventory fell.

David Weekley CEO to retire Oct. 1

John Johnson will be replaced by the former president and CEO of telecom-infrastructure provider Crown Castle Inc. 

Case-Shiller: Home-price index hits all-time high in March; Atlanta sees 6.1% gain

The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index has hit a new record for six of the last 12 months, as demand remains strong in the face of tight inventory.

VA to temporarily lift ban on buyer agent commissions

VA Deputy Director of Policy Michelle Corrdion announced that the department would temporarily lift its ban.

New-home sales decline in April

At the same time, the median price of a new home sold in April declined as well. 

Donald R. Horton, founder of nation’s largest homebuilder, dies at 74

Horton served as chairman of D.R. Horton Inc. since it was formed in July 1991.

Atlanta ranks No. 5 in U.S. for new listings

The city saw a 30.9% annual jump in new listings in April, placing it fifth among the top 50 U.S. markets covered in the latest RE/MAX National Housing Report. 

Housing starts rebound in April after March slump

New-home construction jumped 5.7% month over month after a soft March, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. 

Hotels overtake offices in residential conversions

According to a new report from RentCafe, hotels have overtaken offices as the most likely spaces to be converted into new apartments.

Anywhere Real Estate, Keller Williams and RE/MAX commissions settlements receive final court approval

Other settlements are still awaiting final approval, including the $418 million settlement with NAR.

Nearly half of all adults would buy their childhood home if they could afford it

Zillow attributes this trend to a growing sense of nostalgia for easier times.

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