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NAR: Existing-home sales slow as prices near all-time high

The median existing-home price for all housing types in June rose to $410,200, 0.9% less than the all-time high of $413,800 reached in June 2022, the National Association of REALTORS® said. 

Atlanta ranks among most educated cities in the U.S.

Atlanta ranked No. 25 among the 150 largest U.S. cities for educational attainment and quality of education. 

NAHB: Builder confidence hits 13-month high

Low inventory and high demand are buoying builder sentiment in the face of several headwinds. 

Housing starts post unexpected slide in June

The drop in the pace of new-home construction follows a significant surge the month before, according to government statistics. 

Grayhawk Homes rebrands as Evermore Homes

The Columbus-based builder and its parent, American Southern Homes, were rebranded with other units under a strategic unification. 

CoreLogic: Home prices rise again in May, but pace falls to 11-year low

Despite the declining rate of increase, home prices have risen for the last 136 months, CoreLogic said. 

Atlanta named best city for starting a career

Wallethub evaluated 182 U.S. cities based on professional opportunities and quality of life, and Atlanta came out on top. 

As construction surges, builders are confident once again

It’s been a groundbreaking time for new home construction — literally. The annual rate of new construction surged to 1.631 million units in May: the biggest leap in 33 years.

NAR: Pending-home sales dip in May as demand remains strong

Transactions that do go through are typically seeing multiple offers, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said. 

Case-Shiller: Home-price index just 2.4% off 2022 peak; Atlanta sees 3.5% gain

A third consecutive month of increases in the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index lends new evidence to claims that previous declines could be behind the market. 

New-home sales surge in May

Demand for newly built homes has remained strong as high interest rates keep many would-be sellers of existing homes off the market. 

NAR: Existing-home sales tick higher in May

At the same time, the median existing-home price for all housing types slid 3.1% year over year to $396,100. 

NAR CEO Bob Goldberg to retire at end of 2024

Goldberg’s retirement comes after 30 years of service with NAR and four decades of real estate experience.

Atlanta ranks No. 12 for new construction over last decade

Atlanta’s robust residential, industrial and office sectors helped cement the city’s position as one of the busiest in the nation for new construction, according to StorageCafe. 

Single-family home starts jump in May

The larger-than-expected increase comes as homebuilder sentiment rose for the sixth month in a row. 

Housing inventory faces largest decline since 2022

There are nearly 40% fewer homes for sale now than before the pandemic began

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