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Is Atlanta safe? It’s complicated

A new study purports to reveal the safest cities in America

Loan limit increase good news for Atlanta homebuyers

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loan limits will be raised to more than half a million dollars.

Atlanta home prices among the big winners in Case-Shiller report

The rebound could mean an accelerating market nationwide.

Housing starts up in the South – the sole region to show gains

Two percent jump in housing starts nationwide could mean lower chance of recession

How to avoid a data-breach nightmare

Don’t get caught “running naked through the woods.”

First American: ‘If you build it, they will buy it’

Housing starts make progress in September, showing signs of more housing on the way.

Buyers increasingly depend on family while sellers rely on agents

NAR report: Selling without the assistance of an agent at a near all-time low.

Affordability tug of war between prices and interest rates

Sixty-four percent of new and existing homes sold in Q3 were affordable to families earning the national median income.

Harvard University report: Vibrant housing market ahead, provided construction ramps up

The State of the Nation’s Housing report stresses the need for more inventory

Latest jobs report beats expectations

After the October jobs report showed unexpected labor market strength, experts believe the Fed will be unlikely to plan further rate cuts.

Amid rate cut, housing’s contribution to GDP remains strong

The Fed cuts interest rates while a Commerce Department report notes recent economic growth was driven in part by the real estate sector.

How low rates may be keeping the U.S. economy afloat

The latest Case-Shiller report shows growth.

New-home sales down in September; experts blame supply woes

Lack of inventory is stalling growth

The South is driving the U.S. housing rebound

Builder confidence is up, but housing supply is still an issue

Employee or independent contractor?

A lawsuit against Cervera Real Estate – and a new bill passed in California – raise the question of classification

The price is right in Atlanta

Overall, home values made their largest monthly climb in five years, which means homeowners and appraisers are more likely to agree on market price.

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