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320-unit garden apartment community changes hands in South Fulton

The acquisition represents the Los Angeles-based investor’s entry into the Atlanta market. 

New-home construction picks up in February

“More groundbreaking is welcome news for a supply-starved housing market.” — First American deputy chief economist Odeta Kushi 

Compass Atlanta opens Luxury Division

The division brings participating brokers access to custom marketing campaigns, property branding, specialized advertising and media outreach campaigns, and sophisticated marketing materials. 

Atlanta Housing breaks ground on $43.6 million affordable-housing community on the BeltLine

The 100%-affordable development will be known as Madison Reynoldstown and comprise two midrise buildings on a 1.2-acre parcel on the corner of Memorial Drive and Chester Avenue. 

Builder confidence falls on supply-chain issues, construction costs

The measurement of six-month sales expectations among homebuilders took an especially negative turn in March, according to the National Association of Home Builders. 

Fed votes to increase interest rates, projects more hikes in 2022

The Federal Reserve announced today that it would increase the federal funds rate by 0.25%, its first increase in more than three years, with more hikes projected for the remainder of the year.

Mortgage applications slide with rate hike and more Ukraine uncertainty ahead

“Investors are weighing the impacts of rapidly increasing inflation in the U.S. and many other parts of the world against the potential for a slowdown in economic growth due to a renewed bout of supply-chain constraints.” — MBA associate vice president of economic and industry forecasting Joel Kan

Almost 6,000 homes sell for more than $100,000 over asking price this year

In Atlanta, 36 homes sold for at least $100,000 over asking price, up from four in 2021.

Yoana Vasileva

“Be consistent.” — Yoana Vasileva, Realtor, Coldwell Banker Realty

Atlanta First United Methodist releases plan for “God-sized” affordable-housing project

Plans for the downtown development call for 320 residences, 85% of which will be designated affordable, plus new space for the church’s Atlanta First Day School, a new fellowship hall and street-level retail. 

First American Financial names Hurst its first chief innovation officer

The company has named Paul Hurst its chief innovation officer, a new role that reports directly to CEO Ken DeGiorgio.

Ahead of Fed hike, homes selling at a record pace

Of the homes that went under contract during the four weeks ended March 6, 58% had an accepted offer within the first two weeks of going on the market, and 45% had an accepted offer within just one week, Redfin reported.

Opinion: Now’s the time to help the people of Ukraine

Paul Ratha Yem is a Massachusetts real estate broker and former Cambodian refugee who sees parallels between his story and the women and children escaping war-torn Ukraine.

Atlanta firm acquires two affordable-housing communities

Infinity Real Estate Advisors LLC used two loans aggregating $60 million to make the acquisitions. 

NAR: Russia-Ukraine tensions unlikely to impact U.S. housing market

Foreign buyers accounted for less than 2% of U.S. residential real estate transactions last year, and Russian buyers accounted for less than 1% of those, the National Association of REALTORS® reported. 

Mortgage applications rise, interest rates fall as Ukraine uncertainty roils markets

“Looking ahead, the potential for higher inflation amidst disruptions in oil and other commodity flows will likely lead to a period of volatility in rates.” — MBA associate vice president of economic and industry forecasting Joel Kan 

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