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What’s the future of Atlanta real estate for 2022?

While buyer preferences for more space — both inside and outside the home — remain and supply chain issues continue to stifle home construction efforts, other factors, such as the potential increase in interest rates, are expected to change the game in 2022.

Mortgage applications rise in latest survey, as rates decline for the first time in a month

The decline in mortgage rates prompted an uptick in refinancing, with government refinances increasing more than 20% over the week, MBA associate vice president of economic and industry forecasting Joel Kan said in a press release.

NAR investment arm opens applications for 2022 U.S. REACH programs

The REACH program aims to identify and accelerate the most promising new technology companies in real estate and adjacent industries, including banking, insurance and home services.

Atlanta Housing Scorecard: Housing starts, existing-home sales, inventory fall in November

At the same time, days on market fell to 49 from 58.

Investors pick up 296-unit apartment community in Buford, cite value-add opportunities

The property, located at 1851 Satellite Blvd., is a 2011 institutional -quality asset that enjoys an exceptional location, great amenity package and an interior-renovation opportunity, the purchasers said.

Savannah Lavender

“Do not be afraid to ask questions!” — Savannah Lavender, Realtor, Remax Tru

Atlanta new construction shortfall tops 78,000 homes

There may be a construction boom, but builders still have a lot of ground to make up from a decade of underbuilding, according to a new report from Zillow.

Mobile homes appeal to young and middle-class buyers as home prices surge

With home prices continuing to reach new heights  across the country, many potential homebuyers are seeing the mobile-home market in a brand new light as single-family home prices become less affordable for young and middle-class buyers. 

CoreLogic: Could 2021 be the first multi-trillion dollar real estate market?

As more money is being spent on real estate than ever before, the booming market is on pace to shatter records this year, according to a recent CoreLogic report.

FHFA announces conforming loan limits for Fannie and Freddie mortgages

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently announced its 2022 conforming loan limits (CLL) for conventional loans acquired by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Atlanta apartment firm picks up two communities for $175 million in latest of local multifamily deals

The acquisitions of the northeast Atlanta properties come on the heels of other recent multimillion-dollar deals for multifamily communities by local and out-of-state investors.

N.C. investor purchases two Atlanta communities with 611 units

The properties represent the 12th and 13th communities Bell Partners manages in the Atlanta area and its second and third acquisitions in Atlanta this year.

Mortgage applications fall over Thanksgiving week as rates rise

“Despite higher mortgage rates, purchase applications had a strong week, mostly driven by a 6% increase in conventional loan applications.” — MBA associate vice president of economic and industry forecasting Joel Kan

Are investors to blame for low housing inventory?

Investors across the country are looking to cash in on skyrocketing house prices and rents, putting them in competition with new buyers trying to work their way to homeownership. Real estate investors bought a record 18% of the homes sold in the third quarter, according to a new Redfin report.

S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller: Home-price gains take a pause

“If I had to choose only one word to describe September 2021’s housing price data, the word would be ‘deceleration. Housing prices continued to show remarkable strength in September, though the pace of price increases declined slightly.” — S&P DJI managing director Craig Lazzara.

Cumberland active-adult community opens

Floorplans of the rental units, which go for $1,600 for a one-bedroom residence to $2,100 for a two-bedroom apartment, feature high-end designer finishes and features.

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