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Atlanta Realtor named president of AREAA

At 37 years old, the new president will be the second-youngest leader of the national nonprofit trade organization, which works to improve the homeownership rate in the Asian-American Pacific Islander community.

HUD now considering climate change when underwriting loans

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development recently announced a plan that will implement new policies to combat global warming. 

Atlanta Housing Scorecard: Existing-home sales and housing inventory fall in September

Days on market in the city, meanwhile, dropped to 48 days from 60 days.

Coleman Whitaker

“It’s a marathon, not a sprint.” — Coleman Whitaker, qualifying broker and founder, Presto Real Estate Corp.

RE/MAX Around Atlanta continues expansion with hiring of two more agents

The agents have been in the real estate business for over 20 years each and bring a “robust” book of business to the company, RE/MAX Around Atlanta said.

Missing apostrophe in Facebook post lands real estate agent in court

An Australian real estate agent’s failure to use proper punctuation in a Facebook post could cost him tens of thousands of dollars, according to a report by The New York Times.

Investors complete $750 million investment in Atlanta SFR landlord Quinn Residences

The investment was increased from an originally contemplated amount of $600 million.

Buy Emmitt Smith’s house — and get a date with the NFL star

Emmit Smith’s mansion boasts five bedrooms and nine bathrooms… in addition to one extra, unusual feature: a dinner date with the athlete himself.

Harry Norman Realtors to be presenting sponsor of Blue Ridge Parade of Homes, make donation

The Blue Ridge Parade of Homes showcases 10 residences in the North Georgia mountains and runs Oct. 8 through Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Court rules sending email could create binding contract

Email users should be mindful of what they write, as the contents of electronic messages could be legally binding, according to a report by the National Association of Realtors. 

Latino real estate investments are increasing at high rate

The median household wealth for U.S. Latinos is set to triple by 2024 — largely due to recent real estate gains. This information comes from data released by NAHREP®.

Coldwell Banker receives 2021 St. Jude New Partner Campaign of the Year Award

Coldwell Banker’s new group originally aimed to raise $250,000, which it did within the first six months of the year, and by October, it had more than doubled its initial goal.

Redfin expanding Direct Access home tours to Atlanta

Redfin is rolling out its Direct Access home tours to 22 markets, including Atlanta. 

Toll Brothers, PGIM kick off Midtown apartment-tower development

A joint venture between the homebuilder and asset manager secured a $96 million construction loan facility from Wells Fargo Bank to cover development of the 376-unit property.

Erin Napier

“Stay consistent and determined!” — Erin Napier, Realtor, RE/MAX Around Atlanta

DepositLink unveils platform to eliminate paper-check payments to broker and title companies

The new program, DepositLink Pay, allows a broker, agent or title company to direct buyers and renters to a customized URL or a “Pay” button online to make digital earnest-money deposits and rental payments with no cost to brokers, agents or companies. 

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