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NAR: ‘Don’t panic, keep contracting’

The National Association of Realtors sends a message to members that it is working to ensure that the proposed Protecting the Right to Organize Act will not hurt their status as independent contractors.

Richard DeRossett

“Speak with as many people as you can every day.” — Agent, Coldwell Banker – Sandy Springs.

New home sales slide nationwide

Much of the year-over-year increase in home sales was supported by continued robust activity in the Southeast, which saw a 20.2% rise to an annual rate of 458,000 transactions.

Ending 1031s hurts land conservation, farmers

The land conservation and farming communities need to come together and let Congress know how vital the like-kind exchange is to the future of our land and that it must continue.

Work set to begin on 42-unit luxury Beltline development

The six-story midrise will offer one-, two- and three-bedroom units priced from the low $400,000s to $1.2 million.

Atlanta-area real estate agents, others plead guilty to mortgage-fraud scheme

Under the scheme, the defendants helped unqualified homebuyers submit fraudulent loan applications to lenders to secure mortgages.

Buyers show renewed interest in city living as vaccines bring hope

For the first time since March 2020, home-price growth in urban areas surpassed that of suburban and rural locations. 

NAR: Southern home prices up nearly 13.6%

“Despite the drop in home sales for February — which I would attribute to historically-low inventory — the market is still outperforming pre-pandemic levels.” NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun

Harry Norman Realtors only Georgia firm to receive 2021 QE Award

More than 30,000 real estate agents and 750 companies participated in the awards process, according to a press release.

Atlanta home price increase more than doubles national average

The median price of a home in the U.S. reached its highest point in 13 years last month as inventory continued to fall.

Providence Group names area sales manager

In her new role, Ansley Brooks will handle the needs of the homebuilder’s existing clients while managing and expanding its customer base.

Millennials dominate homebuyer market as Gen Z enters

Eighty-eight percent of all homebuyers said they used an agent as a source of information during their search, and 91% of millennials age 22 to 30 said the same.

Amber Brandenburg

“Ask experienced agents for help and advice, then listen.” — Amber Brandenburg, Agent, Coldwell Banker – Sandy Springs

Past Harry Norman rookie of the year to lead firm’s professional development

The new manager will oversee training programs for the company’s 850 agents.

Atlanta City Council approves affordable-housing requirement on Westside Park developments

Atlanta’s City Council on Monday approved a measure to require for-sale residential developments near the new Westside Park to include affordable units, as city leaders seek to temper looming gentrification on the Westside.

GAMLS: Atlanta home sales stay hot in February

The 12-county metro region saw home sales jump 21.7% to $1.97 billion during the month, as the median sales price rose 15.7% to $295,000, according to Georgia MLS.

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