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New home construction surges in March, suggesting relief for homebuyers

Privately owned housing starts jumped 19.4% from February’s revised estimate to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,739,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development

NAHB: Builder confidence rises in April, despite cost headwinds

The National Association of Homebuilders expects continued growth in single-family construction through the rest of 2021, although at a slower pace than that of 2020.

Midweek listings in Atlanta selling for a little more

Homes listed on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday are selling for more than those listed on the weekend, but how much varies by metro area.

U.S. Supreme Court decision makes it easier for brokers to market their business

Brokers may use their cell phones to make marketing calls and send marketing texts, if the cell phone does not have an app that will automate the dialing system.

Developer seeks Newnan annexation of 42 acres for mixed-use project

Barry Companies Inc. is asking Newnan to annex 42 acres it hopes to turn into a massive mixed-use development that would bring more than 1 million square feet of residential, office and retail space to an undeveloped area east of the city’s downtown.

Atlanta’s housing supply shortage expected to continue for some time

The housing supply shortage is expected to get more extreme as homebuyer demand continues to outweigh inventory levels, a new study found.

How does credit scoring impact fair lending and minority home ownership?

“A credit report and credit score are the gateway to a mortgage,” — NAR President Charlie Oppler.

Moreland Walk to bring 30 condos priced from the low $200s

The project is being developed by Royal Oak Developers and marketed by SET Real Estate Group, which is affiliated with Compass Georgia LLC.

Who made up the National Association of Home Builders in 2020?

The National Association of Home Builders published the results of its Special Study for Housing Economics, highlighting the 2020 annual census of who makes up its members.

GAMLS: Atlanta active listings down 64%

At the same time, sales activity continues to be strong, with volume rising 33.5% year over year in March.

Macallan Real Estate hires associate broker

The new hire has most recently worked as both broker and principal at Capital City Development Group LLC, where he assembled, entitled and developed single-family and multifamily properties.

Toll Brothers tees up 30-acre mixed-use development in Chamblee

The project, dubbed Chamblee Park, calls for 417 condominiums, 28 single-family homes, 370 apartment units and 10,000 square feet of retail space.

Homeownership remains affordable despite price increases

Rising wages and falling mortgage rates are helping keep homeownership within reach of average wage earners nationwide despite surges in housing prices.

Atlanta startup seeks to streamline utilities setup for new moves

Cottage provides a one-stop shop for setting up or transferring gas, water and electricity services to people recently moved in to new residences.

More condos on the way to East Atlanta Village

Fortune 500 builder Toll Brothers recently broke ground on Portland Row in the heart of East Atlanta Village.

New Harry Norman, Realtors department caters to developers, builders

Services in the new division include marketing research and strategy, pre-development planning, sales management and project analysis and reporting.

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