Whether you strive to be a top producer or you think the title is just a lot of hype, we found there was no shortage of viewpoints on the topic.

The study dispels a long-held belief that nearby homes lose value once low-income housing is built in an area.

January home sales in Atlanta were roughly flat on an annual basis as inventory plunged, according to RE/MAX’s most recent National Housing Report.

Chicago-based @properties is awarding its first franchise to Alexander Real Estate, a firm with offices in Detroit and suburban Royal Oak, Michigan.

“In the final months of 2020, single-family rents posted the highest increases in over four years,” said Molly Boesel, principal economist at CoreLogic. “However, single-family rent price reaction to the pandemic and resulting recession differed greatly across metros.”

The Atlanta metro area continued to see a healthy pace of home sales in January despite dwindling inventory, Georgia MLS said in its Housing Snapshot.

The top reason why long-time searchers have not purchased a home is because 40% say they were outbid.

After a bumpy start to 2020, Georgia’s housing market shrugged off much of the initial pandemic-related disruptions to post a solid finish to the year, with major indicators pointing to strong demand and tight supply, according to the Georgia Association of Realtors’ annual report.

When complete, Vernon will offer 20 three- and four-bedroom homes priced from the low $600,000s.

The report added that vacation homes and affordable homes in small towns near major urban centers were in strong demand as a result of the pandemic.

“The consistent decline in serious delinquency since August is a sign of growing financial stability for families,” said Frank Martell, president and CEO of CoreLogic.

“To succeed in our rapidly changing local market, agents need to build their business on principles that work, and that’s when a coach can make all of the difference.” — Craig McClelland, vice president and COO of BHGRE Metro Brokers

The structure, built in 1883, won the 2017 Archie Award for restoration and includes a blend of original and new features, such as reclaimed barn beams and restored original cherry wood floors.

The ad is part of their national brand campaign, Believe You Will, which encourages the power of positive thinking and believing you can accomplish your goals.

Fence-sitters thinking of buying a home beware, says a new study from Zillow, which notes that waiting could mean a much higher mortgage payment down the road.

Atlanta-area homebuyers have another resource at hand, thanks to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties opening its new Historic College Park office to serve clients and agents in South Fulton.