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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

The subdivision, to be known as Hudson Park, will be at the northern entrance to the downtown area, which is “the last remaining development site in the Canton Street corridor,” the Atlanta-based homebuilder said.

It is not “first comes love, then comes marriage,” but for many women, “first comes homeownership,” according to First American Chief Economist Odeta Kushi.

“Treat each client like they’re your only client.” — Kema Mercier, Agent, Coldwell Banker Realty – Buckhead West Paces Ferry

The deal brings more than 2,000 PalmerHouse agents to HomeSmart’s team, which will grow to 22,000, and adds six markets to its portfolio, bringing it to 37 states.

Atlanta’s median monthly rent for a one-bedroom apartment was $1,500 in March, placing it in a tie with Seattle for 16th place among U.S. metros, according to a report from the online listing agent.

It also ranks among the top 15 states in the economy, infrastructure, opportunity and fiscal stability categories.

Besides Atlanta, RealSure is available in Chicago; Dallas, Houston and Austin, Texas; Denver and Colorado Springs, Colo.; Ft. Myers, Sarasota, Tampa and Orlando, Fla.;  and Sacramento, Calif.

The increase, which has been under discussion off and on since 2010, will raise the current fee of roughly $1,500 per home to about $4,900.

Lenders issued $1.06 trillion worth of mortgages in the fourth quarter of 2020 with refis contributing to the boost.

“More jobs are very likely, due to the near certain passage of the $1.9 trillion stimulus package and from two million vaccinations per day,” National Association of Realtors chief economist Lawrence Yun said in a release.