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iBuyer activity down 88% in Q2

The biggest players in the iBuyer market closed up shop at the beginning of the pandemic, and a new report shows the numbers.

New report highlights down payment programs to assist first-time buyers

More than 2,000 down payment and closing cost assistance programs are available to help eligible buyers, according to the latest 2020 Homeownership Program Index.

Atlanta gets $22 million for rental assistance

Landlords are encouraged to educate tenants on rental assistance program offered through the City of Atlanta and the United Way of Greater Atlanta.

CoreLogic: Foreclosures could double by 2022

Serious delinquencies are expected to rise — particularly among lower-income households, small business owners and for those working in sectors hard hit by the pandemic.

Unemployment down in August, but long-term damage continues

The U.S. economy added 1.4 million new jobs in August, but one economist warns that permanent job losses are a bigger problem.

Gender pay gap in commercial real estate grows to ‘staggering’ levels

This year’s release of the CREW Network’s benchmark study shows some backsliding in the industry, though there were a few bright spots as well.

CDC imposes eviction moratorium through 2020

Real estate industry associations oppose the decision and are calling on Congress to provide rental assistance to housing providers.

Southern home sales jump 27.6% in July

Nationwide sales of new single-family homes were at a seasonally adjusted rate of 901,000, up 13.9% from last month and 36.3% higher than July 2019.

Atlanta sees influx of buyers from New York City

New Yorkers eager to move on are set their sights on Atlanta, according to a new report from Redfin.

Georgia MLS announces security breach

Hackers may have gotten access to Georgia MLS members’ account information, according to the organization.

Real Estrange: Home on the range is a castle

Moat? Drawbridge? Turret? It’s a castle alright. But, unlike most others you’ll find in Europe, this one is equipped with its own bowling alley.

NAR, NAHB shift 2020 lobbying efforts in response to COVID-19

The National Association of Realtors and the National Association of Home Builders are both backing candidates for congressional seats across the country and advocating for issues such as ramping up production of affordable housing and reversing widespread unemployment.

Pending sales statewide up 25% in July

Low inventory helped push the median sales price up 9.5% to $259,000, according to the Georgia Association of Realtors.

Atlanta shows strong growth at 3.1% increase in prices

Luxury home prices listed on Redfin rose 1.2% in early summer, according to a new report.

Best. Month. Ever. July home sales beat out 2019 by nearly 9%

Nationwide, the rebound is in full swing with sales experiencing their best month in the history of RE/MAX’s National Housing Report.

Builder confidence reaches record high in August

The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index is looking good, but could lumber prices stall the growth?

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