The feature aims to help buyers more easily visualize homes and give agents a stronger marketing tool. 

“Taken together, these acquisitions represent an opportunity to acquire high-quality communities in prime locations at a meaningful discount to replacement cost,” a PENLER representative said.

Each dwelling will feature a ground floor two-car garage with a glass door. Private balconies with sliding glass doors provide views of the track.

So far in 2025, home prices have grown at about half the pace of 2024.

The surge comes as the rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to its lowest level since October 2024. 

The rate of home-price appreciation slowed to just over half the rate of inflation in July, Cotality noted. 

The median sales price grew slightly compared to last year, hitting $405,450. However, that still marks a 2.3% decrease from July.

Apartments at both communities feature walk-in closets and offer access to playground areas. Onsite property management professionals staff the locations.

If plans move forward, the development will include affordable homeownership opportunities. The parties issued a request for qualifications.

Atlanta’s high rental potential and relatively low prices make it a perfect choice for residential investors looking for comfy margins, Cotality said.

Despite the decrease in borrowing costs, the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Market Composite Index showed a decrease in mortgage applications in the week ended Aug. 29. 

By the end of the year, Atlanta will have added a total of 17,512 units.

“We’re excited to partner with homeowners and real estate professionals to bring intentional, market-savvy design to properties throughout the metro area,” said Christopher Fuller.

Located near Cumming’s city center, the Willow Glen community offers two-story, single-family homes with five bedrooms,3.5 to 5.5 bathrooms and two- to three-car garages.

An abundance of senior-friendly activities helped boost Atlanta’s ranking. The city tied with Washington, DC, San Francisco, California and St. Louis, Missouri for most museums per capita.

The 82 farmhouse-style homes sit on one-acre homesites. Many feature three-car garages. Amenities include a pool and cabana, playground, multi-purpose field and a network of walking trails.