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NAR to drop membership requirement for MLS access on Jan. 1

The association made local MLSs responsible for deciding whether non-Realtors may access their platforms as part of a suite of changes aimed at reducing antitrust risk. 

NAR unveils new three-year strategic plan

Priorities outlined in the plan fall under two overarching categories: building the future member experience and modernizing the association.

Atlanta rental costs see modest Q3 increases

Renters paid an average of $1,430 for one-bedroom apartments during the third quarter, an increase of 4.3% year over year.

NAR’s Lawrence Yun expects 14% surge in existing-home sales in 2026

The chief economist for the National Association of REALTORS® also predicts home prices will climb 4% compared to 2025. 

The home of Tyler Perry.
Tyler Perry’s former Atlanta home sells for $2.5M

The six-bedroom home sits on an 11-acre property in Chattahoochee Hills.

First-time homebuyers hit record low in Realtor buyer/seller survey

At the same time, the average age of the first-time buyer hit an all-time high of 40, according to the 2025 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers. 

Eco-friendly features top Realtor.com’s 2026 trend forecast

At the top of the list? WaterSense fixtures — the plumbing solution, which claims to reduce water use by more than 20%, increased in popularity by 289.6%.

Proposed parking law could impact Atlanta development

The document also pointed out that parking lots could consume Atlanta’s limited land supply, possibly preventing the addition of housing, small businesses or beautification spaces.

Atlanta outpaces other metros for adaptive reuse

Atlanta has seen rapid growth in the sector and ranked No. 8 on the list. The pipeline hit 4,208 units in 2024 after increasing 44% from the year before.

Atlanta emerges as top home base for remote workers

The city’s lifestyle offerings, coworking opportunities and strong economy made it the No. 1 metro nationwide for those who work outside traditional offices.

Atlanta’s newest skyscraper, the 60-story 1072 West Peachtree, has topped out

The LEED Silver-certified building is the tallest structure built in Atlanta in over 30 years and the fifth tallest building citywide, according to a press release.

Rate relaunches app with wellness focus

As part of the relaunch, Rate announced the results of a study it conducted, which found almost seven in 10 homebuyers said homeownership keeps them up at night. 

The Reserve to add 165 homes near Toccoa

The 90-acre master-planned project will feature 165 detached single-family homes.

On a millionaire’s budget, Atlanta brings the best property value

The city offers buyers the most space per dollar in the nation for homes in the $1 to $2 million price range.

Mill Grove Vista to bring hundreds of apartments to Mableton

The garden-style development will anchor a 23.6-acre mixed-use project featuring townhomes, retail and a civic building.

NAR: Home prices rose in 77% of metro areas in Q3

Nationwide, the median price for a single-family home increased 1.7% year over year to $426,800. Prices increased by the same annual rate during the second quarter.

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