A combination of findings detailed in recent housing market reports in major metropolitan markets, as well as nationally, has some analysts predicting more favorable conditions for buyers in the coming months. Jeff Lazerson, president of MortgageGrader.com and author of

Redfin announced this week that it will be looking to raise up to $239 million through a combination of stock and debt offerings. According to a filing made with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Redfin said that it

Scottdale, Georgia was ranked the fourth fastest-growing suburb in the country in a recent study by Realtor.com. Based on home appreciation over the last three years, population growth, new construction starts and other deciding factors, the ranking identified 10

This week, more than 20 top housing trade groups urged Congress to extend the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) which is set to expire on July 31, according to a story from HousingWire. Along with reauthorization, the act is

The demand for homes in the Atlanta area has continued through June, leading to rising home prices across the city. However, home sales still fell as inventory remains low. Home sales have fallen 10.9 percent compared to last year,

The average time it takes to complete a single-family home is about seven and a half months, the same amount of time it took in the previous year, according to the 2017 Survey of Construction from the Census Bureau.

Nearly half of those who are planning to buy a home this year are first-time homebuyers. Purchasing a home for the first time is a significant milestone for any American, and looking ahead, the first-time home buying demographic is

Lately, it seems like each monthly report on the U.S. jobs market represents another milestone for the economy. In recent months, the Census Bureau has found the overall employment rate to be at its lowest point since 2000. In

For-sale-by-owner (FSBO) listings tracked by the National Association of Realtors comprised only 8 percent of all home sales in 2017, the lowest rate since NAR began tracking the figure in 1981. FSBO sales as a percentage of all residential

U.S. household energy use fell by more than 10 percent between 2009 and 2015, despite a 4 percent increase in the number of households over the same period, according to analysis of data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration

Beazer Homes announced that it will be acquiring Venture Homes for $65 million. The Atlanta-based private homebuilder was founded in 1984 and has delivered more than 6,000 homes over the course of those 34 years. Over the past 12

JPX Works canceled plans for its highly anticipated condo development in Atlanta. JPX Works announced the decision to scrap development plans for The Emerson, which was set to be built on a Peachtree Rd. in Midtown. Instead, the company

Oceanfront homes, lakeside properties and even residences along the river tend to attract higher-than-average prices. However, according to a new report from Zillow’s research team, that premium on waterfront real estate has declined in recent years. Based on its

For young adults, owning a home can be a daunting and expensive task. As a result, it is common for most young adults to take place in house sharing, which is an easy way to save money. It’s so common

Vacation homes often provide families with the best of both worlds: live where they work and have the option to visit their dream destination whenever they please. Many families are finding a way to do both. Turning a vacation

At just over 64 percent, the national homeownership rate among U.S. adults remains stubbornly low. For young adults between the ages of 25 and 34, the rate is even lower than it was less than a generation ago, but