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Residents of modest means increasingly can’t afford to live in major urban centers, and the result is taking a toll on our highways and commutes. As more people seek cheaper housing away from inner cities, the number of “super
We had a strong roster of Agents’ Choice nominees this year, with thousands of votes cast by Atlanta-area real estate professionals. Below are the finalists for each category listed in alphabetical order. Stay tuned for our announcement of the
Housing inventory is at a historic low, with nearly 9 percent fewer homes on the market than last year, according to the latest report from Zillow. Over half of the homes available are on the expensive end of the
The homeownership rate in the U.S. is trending upward, retaining the same 64.2 percent rate in the first quarter of 2018 as the last quarter of 2017, according to the Census Bureau’s Housing Vacancy Survey (HVS). The current rate
Pending home sales rose for the second straight month in March, though lack of inventory is still having a negative effect on the market, according to a recent report by the National Association of Realtors. The Pending Home Sales
Nearly half of those who are planning to buy a home this year are first-time homebuyers, according to the first edition of Housing Trends Report (HTR) from the National Association of HomeBuilders. The survey found that 17 percent of respondents
Atlanta is one of the best cities in the U.S. to be a real estate agent. WalletHub compared more than 170 cities and Atlanta came in at No. 30. The website examined 18 key indicators across two main categories:
Atlanta ranked as the No. 8 city for homes with eco-friendly amenities, according to a recent study by realtor.com. The study found that 20 percent of homes on the market in Atlanta are considered “green” — meaning they have
Homes in neighborhoods that were “redlined,” a practice that began in the 1930s to prevent people of certain races economic classes from buying in certain areas, still have relatively low value compared to other homes in their respective cities,
Sustainable and eco-friendly homes are becoming increasingly desirable to homebuyers. In a recent survey from the National Association of Realtors’ Sustainability Program, Realtor respondents reported that the majority of homebuyers — 61 percent — are interested in green living. Additionally, 71 percent say
Increasing sales prices and an inventory shortage have made it difficult for first-time home buyers in Atlanta to jump into the housing market. Despite these pitfalls, some experts remain optimistic. “While lack of inventory continues to strain Atlanta’s market,
The real value of the construction industry rose 8.5 percent in the fourth quarter of 2017, the largest increase since the first quarter of 2016, according to the latest report from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. This surge is an encouraging
March marked the second straight month of increases for existing-home sales in the country. Total existing-home sales rose 1.1 percent to an annual rate (seasonally adjusted) of 5.60 million, up from 5.54 million in February, according to NAR’s most
This March, the market saw an increase of 8.9 percent in median sales price from a year ago, achieving the highest rise in price in over four years, according to Redfin. The median home sale price in March was
Atlanta apartment developer John Williams has passed away. Founder of Post Properties and co-founder of Preferred Apartment Communities Inc., Williams was a veteran developer active in the industry since 1970, according to the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Williams’ position of chairman
Nationally, homes are less affordable than a year ago, meaning fewer households can afford what’s currently on the market based on household income, according to joint research by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and realtor.com. “Wages are growing, which
