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Paran Homes makes its debut in Dekalb County and the city of Tucker with The Woods of Midvale. Featuring 20 single-family homes, the neighborhood will be near a number of Atlanta attractions, including the 121-acre Henderson Park, the 68-acre
The U.S. housing market experienced a 1.7 percent drop in demand from September to October this year, according to the latest Redfin Demand Index, which is calculated by measuring home tour requests and writing offers of thousands of Redfin customers.
October’s pending home sales rebounded slightly after a three-month decline, according to the latest report from the National Association of Realtors. The Pending Home Sales Index rose 3.5 percent from 105.6 in September to 109.3 in October. This is
Affordable housing continues to be a concern for many Atlanta residents and government officials. In order to continue to provide affordable rent, the city council has voted to enact inclusionary zoning policies in the neighborhoods near the BeltLine and
With 2018 right around the corner, Freddie Mac released its report card for 2017, that while the economy is marked by robust job growth and low inflation, the housing market has had some hiccups this summer and fall, largely due
Homes in Atlanta continue to fly off the market, causing rising prices across the area, according to RE/MAX Georgia’s October Housing Report. Prices jumped from $200,000 in October 2016 to $220,500 in October 2017, a 10.3 percent increase, which
The Atlanta Housing Authority has closed a deal to purchase the Civic Center for $31 million. Mayor Kasim Reed held a press conference last week to announce the purchase, which is part of a $300 million-plus redevelopment plan to
In 2016, the construction industry made its highest contribution to the U.S. economy in seven years. A recent report from the American Builders and Contractors (ABC) shows that investment in construction is up nationwide. The report showed that in
Just months after median U.S. home values reached their highest point in history, home values have continued to rise. Zillow recently released its October 2017 Market Housing report showing that the median U.S. home value stands at $203,400, a $12,500,
The National Association of Realtors released a statement on Tuesday highlighting concerns with a recent announcement from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that shared their plan to reverse net neutrality regulations which ensure equal access to the internet. With
Home sales don’t seem to be slowing down as October recorded the fastest pace of sales since June, according to the latest report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Total home sales grew to a seasonally adjusted rate
After months of urging from the National Association of Realtors, the House of Representatives finally voted to approve the 21st Century Flood Reform Act, which reauthorizes and reforms the National Flood Insurance Program. Originally set to expire in September of
As 2018 approaches, experts at Zillow predict the migration of urban-based millennials to the suburbs, where first-time home buyers will benefit from an expected increase in the new construction of entry-level homes. Millennials who have typically favored urban living
With home prices on the rise, average monthly mortgage payments have seen even larger increases over last year. According to a CoreLogic study, the typical mortgage payment for homeowners has risen 10 percentage points in 2017, with a projected
No matter who you are or what you believe in, your own seemingly-insignificant preferences shed some light on the type of home you prefer. Whether you’re a single woman with a dog or a dad who is glued to
We’ve seen it happen before. First we were introduced to Airbnb, an online marketplace that allows its users to book housing accommodations from a phone, tablet or computer. One year later, Uber burst onto the scene, and pedestrians everywhere
