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Luxury home prices saw strongest growth since 2014

For the first time since 2014, luxury home prices saw stronger price growth than homes in the bottom 95 percent of the market, according to the latest report from Redfin. Luxury home prices rose 7.5 percent in the second quarter

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Housing sentiment falls in July after last month’s record high

The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) saw decreases in three of the six components in July, leading to an overall decline of 1.5 percentage points to 86.8 in July after June’s record high of 88.3. However, it is still

Redfin stock struggles to find its footing

After its share price exploded in early trading, Redfin stock has fallen back to earth — though the company is still bullish about its long-term prospects. After debuting on July 28 at $15 per share, the real estate technology firm quickly spiked,

Report: Housing demand dipped in June

The number of people seeking new homes slipped 4.3 percent in June — albeit from an all-time high in May, according to the most recent Redfin Housing Demand Index. In the index, 100 represents the historical average for the three-year period

Rising rents are leading to a larger homeless population nationwide, study says

It’s easy to see America’s rents are skyrocketing, but some of the most drastic effects of this trend often go unnoticed by the average consumer. According to a recent Zillow report, higher rents are leading to a larger homeless population

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Atlanta is in the middle of a sellers market, study says

Many consumers believe America is in the midst of a sellers market, and cities like Atlanta are no exception. According to a recent RE/MAX Georgia market report, Atlanta’s lack of inventory paired with rising median home values makes it increasingly

Revitalizing low-income homes: a Q&A with Rebuilding Together Atlanta’s Camille Kesler

Affordability is a hot topic in Atlanta right now. With home prices quickly rising, it can be difficult for homeowners with a fixed income to pay regular home expenses, like property taxes, while also affording to do basic upkeep.

Home renting is at a 50-year high, report finds

Due to lingering effects of the 2008 housing crisis, renting has become a widely popular option for those hoping to combine an independent lifestyle with affordability. In fact, more Americans are actually renting a home than at any point

Atlanta has some of the highest hidden homeownership costs in the country, report says

Potential buyers often judge a home’s affordability by looking at list price or mortgage rate alone. However, it’s crucial to take additional, more overlooked costs into consideration before purchasing a property. According to a recent Zillow report, Atlanta has some

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Atlanta home prices continue to rise in June

According to the CoreLogic June Home Price Index data, home prices in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell MSA have increased on both a year-over-year and month-over-month basis. From June 2016 to June 2017, home prices saw a 6.5 percent increase in the

Stone Mountain is one of the most affordable U.S. markets with top elementary schools

Stone Mountain is considered the second most affordable housing market with a top elementary school, according to a new ranking from Realtor.com. The website looked at elementary schools in the largest 15 metros that received at least a ranking of 8 out

Report reveals ways to satisfy first-time homebuyers and sellers

The recent J.D. Power 2017 Home Buyer/Seller Satisfaction Survey shows there are key things real estate agents can do to make first-time homebuyers and sellers more confident throughout the process. And with recent upticks in home sales – which

Multigenerational homes becoming more popular for aging buyers, report says

As inventory tightens and Baby Boomers begin to age, more Americans are turning to multigenerational homebuying. According to the reNEWable Living Home survey conducted by BUILDER, multigenerational homes have proven to be easier on the wallet while also allowing buyers to

Homeowners saw an average price gain of $51,000 in Q2

According to the Q2 2017 U.S. Home Sales Report from ATTOM Data Solutions, homeowners who sold their homes in the second quarter saw an average price gain of $51,000 since their purchase. This is the highest price gain for

Black, Hispanic homeowners hit the hardest by the housing collapse

One of the main ways for people to gain wealth is through real estate. When the housing market collapsed in 2007, homeowners’ equity (HOE) dropped significantly for everyone. But according to a new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of

Not just millennials: Baby boomers want walkable neighborhoods too, study says

Millennials are known for their desire to live in cities with busy nightlife and easy access to outdoor activities. But this need doesn’t only apply to Generation Y — it turns out baby boomers want walkability in their neighborhoods as

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