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Renters don’t believe it’s a good time to buy, report says

While 70 percent of Americans believe now is a good time to purchase a home, renters aren’t necessarily on the same page — only 52 percent of the country’s renters believe it’s a good time to buy. While the

The average millennial needs to save for 11 years to afford a home in Atlanta, study says

As millennials have aged into the largest homebuying population in the country, economists and real estate experts have spent considerable time figuring out why the group is slow to buy homes. Millennial spending habits have been blamed, as has

Potential homebuyers could crowdfund their future homes

Fundrise, a Washington D.C. managing company, created a way for prospective homebuyers to crowdfund their future homes. Public investors buy shares in an “eFund,” a limited liability company that develops housing in the city. Investors must make a minimum

Home price index hit five-month record high

Home prices rose across the country, according to a report released Tuesday. S&P Dow Jones Indices announced the positive results of the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices which measures U.S. home prices. The U.S. National Home Price NSA (non-seasonally-adjusted) index showed

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Atlanta one of five cities taking steps toward improving affordability

Atlanta has been moving toward providing more affordable housing options throughout the city, and it is getting noticed. Atlanta was one of five cities recently highlighted by Bisnow as taking substantial steps to improve affordable housing access and availability.

Homeowners believe it is a good time to sell. Why won’t they?

Market factors indicate that it’s a seller’s market, yet the number of homes for sale is at a record low. Now, an overwhelming percentage of homeowners believe it is a good time to sell, leading some to conclude that

You can rent out most homes in Atlanta for a profit, study says

If you’re considering becoming a landlord in a city like Atlanta, you’re in luck. Potential landlords can rent out most homes in a majority of America’s largest markets for a profit, according to a recent Zillow report. In 25 of

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Trump tax plan targets loophole that spurs property investment, critics say

The Trump administration’s tax reform plan could have a negative effect on homeowners, but another key piece of the policy may especially hurt property investors. Though some experts have thrown cold water on the idea of a major tax overhaul

National housing inventory drops at fastest rate in four years, study says

Low housing inventory has troubled buyers since the end of the recession, and it doesn’t seem to be getting any easier to beat out the competition for a purchase. In fact, the number of homes for sale has now dropped more quickly

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Tear-down starts increase to meet demand for smaller, more affordable homes

Tear-down starts are increasing to meet the rising demand for new single-family units, according to a new report from The National Association of Home Builders. The NAHB and Wells Fargo used their February 2017 Housing Market Index to track the

Majority of Americans say cost is top barrier to homeownership

As home prices continue to rise nationally month after month, affordability is a major concern for people across the country. Rising costs are making it more difficult for many potential homeowners to find quality homes with an affordable mortgage. According to a

Atlanta apartment residents love rooftop decks, pet services

In order to draw in new residents, apartment communities are adding in amenities that add value to the complex. In recent years, the amenities provided go beyond fitness centers, which are now considered a must-have to include features such

National median home sales price hit record highs, NAR reports

The median sales price hit a new high while the median days on market hit a new low, according to the National Association of Realtors. Total existing home sales increased 1.1 percent from April to a seasonally adjusted annual

Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta awards $20 million for affordable housing development nationwide

With the lack of housing inventory leading to rising home prices throughout the country, affordable housing is a concern for many. In order to help alleviate that, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta announced that it will assist

Best Atlanta neighborhoods for the value

Trulia released a list of America’s best value neighborhoods Friday that detailed the 100 biggest metros’ values. Trulia’s list considered first-time buyers and where in the country they could get the best value for their money. Neighborhoods were not just

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Forsyth County ranks in top 10 for incoming investments

Forsyth County ranked in SmartAsset’s study that ranked the places with most incoming investments, which can be used to evaluate a county’s growth over the past year. In order to see the areas that are receiving the most incoming

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