Trader Joe’s has a significant fan base because of its healthy and budget-friendly variety of food — and it turns out that homebuyers see a higher home value appreciation when they live near one of its locations. A new report

Feeding, cleaning up after, visiting doctors, taking trips to the playground. Yes, dog ownership is much like caring for a child, but it’s still often shrugged off as less of a commitment than parenting a human — some even

A nationwide increase in median home values coupled with low inventory indicates a stronger post-recession market. However, more Americans are becoming wary of this upward trajectory, according to ValueInsured’s recent Modern Homebuyer survey. In fact, a majority of participants believe the

A home appraisal is a crucial step in homebuying and selling, but often times homeowners and appraisers do not see eye-to-eye on the value of a home. According to Quicken Loans’ National Home Price Perception Index (HPPI), the average

Nextdoor, a neighborhood social network that allows neighbors to stay in touch with each other, is often used to sell items or share messages from a local homeowners’ association. However, the website is now dipping its toe into the

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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 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