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Short supply helps drive existing-home sales to 13-year low 

The median existing-home price for all housing types in September was $394,300, up 2.8% from $383,500 in September 2022.   

Housing starts rebound in September after August dip 

Specifically, single-family homes were built at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 963,000, up 3.2% from 933,000 in August and up 8.6% from 887,000 a year earlier, according to government figures. 

Alta Bridges in McDonough sold to Indiana firm, renamed Icon Bridges 

Seller information was not disclosed, but Henry County records show the property was assessed at $43.8 million earlier this year. 

The hottest home trends of 2024 — according to Zillow

Brutalist style and sensory gardens may seem at odds — but they are both hot home design trends that will rule 2024. At least, according to new predictions from Zillow.

Buyer agent commissions hang in the balance during federal case beginning this week

No matter what the jury decides, it could take years for the appeals process to work itself out, delaying any potential changes to agent commissions.

Kelly Allison joins Academy Mortgage 

Allison most recently served as southeast division vice president at New American Funding. 

This Atlanta ZIP code boasts the most new rental construction

The Atlanta ZIP code of 30309 ranked among the top 10 in the country in terms of new apartment construction, according to RentCafe

Homebuyers from all demographics are waiting for the same thing: lower prices and mortgage rates

Two recent reports from the National Association of REALTORS® examine the challenges faced by today’s homebuyers from both the consumer’s and the Realtor’s perspective.

Glennda Baker leaves Ansley Christie’s International Real Estate for Coldwell Banker 

The “Queen of Real Estate Video,” Baker’s TikTok account has more than 870,000 followers. 

TWO Capital, RAM Partners to develop over 2,300 BTR homes 

The Atlanta-based companies have already started welcoming residents to Tessa Barrow Crossing in Winder, the first of more than 12 communities they have in the works. 

SODO Duluth sold, renamed Bexley Duluth 

The newly built apartment community offers 257 units ranging from studios to two bedrooms. 

Buyers can now search by school on Zillow

Prospective buyers can access the search-by-school feature via the search bar on Zillow’s iOS mobile app.

Coldwell Banker Affiliates names Jason Waugh president 

Waugh most recently served as president and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Real Estate Professionals.

MBA: Mortgage apps rise on increase in ARM activity 

A 15% rise in applications for adjustable-rate mortgages drove overall mortgage applications higher in the most recent weekly survey. 

Mortgage rates hit highest level in more than 20 years

New home listings are still on the rise, despite mortgage rates hitting the highest level in more than 20 years. And those high mortgage rates are pushing monthly housing payments higher than they’ve ever been.

Homebuyer pessimism hits all-time high

More than eight in 10 Americans think it’s a bad time to buy a home, according to a new survey from Fannie Mae.

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