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10 trends defining the real estate firm of the future

The “Profile of Real Estate Firms” is among the most interesting annual surveys from the National Association of Realtors. Conducted among its executive members, the profile offers an in-depth look at the higher echelons of the industry, as well

The no. 1 reason why so few Millennials are buying homes in Metro Atlanta

For some time now, agents and analysts alike have wondered why so few Millennials are buying homes, but new Census data has provided a remarkably straightforward answer – they’re all living at home with their parents. Compiled by Time magazine,

Metro Atlanta’s Top-Selling Counties, Aug. 2016

See our chart below for the top-selling housing markets in Metro Atlanta in August, according to research from GAMLS. In addition to home sales, we have also noted the county’s median sales price, along with how sales and prices have changed

How bad is Atlanta’s need for new construction? Try 94,000 permits bad

Eighty percent of U.S. metro areas are lacking in single-family home construction, and few areas are in greater need than Metro Atlanta, according to a new analysis from the National Association of Realtors. Comparing home construction to job gains

NAHB proposes 15 “critical” building code changes

The National Association of Home Builders wants to organize its membership to help pass 15 of what it describes as “critical” building code changes. In its release, the association wrote: “NAHB is urging its members to get involved locally

The 4 major trends driving Atlanta’s real estate market in 2016

The latest Market Brief from Atlanta Realtors (ARA) provided key context for three areas of the Metro Atlanta housing market. Below, we delve into the details of ARA’s report, and explain what they mean for the market in 2016.

The 4 reasons that Atlanta renters are not buying homes

Both economic and personal concerns are stopping renters from buying homes, according to the latest Housing Opportunities and Market Experience (HOME) survey from NAR. Conducted on a quarterly basis, the HOME survey polled Americans about their confidence in the

Are we in a bubble? Yes, no and maybe

In Jan. 2005, Alan Reynolds, a senior fellow at the Cato Institute, said that it would be “financially foolhardy” to listen to “housing bubble worrywarts.” A few months later, Jude Wanniski, a former adviser to President Ronald Reagan, authored

$70 million 2017 budget approved for Atlanta BeltLine

Invest Atlanta has approved the 2017 budget for Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. (ABI), which will include nearly $70 million for the project and other related initiatives, according to a news update from Atlanta Loop. The budget breaks down as follows:

5 reasons luxury homebuyers love Johns Creek

Johns Creek, the affluent Metro Atlanta suburb in Fulton County, is one of the most successful housing markets in the area, and for several compelling reasons. Here are five of the most notable: 1. Safety Par Excellence – Many Metro Atlanta

4 reasons Millennials are flocking to Atlanta for arts and culture

It’s no mystery that the Metro Atlanta housing market is among the most accessible in the U.S. to Millennial buyers, what with its relative affordability and diverse housing stock. But how does the ATL’s unique culture play a role?

New rankings chart Atlanta’s investment property purchase activity

About one in five homes purchased last year was bought as an investment property, according to the National Association of Realtors. The average investor had a median household income of just over $95,000 and bought a single-family home within

A win for historical preservation in Atlanta?

Atlanta has received criticism in the past for its lacking preservation standards, but it seems the local preservation community can take some pride in a recent victory. As Curbed Atlanta detailed, when the Engineer’s Bookstore – a brick structure

Real estate industry undergoes dramatic change in public opinion

The American public views the real estate industry more positively than at any time in the last decade, according to new research from Gallup. Based on its annual polling of public sentiment, Gallup found that 44 percent of Americans

5 reasons buyers flock to Alpharetta

It’s no mystery why Alpharetta’s population has nearly doubled since 2000 – the Atlanta suburb has numerous benefits and amenities for its residents, and is one of the metro area’s top housing draws. Below, we have detailed five reasons

A year after TRID: Why some lenders still disapprove, and most borrowers don’t

When TRID came into effect in Oct. 2015, the big fear was a consumer-facing one. “TRID is going to delay loan closings,” the industry said. But it hasn’t – at least not for the majority. In Ellie Mae’s most

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