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The secret to a higher sale: Paint color?

A new study from Zillow Digs found that homes with neutral colors sell for more money than those listed without such tones. For instance, yellow kitchens sold for $1,360 more than asking price, while white kitchens sold for $82

The Brexit factor: What it means for U.S. real estate

The United Kingdom became the first country ever to leave the European Union last week, and the decision is one to be felt the world over – including by the United State’s real estate market. In the immediate aftermath of

Atlanta home prices remain strong in new Case-Shiller Indices

The Metro Atlanta area continued its strong home price growth in 2016, according to the latest Case-Shiller Home Price Indices. From March to April (the most recent month of available data), Metro Atlanta home prices grew 1.3 percent, while year-over-year

Home prices are outpacing wages, and that’s a problem

Homeownership has become much less affordable for Metro Atlanta consumers the last few years, according to a new analysis from RealtyTrac. The Q2 2016 Home Affordability Index, which compares wage growth to home price increases, found that without exception, home prices

Atlanta’s inventory shortage is worst in this county

It’s no mystery that inventory is extremely low across the Metro Atlanta housing market. According to the latest numbers from ABR, inventory in May was just a 3.4-month supply for the 11-county area, with active listings down 1.4 percent from

This Week in Atlanta Real Estate: New Beltline plaza on Eastside Trail, new park planned for westside and more

Lots of exciting things happened this week in the world of real estate. Notable news included a new plaza for the Beltline on the Eastside trail, a new plan for a park on the westside, and more. Just in

NAR voices support for bills in favor of alternatives to FICO

Earlier this month, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) expressed their support for two bills that aim to make it easier for consumers to build credit and secure a mortgage. The first bill NAR expressed support for is H.R. 4172,

Metro Atlanta’s Top-Selling Counties, May 2016

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

How Atlanta’s famous sprawl costs residents billions every year

American commuters lose billions of dollars a year because of sprawl – and no metro area is more harmful on commuter bank accounts than Atlanta. That was the finding of a new analysis from City Observatory, which calculated the travel

Landscaping done right: do’s and don’ts this summer

Homebuyers are buying more than walls and windows when they visit an available space, they are buying the landscaping as well. If left uncared for, homebuyers could be turned off to the sale. Here are do’s and don’ts for landscaping

What goes into a new home’s price? Most consumers have no idea

There is a significant disconnect between consumers and homebuilders, according to a new analysis from the National Association of Home Builders. Comparing Census Bureau data with that of its most recent Home Buyer Preferences Survey, the NAHB found that

2 Atlanta agents ranked in NAHREP’s top 250

The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals released their top 250 Latino agents awards for 2016, and two Atlanta agents were among those honored. Agents were nominated for their significant number of transactions and dedication to homeownership. The two

This Week in Atlanta Real Estate: Mapping Midtown’s booming construction, costly urban sprawl, and more

Did you miss out on any of this week’s top real estate news? Notable news this week included the mapping of Midtown construction and how sprawl is costing Americans billions every year in travel costs. Just in case you

7 incredible stats on how student debt is harming the housing market

Student debt continues to be a major problem for the housing market, according to a detailed new survey from the National Association of Realtors and SALT, the consumer literacy program. The survey, which sampled thousands of non-homeowners currently repaying

ABR: Atlanta home sales return to life in May

After a disappointing April, the Metro Atlanta housing market bounced back in May, according to new analysis from the Atlanta Board of Realtors. In the 11-county area, there were 5,289 home sales in May, a 6.9 percent increase from April

Building with room to spare – a growing trend

Newly built homes are being made with extra space in mind. A report from The New York Times found that there is an inverse correlation between the amount of people living in the home verses how much room they build

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