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FinCEN expands luxury real estate money laundering investigation

In January, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, a division of the Treasury Department, announced two Geographic Targeting Orders, or GTOs, to monitor all cash luxury transactions in both Manhattan and Miami. The purpose was to help authorities identify possible

How fast can a new home be built in Georgia?

There are a number of circumstances under which a home can be built, but in 2015, homes built for sale went up faster than any other, according to a new report from the National Association of Homebuilders. In a

5 apps helping agents stay safe on the job

Real estate is a people business, and unfortunately, dealing with people can be dangerous. Agents need to make their safety a priority, because not every brokerage will do it for them. According to a report from the National Association

Atlanta home price growth beats national averages in new Case-Shiller

Home price growth in Metro Atlanta was stronger than the national average, according to the new Case-Shiller Home Price Indices from Standard & Poor’s. The leading home price metric in housing, the Case-Shiller, found that Atlanta home prices rose 6.3 percent year-over-year

Inventory down double digits in several Atlanta counties

Inventory remains very low across the Metro Atlanta housing market – according to the latest numbers from ARA, inventory in May was just a 3.6-month supply for the 11-county area, a 2.3 percent decline from a year ago. The inventory problem is particularly

Atlanta named No. 5 best city for tech startups

A recent study by Sungard Availability Services ranked Atlanta the No.5 city for tech startups in the country. The study focused on how each ranked city offers the best environment for tech startups. For Atlanta, the average cost per trip, average office

This Week in Atlanta Real Estate: NBA star buys mansion for $12.5 million, Lenox Road revitalization, and more

Lots of exciting things happened this week in the world of real estate. Notable news this week included NBA star Dwight Howard’s purchase of a mansion for $12.5 million, a proposal to improve Lenox Road, and more. If you

Future labor shortage may be imminent – Blame it on the Boomers?

Today, builders are facing a serious labor shortage. A few years from now, that shortage could get even worse. In a new report from John Burns Real Estate Consulting, the research group’s vice president and chief demographer, Chris Porter,

3 Metro Atlanta neighborhoods among best opportunity markets in U.S.

Decatur, Stone Mountain, and Atlanta’s 30344 ZIP code offer some of the best housing opportunities in the country, according to a new analysis from RealtyTrac. In its report, RealtyTrac analyzed 3,561 ZIP codes nationwide, focusing on areas with: at least 2,500

How have Trump condo values done over the past year?

After a roll call vote on Tuesday in Cleveland, Donald Trump was officially nominated as the GOP’s presidential candidate. Unfortunately, his domination in Republican polls has done little to stymie the falling value of his once-coveted branded condos. In

Metro Atlanta’s Top-Selling Counties, June 2016

See our chart below for the top-selling housing markets in Metro Atlanta in June, 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 market.

Four things to know about ultra-high net worth clients

Jerry Seinfeld lives in a $32 million mansion. Michael Jordan is currently selling his $16 million estate, complete with nine bedrooms, 17 bathrooms and a full-sized basketball court – which, according to Zillow, includes locker rooms, showers and a lounge

Metro Atlanta’s summer buying season hits a wall in June

After a strong May, home sales in the 11-county Metro Atlanta area posted disappointing numbers in June, according to the latest report from Atlanta Realtors (ARA). At June’s end, there were 5,392 home sales in Metro Atlanta, a 6.3 percent

Charlie Young the new president/CEO of Coldwell Banker Real Estate

Coldwell Banker Real Estate has announced the appointment of Charlie Young as the brand’s president and CEO, which will take effect Sept. 1, 2016. Young has been president and CEO of ERA Franchise Systems LLC since 2009, and prior to

This Week in Atlanta Real Estate: Rumors surrounding plans for Atlanta’s second-tallest building, a new mixed-use development in Fayetteville, and more

Quite a bit of news broke this week in the world of real estate. Top stories of this week included rumors about the construction of Atlanta’s second-tallest building, a new 234-acre mixed-use development, and more. If you missed it, here

The 10 safest communities in Metro Atlanta

Ball Ground in Cherokee County is the safest community in Metro Atlanta, according to a new analysis from Niche. With low rates of assault, murder, robbery, burglary, vehicle theft, and larceny, Ball Ground was rated highly in all measures of Niche’s study, which

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