From a highly regarded public school system to low taxes and a geographically sound location off GA 400 and on Lake Lanier, Forsyth County and Cumming are drawing homebuyers of all ages. “Forsyth County still has open land for

Home value sees noticeable changes near stores of certain persuasions Homeowners living near a Target have experienced better home value appreciation since their purchase than homeowners near a Walmart, but also pay higher property taxes, according to a RealtyTrac

If the first two months of the year are any indication, the Metro Atlanta housing market is in good shape for 2016 February proved a universally strong month for housing in the 11-county Metro Atlanta area, according to the

Why do consumers buy homes, nowadays? There are many reasons that someone may want to purchase a home, but among America’s homebuying public, which reasons are the most common? According to the new Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends

Modern homes favor efficiency and space Just as the average American homebuyer has changed over the years, so too has the average American home. According to a new analysis from the National Association of Realtors, new homes are characterized

Homeowner equity made big year-over-year gains in the fourth quarter of 2015, according to a new analysis from CoreLogic, which found borrower equity increased by $682 billion, or 11.5 percent – to put it into perspective, that’s more than

Non-homeowners are plagued by a lack of credit, money and knowledge First-time homebuyers have been absent from the current market ever since the housing downturn, choosing instead alternative housing solutions such as renting and living with parents or in-laws.

This is who you’ll be doing business with this year. The National Association of Realtors’ “Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends” report is among the most detailed examinations of the nation’s consumers and their real estate experiences. From demographics,

Asian and Baby Boomer consumers are the most eager to buy homes in the Metro Atlanta area, according to a new survey from Zillow. The survey, which polled more than 10,000 renters and homeowners, asked consumers whether or not they associated

New regulations are delaying a high amount of loans, new research finds More than 75 percent of banks say TRID compliance is delaying loan closings between one and 20 days, according to a survey by the American Bankers Association. The reasons

The residential construction community in Metro Atlanta kicked off 2016 in a strong fashion, with overall spending rising strongly from a year ago, according to the latest numbers from Dodge Data & Analytics. Per Dodge Data’s analysis, residential construction spending in Atlanta totaled

Jonathan Rich of Keller Knapp Realty was Atlanta’s No. 1 Realtor in 2015 with a sales volume of $51 million, according to the Atlanta Board of Realtors. The ABR announced the Realtors and teams with the largest sales volumes at

A strong economy and beneficial market conditions will boost housing in the spring The National Association of Realtors has always tried to keep a positive perspective when looking towards the future, and the latest report from Realtor Mag, which anticipated a

Millennials looking for more in their surroundings Much has been written about the newfound demand for urban, walkable environments, and a new study from CityLab has zeroed in on the causes behind that demand. According to CityLab’s research, the

New research from the PH Media Group has found that only 28 percent of American consumers are satisfied with the way real estate businesses handle their phone calls. The study also found that the standards for phone manner for

Baby Boomers are famous for their embrace of suburbs, and new research suggests that their love for the housing style remains fervent as ever. According to new research from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), 22 percent of