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Atlanta home sellers see outstanding returns in 2016

Home sellers in the Metro Atlanta housing market have seen some of the best returns in the nation, according to the Q2 2016 U.S. Home Sales Report from RealtyTrac. Basing its analysis on publicly recorded sales deeds from more than 900 counties nationwide, RealtyTrac

This Week in Atlanta Real Estate: Modera Midtown development, Decatur Tiny House Festival, and more

Lots of interesting things happened this week in the world of real estate. Notable stories this week included news on the Modera Midtown development, the Decatur Tiny House Festival, and more. Catch up on this week’s top news with

Appraising solar: a new approach

By the end of 2016, the Department of Energy estimates 1 million homes will be equipped with a solar energy system. And still there is no definitive way to value those systems in appraisals. A new report from the

Metro Atlanta home prices set new record in Q2

Home prices in the Metro Atlanta area hit a new peak in 2016’s second quarter, according to the Q2 2016 U.S. Home Sales Report from RealtyTrac. Basing its analysis on publicly recorded sales deeds from more than 900 counties nationwide, RealtyTrac

7 Baby Boomer housing needs you should know

At 75 million strong, the Baby Boomer generation comprises just over a quarter of the U.S. population, and as such, it wields considerable sway on the direction of the country’s economy – particularly in the area of housing. Indeed,

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.

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