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Why 122,000 Atlanta renters cannot buy homes

Earlier this week, we reported on the sobering findings of the Joint Center of Housing Studies’ latest report, which found that millions of households in America are struggling with housing costs, much to the detriment of housing markets across

Redfin announces new tool for agents

Redfin this week released its newest tool Opportunity Score, which will measure the number of jobs within a 30-minute, car-free commute from a particular address, giving agents yet another tool and credential to use in their listing presentations and sales

Consumers say the market’s in crisis, Realtors stay positive. Who’s right?

The majority of Americans agree the nation is facing a serious housing affordability problem – but Realtors say they’re confident about the current real estate market, as well as how it will perform over the next six months. If

The 6 biggest challenges facing housing in 2016

From numerous vantage points, the U.S. housing market has improved considerably in recent years. Home prices are rising. The number of underwater homeowners has shrunk from 12.1 million in 2011 to 4.3 million today. Delinquency rates are down. And

Pending home sales reverse course, decline in May

After steadily increasing for three straight months, pending home sales let up in May and declined year-over-year for the first time in almost two years, according to the latest analysis from NAR. The Pending Home Sales Index slid 3.7

Atlanta’s Buckhead Heights among the nation’s 20 most exclusive housing markets

The Buckhead Heights neighborhood is one of the most exclusive housing markets in the country, according to a new analysis from HomeUnion. With a $100,000 median household income placing in the 75 percentile and an average rent of $2,300 Buckhead Heights has

4 local lenders honored in NAHREP’s mortgage originators award

The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals released their top 250 Latino Mortgage Originators Award for 2016, and four Georgia lenders were honored. Some of the lenders appear within the top 100 Latino Mortgage Originators from non-depository lenders as

27 million Baby Boomers are planning to move nationwide

  According to Freddie Mac’s “55+ Survey,” Baby Boomers looking to move again in their lifetimes could have a substantial impact on the future of housing. The survey found that out of the 27 million Boomers looking to move, 13 percent

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

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