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Atlanta Receives $30 Million Grant from HUD

Atlanta will receive $30 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant. The grant will allow for the restoration of west Atlanta, Vine City, Ashview Heights and the Atlanta University Center neighborhood. Mayor Kasim Reed

The Providence Group of Georgia on Top Homebuilders List

The Providence Group of Georgia, LLC was named the No. 7 largest homebuilder on the Atlanta Business Chronicle‘s Top 20 Homebuilders List. “We are excited that we have been recognized again on the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Top 20 Homebuilders List,” said

Are Metro Atlanta Wages Keeping Pace with Home Prices?

Nationwide, wage growth has lagged behind home prices; is that still true here in Atlanta? Back in April, we reported some unsettling news – per analysis by RealtyTrac, wage growth in the Atlanta area in 2013 and 2014 lagged far behind home

CoreLogic: Atlanta Cash Sales Now “Normal”

CoreLogic released June cash sales data this week, which showed that cash continues to trickle out of the market. Nationally, cash sales made up 31.3 percent of total home sales in June, down from 33.9 percent the same time

Boehner Announces Departure, Housing Industry Doesn’t Notice

As the era of House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio, 8th) comes to a close, we’re looking back on the legacy of the chamber’s 61st speaker and the Ohio native’s history with housing policy. As minority leader in April 2008, when the

The Buckingham Home to Royalty

Many wealth public figures own property in Chicago, and Queen Elizabeth is now amongst them. The Queen recently purchased a three bedroom, three bathroom condo in The Buckingham for $1.575 million with the help of real estate agent Steve

Baby Boomers are Forming the Most Households

Despite more Millennials entering the market, baby boomers still lead Baby boomers made up the majority of new households formed in the beginning of 2015, according to a report released by the National Association of Realtors. The report, which

3 Important Facts About Eco-Conscious Homebuyers

Green construction is growing faster than conventional construction. It currently provides 2.3 million jobs and $55 million in residential construction spending, which is expected to grow by $45 million by 2018. The homebuyers driving that growth are becoming increasingly eco-conscious, and the National Association of

Atlanta Home Prices Post Strong Gains

Did the latest Case-Shiller present more of the same for housing? Home prices in the Atlanta area were up 0.8 percent from June to July and 5.8 percent from July 2014, according to the latest Case-Shiller Home Price Index from Standard &

After July Gain, Pending Home Sales Drop in August

July’s rebound short-lived as pending sales fall Pending home sales dipped in August again after a mild resurgence in July, but still held over last August for the twelfth consecutive month of year-over-year gains, according to a report released by the

Atlanta Ranked the No. 2 City in U.S. for Millennials

Atlanta is No. 2 on MONEY’s list of best cities for Millennials. Millennials comprise about 26.2 percent of the total Metro Atlanta population, and MONEY rated the area highly for its recreational opportunities, citing the area’s aquarium, zoo and museums.

4 Key Trends in New Construction Today

New home sales were up in August, but is that a sign of a strengthening market? In August, new home sales rose 5.7 percent month-to-month and 21.6 percent year-over-year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 552,000, according to

Slippin’ and Slidin’ at Home

Most people use stairs to get from one floor to the other in their home, but Scott Jones’ family depends on something else: a 28-foot mahogany slide. According to Jones, a 54-year-old entrepreneur from Carmel, Ind., he likes for

Homebuyers Worried About Affordability, Not Interest Rates

An interest rate hike is not a concern to buyers Buyers are more concerned about affordability, competition and inventory than an interest rate hike, according to a Redfin survey of 3,577 buyers done in late July. Only 5 percent of the

Providence Group Announces Home Designs for New Community

The Providence Group of Georgia, LLC recently announced the home designs for its newest community, Brookmere at Johns Creek. Featuring both luxury townhouses and single-family homes, all floor plans can now be viewed on the builder’s website. If interested,

Americans Optimistic About Job Market, Pessimistic about Economy

Gallup polls a mixed bag of job market confidence, lack of confidence for economy Forty-five percent of Americans believe it is a “good time” to find a quality job, up six points from last month, according to a new Gallup poll.

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