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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.

Hispanic Women Becoming Powerful Housing Demographic

For decades, white buyers have largely dictated the direction of the housing industry. That may soon change, though, as a recent survey from Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate and the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals found

Housing Cost Burdens Will Only Worsen Over Next Decade

One in four renters is severely rent burdened Based on current trends of rent gains outpacing incomes, the number of severely burdened renters could increase by up to 25 percent by 2025, according to a study published by the Joint

Georgia has the Second Most Unfair Tax System in the U.S.

Georgia has the second least fair tax system in the country. That was one of the findings in WalletHub’s application of a nationally representative survey to rank which states had the most and least fair tax systems. The survey reflected what

Virginia Place Townhomes Now Open

Virginia Place Townhomes has 23 new homes that are available for buyers. Prices are from the mid $500,000s. The homes come in four color palettes and in different styles: the Rosedale, the St. Charles, the Virginia and the Hudson. The homes

Traton Homes Opens Up New Design Studio

Traton Homes has recently hosted the grand opening of its new design studio in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Design Studio allows buyers to view the latest features for their homes. The studio is equipped with models of six kitchen

Existing-Home Sales Slow in August

Market slows in an expected drop as summer comes to a close After three straight months of gains, existing-home sales dipped in August, despite slowing price growth and a positive turnaround in the share of sales to first-time buyers,

Chinese Buyers Paying More for U.S. Homes

Chinese investors who are looking to buy a home in the U.S. will have to pay more, after China’s central bank devalued the yuan on September 15 and 16 in order to make the currency relative to the U.S.

Green Building is Growing Faster than Conventional Construction

According to the 2015 U.S. Green Building Economic Impact Study, conducted by the U.S. Green Building Council, the green building sector is anticipated to provide 2.3 million American jobs this year – a result of construction growth. The green construction

Metro Atlanta’s Top-Selling Counties, August 2015

Where in Metro Atlanta’s vast terrain were home sales the highest? In August, home sales in Metro Atlanta declined 16 percent, all but signaling the end of the summer homebuying season. That decline was apparent at the county level, which

Zillow, Move and NAR Legal Entanglement Tightens

The maelstrom of litigation swirling around syndication heavy hitters Zillow and Move Inc. continues to grow. News recently broke that Zillow filed a countersuit in response to the “whistleblower” letter, written by former Zillow vice president Chris Crocker, Move first

1980s Australia Duplex Undergoes Impressive Renovation

Built on the edge of a cliff, this Queensland, Australia property offered a limited view of the Pacific Ocean until designers Jamison Architects rescued the property with massive improvements. The 1980s duplex now features a double-height living room, expansive

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