The new median size for single family homes is 2,450 square feet. According to the 2014 Survey of Construction (SOC) data from the Census Bureau and NAHB analysis, this is the second highest average since 2009. The new size in

The Business Journals, analyzing the latest Census Bureau data, has compiled a list of the most profitable U.S. cities for a wide range of professions, including loan officers and real estate agents. In Atlanta, 2014 salaries for loan officers

Atlanta’s real estate market continues to show signs of improvement, according to the latest ABR numbers September was a very positive month for real estate in Metro Atlanta, with sales up, prices moderate and inventory stable, according to the

The Providence Group announced its pre sales of five new homes styles in the Traditions community. Home prices start at $399,900, and sizes range from 2,297 to approximately 4,300 square feet. Homes  include two-car garages, optional basements and walk-in closets. Other features

Yet another study finds that a majority of Americans are on financially insecure footing Sixty-two percent of Americans have inadequate savings. That alarming statistic was the main finding of a Google Consumer Survey that GoBankingRates, a national website that

Resurgence of wire fraud scams alarms NAR Wire fraud, or fraud using telecommunications technology, is on the rise in real estate transactions, according to a new report in the Washington Post. The scam works like this: hackers gain access to either

Arizona is home to a plethora of unique homes, and this 1,256-square-foot property is no different. This windowless, two-bedroom, two-bathroom property built on four acres of desert is made of three, connected concrete domes that features a large garage,

Where, in the city of Atlanta, are luxury home sales the most common? Home sales across Metro Atlanta have been very positive throughout 2015, but what of the city’s luxury markets? Below, we’ve charted the top-selling luxury markets in

Recovery continues as foreclosure levels dropped yet again in August. National foreclosure inventory fell 25.2 percent year-over-year and completed foreclosures dropped 20.1 percent, according to a new report from CoreLogic. The latest decline in foreclosures is only the latest step

On Oct. 3, lenders finally reached the much-delayed compliance deadline imposed by TRID. However, in an effort to assist smaller lending, title and escrow companies reach a level of sustainable compliance with the new documentation, a bipartisan bill was introduced, and

The Urban Land Institute released its 2016 Emerging Trends in Real Estate report and survey recently – the 36th edition of the institute’s trends and forecast report – providing analysis of the nation’s top real estate markets, and subsequently

The National Association of Home Builders Young Professionals Committee was recently formed to inspire young homebuilding professionals under the age of 45 to become association leaders. New members will be involved in national networking, education and advocacy initiatives. And when filling out an application, the association is recommending

Housing has made considerable progress the last few years, but elements of the downturn still linger. Recently, there have been many promising developments in housing. New construction, for instance, is becoming more affordable, and new home sales are up

Live like you’re always on vacation in this $2.8 million Henry Island, Wash. home. Accessible only by boat, this 2,700-sqaure-foot property features three bedrooms, concrete floors, a 10-foot-long breezeway connecting the living and dining spaces, and radiant heat. With

The Atlanta Board of Realtors has received a $2,500 Placemaking micro-grant from the National Association of Realtors to help the BeltLine community transform unused public spaces into community places. The grant is intended to help Realtor associations partner with others to

Average fixed mortgage rates have lowered following September’s jobs report, according to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey. With the 30-year FRM falling from 3.85 to 3.76 percent, average rates have now been below 4 percent for 11 consecutive weeks, while including the