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The news just keeps getting better for Atlanta’s economy in 2015 Atlanta’s housing market has been on a tear in 2015, and new economic projections suggest that business could get even better. According to analysis by Mark Vitner, a
Lennar Atlanta announced realtors Bette Glass and Lorrie Collie have joined as new home consultants. Bette Glass previously worked for Century 21 as a Realtor and David Weekley Homes as a lead sales consultant. Lorrie Collie has been in
NAR documents 6 percent jump in existing-home sales Market indicators have detailed a continual progression towards normalcy since early 2014, but a hiccup in April’s existing-home sales could mark yet another slow down in the pace of progress, according
Traton Homes is excited to announce it is opening for sales at Vinings Parc East on May 26. Priced from the $390,000s, Vinings Parc East offers 39 luxury townhomes and low-maintenance living inside the perimeter location. Featuring two distinct
After a strong series of months, builder confidence has been a bit bumpy thus far in 2015 Builder confidence has been one of the unqualified success stories of the housing recovery, but weak economic fundamentals could hamper its progress.
Traton Homes announced the grand opening of its decorated model home at Lochshire in Acworth. This model home showcases the design elements seen in the community’s new phase of development. The exterior features a blend of stone and cedar
April new construction numbers excellent, but stats could be misleading On the surface, April was a fabulously positive month for new construction. Not only did housing starts jump 20.2 percent from March (the second largest jump ever recorded), but their
The Providence Group of Georgia, LLC is excited to share that it is now selling new townhomes priced from the $320,000s at The Towns at East Village in desirable Roswell. Located at East Village, the new townhome community offers
Making tax collection More of a Pain He must have had a lot of time on his hands: on Jan. 28, 2015, Timothy Andrew Norris, a 27-year-old Wichita Falls resident, decided to take his frustration out on the tax
A study from ULI found that while most people are happy with their living arrangements, many are lacking in some fundamental amenities, like healthy food Real estate supports a wide spectrum of standards, encompassing a plethora of lifestyles and preferences
This year, John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods is celebrating its 45th anniversary by remembering its company history and looking ahead to several upcoming projects. As a leading Southeastern home builder, John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods has remained a trendsetter
Atlanta’s housing market is humming along, but what counties are performing best? Earlier this week, we reported that home sales in Metro Atlanta rose 8.6 percent year-over-year in April, finishing out the month with 4,339 sales; it was the
Significant challenges remain on the homebuilding front, according to new NAHB research “Booming” is a word that has been associated with Atlanta’s housing market the last couple years, and no other adjective is more appropriate for the market’s new construction sector,
Looser lending standards may not be the panacea for housing’s sideways growth For years, housing professionals have been holding their breath for looser lending standards to ride in and boost the market into a new era of prosperity, but
STOP: GET OUT OF THE FORECLOSURE AND LISTEN Robert Van Winkle, formerly the rapper known as “Vanilla Ice,” who now renovates homes for “The Vanilla Ice Project” on DIY Network, faces charges of burglary and grand theft of a
Despite an influx of investors to the market, cash sales continue to dwindle throughout the nation It is a new market for traditional buyers, despite a recent report of surging investor activity, as once again cash sales fell in
