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NAHB: Builder confidence drops in May on tariff uncertainty

The association noted, however, that 90% of the responses to its survey tracking homebuilder sentiment were received before the announcement of a 90-day reprieve in U.S.-China tariffs. 

NAR: Affordability gap persists despite improvements in housing supply

Driven primarily by the construction boom during the pandemic, the housing market has seen some improvements in affordability, but homes remain out of reach for many would-be buyers.

NAR names REACH class of 2025

The real estate-technology firms will receive help scaling up their businesses from the association’s strategic investment arm, Second Century Ventures. 

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MBA: Mortgage applications rise as housing inventory increases

The most recent Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey shows homebuyer activity continued despite the economic uncertainty. 

New Toll Brothers community offers luxury townhomes

Now open for private tours, the development features quick-move-in and move-in-ready options.

Atlanta named best place to start a career

After ranking over 180 U.S. cities based on metrics like availability of entry-level jobs and housing affordability, Atlanta came out on top.

[update] NAR: GOP tax plan passed by House is big win for real estate

Described by members as “very positive” for real estate, the tax plan now includes five provisions that were among NAR’s top priorities. 

HomeSmart upgrades yard signs with SmartSigns and SmartRiders

HomeSmart’s yard signs will now have QR codes and NFC (Near Field Communication) tags allowing home shoppers to access property details.

Fischer Homes to expand Governor’s Preserve, add 50 homes

All homes will be set on wooded properties, with some featuring mountain views.

NAR: Staging a home can increase sale price by up to 10%

Homes that are professionally staged not only attract more attention from potential buyers — they also sell faster and for more money, according to data from the National Association of Realtors’® 2025 Profile of Home Staging.  

Keller Williams hires CFO, makes interim COO’s appointment official

New CFO Tim Dieffenbecher previously served with CEO Chris Czarnecki at Broadstone Net Lease and Broadstone Real Estate. 

Cotality: Pace of home-price growth slows in March on economic concerns

Despite the deceleration, the company, formerly known as CoreLogic, expects prices to rise another 4.9% over the next year.

The Parker debuts in Acworth

The Parker offers 330 residences, including 20 carriage homes with private garages.

GAMLS: Atlanta housing market ‘showing signs of rebalancing’

Home sales slid 5.4% year over year to 5,011 transactions, while the median sales price inched up 1.2% to $410,000. 

Survey Results: How Atlanta agents define luxury real estate

What are luxury buyers looking for? How do you define a luxury listing? We asked, you answered.

Breaking into the luxury market starts with crafting a presence

Building a luxury real estate brand starts with a luxurious website, says Malte Kramer, founder and CEO of Luxury Presence.

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