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Mayor, councilmember push housing subsidy for sworn officers 

The $500,000 in funding would be used to encourage firefighters, police officers and corrections officials to live near their workplaces or in their zones. 

First MLS launches Alexa-based property-search engine for the visually impaired 

The Finding Homes service, which works on any Alexa-equipped smart phone, allows people to access FMLS real estate listings. 

New Albany manufactured-home community sells for $3.65 million 

The community, Mighty Oak, has 118 homesites and sits on 26 acres. 

NAR: Existing-home sales dip 1.5% in December 

House prices, however, continued to rise, marking the 130th consecutive month for price gains, the longest streak on record, the National Association of REALTORS® said.   

Home prices increase as falling mortgage rates attract buyers

More buyers have entered the market in the past four weeks as mortgage rates fell.

Duluth apartment community sells for $51.5 million 

The community, the 266-unit Paramont Apartments, previously sold for $26.7 million in 2018. 

Georgia ranks No. 8 for growth based on U-Haul rentals 

The U-Haul Growth Index showed Georgia was a net importer of residents based on the number of one-way truck rentals to and from the state. 

Single-family starts, builder confidence rise 

The increase in builder confidence breaks a string of 12 straight monthly declines in the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index. 

300-unit community proposed for downtown Hapeville 

The proposed project, Modera Hapeville, has been proposed by Mill Creek Residential, which already has 10 Modera-branded communities in Atlanta. 

Decatur’s 55-plus Clairmont Crest community sold 

The transaction was funded by a $30.5 million acquisition and renovation loan. 

Fischer Homes hires sales manager for Atlanta division 

The new manager has more than 20 years of experience in homebuilding, with stints at Taylor Morrison, Ryland Homes and CalAtlantic Homes. 

Berkadia: Almost 150,000 apartments in Atlanta’s pipeline 

The firm said 147,881 multifamily units are in some stage of the development process in the greater Atlanta market. 

NAR tips to comply with the Fair Housing Act

Potential buyers want real information about the communities they’re shopping in. And while agents may feel like experts, their answers must always comply with fair housing laws. To help, the National Association of REALTORS® released some advice.

Atlanta ranks No. 9 on Zillow’s hottest markets for 2023 

The city’s relative affordability in today’s high interest-rate environment helped put it on the list. 

Decatur townhome community sells for $8.2 million 

Avondale Townhomes features 122 two- and three-bedroom residences. 

Atlanta REALTORS® names past president Realtor of the Year 

Karen Hatcher served as president of the organization in 2022. 

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