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David Weekley CEO to retire Oct. 1

John Johnson will be replaced by the former president and CEO of telecom-infrastructure provider Crown Castle Inc. 

Case-Shiller: Home-price index hits all-time high in March; Atlanta sees 6.1% gain

The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index has hit a new record for six of the last 12 months, as demand remains strong in the face of tight inventory.

VA to temporarily lift ban on buyer agent commissions

VA Deputy Director of Policy Michelle Corrdion announced that the department would temporarily lift its ban.

Blue River Communities hires operations manager

Maria Whitlatch previously worked as an area sales manager in Atlanta for Century Communities. 

New-home sales decline in April

At the same time, the median price of a new home sold in April declined as well. 

Historic triangular home on the market in Seattle

The two-bedroom, two-bathroom property includes unique features like a floating staircase, a triangular terrace and a number of sculptural elements.

Wood Partners to build communities near Atlanta, Tampa

The apartment projects will be developed under the company’s new Altera brand. 

Cortland hires Waterton research vice president

Lee Everett will serve as head of research at the Atlanta-based multifamily company. 

My Home Communities building at Harbor Club on Lake Oconee

The homes will go on sale in late summer and be priced from the high $300,000s to the low $400,000s. 

Blue River Communities acquires first development project

The Calverton community in McDonough will bring 21 homes to market when built out. 

Donald R. Horton, founder of nation’s largest homebuilder, dies at 74

Horton served as chairman of D.R. Horton Inc. since it was formed in July 1991.

Atlanta ranks No. 5 in U.S. for new listings

The city saw a 30.9% annual jump in new listings in April, placing it fifth among the top 50 U.S. markets covered in the latest RE/MAX National Housing Report. 

Mortgage rates dip below 7%, bring relief to homebuyers

Buyers are finally getting some relief as mortgage rates dip below 7% for the first time in five weeks, according to a Redfin report. 

Housing starts rebound in April after March slump

New-home construction jumped 5.7% month over month after a soft March, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. 

Bremen No. 1 Georgia city for house flipping

The small city provided investors the largest return among Georgia localities surveyed by Tomo, with an average return of 177%. 

Hotels overtake offices in residential conversions

According to a new report from RentCafe, hotels have overtaken offices as the most likely spaces to be converted into new apartments.

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