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NAR: Existing-home sales fall 7.7% in November 

The month-over-month decline in sales came as prices rose for the 129th consecutive month, the National Association of REALTORS® said. 

PulteGroup fires incoming COO weeks before his promotion 

The termination follows a lawsuit filed by the homebuilder’s founding family alleging the executive created a network of Twitter bots to harass the late founder. 

A real-life Christmas Story

What’s better than an official Red Ryder, carbine action, 200-shot, range model air rifle, with a compass in the stock and this thing that tells time? The entire “Christmas Story” house.

Vickie Rogers

“I’m old school. As a new agent, it starts by passing out that new box of business cards to everyone you meet. Personal contact.” — Vickie Rogers, broker/licensed instructor, Vickie Rogers Realty

Why NAR named Atlanta the No. 1 market to watch in 2023 

Atlanta was the only market in the survey of 179 U.S. metros to meet all 10 of the criteria the National Association of REALTORS® used in its analysis. 

New-home construction slides in November as builders pull back 

New-home permits fell 11.2% month over month, while housing completions jumped 10.8% in what one observer said could have “worrisome” long-term consequences for the nation’s housing supply. 

Ashcroft Capital purchases another Atlanta community 

Paces Crossing in Norcross is the fifth local apartment community the New York investor has purchased in two months. 

Community overlooking Gwinnett minor-league field sold

Built in 2021, The Fieldhouse is “filled with baseball-themed amenities” that provide views of Coolray Field in Lawrenceville. 

Move-ins at new VIBE at Echo Street West to start in January 

VIBE is part of the first phase of the 19-acre Echo Street West mixed-use development, which is rising on Echo Street and the Atlanta BeltLine Westside Connector Trail. 

Realty ONE Group Terminus names new VP of operations 

The new vice president previously served as the firm’s chief experience officer. 

Tour Santa’s home, workshop on Zillow

“Santa gets a peek into millions of homes each year. Now, millions of Zillow surfers are getting a peek into one of the most famous homes in the world,” Amanda Pendleton, Zillow’s home trends expert

MBA: Mortgage applications rise in latest weekly survey 

The 30-year fixed-rate inched to 6.42%, which is still close to the lowest rate in a month, the group said. 

Paula Burch Jackson

“Stay present and connected with your sphere of influence. Don’t be a secret agent.” — Paula Burch Jackson, Realtor, Keller Williams – Atlanta Partners

Johns Creek approves Toro’s redevelopment proposal for former State Farm office complex 

The project, “Medley,” is a major component of Johns Creek’s new town center, which will be anchored by City Hall and encompass 192 acres of new housing, restaurants, retail and offices. 

2,000-acre ‘knowledge’ community breaks ground in Gwinnett 

The nonprofit-led project will be equidistant between Atlanta and Athens and seek to capitalize on the talent pool provided by the University of Georgia and Atlanta’s numerous higher-learning institutions, similar to North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park. 

Artisan Built kicks off 25-townhome community in Hapeville 

All homes are priced from the mid-$500,000s and have two-story, three-bedroom, open floor plans. 

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