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As construction surges, builders are confident once again

It’s been a groundbreaking time for new home construction — literally. The annual rate of new construction surged to 1.631 million units in May: the biggest leap in 33 years.

Housing Scorecard: Starts and sales decline as inventory rises

Housing starts and sales fell, while inventory rose and days on market dipped, according to the latest installment of the Atlanta Housing Scorecard.

A close encounter in Kansas City

In Kansas City, Missouri, is a home that’s truly out of this world. Newly remodeled, the building resembles a spaceship, sending buyers to infinity and beyond!

Get your kicks on Route 66!

Located off the original Route 66 in Carlinville, Illinois, this former church is a gateway to history — but full of future opportunity.

Former employee sues NAR, alleges discrimination by President Kenny Parcell

The National Association of REALTORS® has been named in a new lawsuit by Janelle Brevard, the organization’s former chief storyteller. NAR President Kenny Parcell is named multiple times in the complaint.

NAR: Pending-home sales dip in May as demand remains strong

Transactions that do go through are typically seeing multiple offers, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said. 

Case-Shiller: Home-price index just 2.4% off 2022 peak; Atlanta sees 3.5% gain

A third consecutive month of increases in the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index lends new evidence to claims that previous declines could be behind the market. 

New-home sales surge in May

Demand for newly built homes has remained strong as high interest rates keep many would-be sellers of existing homes off the market. 

Shawn Buchan

“Stay consistent!” — Shawn Buchan, team owner, Shawn Buchan Realty Group, Keller Williams Realty

Wood Partners opens Alta Ashley Park in Newnan

The 269-unit community offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units and full carriage homes. 

Engel & Völkers Atlanta launches sales at new East Atlanta townhome community

The Harman by Monte Hewett will offer 22 townhomes at the corner of Moreland and Ormewood avenues. 

NAR: Existing-home sales tick higher in May

At the same time, the median existing-home price for all housing types slid 3.1% year over year to $396,100. 

HOME hires two agents

The agents, Beth Marshall and Amy Brown Edelstein, are both Atlanta natives. 

Rockhaven Homes opens four communities for sales

The developments offer single-family homes and townhomes priced from the high $200,000s. 

Sales begin at Evanshire in Duluth

The Providence Group’s new master-planned community will bring 140 single-family homes and townhomes to market. 

NAR CEO Bob Goldberg to retire at end of 2024

Goldberg’s retirement comes after 30 years of service with NAR and four decades of real estate experience.

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