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Builder confidence rebounds in May on tight existing inventory

Homebuilder optimism was buoyed by continued shortages of new housing inventory, the National Association of Home Builders reported. 

Wells Fargo partners with T.D. Jakes in historic Fort McPherson redevelopment

The banking giant will help provide financial assistance to the megachurch pastor’s effort to develop a mixed-use, mixed-income community on the former Army base. 

The spring market is a seller’s market as demand rises, supply remains low

Atlanta’s April average home value rose while pending sales fell from March.

NAR adds fair-housing training requirement to Realtor qualifications

Realtors will be required to complete two hours of training every three years beginning in 2025. 

Marcus & Millichap adds managing director to Atlanta office

The new executive, David Johnson, founded Piedmont Highlands Capital. 

FHFA rescinds “unworkable” fee ahead of implementation

The mortgage industry decried the proposed loan-level pricing adjustment for borrowers with higher debt-to-income ratios. 

RangeWater brings in HR veteran for new chief people officer role

The new executive, Franco Minton, will help the multifamily firm as it pursues strategic growth initiatives. 

How far will a $1,500 rent budget go in Atlanta?

A recent Rentcafe study used MLS data from 200 U.S. cities to determine which city offers the most square footage for $1,500 per month. 

Berkadia: Atlanta apartment pipeline swells to 180,542 units in Q1

The number of apartments under some stage of development in the Atlanta metro grew from 147,881 at the end of the fourth quarter of 2022. 

MBA: Mortgage applications rise on lower rates

Interest rates on mortgages of all types declined last week, spurring an uptick in borrowing, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported. 

170-unit mixed-use development headed for Peachtree Corners office park

The owner of the 2 Sun Court office building sold off 2.2 acres to a developer who plans to build a mixed-use tower. 

Toll Brothers tops out 36-story Momentum Midtown tower

Toll Brothers Apartment Living and joint-venture partner PGIM Real Estate are developing the luxury high-rise on an 0.83-acre site at 1018 West Peachtree St. NW. 

Artisan Built to open new phase at NatureWalk at Seven Hills

The 23-home phase is in the NorthFarm section of the Paulding County community. 

Why the current market is toughest on first-time buyers

Price hikes are slowing down and inventory is up — generally — but less expensive homes are bucking larger market trends. According to Zillow, the price of bottom-tier homes increased 8% year over year, while bottom-tier inventory increased just 1%.

Wood Partners opens 250-unit community in McDonough

The 250-apartment community is located at 205 Bridges Road near downtown McDonough. 

GAMLS: Atlanta home sales slide in April as median sales price rises

New listings of homes fell 8.7% compared to March and were down 18.4% versus April 2022, Georgia MLS said. 

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