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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. 

Redfin Launches ChatGPT plug-in to help buyers find a home

Redfin has launched a ChatGPT plug-in to help buyers find their new home, a potentially powerful tool in their arsenal as today’s homebuyers work to find the perfect home.

Lawrence Yun: Fed rate hike ‘unnecessary and harmful’

NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said the Federal Reserve’s latest increase in its benchmark interest rate is an unnecessary threat to many small regional banks.

Atlanta affordable housing efforts get $200 million commitment

The Robert W. Woodruff Foundation and Joseph B. Whitehead Foundation committed $100 million to affordable housing, and Mayor Andre Dickens pledged to pass a $100 million housing bond. 

Georgia MLS brings Restb.ai artificial intelligence into home listings

The new technology will speed up the home-listing process using Restb.ai’s property image tags. 

Elite X-ing community sells for $31.3 million

Read Property Group sold the 210-unit garden-apartment development to OREI Azora. 

Keller Williams launches three more enrichment programs for agents

The brokerage says the “business communities” — KW Operations, KW Wellness and KW Clarity — provide agents with specialized training, technology, coaching and referral opportunities. 

Fayette County REALTORS® names Harry Norman agents Realtor and rookie of the year

The honorees are Kaley Butcher, managing broker of the Harry Norman Peachtree City office, and Melissa Pou, a Peachtree City agent.

Survey Results: How Atlanta agents view the luxury market

How do you define a luxury listing? What amenities are buyers looking for? In our latest survey, Atlanta real estate agents shared their perception of the current luxury market.

The new American luxury home, according to the National Association of Home Builders

According to the NAHB, The New American Home® represents the latest in luxury real estate. It was unveiled at their recent tradeshow.

Inspiring women to leadership in real estate

While the real estate industry has historically been male-dominated, an increasing number of women in the field highlights the importance of encouraging them to become leaders, according to Carissa Zedaker, the 2023 president of the Women’s Council of Realtors Atlanta.

Atlanta Housing Scorecard: Inventory surges as existing-home sales slide

Days on market increased, while housing starts decreased, according to the May edition of the Atlanta Housing Scorecard.

A grand, gilded estate

Dubbed Kings Landing, this stately waterfront property in Long Island inspires comparisons to “The Great Gatsby.” It’s listed by Ryan Serhant and Rachel King of SERHANT, in collaboration with Stefani Berkin and Robert Barr from We R New York.

Fischer Homes set to begin sales at new Lawrenceville community, Sweetbay Farm

The 33-acre development will offer single-family homes in a variety of floor plans, ranging from 1,600 to 4,000 square feet. 

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