If you work with first-time homebuyers, now might be a good time to brush up on the special programs available to help them afford a home. Georgia has 66 programs from 28 agencies that can assist first-time homeowners with

Miller Lowry Developments entered into a strategic partnership with Waterford Homes to develop two subdivisions near historic downtown Norcross. The partnership allows Miller Lowry to focus on larger developments by shifting from a general contractor role to that of

  Several developers in Gwinnett County have applied to the county’s department of planning and development to build new multifamily projects.  Hathaway Development proposed building 305 apartment units that will include 148 one-bedroom units, 127 two-bedroom and 30 three-bedroom apartments on 23.9 acres

What happened this week in the wide world of real estate? Let us tell you: •In a warming planet, are floating homes our salvation? The New York Times explores the work of a Dutch architect who is innovating in that

This was a busy week in Atlanta’s real estate market, which saw the following developments: •More than 80,000 square feet of Midtown Mile properties – yes, 80,000-plus – is poised to hit the market. •As the political landscape shifts in

What happened this week in Atlanta real estate? Allow us to share: •Thanks to voters, the city of Atlanta can count on a better transit network in the coming decades. •A historic church with roots stretching back to 1870

What went down in Atlanta’s real estate market this week? Allow us to fill you in: •A new study finds that Atlanta-area rents declined by 4 percent year-over-year; is some relief finally here? •An apartment complex in Buckhead is

What happened this week in the world of real estate? Allow us to tell you: •A long-running preschool is, as Curbed Atlanta writes, being unwillingly displaced by the surging demand for new construction. •Pre-sales are on the way for

From train extensions to the death of a storied piece of technology, this week provided plenty of fodder for real estate agents: •Mortgage rates are now at their lowest level in more than two months, with the 30-year FRM

What did this week bring in the real estate newsreels? Quite a bit, as it would turn out: •Sherwin-Williams has released its list of 2017’s top color trends, and Realtor magazine is breaking them down hue by hue. •How can you add

From affordable housing initiatives to epic estates, this week provided plenty of news for the real estate community. •A 43-story hotel/condominium in Midtown is inching closer to reality; the building would be the tallest in Midtown since the recession.

From expanding film studios to a home that cannot help but get hit by cars, this week provided many real estate stories of intrigue: •A new study from Property Shark finds that since 1910, the average home size in

This week provided a smattering of interesting real estate stories, including: •Silicon Valley is infamous for its high cost of housing – will a local politicians fight to improve housing access influence the nationwide affordability crisis? Vox has the story. •More