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Jan
17
2019
17
2019
Bucking National Trend, Atlanta Area Has Fewer New Real Estate Listings In December
The number of new homes listed for sale in housing markets across the US grew nearly 5% in December when compared to a year earlier-- the largest increase in over three years-- giving buyers increased negotiating power. In the Atlanta area, however, the number of new homes on the market...
The number of new homes listed for sale in housing markets across the US grew nearly 5% in December when compared to a year earlier-- the largest increase in over three years-- giving buyers increased negotiating power. In the Atlanta area, however, the number of new homes on the market...
Jan
16
2019
16
2019
Reasons to Refinance When Rates are Rising - 5 Examples
In previous posts, we talked about the current rise in mortgage rates and whether it's still a good time to buy a home (yes it is!). This week, we want to focus on refinancing and whether you should consider it in this market. While it may not be the right time to refinance for all homeowners,...
In previous posts, we talked about the current rise in mortgage rates and whether it's still a good time to buy a home (yes it is!). This week, we want to focus on refinancing and whether you should consider it in this market. While it may not be the right time to refinance for all homeowners,...
Jan
15
2019
15
2019
Buying a Home Remains Among Top American Financial Goals in 2019
Nearly 4% of Americans recently surveyed indicated that buying a home is their top financial goal in 2019, another indication that the housing market should remain strong in Georgia and most other areas of the country in the coming year. 7% of millennial respondents listed buying...
Nearly 4% of Americans recently surveyed indicated that buying a home is their top financial goal in 2019, another indication that the housing market should remain strong in Georgia and most other areas of the country in the coming year. 7% of millennial respondents listed buying...
Jan
14
2019
14
2019
Local Intown Atlanta Housing Market Stabilizing
Local real estate agents in metro Atlanta expect continued stabilization in the Intown Atlanta housing market throughout 2019. Sellers can expect homes to stay on the market longer as the housing market returns to a more normal state. However, a seller's market is likely to remain in...
Local real estate agents in metro Atlanta expect continued stabilization in the Intown Atlanta housing market throughout 2019. Sellers can expect homes to stay on the market longer as the housing market returns to a more normal state. However, a seller's market is likely to remain in...
Jan
11
2019
11
2019
New Home Construction Costs Rising Quickly in Metro Atlanta
Recent reports indicate that construction costs for new homes are rising more quickly in metro Atlanta than in other areas of the country, a factor increasingly affecting affordability in the local market. Although local home buyers continue to face shortages of homes on the...
Recent reports indicate that construction costs for new homes are rising more quickly in metro Atlanta than in other areas of the country, a factor increasingly affecting affordability in the local market. Although local home buyers continue to face shortages of homes on the...