All Entries in the "Economy" Category
The Greater Atlanta HBA Sees Higher Demand Meeting Dwindling Supply
The Builder Developer Lender Council of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association met this morning to discuss developments in Atlanta new home construction across the metropolitan area. In attendance were builders, developers, suppliers, lenders and many others who have an active interest in new construction in Georgia. The speaker for this meeting was Eugene James [...]
How to Avoid Your Mortgage Application Getting Declined this Spring
With one out of every four loan applications getting bounced, it is very important to know where you stand before you set your heart on buying a home this spring. Steve Cook, resident real estate finance expert at the Equifax Finance Blog, explains how to prepare to better your chances to get approved for a [...]
Atlanta Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Remain Popular
According to a recent survey from the National Association of Home Builders, kitchen and bathroom remodeling projects are still the most popular home remodeling projects.
Home owners are increasingly upgrading both of these rooms as well as making repairs as they decide to remain in their current homes for longer periods of times. The deflated housing [...]
A Happier Homeowner, an Opportunity for Profitability
As homebuilders recover from a recession that hit their industry and home sales start rising again, some trends have emerged that builders should consider as they approach expected growth with caution.
The first trend is that warranty costs across the industry have risen to alarming levels, with warranty claims for publically-owned builders at their highest [...]
Atlanta Young Females Bringing in the Money
If you’re a young female living in Atlanta or almost any other major city, chances are you’re earning more than your male colleagues. According to 2008 Census data, single women ages 22 through 30 with no children are out-earning men in 147 of 150 major U.S. cities. At the top of this list is Atlanta.
According [...]
