Fall in love with Georgia’s natural history this Valentine’s Day; Georgia State Parks have plenty of events to choose from, from paddling and exploring suspension bridges under the moonlight, to dinner and dancing or a haunting history tour. North Georgia In mountainous northeast Georgia, Tallulah Gorge State Park is offering a short moonlit hike to the suspension bridge on the edge of[...]
The long-awaited Atlanta Top 25 Home Builders for 2024 list is now out. We ran the numbers, courtesy of MarketNsight, and compiled the results. The list includes Atlanta home builders ranked by the number of homes closed in 2024 in the metro Atlanta real estate market. Note that these rankings do not include build-to-rent homes and only represent owner-occupied sales in[...]
Denim Marketing's president and Founder, Carol Morgan, will once again speak at the International Builders’ Show (IBS 2025) in February. Joined by other industry leaders for two-panel discussions on marketing, Morgan will share her expertise in building an impactful brand in the home building industry and what home builder marketing experts really want builders to do with their marketing. Additionally, Morgan will[...]
Atlanta loves to be No. 1, whether it's home to the World Series champs, The Braves or being the world's busiest airport. Some titles are just too good to let go of! The Airports Council International (ACI) World recently announced the top 10 busiest airports worldwide and once again named Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) as No. 1. In 2024,[...]
KB Home, one of the nation's largest homebuilders, is returning to the Atlanta market after a 15-year hiatus. The move marks a significant shift for the company, which previously exited the region during the Great Recession and subsequent housing market downturn in 2008. Now, under the leadership of industry veteran Bill Schmidt, the national home builder is ready to reestablish[...]
With spring finally here, Atlanta’s festival season is underway! Home to some of the Southeast’s largest festivals, the metro Atlanta area offers something that appeals to nearly everyone’s tastes each weekend. From street markets and food festivals to concerts and art shows, residents around Atlanta have a variety of events to attend throughout the season. Here is our list of[...]
The Big Event is a FREE family festival presented by Lake Oconee Area Builders Association Lake Oconee Area Builders Association (LOABA) announces The Big Event. This free one-day festival takes place on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lake Oconee Church, located at 1101 Village Park Drive, Greensboro, Georgia, 30642. Exhibitors, Food, Fun & Entertainment The event features 160 local[...]
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA), the largest insurer of mortgages in the world, is changing the loan limit for Metro Atlanta real estate. The FHA Loan Limit will be increased from $498,257 for 2024 to $524,225 on any contract accepted and assigned a FHA case number in 2025. This is good news for Atlanta homebuyers, as it's offering adjusted loan[...]
If you bought a new home in Atlanta last year, now is the time to file for a Homestead Exemption in your county. This can save you thousands of dollars in property taxes! Looking for more information on how to apply? Here are some helpful tips to get you started and links to the appropriate websites from counties such as[...]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! As streetscapes are dressed in wreaths and ribbons and temperatures are so cold you can see your breath, Marietta Square is getting ready for its annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Santa on the Square event. There is always something festive and fun at the Marietta Square, making life in or near the[...]