A family legacy that began in 1948, Chathambilt Homes celebrates 75 years of building a legacy. Started by Howard and Grace Chatham with sheer dedication and vision, the Chatham family has become the history and the future of Atlanta's real estate landscape. Atlanta Real Estate Forum wishes all the Chathams a very happy 75th anniversary! “To succeed in residential development, you[...]
(Pictured left to right: Gabe, Lance, David and Myles Chatham) The Chatham Company is pleased to announce that David Chatham was inducted into the Home Builders Association of Georgia’s (HBAG) Hall of Fame during its recent awards ceremony. The most prestigious award presented by the HBAG, the Hall of Fame award is given as a lifetime achievement award recognizing decades of commitment.[...]
Dr. Robert Dietz, Chief Economist of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), recently addressed the public affairs and communications committee at the fall leadership meetings in Palm Springs, California, sharing information on the US Housing Market. As an active member of NAHB, I am fortunate to chair public affairs for NAHB this year and have the opportunity to hear[...]
Ansley Park draws visitors in with its serenity and harmonious balance of old and new. Developed in 1904 by prominent real estate businessman Edwin P. Ansley and completed by 1930, this oasis within the busy city of Atlanta was the first suburb designed with automobiles in mind. Over time, the winding streets and green parks attracted wealthy residents. Today, the[...]
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties Names Lori Lane as Temporary Head for Buckhead Unit Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties (BHHSGA) has named Lori Lane as the acting Managing Broker for its Buckhead operations. Lane, already a prominent name in the real estate sector, will concurrently serve as the President and Managing Broker of the thriving New Homes Division and also holds[...]
A recent Fortune article reports that Warren Buffet just made a big bet on the U.S. housing market, and from Blue River Development's perspective, it is easy to see why. The recent investment by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway in three leading U.S. homebuilders – D.R. Horton, Lennar and NVR – signals strong confidence in the U.S. housing market. The investments, worth[...]
Shirley Gary, one of the top-selling real estate agents in metro Atlanta, and the #1 Engel & Volkers agent in the country by unit sales, has joined Ansley Christie’s International Real Estate, the exclusive Atlanta-area affiliate of the Christie’s International Real Estate global luxury network. Gary, who previously owned an Engel & Volkers franchise with offices in Buckhead and north Fulton[...]
Christa Huffstickler, the founder and CEO of Engel & Völkers Atlanta, is taking over existing Engel & Völkers territories in Buckhead and North Fulton and launching a new shop in Sandy Springs. The real question is, where is real estate dynamo Shirley Gary who founded these two locations going? We will report more on Gary as the news evolves. Huffstickler will[...]
In the first half of 2023, the housing market in the United States witnessed a significant downturn in turnover. Redfin reports that only 14 out of every 1,000 U.S. homes changed hands, a drastic decline from 19 out of every 1,000 during the same period in 2019. The drop is even more pronounced for large suburban houses. Let's dive into[...]
Redfin recently revealed startling findings about the U.S. housing market. To afford the typical starter home, a first-time buyer must earn $64,500 per year. This figure is up 13% from last year due to rising mortgage rates and home prices. The income needed to afford a starter home has risen over 20% in Fort Lauderdale, FL, and Miami -- more[...]