Buying a new home in Atlanta is still affordable despite rising prices! While prices have risen in the metro area, they haven’t risen as fast here in Atlanta as they have in other major metropolitan cities around the nation. According to a national survey measuring the value of residential real estate in 20 major metro areas, home prices in metro Atlanta[...]
Serenity, a new active adult community in Woodstock from Treetop Residential, was featured on last week's episode of Atlanta's Best New Homes. Sales Agent Barbara was interviewed about the incredible new community during the episode, which you can watch below. At Serenity, homeowners escape into sophisticated elegance with custom crafted homes located in this exclusive, private enclave. The timeless architecture of[...]
Families looking for fall activities need look no further than Oakland Cemetery near Grant Park in Atlanta. On September 30, Historic Oakland Foundation will welcome visitors to its 40th annual Sunday in the Park festival, a free event that celebrates the local communities that make Oakland what it is today and explores how historic Oakland Cemetery, surrounding neighborhoods, and the[...]
Beazer Homes has acquired Marietta, Georgia-based Venture Homes, a 34-year-old privately held home builder, for $65 million. Venture Homes, known for building affordable single-family homes and townhomes throughout metro Atlanta’s north and west sides, gives Beazer access to a growing demographic in Atlanta – the first-time, entry-level buyer. “This acquisition allows us to accelerate our growth in Atlanta, a highly desirable[...]
Good news for Atlanta home builders targeting Millennial first-time home buyers! The state of Georgia was recently ranked No. 5 for Millennial movers, while the city of Atlanta was also ranked as one of the top 10 markets for first-time home buyers – many of which are Millennials. This group, which currently totals 71 million individuals, is expected to surpass the[...]
“I want to go fast!” -Ricky Bobby If this is your life motto, then today’s Around Atlanta episode of Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio is for you! Co-hosts Todd Schnick and Carol Morgan are joined by Dustin Bixby, Vice President of Marketing and Promotions for Atlanta Motor Speedway, to talk about all of the fun events that take place year-round at[...]
Atlanta Real Estate Forum congratulates Handcrafted Homes, Inc. for winning a Gold OBIE in the Specialty Room category for the renovation of an existing family room. Presented by the Atlanta Sales and Marketing Council, the OBIE Awards are the premier awards given in the Atlanta new home construction industry. Handcrafted Homes’ project was the remodel of an existing family room. These[...]
Home South Communities, one of Atlanta’s top privately held builders, was acquired by CalAtlantic, one of the nation’s largest home builders, who is also in the midst of a merger with Lennar Corp. With the acquisition, CalAtlantic gains 970 home sites across 17 communities, seven of which are actively selling, with the remainder slated to open for sales in 2018. "Home[...]
Atlanta Real Estate Forum congratulates Brock Built Homes for winning a Gold OBIE in the Single Family Attached - Urban R/R (All Builders) $300,000 to $399,999 category for The Westmoreland B plan at West Highlands. Presented by the Atlanta Sales and Marketing Council, the OBIE Awards are the premier awards given in the Atlanta new home construction industry. This home offers[...]
Atlanta Real Estate Forum congratulates Peggy Slappey Properties for winning a Gold OBIE in the Best Flyer/Mailer category. Presented by the Atlanta Sales and Marketing Council, the OBIE Awards are the premier awards given in the Atlanta new home construction industry. The “Cut Above the Rest” flyer showcased the outstanding craftsmanship of Peggy Slappey Properties’ branded builder, JSS Homes. The flyer[...]