As home prices rise, prospective buyers continue to bite their nails and wonder, “Where can I find affordable housing near Atlanta?” The affordable housing crisis is a nationwide conversation, but the Atlanta market is actively seeking solutions for its homebuyers. Mandy Crater, executive director of HomeAid Georgia, Natallie Keiser, executive director of HouseATL and Garrett Wiley, VP of government affairs[...]
SRP Lending, a leading private money lender, is pleased to welcome Mark Whitmire as Corporate Strategist. A veteran in the construction industry, Whitmire’s extensive experience as a principal in land development, homebuilding, lending and brokerage firms, makes him a valuable addition to SRP Lending. “We are excited to bring Whitmire on board,” said Geoffrey Deckelbaum, Principal at SRP Lending. “His knowledge[...]
SRP Lending, a leading private money lender, is proud to announce the addition of Angie McDaniel as Controller. McDaniel brings over 28 years of experience in the construction and accounting industries, including 20 years as a Controller, making her an ideal choice to oversee SRP Lending’s financial operations. “We are delighted to have someone with her experience and industry knowledge on[...]
MarketNsight provides a timely snapshot of the Southeast and Atlanta housing markets, revealing that pending sales have climbed steadily since late February, rising an average of 9% through the end of March as rates have declined. Supply and Demand Months of Supply increased sharply to 3.8 in March from 3.4 in February. March total inventory was up 53% year-over-year. The majority of[...]
The 2024 Online Homebuyer Mystery Shop Report results are in. Compiled by Blue Gypsy Inc, Denim Marketing and Melinda Brody & Company the survey compares the follow-up efforts of 50 home builders across the country for 30 days. The results show that home builders still have room for improvement related to follow up. The builders were chosen randomly, with nearly 30[...]
The National Association of Home Builders recently reported that Canada and Mexico have been excluded from President Trump’s 10% baseline tariffs on all of America’s trading partners. This is a huge win for homebuilders as Canada currently supplies 85% of all U.S. softwood lumber imports and accounts for nearly a quarter of the available supply in the U.S. The exemption[...]
Fischer Homes, one of the nation’s leading home builders, is pleased to announce key leadership changes within its Atlanta Division. Josh Brockman has been named Atlanta Market President, a promotion from his previous role as Atlanta Division Manager. Doug Cohen, formerly Atlanta Market President, transitions into the role of Atlanta Vice President of Land Acquisition. “Josh and Doug have played instrumental[...]
Parkland Communities, Inc. is proud to announce the promotion of three dedicated team members — Nick Patti, Michael Paul and Ian Young — to Partner with an ownership stake in the company. This marks a significant milestone in Parkland’s long-term growth strategy. As part of Parkland’s commitment to cultivating internal leadership, all three individuals have contributed to the company’s rapid growth[...]
Atlanta is becoming increasingly known for its vibrant culture, fantastic lifestyle, and booming economy. So, it isn’t surprising that, over the past years, it has also become a hot spot in the rental market. Understanding what influences this dynamic market can give investors and renters alike powerful insights that can guide strategic decisions. In this guide, we'll explore six key factors[...]
MarketNsight, a leader in real estate data and analysis across the Southeast, tracks pending sales weekly and uses this information to identify housing trends. Here is a rundown of last year’s trends and what’s expected in 2025. Trends in Pending Sales Total pending sales were relatively flat compared to 2023 while still down 20% from 2019, the last normal year for housing.[...]