Though the price of gas is going down, it is still a far cry from what we paid years –even months- ago. The high cost of gas is particularly hard on Atlanta real estate agents because they are constantly driving to and from open houses, showings, the office and home. But late last week, good news came out for realtors courtesy[...]
When asked for some good news on the Atlanta housing market, Dan Forsman replied, "The good news is that all recessions end." Luckily for us the President of Atlanta's largest brokerage went on to share a bit more stating, "We are finding the bottom; we are seeing activity." Forsman believes that if this recession was going to continue we’d see the[...]
According to a recent Metrostudy report, everything in the Atlanta real estate market is not all doom and gloom. In fact, the national housing data and consulting firm is reporting that segments of the market have shown signs of improvement during the first quarter of 2011. Even though the Atlanta single-family detached and townhome market had a combined decrease of 31% in[...]
If you have an outdated cell phone, the constant barrage of advertisements for new ones may make you a bit nauseous. After all, while your friends are browsing the latest Atlanta real estate news, you're stuck waiting for your phone to finish loading the Google search results. But before you throw that archaic phone out the window and replace it[...]
You hear it all the time: location is everything in real estate. The distance to and from work is a major factor for potential homebuyers, especially in the Atlanta real estate market. However, with the introduction of light rails to Gwinnett County and Cobb County, commuters may have more options to get where they need to be. For those who aren't familiar[...]
Just a short drive from Atlanta in the Greater Valley Area, things are brewing. More specifically, the creation of new jobs, something you don’t hear enough of these days. Almost two thousand alone in the last two years from Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, and with the recent announcement of the addition of a third shift at the plant, 1,000 more jobs[...]
Atlanta Real Estate News Who says that Atlanta is going to become completely dominated by national builders just like the rest of the top 10 home building markets? With 20 new Atlanta home builders launching building companies in the past year, it seems that the local Atlanta builder is continuing to maintain a strong Atlanta foundation. While national builders such as[...]
Are you a new college graduate? If so, Atlanta is just brimming with possibilities. Two studies released this year rank Atlanta as a top city for new grads due to low cost of living, job opportunities and the vibrant cultural and social scene. Atlanta's real estate market is highly affordable. If you're looking to rent an apartment in Atlanta, there are[...]