Don't miss this opportunity to find out what is going on in the Atlanta real estate market. 2008 Real Estate Economic Forecast presented by the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals. December 6, 2007 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Dan Forsman, President & CEO of Prudential Georgia Realty presents the 2008 Real Estate Economic Forecast at Maggiano's Restaurant at Perimeter Mall[...]
NAHB Chief Economist David Seiders predicts another quarter point rate cut at the Dec. 11 FOMC. This is part of the Federal Reserve's ongoing attempt to head off foreclosure damage and slow the problems associated with the subprime mortgage market.[...]
Ten key states account for 52 percent of all non-residential building construction starts in 2007. And, starts are up 18 percent from a year ago. The outlook for Georgia, according to an article by Jim Haughey posted on Reed Construction Data, is as follows: The economic environment for construction is clearly above average in Georgia, but non-residential construction activity is declining. [...]
Those curious as to whether professional sports teams truly have economic benefits on the city can find out at the ULI Atlanta panel discussion on Tuesday, November 13 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the 755 Club at Turner Field. The event, which is titled "The Economic Impact of Pro-Sports on Real Estate and How to Leverage Development around Sports Venues," will[...]
Forbes magazine has named Atlanta as one of the most stable real estate markets in the country. Home buyers can invest with confidence in our area, says the magazine. To read the full story, click here.[...]
The National Association of Home Builders chief economist David Seiders spoke at the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association's Fall Membership Meeting on October 2, 2007. Seiders gave a lively presentation on his views on the housing marketing in the Atlanta area, as well as in the nation. Here is a synopsis of his speech. The U.S. job market is questionable and[...]
Business 2.0 magazine has worked with Moody's Economy.com to identify 10 major metropolitan areas that are rebounding or coming back to life after the real estate slow down. 10 metro areas are identified in the article along with their anticipated median sales for single family homes and the percentage of growth projected for the next two years. The best news is[...]
Get Home Atlanta! is a campaign designed to educate home buyers that now is a great time to buy a home in Atlanta. A collaborative effort between members of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association and regional real estate players, the campaign is already making headlines. The business section of today's AJC includes an article by residential real estate report Julie[...]
And yesterday was an even better time! Ted C. Jones, Chief Economist for Stewart Title shared some of his economic outlook and Texas humor at the NAREE conference. The U.S. added 157,000 jobs in May, unemployment is at 4.5% and Jones does not see a recession coming. U.S. job growth is at almost 13% above the average with 1.866 million net[...]
NO RAIN means DROUGHT The drought conditions in Georgia has caused the director of the state EPD to declare a Level Two drought. This puts the following schedule into play: Odd numbered addresses can water Tue, Thur & Sun from midnight to 10 a.m. Even numbered addresses can water on Mon, Wed & Sat from midnight to 10 a.m. New construction &[...]