Sherry Gasaway, publisher at KNOW Atlanta, is in studio for another episode of Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio. Join co-hosts Carol Morgan and Todd Schnick as they interview Gasaway on this Around Atlanta edition, and get the inside scoop on Atlanta’s hottest relocation guide. Gasaway, an Atlanta native, started in real estate advertising over 27 years ago in the Atlanta market.[...]
The Atlanta Sales and Marketing Council (SMC) is excited to announce its first Continuing Education (CE) Course of 2020: B L U E P R I N T S: New Construction Buyer’s Agency. Join fellow Realtors on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a free CE Course. Lay out the plans for success working with buyers[...]
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced the groundbreaking for permanent construction on the first segment of the Atlanta BeltLine Southside Trail, known as Southside Trail West. This initial portion will extend the existing Westside Trail south and east to connect four open and emerging job centers – Pittsburgh Yards, Murphy Crossing, the Met, and Lee + White. Construction is expected to take[...]
Atlanta’s Best New Homes Show recently welcomed Gina Spearman, regional manager of New American Funding. Spearman joined the show to discuss the many programs and services offered by New American Funding, review 2019 and examine the expected mortgage changes in 2020. New American funding saw extreme growth in the Atlanta market in 2019. Spearman recaps a successful year helping to provide[...]
This month, professionals of all aspects of the homebuilding industry will meet in Las Vegas for the 2020 International Builders’ Show (IBS). Hosted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), IBS brings thousands of exhibits showcasing the latest and greatest in homebuilding tools and products together, provides countless educational opportunities and offers networking occasions for all professionals connected to[...]
Deciding to sell a home can potentially lead to a big return on investment. Knowing when the best time to sell can be tricky, but also important in determining the final profit on selling a home. Georgia REALTORS recently released an infographic explaining three reasons why now might be the best time to sell. The three reasons are outlined below: 1.[...]
First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS), formed by a group of brokers 62 years ago, helps exchange listings between Realtors while offering cooperation and compensation to help buyers and sellers connect with each other through the agents of their choosing. FMLS is currently serving over 45,000 brokers and agents in Georgia. President and CEO of FMLS Jeremy Crawford is in studio[...]
Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio is excited to announce its January guest lineup, as well as introduce its new 2020 sponsor, New American Funding. Committed to providing listeners with the latest news on Atlanta real estate, as well as news on all the attractions and things to do around the city, this month’s shows offer something for everyone. “We are so[...]
Dr. Rajeev Dhawan of the Economic Forecasting Center at Georgia State University’s Robinson College of Business gives his 2020 Economic forecast. He says, "A maturing business cycle, the ongoing global slowdown and the U.S.-China trade spat are fostering a deteriorating business investment climate, and a slowdown in job growth has made consumers wary of spending." Related to overseas buyers, Dhawan commented[...]
Pending new home sales up 20% last several months, but flat overall MarketNsight recently hosted its December MarketWatch Atlanta event giving a state of the market for 2019 and predictions for the New Year. MarketNsight and ViaSearch President John Hunt reiterated that Atlanta is an incredibly price-sensitive market and that as interest rates have dropped, new home sales have increased. Hunt highlighted[...]