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Parkland Communities Seeks Construction Manager

Parkland Communities Now Hiring for Multiple Positions

By Parkland Communities October 13, 2023 0 Comment

Parkland Communities Inc., a premier Atlanta-based real estate development and home building firm, announces exciting opportunities to join its rapidly expanding team in the Macon/Warner Robins area and across metro Atlanta. The firm actively seeks candidates for Construction Managers and Assistant Construction Managers. These individuals will oversee the residential construction process from pre-construction to completion. These team members are instrumental[...]

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Cities and Counties

Atlanta’s Top 7 Metro Cities Ideal for Family Living

By KNOWAtlanta Relocation Magazine October 12, 2023 0 Comment

Are you dreaming of a fresh start or a peaceful escape from the city buzz? Atlanta and its suburbs offer a world of options tailored to your lifestyle. While the array of neighborhoods may seem overwhelming, fear not! KNOWAtlanta Relocation Guide handpicked some of the finest suburbs around Atlanta, each with its own unique charm perfect for families and young[...]

Economy Local Market

Pending Sales Hold Steady Despite Sustained Rates Above 7%

By MarketNsight September 27, 2023 0 Comment

MarketNsight, a leading real estate data and analysis provider, reports that even after six weeks in a row with 30-year fixed mortgage rates higher than 7%, pending sales are performing better than in the fall of 2022. “Home buyers have become accustomed to higher rates, and the market continues to be driven by the lack of housing supply,” said John Hunt,[...]

Atlanta News Local Market Residential

Financing New Home Construction: Navigating the Maze of Challenges

By SRP Lending September 27, 2023 0 Comment

Financing new home construction has never been without its challenges. Home builders and remodelers constantly grapple with a shifting landscape of financial constraints, regulatory hurdles and market uncertainties. But with the right partner, these challenges can transform into growth opportunities. One of the primary challenges builders face is securing flexible and timely financing. Traditional banks often have rigid lending criteria and[...]

Economy Local Market

US Housing Market Insights from Dr. Robert Dietz

By Carol Morgan September 21, 2023 0 Comment

Dr. Robert Dietz, Chief Economist of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), recently addressed the public affairs and communications committee at the fall leadership meetings in Palm Springs, California, sharing information on the US Housing Market. As an active member of NAHB, I am fortunate to chair public affairs for NAHB this year and have the opportunity to hear[...]

Atlanta News Economy Local Market

MarketNsight Identifies 7% as the New Sensitivity Threshold for Mortgages

By MarketNsight September 12, 2023 0 Comment

MarketNsight identifies 7% as the new sensitivity threshold for mortgages. The leading real estate data and analysis provider reports that rates in the second week of August 2023 rose to 7.09% - surpassing the 20-year highs set last fall. On the way to 7.09%, pending sales rapidly declined, completely reversing the positive trend witnessed in the third week of July[...]

Lori Lane - Buckhead Managing Broker for Berkshire Hathaway Georgia Properties

Atlanta News Jobs Local Market

Lori Lane Named Interim Buckhead Broker

By Carol Morgan September 6, 2023 0 Comment

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties Names Lori Lane as Temporary Head for Buckhead Unit Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties (BHHSGA) has named Lori Lane as the acting Managing Broker for its Buckhead operations. Lane, already a prominent name in the real estate sector, will concurrently serve as the President and Managing Broker of the thriving New Homes Division and also holds[...]

MarketNsight Reveals Decrease in July Pending Sales

Atlanta News Economy Local Market

MarketNsight Reveals 18% Decrease in Pending Sales Year to Year

By MarketNsight September 1, 2023 0 Comment

Bright Spot: New home pending sales are up 48% year over year since February MarketNsight, a leading real estate data and analysis provider, reports that pending sales in July were down 18% year to year – showing no significant change from the 19% decrease revealed in its January 2023 update. Unless interest rates drop significantly in the next few months, pending[...]

Atlanta News Jobs Local Market

Meet David Ray: SRP Lending Loan Officer

By SRP Lending August 22, 2023 0 Comment

Today, SRP Lending is shining the spotlight on David Ray, a key member of the company and a lifelong resident of metro Atlanta. With over 40 years of experience in residential construction and development, Ray's expertise is foundational to SRP Lending's thriving hard-money lending business. "David's dedication to the field of construction and home building has helped shape the landscape of[...]

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Atlanta News Economy Local Market

Buffet Bets on U.S. Housing Market

By Carol Morgan August 18, 2023 0 Comment

A recent Fortune article reports that Warren Buffet just made a big bet on the U.S. housing market, and from Blue River Development's perspective, it is easy to see why. The recent investment by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway in three leading U.S. homebuilders – D.R. Horton, Lennar and NVR – signals strong confidence in the U.S. housing market. The investments, worth[...]

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