Fischer Homes, a leading U.S. home builder, is pleased to announce the appointment of Josi Stone as a new Sales Manager with the Atlanta Division. Stone joins the team after four successful years as a valued member of the Northern Kentucky Division, where she excelled in various roles, including Sales Counselor, Elite Coach and University of Kentucky recruiting team member. In[...]
Decatur was incorporated in 1823 by European settlers. Before this the area was largely forested, and hosted two major native trade routes through the area; the Sandtown and Shallowford trails. A quiet place to live throughout the 1800s, the exception being a skirmish between Confederate and Union soldiers, which occurred towards the end of the civil war. In the late 1800s[...]
Johns Creek is a thriving and diverse community located just 25 minutes from Atlanta. While Johns Creek might be one of the youngest cities in Georgia, it gained national attention as a family-friendly and unique place to live. Johns Creek was started as a high-tech office park in 1981 by three Georgia Tech College students. The attention brought in Fortune[...]
SRP Lending, a prominent private money lender, announces the appointment of Jessica L. McCoy, CPA, MBA, as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In her new role, Jessica McCoy will oversee all financial and accounting functions for the company. Having been an external advisor and CPA with SRP Lending since its inception, McCoy is stepping into the role of CFO with[...]
As the largest generation in the country, Millennials are taking the homeownership world by storm. According to RentCafe, the number of Millennials who own a home has significantly increased within the last five years. With 52% of Millennials owning a home, the generation is no longer a renter-majority demographic. Millennial homeownership reached 18.2 million in 2022, making Gen Y the second fastest-growing[...]
You've probably heard about payday loans being illegal, or at least restricted, in Georgia. But what are the perks of getting short-term loans in this state? Even if you can't use payday lenders to earn extra dollars, some loan alternatives will help you pay for emergencies. Sounds pretty convenient, right? However, before going to the lender's office, let's figure out how[...]
Developer ramps up lot development and home construction capacity with new directors In a strategic move to expand its capabilities, Parkland Communities Inc., a premier Atlanta-based real estate development and investment firm, proudly welcomes two seasoned industry veterans as new directors: Nick Patti as Director of Operations and Ian Young as Director of Development. Parkland Communities will break ground on +1,000[...]
St. Bourke, a leading real estate development firm, provides an in-depth analysis of Atlanta's housing market for the first quarter of the year. Despite various challenges, the data reveals a remarkably resilient and robust market, with many key metrics performing above pre-pandemic levels. This is a testament to the enduring demand for housing in the Atlanta area. St. Bourke’s Director of[...]
Contrary to many recent headlines, the housing market remains active and dynamic, according to new data from MarketNsight. Despite a perceptible decrease in demand, the industry research leader reports that home sales continue at a robust 80% of last year's pace, with buyers signing contracts, even with interest rates exceeding 6%. “Increases in the market share of new homes continue to[...]
What looks like a large Roman-inspired arch monument in the midst of Atlantic Station is actually home to a museum that pays homage to Georgia history and Atlanta’s founding families. Standing at an imposing 100 feet tall, this seven-story monument narrates the events that unfolded to make Georgia and Atlanta, which was historically called the Gate City, what they are[...]