The landscape of the Atlanta homebuilding industry may soon experience a notable shift, as Smith Douglas Homes Corp., one of the fastest-growing private homebuilders in the nation, announced the launch of the initial public offering today (January 8, 2024) of 7,692,308 shares of its Class A common stock. The initial public offering price is currently expected to be between $18.00[...]
Smith Douglas Homes announced on July 31, 2023, that it acquired the assets of Houston, Texas-based Devon Street Homes. This marks Smith Douglas' initial entry into Texas as it establishes a presence in the expansive Houston market, the second-largest new home market in the United States. A top 25 Atlanta home builder as ranked by MarketNsight and Atlanta Real Estate Forum.[...]
Two stunning homes represented by agents of Harry Norman, REALTORS®, Atlanta’s leader in luxury real estate, have been selected as finalists in the HGTV Ultimate House Hunt 2023. The Ultimate House Hunt is a month-long online promotion held on HGTV.com annually, showcasing extraordinary homes for sale in eight categories: Amazing Kitchens, Beachfront Homes, Countryside Retreats, Curb Appeal, Downtown Dwellings, Homes[...]
Are you ready to start planning your dream custom home but need help figuring out where to start? Award-winning builder Harcrest Homes is here to assist you every step of the way, whether selecting the perfect spot for your future home or ensuring the residence encompasses all your preferences while staying within budget. The Harcrest Homes team shared a few fantastic[...]
Neil Wedewer has joined Smith Douglas Homes' Board of Managers. No stranger to the residential construction industry, Wedewer has held key leadership positions with prominent bank partners of home builders operating in Georgia and across the Southeast. His vast experience includes Atlanta Area President for Charter Bank (now South State Bank), Chief Credit Officer for First Covenant Bank, and Executive Vice[...]
Helping homeowners build fabulous, custom residences, Harcrest Homes understands that choosing to construct your ideal home is only the first step. The homebuilder’s talented team is there for every step as clients navigate the confusing and complex process of finding custom home financing options that are the right fit. To provide a little clarity, the custom home builder teamed up with[...]
Atlanta homebuyers are invited to celebrate a Summer of Savings from Davidson Homes with a new rate lock incentive that allows homebuyers to lock in lower rates with preferred lenders. “Our rate lock incentives allow homebuyers to have a lower monthly mortgage payment meaning they can more easily qualify for the mortgage,” said Davidson Homes, Marketing Manager Brad Krewson. “Compared to[...]
Think you can’t afford to own your own home? Think again. If you currently rent, chances are you can buy. We'd love your feedback on our why rent when you can own article! Please comment at the bottom. The Federal Housing Finance Agency made changes in the summer of 2021 that mean on-time rent can count in underwriting for government sponsored[...]
Senior Loan Consultant with New American Funding Jay Glover joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast to discuss the current state of the market and the lender’s wide variety of loan products for first-time homebuyers. Glover joins host Carol Morgan on the All About Real Estate segment. A resident of Gainesville, Georgia, Glover has been in the mortgage industry since[...]
Sales & Marketing Power Hour is back on Wednesday, February 23 at noon, E.T. with its first webinar: Selling Homes with Nothing to See: Virtual Tours vs Model Homes! Virtual tours and model homes duke it out on whether home builders need model homes in today’s digital environment! This power-packed webinar series for new home sales and marketing professionals is a[...]