Bakari Brooks with Brooks Built Homes discusses affordable housing crisis

Solving Atlanta’s Affordable Housing Crisis

Bakari Brooks, president and CEO of Brooks Built Homes, joins host Carol Morgan for this week’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. In this podcast segment, Brooks shines a light on how Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Metro Atlanta is fighting the Atlanta affordable housing crisis. Brooks Built Homes is a metro Atlanta homebuilder mainly focused on custom single-family homes and[...]

Statham Place in Statham, Georgia home exterior

Model Home Now Open at Statham Place

My Home Communities is pleased to announce that Statham Place, a new modern farmhouse-style home community in sought-after Statham, is now selling! The community features 36 ranch and two-story homes. Located on large lots, homes at Statham Place are priced from the $300,000s. “We are excited to showcase our decorated model Statham Place and offer homebuyers the opportunity to see what[...]

Langston Place in Perry Ga

Langston Place in Perry Now Selling From the high $200,000s

My Home Communities announces that Langston Place is now selling! Located in charming Perry just a quick 25-minute commute from Macon, ranch homes are priced from the high $200,000s. Homes at Langston Place are eligible for USDA financing-- 100 percent financing for those who qualify, making homeownership more accessible than ever. “In a metro Atlanta area where average home prices are[...]

new Smyrna popular townhomes by Traton Homes

Townhomes Popular with Homebuyers in Metro Atlanta

Are townhomes popular with homebuyers? Well, an NAHB analysis of the most recent Census data of Starts and Completions by Purpose and Design shows that townhouse construction jumped more than 23% in 2023. As housing demand shifted to more suburban and exurban areas and housing affordability headwinds persisted, medium-density construction lagged for the last couple of years. However, demand for[...]

Eastwood BTR Townhomes in Kirkwood

Monte Hewett: First Units at Eastwood Are Delivering On Time

As the general contractor for the BTR apartment-style townhomes at Eastwood in historic Kirkwood, Monte Hewett is excited to announce that the first residents have moved in, and construction continues on its projected schedule. Slated for a 14-month total build time, progress at Atlanta’s newest for-rent townhome-style apartment community is on schedule for a phased delivery of buildings throughout the[...]

Atlanta skyline

What Are the Best Affordable Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods in Atlanta?

Known for its bustling city life and abundant Southern hospitality, Atlanta boasts a multitude of neighborhoods to settle into. The city is nationally rated as a great location for individuals, families and those looking to retire near urban amenities. However, with great benefits come notable costs. The cost of living in Atlanta is 18% higher than the rest of the[...]

Best ATL Neighborhoods for College Seniors and Recent Grads

Best Atlanta Neighborhoods for College Seniors and Recent Grads

Atlanta is home to many phenomenal educational institutions in and outside the metro area and recently was ranked second by Coworking Cafe's study on the best cities for 2024 college graduates! This study is based on eight metrics including employment opportunities, financial health and lifestyle quality. The 23 coworking spaces per 100K residents pushed the Big Peach to the 1st[...]

Jacob Prather and Tamra Wade on Radio

My Home Communities: Building Affordable Homes

Jacob Prather, President of My Home Communities and Tamra Wade, Team Leader at Tamra Wade Team, join host Carol Morgan for this week’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode focused on My Home Communities. In this podcast segment, Prather and Wade discuss the missing middle housing sector and how My Home Communities accommodates first-time buyers with affordable homes. My Home Communities[...]