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This Week In Real Estate: This week in Georgia real estate, there’s exciting news for buyers and sellers! In Metro Atlanta, the Market Action Index rose to 40, indicating a stronger seller’s market. The median list price also increased to $405,000, up from last month’s $399,000, reflecting growing seller confidence . (Georgia Real Estate Market Update - April 2025 - Modern Heart Realty, April 2025 Metro Atlanta Real Estate Market Update - Path & Post) For buyers, this means acting swiftly is...

This Week In Real Estate: Good news! More homes are hitting the market across Georgia. In Metro Atlanta, the number of new homes listed went up by 22% in March. That means buyers have more choices now than they did last month. Prices are slowly going up, with the average home now costing about $402,000. What does this mean for you? With more homes to pick from, you might not have to rush or compete as much as before. You could even find a home with a better price or ask for things like...

This Week In Real Estate: A proposed bill in Georgia, the Georgians First Residential Property Protection Act, aims to cap the number of homes that large investment companies can own statewide at 2,000.Introduced by Republican Rep. Derrick McCollum, the legislation seeks to curb the influence of corporate landlords in the housing market, addressing concerns about affordability and availability for individual buyers. WABE What This Means for Buyers and Sellers: Buyers: If enacted, the bill...

This Week In Real Estate: Here are the top two real estate news updates for this week: Georgia Property Tax Changes Could Help Homeowners Last year, Georgia voters said “yes” to a new rule that limits how much property taxes can go up each year. But many counties and school systems decided not to follow the rule. Now, lawmakers are asking them to change their minds. If more places follow the rule, homeowners could see smaller tax increases, making it easier to afford their homes. 👉 Read more...

This Week In Real Estate: I wanted to let you know about some recent changes to FHA loans that might affect your homebuying or selling journey. Starting in May 2025, FHA loans will only be available to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and some specific citizens from other countries. If you're thinking about buying or selling a home and were planning to use an FHA loan, it's important to know this change. Additionally, if you're considering home improvements, the maximum amount you can...

This Week In Real Estate: Here are the top two real estate news updates for this week: U.S. Housing Market Becoming More Buyer-FriendlyThe U.S. housing market is transitioning to a more balanced environment, offering increased inventory, more price reductions, longer time on the market, and lower listing prices compared to last year.This shift provides buyers with more opportunities and leverage in negotiations. Atlanta's Affordable Housing Stock Declines SignificantlyBetween 2018 and 2023,...

This Week In Real Estate: Compass in Advanced Talks to Acquire Warren Buffett's HomeServices of America Compass, the leading U.S. real estate brokerage by volume in 2023, is in advanced discussions to acquire HomeServices of America, owned by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway. If this deal goes through, it could lead to more streamlined services and potentially more competitive pricing for buyers and sellers. A larger, more consolidated brokerage network may also give sellers better market...

This Week In Real Estate: Federal Reserve Signals Possible Interest Rate Cuts in 2025: The Federal Reserve has hinted at potential interest rate cuts later in the year as inflation stabilizes. This could lead to lower mortgage rates, making homeownership more affordable for buyers. Economists predict a possible reduction by mid-2025, which could stimulate more real estate transactions nationwide. Georgia Housing Market Sees Increased Inventory & Price Growth: The Georgia housing market is...

This Week In Real Estate: Atlanta Tenants Advocate for Rent Control Amid Housing Affordability Crisis: Renters and housing advocates gathered at the Georgia State Capitol, calling for rent control measures to address soaring rent prices and the housing affordability crisis in the state. Georgia Housing Market Shows Modest Growth: In January 2025, Georgia's housing market experienced a 2.1% year-over-year increase in home prices. The number of homes sold rose by 0.03%, and the inventory of...

This Week In Real Estate: Atlanta's Housing Market Sees Modest Gains Amid Shifting Conditions: The 2024 Annual Report on Housing in Georgia indicates that the Atlanta housing market experienced modest gains despite shifting conditions. In January 2025, new listings saw year-over-year increases, while pending sales declined. Both median and average sales prices rose, suggesting a competitive market. Data Center Expansion in Atlanta Faces Land Use Challenges: The rapid growth of data centers in...