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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...

This Week In Real Estate: Georgia State University Announces $107 Million Downtown Atlanta Revitalization Project: Georgia State University is embarking on a $107 million renovation to transform its downtown Atlanta campus ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The project includes demolishing an original building to create a quadrangle, closing a city block, reworking Woodruff Park, and renovating multiple structures. Funded by an $80 million donation from the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation and $27...

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