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This Week In Real Estate: Thinking about buying a home this year? Now might be the perfect time. More homes are hitting the market in Georgia and across the country, which means buyers have more choices and more power to negotiate. Some sellers are even offering help with closing costs just to make a deal happen. On the flip side, if you're thinking about selling, summer is still a strong time. Make sure your home is priced right, looks good online, and is move-in ready. Buyers are looking...

This Week In Real Estate: Metro Atlanta market stabilizing as buyers gain traction Inventory in Metro Atlanta is up ~45% year‑over‑year and nationally up ~30%, giving buyers more choices and leverage, while prices stay steady around $425K . Sellers increasingly offering concessions In Atlanta, over 60% of sellers are helping with closing costs or repairs to finalize deals—representing a big shift from the pandemic seller’s market . National housing cool‑down & buyer pause Across the U.S.,...

This Week In Real Estate: Home Prices in Atlanta Are Cooling Off (Just a Bit) This week, Redfin reported that some home prices in metro Atlanta are leveling out. What does that mean for you? Buyers: You might see more room to negotiate. Homes aren’t selling as fast as they were earlier this year. That gives you time to make smart choices. Sellers: Pricing your home right is more important than ever. Homes that are move-in ready and priced correctly are still selling fast! If you're thinking...

This Week In Real Estate: Here are the real estate highlights we're watching right now: The Georgia housing market is starting to cool down a bit, which is good news for buyers. In metro Atlanta, more than half of homes are now selling for less than the asking price. This means buyers may have more room to negotiate. Homes are also sitting on the market longer—about 41 days on average, compared to 30 days last year. There are also more homes for sale across Georgia, giving buyers more...

This Week In Real Estate: Here are the real estate highlights we're watching right now: 🔹 Mortgage Rates Dip Slightly – Interest rates saw a small decline this week, giving first-time buyers a better shot at locking in a decent rate. 🔹 Inventory Rising in Metro Atlanta – More homes are hitting the market, especially in Henry and Coweta counties, giving buyers more options. 🔹 Georgia Dream Program Still Funded – Down payment help is still available! If you’re a first-time buyer, let’s talk...

This Week In Real Estate: Inventory Levels Up: Metro Atlanta's housing inventory has reached a decade high, with a 4.2-month supply as of April. This increase is attributed to more homeowners listing their properties, easing the previous shortage.The Business Journals Market Rebalancing: The Atlanta housing market is showing signs of rebalancing, with more sellers offering concessions to attract buyers. This shift indicates a move towards a more buyer-friendly environment.Atlanta Agent...

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...