These organizations will be allowed voting rights through their memorandum of understanding. By Allison Joyner To encourage diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in real estate in metro Atlanta, the Atlanta REALTORS Association (ARA) has authorized voting rights to local multicultural real estate associations and their active members. The Empire Board of Realists, National Association of […]
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Atlanta REALTORS Association’s first African American female president promotes diversity and inclusion in 2022
Karen Hatcher is the first African American brokerage owner in its 112-year history. By Allison Joyner Earlier this month, the Atlanta REALTORS Association (ARA) appointed Karen Hatcher as their 97th president, making her the first African American female to lead this prestigious institution. Hatcher, who joined the ARA in 2007, is the founder, CEO and […]
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Turning Static Images into Strategic Profit
If a picture is worth a thousand words, the value of a product video could very well be worth a thousand leads. James McQuivey of Forrester Research says the value of a one-minute video is 1.8 million words. That’s the equivalent to 3,600 text pages. In other words, if you write an average of one […]
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Residential Housing Off to a Slow Start in Fourth Quarter
Following a strong summer, the final quarter of 2016 has been weaker than the previous months for the Atlanta residential real estate industry. Fortunately, 2017 is looking mighty bright. The Cal-Culator, which rose 0.2 last month is staying stagnant at 7.7 as Atlanta saw decreases in home prices, sales and inventory. However, many positive predictions […]
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Southeast Mortgage Unveils New Corporate Headquarters Equipped with Progressive Work-Life Balance Amenities
Georgia’s largest non-bank lender, Southeast Mortgage, has unveiled the firm’s new transformative headquarters, located at 3575 Koger Boulevard in Duluth, Georgia.
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The “Sort of Hot, Sort of Not” Atlanta Housing Market
Among last month’s headlines that may have best defined the Atlanta housing market read: “Odd housing market confounds buyers, agents.”
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Empowering Your Clients to Improve Their Credit Scores
As we’ve reported previously, poor credit is one of the major deterrents facing millennials as they embark on the journey to homeownership. NerdWallet found millennials cite “insufficient credit score or history” as their biggest obstacle to getting a mortgage. Of course, low credit scores don’t just affect millennials. Poor credit can be a challenge for […]
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Atlanta Real Estate Index Sports Small, but Significant, Increase
After a stagnant month in June for the Cal-Culator, the Atlanta residential real estate index has risen 0.1 to bring the index to a 7.5. Gains in supply, home prices and regional trends contributed to the increase.
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Housing Inventory Curbs Atlanta Housing Growth Despite Continued Gain in Home Sales
This month, the Atlanta market showed improvements in home sales and home prices. However, with the lack of housing inventory, the Cal-Culator will remain stagnant for the month of June.
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While Inventory is Down, Increase Your Competitive Edge
Just because inventory is especially tight right now doesn’t mean families, couples and individuals should give up on their aspirations of buying their dream home.
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Atlanta Residential Real Estate Index Reflects Steady Gains in Housing
Georgia may be going through its traditional summer dry season, but there’s certainly nothing dry about the housing industry.
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A Stagnant Spring for Atlanta Real Estate
The Cal-Culator, Atlanta’s residential real estate index, has remained stagnant for the month of April.
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Americans Weigh In: What is the “Ideal Residence?”
In recent years, especially in Atlanta and to the interest of millennials, there has been a shift in what many consider the ideal residence.
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The Effects of Subprime Mortgage Shouldn’t Be Forgotten
With a recovering economy and a newly vibrant housing market, we are beginning to see more data and articles referencing the revival of subprime mortgages.
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Atlanta’s Housing Industry Off to a Great Start in 2016
Atlanta’s residential real estate index improved in January 2016 due to robust home prices, increased down payments and phenomenal homes sales.
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The Atlanta Housing Index Ends 2015 on a Sluggish Note
Once again, stagnation strikes the U.S. housing industry as home sales, home prices and home builder confidence painted an unclear picture of the industry.
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Professionals in the Housing Industry Have Plenty to Be Thankful For
For mortgage loan originators, Realtors, builders and potential borrowers alike, we near the end of 2015 with plenty to be thankful for.
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No Scares in the Housing Industry This October
The headlines regarding the U.S. housing industry over the past month have swung like a pendulum from positive sightings to neutral or negative happenings.
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Atlanta Housing Seals Summer with Good News
The Cal-Culator now stands at 6.9 – the highest recorded number ever for the index. Home sales, prices, rates and an increase in first-time homebuyers propelled the index forward.
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Seasons Change – So Should Your Habits
Between dealing with the pressure of swiftly closing deals, the growing mountain of paperwork, keeping a robust client pipeline and fostering partnerships in the housing industry, it can be extremely challenging for MLOs to carve out quality time for family, friends and life, in general. As this hectic summer season comes to a close, why […]
