The March Cal-Culator leaves much to be desired for the Atlanta residential real estate market. Declines in home sales and home price gains shook the first spring month.
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Semiannual Report Confirms Buying is Still the Best Bet
Trulia’s semiannual report reveals buying is 38 percent cheaper than renting. We discuss how high mortgages would have to rise to reverse this trend.
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The Continued Rise of Non-Bank Lenders
A recent article in The Wall Street Journal put a major spotlight on the growth of non-bank financial firms. The article illuminated that the growth of non-bank financial firms opens up substantial business opportunities for alternative forms of credit as traditional banks are experiencing tighter regulations from Washington. Morgan Stanley, Bank of America and Goldman […]
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So You Want to Be a MLO…
Do you have what it takes to become a Mortgage Loan Originator? This week we discuss MLO certification and what it takes to get into the rewarding industry.
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February Cal-Culator Remains Unchanged
The Cal-Culator hit a record-high last month. But with extreme winter weather and global unrest, was the Atlanta housing industry strong enough to hold on in February?
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Atlanta Tops ‘Best Places to Live’ Charts
Atlanta consistently tops real estate lists that aggregate the best places to live, making Atlanta one of the best places to invest in homeownership.
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The Best Home Improvement and Maintenance Apps
Smartphone applications aren’t just for getting directions and social media. Here are the best home improvement, maintenance and home organizing apps.
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January Cal-Culator Starts New Year in Right Direction
Much to experts’ surprise, Atlanta residential real estate is seeing double-digit gains putting the January Cal-Culator at a record-high.
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The Digital House Hunt Increasing in Popularity
This week we are reflecting back on one of our most popular columns. The digital house hunt is growing bigger than ever. Learning about consumer behavior is critical for growth for Realtors, MLOs and home sellers. As consumers scan the Internet for best deals on products, informative how-to videos and advice columns, it should come […]
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Strong December Cal-Culator Shows Promise for 2014
The December Cal-Culator reflects a year of recovery for the Atlanta residential real estate market from increasing home sales, prices and inventory.
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How to Prepare and Repair Your Credit for 2014
In the last column, we discussed multiple ways that a home sale can crumble, including problems that arise from a consumer’s credit during the loan approval process. Since the credit crisis, having poor credit is one of the most common ways to kill a deal. With poor credit, a potential homebuyer can be denied a […]
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Why Some Real Estate Deals Slip Through the Cracks
From the inspection to the buyer’s financing to the professional appraisal, there are a lot of areas where a deal could slip through the cracks.
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The November Cal-Culator Offers a Bit of Relief for Atlanta Housing Industry
The November Cal-Culator reflects continued recovery for the Atlanta residential real estate despite the traditional winter slowdown of the housing industry.
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‘Tis the Season to Search for a Home
This year’s home buying season isn’t over yet! We discuss the perks of house hunting during the holidays.
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The Truth Behind The Signs
You’ve probably noticed those signs that read “We’ll Buy Your Home Fast!” So who is behind these vague signs? Real estate investors looking to buy your home quickly, for cash. The rapidly changing housing industry has given rise to these types of real estate investors. They approach home sellers looking to buy their properties. The […]
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The October Cal-Culator Reflects a Month of Housing Decline
It’s no surprise that the 16-day government shutdown had a major, negative effect on the housing market.
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Why “Location, Location, Location” Actually Matters
This week’s column discusses how the economy, resale value and other factors contribute to the infamous ‘location, location, location’ hunt.
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How to Avoid Falling Prey to Home Buyer’s Remorse
Unfortunately, buyer’s remorse is common among many types of purchases, including a home. We discuss how to avoid falling prey to homebuyer’s remorse.
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Still a Better Option to Buy Than Rent in 2013
One year ago, we delved into an age-old debate: is it better to buy or rent when looking for a new place to call home? In fall 2012, Atlanta had a low median home sale price compared to the rest of the U.S. and national mortgage rates were at historic lows. It was concluded that […]
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The September Cal-Culator Shows Continued Growth in the Atlanta Residential Real Estate Index
September 2013 marks our second month of The Cal-Culator, Atlanta’s residential real estate index. Based on rising mortgage applications, declining foreclosure rates in Atlanta, the growth of the U.S. economy, the Cal-Culator is seeing a rise!
