Trump’s Investor Ban Could Reshape Metro Atlanta’s Housing Market
Trump’s Investor Ban Could Reshape Metro Atlanta’s Housing Market President Trump announced Wednesday that he will ban large institutional investors from buying single-family homes, a move that could significantly impact metro Atlanta—one of the nation’s hotspots for corporate-owned rental properties. “I am immediately taking steps to ban large institutional investors from buying more single-family homes, […]
Inside Cobb County’s Housing Market Slowdown (And the 2026 Surprise Coming)
The wild ride is over. What comes next might surprise you. Remember 2021? When houses in East Cobb sold before the “For Sale” sign even went up? When your Realtor friend became everyone’s new best friend? When that house down the street sold for $75,000 over asking in a weekend bidding war that felt […]
From “Someday” to “Soon”: How Aspiring Buyers Are Making Homeownership Work
Homeownership remains a cornerstone of the American Dream. The Coldwell Banker State of the American Dream Report* finds 71% of aspiring homeowners (defined as those who don’t currently own a home but want to someday) are delaying major life decisions, such as marriage, career moves, even pets, until they own a home. For Gen Z, the majority […]
Housing Market Set for a 2026 Comeback, NAR Predicts
Steady job growth and lower rates could fuel a sales surge ahead. See NAR’s 2026 housing forecast. Real estate professionals may finally see a long-awaited surge in activity in 2026, with home sales poised for a potential double-digit jump. Lawrence Yun, chief economist at the National Association of REALTORS®, is forecasting a 14% nationwide increase […]
FILING FOR HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION IN 2025
Homeowners may need to provide their Warranty Deed book and page, proof of residence, social security numbers, driver’s license and car tag info. In most counties, to be eligible for the current year, you must have owned and occupied the property as of January 1st. If the property is located within city limits, the homeowner […]
FILING FOR HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION IN 2025
If you are filing for homestead exemption, homeowners may need to provide their Warranty Deed book and page, proof of residence, social security numbers, driver’s license, and car tag info. In most counties, to be eligible for the current year, you must have owned and occupied the property as of January 1st. If the property […]
3 Ways To Diversify Your Real Estate Investment Portfolio
Whether it’s REITs, international markets, self-storage or residential rentals, Victoria Kennedy writes, each component adds a layer of security and opportunity to your strategy. Real estate investment is widely regarded as a potent avenue for amassing wealth. Despite this, the importance of diversification within this asset class often does not receive the attention it deserves. The wise […]
FILING FOR HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION IN 2024
If you are filing for homestead exemption, homeowners may need to provide their Warranty Deed book and page, proof of residence, social security numbers, driver’s license, and car tag info. In most counties, to be eligible for the current year, you must have owned and occupied the property as of January 1st. If the property […]
Carbon Footprints and Construction: The Dilemma of Old vs. New Buildings
In order to stop climate change, the world needs to reduce the carbon emissions of our buildings. That isn’t up for debate. Reports have repeatedly shown that buildings, or more accurately, the people who use them, account for around 40 percent of the world’s carbon, making it all but impossible to reach our decarbonization goals […]
How much do you need to earn to afford a $500,000 home? Here is the answer.
For an individual earning the median income, homeownership is increasingly out of reach To afford a $500,000 home, Realtor.com’s economic data analyst said, a person would typically need to make about $140,000 a year. April is National Financial Literacy Month. To mark the occasion, MarketWatch will publish a series of “Financial Fitness” articles to help […]
The Next Surprising Fractional Ownership Trend: Student Housing
Once considered a niche asset class, student housing is quickly becoming a darling for commercial real estate investors. Even institutional players have been eyeing dollar signs in the last several months. Last August, Blackstone Properties bet big on student housing when it completed its acquisition of American Campus Communities Inc., the largest publicly traded owner and developer […]
Can Office-to-Residential Conversions Be Done at Scale?
One of the most common things I hear these days when talking about empty office buildings from people outside of the industry is “they should just turn them into apartments.” It makes sense, why let office buildings sit with so few occupants when many cities are in the middle of a housing shortage? But for […]