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- 10 Roswell
- 11 Cumming
- 12 Alpharetta
- 13 Dunwoody
- 14 Vinings
- 15 Johns Creek
- 16 Duluth
- 17 NE Atlanta
- 18 Metro Atlanta
Underwater Mortgages in Atlanta – Behind the Headline
Another week, another report about problems in the Atlanta real estate market. This one courtesy of Zillow and the “must read” headline is that half of Atlanta mortgages are underwater. As always, it’s a good idea to take a few minutes and get past the headline. While not entirely healthy, things are getting better. From the AJC and Zillow’s chief...Read More.
Things to Consider Before Buying a Home
Here’s a provocative WSJ-Smart Money video that explores the pros and cons of buying a home in this market, it is an excellent primer for any home buyer. It nails what we’ve been telling our clients for years – don’t buy a home expecting to get rich,...Read More.
Case-Shiller Misses the Mark On Atlanta Real Estate
Here we go again; Case-Shiller has dropped another double digit value decline bombshell on Atlanta homeowners. By now, we’re either numb to pounding or we’re wiser and understand how the stats are derived and what they don’t mean. They report that values have dropped 17.7 percent...Read More.
Don’t Smoke in Bed – an Atlanta Foreclosure Video
This Atlanta foreclosure is a duplex with a truly split personality, each has an identical floor plan but conditions couldn’t be more opposite. The unit in the video is now bank owned and requires a complete remodel down to the moldy studs. This Atlanta foreclosure...Read More.
Is it Time to Buy a Home in Atlanta?
I think it’s time to consider buying a home in the Atlanta area. I don’t say that as a shill for any real estate organization; I say that as an appraiser, broker and student of this industry for over twenty years. The data, coupled with...Read More.
Atlanta Home Values 1st Qtr 2012
A review of Atlanta housing trends from 1st quarter ’11 to 1st quarter ’12 shows that parts of three counties in the greater Atlanta real estate market saw the largest percentage increase in home sales. Inventory continues to drop all over, however the percentage of...Read More.
The Impact of Distressed Homes on Atlanta Real Estate
With 42.5% of all Atlanta home sales in the 1st qtr of ’12 distressed, the impact of distressed homes on the greater Atlanta housing market is a significant one. They are present in force and their impact influences every aspect of the Atlanta real estate...Read More.
Selling a Home in Atlanta – Spring ’12 News
Conventional listings have many advantages over distressed listings however unless accurately priced, buyers are unlikely to pay attention. A review of the 1st qtr ’12 stats shows interesting developments in the Atlanta real estate market that home sellers need to be aware of. A combination...Read More.




