Louisiana again tops the chart for outbound moves
The report, published Wednesday, found that overall movement in the U.S. is low, which the study attributes to high housing costs and limited inventory. However, long-term moves are still happening at a fairly regular pace, which Atlas says encourages Americans to move for lower taxes, lower housing costs and a better quality of life. This […]
Ridley founder says platforms, not agents, will eventually be at the center of the transaction
The self-selling company just received new funding. Meanwhile, CEO Mike Chambers says his company “wants to support agents” who are “arguably the first consumer.”
It looks like the CoStar-Zillow legal battle is changing venues
Costar agreed that moving the case from New York to Washington would likely make the proceedings more efficient for all parties.
Chapco Design Build Celebrates Grand Opening of Take 5 Oil Change
Atlanta-based general contractor Chapco Design Build, a division of Jim Chapman Construction Group, recently celebrated the grand opening of a new Tech 5 oil change in Millville, Georgia. Sponsored by the Millville-Baldwin County Chamber of Commerce, the event brought together local leaders, business partners and project team members for a ribbon-cutting ceremony in mid-November that […]
Artisan Built Communities Wins Two Gold OBIE Awards for Salacoa
Artisan Built Communities was honored with two Gold Awards at the 45th Annual OBIE Awards presented by the Atlanta Sales and Marketing Council on behalf of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association. The Obie Awards celebrate outstanding achievement in the Atlanta new home construction industry. This year, Craftsman Built Communities was honored for its work […]
Homeownership Rate Expected To Fall Further in 2026 After Hitting a 6-Year Low
The home ownership rate in the United States is expected to fall further in 2026 after hitting a six-year low earlier this year, according to a new forecast from the Realtor.com® Economic Research Team. According to U.S. Census Bureau data, the number of owner-occupied homes has rebounded over the past few years, hitting 65.0 percent […]
Mortgage apps, refi activity drop during holiday week
The refinance index fell 4% from last week and was 109% higher than the same week a year ago. The refinance share of mortgage activity fell to 53.0% of total applications from 53.4% last week. The seasonally adjusted purchasing index rose 3% from a week earlier. The unannounced purchases index fell 32 percent from the […]
Traton Homes Unveils Glover Model at Archerfield in Smyrna-Vinings
The three-story Glover plan showcases flexible design in a highly connected location Troughton Homes has announced the opening of its Glover model home at Archerfield, a boutique community of 12 townhomes at the corner of Atlanta Road and Campbell Road in Smyrna Winnings. The three-story model features an elevator-ready design, flexible living spaces and low-maintenance […]
Traton Homes Unveils Glover Model at Archerfield in Smyrna-Vinings
The three-story Glover plan showcases flexible design in a highly connected location Troughton Homes has announced the opening of its Glover model home at Archerfield, a boutique community of 12 townhomes at the corner of Atlanta Road and Campbell Road in Smyrna Winnings. The three-story model features an elevator-ready design, flexible living spaces and low-maintenance […]
3-Acre Maine ‘Retreat’ Without Heat, Plumbing, Bathroom, or Kitchen Lists for Just $130K
A bare-bones “retreat” in Maine that lacks nearly every basic amenity a homeowner might expect from a residential structure has hit the market for just $130,000—a little more than a wooded shrubbery that competes for 3 acres of rural land. Described in its listing as a “tiny cabin,” the property, which shot to the top […]