Category: Atlanta Real Estate

2016 was the year of the ‘value buyer’; builders expected to be big winners in ’17

Last year (2016) was the best year for Atlanta residential real estate hom e sales and prices ever, beating the previous marks set for both in 2015. However, the pace of growth moderated as the year progressed with election hysteria, a slowing economy, and insufficient inventory below $1 million putting pressure on market performance. One…

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When is a good time to list a home for sale? Now. Right now!

PHOTO CAPTION: This home at 8260 Riverbirch Drive in the Horseshoe Bend neighborhood of Roswell was on the market less than 48 hours and sold for 100% of list price ($425,000). In retail sales, the day after Thanksgiving marks the start of the holiday shopping season. Real estate has no “day after Thanksgiving,” but it’s generally…

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Atlanta home prices keep climbing but needed housing inventory remains elusive

PHOTO CAPTION: The Atlanta real estate market needs more homes on the market like this one at 2439 Lowe Street in the Riverside neighborhood of Atlanta. Located near the new Publix under construction at Moores Mill and Defoors Ferry Roads, it went on the market for $219,000 and was under contract within hours. Editor’s Note: This…

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Atlanta real estate builds on best year ever; Beacham up 24% in 2016

Atlanta’s real estate market steamed ahead during the first two months of 2016. The number of home sales in the five county metropolitan area was up 9.4% compared to January and February of 2015, while the average home sales price rose 6.8% to $276,356 according to the local MLS. The robust year-over-year comparisons come on…

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Atlanta real estate market enjoys best year ever in 2015 but what’s next?

Atlanta residential real estate enjoyed all-time highs in both number of sales and average sales price in 2015. The number of single family detached and condo home sales in the primary five county Atlanta metropolitan area (Cobb, DeKalb, Forsyth, Fulton and Gwinnett) rose 11.8% in 2015 from 2014 (53,801 to 48,104). The average sales price…

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Growth in Atlanta home sales and prices robust again this fall but prices above $1 million soften

Sales of Atlanta single family detached homes and condominiums moderated a bit this fall on the heels of the best summer market in a decade but continued at a brisk pace. The number of homes sales in the five county metro (Cobb, DeKalb, Forsyth, Fulton and Gwinnett) increased 8.6% from August to October compared to the same…

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Beacham’s Kathy Rubenstein closes Atlanta’s seventh highest sale of 2015

PHOTO CAPTION: The sale of an unfinished shell at The Residences at The St. Regis Atlanta in July was the seventh highest residential sale in Atlanta this year. Kathy Rubenstein of Beacham & Company represented the buyer.  ATLANTA — Kathy Rubenstein of Beacham & Company, REALTORS® represented the buyer on the purchase this month of…

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June was Atlanta real estate market’s best closing month since 2011

PHOTO CAPTION: The sale of this home at 1460 Garmon Ferry Road in June was part of the best month for Atlanta real estate in years and the best-ever month for Beacham & Company, REALTORS®. Wendy Petersen represented the seller on the closing of Garmon Ferry, which was on the market for $1,249,000.  ATLANTA — The…

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Beacham & Company agent Kathy Rubenstein closes top five Atlanta sale of 2015

PHOTO CAPTION: Kathy Rubenstein of Beacham & Company, REALTORS® represented the buyer on the purchase this month of 3560 Ridgewood Road which was listed for $5,150,000.  ATLANTA — Kathy Rubenstein of Beacham & Company, REALTORS® represented the buyer on the purchase this month of 3560 Ridgewood Road which was listed for $5,150,000. The sale was Beacham &…

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Atlanta home sales up marginally in May but prices continue to surge

PHOTO CAPTION: The sale of 8 Harris Glen in Buckhead – on the market for $2.395 million – was part of a record sales month in May for Beacham & Company, REALTORS®. ATLANTA — The dollar volume of Atlanta residential real estate sold continued its torrid pace in May with another double digit gain from the previous…

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