Aging in place could become ‘big business’ for homebuilders

By this point, the information should be second nature: Aging in place is an increasingly common desire among homeowners who want to save money, avoid costly assisted-living facilities, stay connected to their communities or all of the above. As the preference grows, one group — homebuilders — is un

Atlanta’s real estate elite: Top agents in a trillion-dollar market

Atlanta is one of the most active and valuable real estate markets in the United States. The city represents over $1 trillion in residential real estate asset value, creating a ripe environment for real estate agents and homebuyers alike. Atlanta also claims the crown as the No. 1 market for millenn

Mortgage rates are plummeting, but will sales grow?

If you were fortunate enough to buy the typical U.S. home in June 2022, you probably locked in about $1,400 a month in mortgage payments. Due largely to higher mortgage rates, that same home today would cost about $2,175 a month. So it’s no surprise that home sales over the last two-plus years have

Refinance demand is up, but most borrowers lack incentive

Mortgage rates have declined for six straight weeks, pushing loan application volume up 1.4% during the week ending Sept. 6, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The MBA’s survey — which covers 75% of all retail residential mortgage applications in the U.S. — found that the seasonall