atlanta home sales: NAR Home Sale Numbers - Bogus, Lies, Propaganda, or Spin? - 10/23/09 03:27 PM
There is news today from the National Association of Realtors NAR that September home sales in the South have risen 9% from a year ago.  First of all, I need to say one thing..."REALLY?"  I just happen to be Blogging about the most recently released Atlanta real estate trends from statistics that … (7 comments)

atlanta home sales: Atlanta Home Sales Trends - October 23, 2009 | Atlanta Single Family Detached Homes Sold - 10/23/09 01:11 PM
The most recent sales data has just been released by our First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS) for Atlanta real estate - September 2009.  I compared the results from September 2009 to the preceding Septembers back to September 2005 to develop a trend chart to see where the Atlanta real estate market is going.  Sales … (0 comments)

atlanta home sales: Atlanta Real Estate Sales Atlanta Home Sales - July 2009 Update - 08/27/09 10:05 AM
Atlanta Real Estate Statistics - July 2009
The most recent Atlanta real estate statistics were just released this week by our primary Multiple Listing Service FMLS.  For July single family detached metro area Atlanta homes for sale,  there were 4,325 Atlanta homes sales with an average sales price of $218,840  with … (18 comments)

atlanta home sales: Atlanta Home Sellers - Are You Motivated? - 08/09/09 08:41 PM
 A few sellers have been calling recently about the possibility of listing their Atlanta homes for sale.  Many times it is hard to ascertain what is the motivation level, of the seller, and other times it is very obvious.  The sellers are looking for a solution that no one may … (4 comments)

atlanta home sales: What Constitutes a Real Estate Trend? - 06/24/09 11:48 PM
It's very interesting when you read real estate Blogs or business news these days when they talk about the market recovery.  One month of improved sales does not mean a bottom has been hit and we are on the road to recovery.  Yes increased activity at open homes could be signs of the … (7 comments)

atlanta home sales: Atlanta Real Estate Statistics and Trends | Atlanta Home Sales March 2009 - 04/22/09 11:04 PM
The latest Atlanta real estate statistics for March 2009 were just released yesterday. There were 3,727 closings for all single family in March 2009 (512 attached homes and  3212 detached).  A decline of 25.1% from March 2008 and almost a 50% decline from March 2006. March 2009 was Atlanta's 28th year-to-year … (16 comments)

atlanta home sales: Ways to Sell A Home Quicker. - 03/03/09 10:23 PM
Ways to Sell A Home Quicker. Don't listen to the agents that say "Homes are not selling!"  They are. Maybe it is just their listings that are not selling.  Sellers need to listen to the truth, and act.  Too many sellers are listing with agents that promise a cheap commission, … (34 comments)

atlanta home sales: Atlanta Real Estate Prices and Sales Statistics for January 2009 - 02/20/09 09:27 PM
Atlanta Real Estate January 2009. Atlanta FMLS statistics were just released today, and it does not paint a good picture for Atlanta real estate.  I debatedp osting this, but felt it is the right thing to do.  For buyers there are plenty of great opportunities, and for realistic sellers there is … (12 comments)

atlanta home sales: Atlanta Real Estate Sales Fall Again! - 12/24/08 11:44 AM
The most recent statistics for Atlanta homes sales were just released the other day. They are issued on the 20th of the month for the previous months sales*.  The numbers for sold homes in the Atlanta area are not good.  I have created a chart to show you November 2008 sales for Atlanta … (14 comments)

atlanta home sales: Summer Atlanta Real Estate Predictions - 06/22/08 11:56 AM
The first day of summer has just passed, and in retrospect this is the first Atlanta real estate spring market that never materialized.  There are many reasons for this, rising gas prices, less consumer confidence, and a credit crunch, but the reality is simple, there are more homes and less buyers.  The … (14 comments)

atlanta home sales: Schools Out In Georgia! I Know Where the Sellers Are! Where are the Buyers? - 06/02/08 08:52 AM
All of the schools in the Atlanta real estate market for elementary, middle and high school are now out for over a week.  School's out for summer!   This includes public and private schools. High schools have already graduated the seniors in the Class of 08" and they are getting ready for … (24 comments)

atlanta home sales: Atlanta Home Sales - Perseverance Sells Homes in This Market! - 05/30/08 11:57 PM
This was an interesting week in our Atlanta real estate market.  We had several Atlanta listings for sale for quite some time, they were priced right to begin with, staged and prepped for sale, but in this market they just sat on the market.  As they sat, other listings, and more foreclosures … (12 comments)

atlanta home sales: Atlanta Real Estate March 2008 Home Sales Report | Atlanta Home Sales Continue Decline - 04/23/08 10:04 AM
Atlanta Real Estate March 2008 Home Sales Report. Atlanta home sales and condos continue their decline.  In Atlanta we closed single family detached 3,599 Atlanta Homes in March 2008 a decline of 35.9% YTD over March 2007. Atlanta condos and town homes closed down  to 648 units in March - a decline of 40.3% … (12 comments)

atlanta home sales: Increase Price to Cover Repairs? The Kiss of Death in this Market! - 04/17/08 03:52 PM
I recently noticed a few Price Changes of Atlanta homes for sale in our Atlanta MLS system raising the price of the listed property to cover improvements or repairs in a market already saturated with over 22 months of Atlanta homes for sale.  To me it is the "KISS of DEATH!"  A home … (79 comments)

atlanta home sales: Tax Time - No More Excuses! Atlanta Home Sales Should Pick Up! - 04/15/08 09:46 AM
In the years I've been selling Atlanta real estate there is normally a pause in home sales in April.  This year has been beyond sluggish!  Atlanta homesales are way off their norms!  Usually at certain times fo the year, sales slow and then pick up!  I call it the "Spring Bounce!"  April usually … (10 comments)

atlanta home sales: Atlanta Homes for Sale | Rising Home Inventory Atlanta | Atlanta Real Estate Update - 03/28/08 11:31 AM
Atlanta homes for sale Active listings.  Home in ventory is rising rapidly in Atlanta, and at this pace we will exceed last years numbers which stopped at just below 89000 active Atlanta MLS listings!  It is a great time to look for Atlanta homes for sale!  As of today there are … (2 comments)

atlanta home sales: Absorption Rates are Useless! | Atlanta Home Sales - Atlanta Homes Inventory - 01/14/08 10:49 PM
Absorption Rate. A lot of well meaning Atlanta real estate agents grab on to a term and never sit back and figure it out what it really means, and when should it be used!  Absorption rates are used to determine the months of inventory, and how long it will take for the market to absorb the … (16 comments)

atlanta home sales: Atlanta Realty Reality | Atlanta Real Estate Is Different From Real Estate TV Shows - 01/04/08 11:00 PM
The hardest words to sell an enthusiastic Atlanta home seller is, "I really dislike being the bearer of bad news, but you are not going to sell your home in it's current condition!" It could be a real downer to the homeowner that has worked feverishly on a variety of projects … (12 comments)

atlanta home sales: Foolish Atlanta Home Buyers = Atlanta Home Sellers that Cannot be Helped! - 12/29/07 11:40 PM
Recently we received a few potential listing calls from would be Atlanta home sellers that wanted to list their homes.  It was interesting, but after speaking to them on the phone they all had a similar story. We really were not in any position where we could help them!  They were totally upside … (18 comments)

atlanta home sales: Happy Halloween From Your Atlanta Real Estate Team at AtlantaBestHomes.Com - 10/30/07 08:57 PM
When you sell a home in Atlanta the idea is to sell it, not list it forever!  Don't be tricked!  Since your home is the most important investment you will ever have in life, the time to ask questions is before your list your home in Atlanta!   Don't make a costly … (10 comments)

 
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