New Model Home Opens as Coal Mountain’s Mixed-Use Community Takes Shape
The Crossing at Coal Mountain unveils a new model home, marking progress in the north Forsyth County mixed-use development. The townhome offers spacious living…
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A $100,000 Household Can Afford Just 38% of Metro Atlanta Listings
Metro Atlanta offers more homes than buyers, but affordability remains limited. Households earning $100,000 can afford only about 38% of the listings, underscoring a…
Sandy Springs Completes $4.33 Million Incentive Deal for North River Shopping Center Redevelopment
Sandy Springs has approved a $4.33 million incentive deal to support Woodfield Development’s plan to transform North River Shopping Center into a mixed-use community…
Is Opendoor Still a Good Choice for North Atlanta Home Sellers in 2026?
Opendoor offers North Atlanta home sellers a quick, no-repair sale option amid a slower market. While improving financially, it is best for those valuing…
The South Has Become America’s Buyer’s Market. The Bargains Come With Questions
Southern housing markets are becoming buyer's markets with more inventory and longer listing times. Buyers have more negotiating power, but rising mortgage rates and…
Florida’s Migration Boom Didn’t End. It Moved Inland and Became Harder to Measure
Florida’s migration boom is evolving as more residents relocate inland to affordable counties despite slower net population gains. The state still attracts people across…
Southern Living Is Turning Its Version of the South Into a Place People Can Buy
Southern Living’s new Friedën community near Fredericksburg, Texas, blends modern farmhouse design with Hill Country tradition. The development uses controlled architectural standards to create…
When Southern Timber Stops Paying, What Happens to the Land?
Declining pulpwood markets and mill closures in the South are changing how landowners manage pine forests. The traditional timber economy faces pressures, prompting new…
Alpharetta Clears 195 Townhomes for Old Milton Parkway Office Site
Alpharetta approved 195 townhomes on a site long planned for offices along Old Milton Parkway. The new residential community includes open space and walking…
America Is Losing Children Almost Everywhere. The South Is Gaining Them
While most of the US is losing children, Southern metro areas like Atlanta and Houston are seeing growth in their outer counties. Families are…
Florida’s Home-Insurance Crisis Is Easing. That Does Not Mean It Is Over
Florida’s home-insurance market is stabilizing with more private insurers and reduced rates. Citizens Property Insurance has significantly lowered its policy numbers, indicating decreased state…
North Atlanta’s Housing Divide: Homeownership Ranges From 48% to 80%
Homeownership rates in North Atlanta differ greatly among communities. Johns Creek leads with over 80% ownership, while Cumming has less than half of its…
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