Sun Belt Home Prices Are Softening, but Mortgage Rates Are Taking Back the Savings
Home prices are declining in key Sun Belt markets including Tampa and Phoenix, but rising mortgage rates are limiting affordability gains for buyers.
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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…
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…
House of the Week: What $885,000 Buys in Windward—and What It Says About Alpharetta’s Market
A brick five-bedroom home in Windward lists for $885,000 with a main-level owner's suite and versatile basement. The listing reflects today's Alpharetta market, where…
Home Sales Just Posted Their Biggest Gain of 2026. Is North Atlanta Next?
Existing-home sales rose nationally by 3.2% in May, the largest gain of 2026. Prices in North Atlanta suburbs remain high, with homes taking longer…
North Atlanta Home Buyers Have Something They Haven’t Seen in Years: Leverage
Home buyers in North Atlanta are experiencing renewed negotiating power as inventories rise and market dynamics vary by community. Luxury homes and builders are…
Home Prices Rose Faster Than Paychecks Across North Fulton and Gwinnett. Now the Gap Is Reshaping the Suburbs
Home prices across North Fulton and Gwinnett have climbed faster than wages, creating tougher affordability challenges. Many buyers are seeking homes farther north or…
Are We Still Part of Atlanta—Or Becoming Our Own Metro?
North Atlanta suburbs like Alpharetta and Johns Creek are growing into independent centers for jobs and housing, reducing daily reliance on Atlanta’s urban core.
The Death of the Suburban Discount. Why Living Outside Atlanta Is Now More Expensive Than the City
The rising cost of living in North Atlanta suburbs like Alpharetta and Johns Creek is overtaking prices in the city. Limited land, strong local…
Atlanta Keeps Growing, But One Key Driver Has Faded
Atlanta’s steady population growth is now tempered by a slowdown in international migration, which affects labor and housing markets in expanding counties like Fulton…
Alpharetta vs Atlanta vs the U.S.: Where Prices Are Rising Faster
Prices in North Atlanta suburbs like Alpharetta and Johns Creek are climbing faster than in Atlanta or nationally, driven by strong growth and tight…
Is North Atlanta Headed for a Florida-Style Affordability Crunch?
A recent report by The Wall Street Journal described a turning point in Florida’s growth story: working-age residents leaving high-cost metros like Orlando even…