The copycat commission lawsuits have spread to the Southeast. On Wednesday, home seller plaintiffs in northern Georgia filed a class-action antitrust lawsuit accusing real estate industry players of colluding to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions. The lawsuit was filed by Janet Phillips, Joseph Hunt, Edith Anne Hunt, Penny Scheetz, Benjamin Aune and Parkwood Living, […]
A new project is bringing new residential and commercial development to Athens. Sign up now to get our Daily Breaking News Alerts Opt out at anytime Oak Grove, which involves a Publix-anchored shopping center and a 296-unit residential complex now open for leasing, has been a long time coming, going through various iterations before evolving […]
The Pullman in Union City marks the company’s expansion into Georgia ATLANTA, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Thompson Thrift, a full-service nationally recognized real estate company and one of the nation’s leading multifamily developers, announced today the development of The Pullman, a 276-unit Class A multifamily community in the Atlanta suburb of Union City in Fulton […]
The Overline Residences is the first project in Atlanta for Morris Adjmi Architects, a firm with a portfolio that includes a 15-story office tower perched directly over the High Line park in Manhattan in a design that recalls that neighborhood’s industrial past. With its design for the Overline, the New York-based architecture firm sought to […]
When Sheena Johnson Bird, a real estate agent with Engel & Volkers Atlanta, moved to Georgia in 2008 and purchased her first house in Old Fourth Ward, her colleagues had a tough time getting on board with that decision. “Vacant lots were being sold for $20,000, and some houses were available for $50,000, yet there […]
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia Hip-hop power couple T.I. and Tiny celebrated the grand opening of their long-awaited affordable housing complex, The Intrada Westside, during a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Atlanta. The complex is in the northwest of the city. According to HipHopDX.com, it shows how committed the couple is to community development, […]
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia Funeral services for James “Bun” McKoy, a member of the civil rights and political prisoner group The Wilmington Ten, are set for 3:30 p.m. EST on Friday, Nov. 17. McKoy died on November 10th, at the age of 69. The cause of death was not immediately disclosed. […]
The Tara Theatre, which was refurbished and reopened in the shopping center off Cheshire Bridge Road in May, was closer to ending its life as a theater than most people realized at the time. Chris Escobar, who took over the theater after a series of negotiations with the owner, Atlanta- based Halpern Enterprises, said he […]
Latest news straight to you Get our free weekly newsletter on important housing and democracy news every Thursday. To quote Ben Franklin: “In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” But taxes aren’t always so inevitable for many commercial property owners in Atlanta. Over the last decade, many of […]
Daddy D’z BBQ JoyntPhotograph by Martha Williams Like everything else around here, the local barbecue scene has sprawled. I tried to count the number of barbecue places, using Yelp and anything else I could think of, and ran out of energy and patience when I got to 350. That’s right: The 28-country metro area has […]
With 40 years’ experience in real estate, Lawrence N. Sharp Jr. is appreciated for both his knowledge and his easy-going, no-nonsense style. “I listen to my clients’ needs as well as assess a fair market value of property,” the broker and owner of Lawrence Sharp Realtors LLC observes. “I am known for negotiating effectively and […]
With 20 years of real estate experience, Tammie Carter brings a solution-driven approach and a strong commitment to achieving results to her clients in northern Georgia and Atlanta, all while infusing a sense of fun. The area native understands industry nuances well, as she started her real estate career as the owner of a title […]
It’s the rare agent that can say they’ve served clients from 48 different countries, but after nine years in the business, Patty Webb can. A native of Colombia who came to the United States more than 40 years ago at a young age, Webb has personal experience with the emotional stress of leaving friends, family […]
Atlanta-based real estate matchmaker Nikeia Mitchell embarked on her real estate journey six years ago, armed with a master’s degree in professional counseling and a profound commitment to advocate for her clients and guide them through the emotional journey of homeownership. She immersed herself in learning about Atlanta and its suburbs, along with studying new […]
There were 4.207 homes sold last month in the dozen counties centered on the city of Atlanta, down 7.4% from the 4,545 sold in September and down 14.0% from the 4,892 sold the same month a year ago, according to a report released Tuesday by Georgia Multiple Listing Services. The market typically peaks in mid-summer […]
Editor’s Note: This is Part One of an Atlanta Civic Circle series examining the commercial tax assessment gap. Latest news straight to you Get our free weekly newsletter on important housing and democracy news every Thursday. After receiving an extra $300 million in COVID-19 relief funds over the past three years, Atlanta Public Schools will […]
Elton John’s Atlanta home, known for its flamboyant flair, has just fetched a whopping $7.22 million, soaring 45% above its initial asking price — and not long after listing for sale. The listing agent, Chase Mizell of Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty, confirmed the sale to the Wall Street Journal. The “Rocket Man” singer […]
article Atmosphere and Props and Sets from Disney’s “The Haunted Mansion” Film at El Capitan Theatre “Haunted Mansion” Hollywood (Photo by Barry King/WireImage) ATLANTA – Lots of factors can wreck your home sale: wrong price, bad decorating, poor marketing and postponed maintenance. But there is one condition that’s a sure show stopper: when the house you […]