During the peak of the pandemic, Atlanta’s housing market was red hot, with bidding wars pushing prices higher and homes vanishing from listings in days. Today, that frenzy has cooled. Rising mortgage rates and an influx of new inventory are giving buyers more leverage—not just in Atlanta, but across much of the country. According to […]
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For many Americans, the dream of owning a home feels increasingly out of reach. Housing affordability is now among the worst it has been in two decades, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. Since 2020, home prices have surged 47 percent, far outpacing wage growth. At the same time, property taxes and insurance […]
For the fifth consecutive meeting, the Federal Reserve has decided to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged. This continued pause follows three rate cuts in late 2024 — half a percentage point in September and a quarter-point each in November and December. The decision has sparked debate, especially with President Trump, who has been vocal […]
For decades, designers called the ceiling the “fifth wall” and used it to add drama and style. Today, more attention is shifting downward, as homeowners and designers embrace the floor as the “sixth wall”—a place where craftsmanship, color, and character can shine. And at the top of that design conversation is wood flooring. Wood floors […]
When families shop for a new home or plan a renovation, it’s rarely just about the adults. While bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchens matter, the way a home works for kids—how it encourages play, learning, rest and togetherness—often drives the biggest design decisions. Parents today tend to treat the entire home, not just the bedrooms, as […]
