We did it again! For the ninth year in a row, Dorsey Alston, Realtors has been recognized for our exceptional workplace culture as one of the Top Workplaces by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. For more than 75 years, we have been providing the best luxury real estate service, marketing and market knowledge to our clients, many of whom have been working with us across generations. We are honored to be recognized as one of the Top Workplaces, which is a testament to the culture our work family has created and our passion for supporting our agents and their clients. We have continued to build up ..read more

The 2023 real estate market in Atlanta continues to be a dynamic and changing environment. According to the latest statistics for February 2023, the real estate market in Atlanta saw some ups and downs in different areas. Let’s dive deeper into the data and see what it means for those who are looking to buy or sell a property in and around Atlanta. Starting with the North Fulton area, we saw a significant decline of 32% in new listings compared to the same month last year. However, the average sales price has increased by 2% to $664,231. The days on the market (DOM) increased 105% to 39 days ..read more

Last month, a dip in mortgage rates resulted in a spike in sales, but we believe the market is settling back into a rhythm. Dorsey Alston expects more houses to hit the market as sellers get ahead of the Spring season. It traditionally hits its stride in early April, when families learn what schools their children will attend in the fall. Atlanta is setting up for a conventional spring following three years of market frenzy. Here is what the data tells us about the first month of 2023 in the six close-in markets we track. In January, the average sales price for a North Fulton home was $667,62 ..read more

With a medley of iconic 1980s movie musical numbers, from Tom Cruise in “Risky Business” to Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze’s finale in “Dirty Dancing,” Dorsey Alston brought down the house at the Battle for the Brain with an assist from our partners with Campbell & Brannon. Photo Credit Julian Alexander & Casey Sykes The lip-syncing contest at the Coca-Cola Roxy raised more than $1.2 million for medical research related to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Daughters Against Alzheimer’s, a nonprofit founded by Buckhead residents Susan Watson and Michelle Rooks, presents the ann ..read more

Across the markets Dorsey Alston, Realtors closely tracks, new listings last month fell 27% while the number of total active listings climbed 24%, according to data compiled from FMLS. The total number of sales was down 55%, but the average sales price was up 11% compared to December 2021.  The 11-county metro region had similar numbers. New listings fell 23% and total active listings were up 47%. The number of sales fell 50% and the average sales price was up 5% to $466,292. Active listings soared 64% in North Fulton, where the average sales price climbed 20% over last year to $762 ..read more

Kathy & David Siegel As Kathy and David Siegel’s family grew, houses became a business. The Atlanta couple would buy a house and completely remodel it — David is a home builder, and Kathy has an eye for design — live in it, then sell it. They did this eight times. The demand for their renovated homes became the launching pad for Siegel Construction & Design. For 20 years now, they have been successfully designing, building and renovating projects in roughly a six-square-mile area of Atlanta centered on Buckhead. Their latest may be their best yet. On two acres on a quiet ..read more

Housing inventory is starting to build up across metro Atlanta, which is a good thing. For the last two years, prices have surged due to unprecedented demand and the lack of homes available for sale. As we reach the end of 2022, buyers are beginning to have more choices just as interest rates are trending lower. While the number of closings was down last month, sales continue to take place. Across the six metro markets we track most closely, there were more than 800 closings last month. East Cobb remained a hot market, with a 17% increase in the average sales price for a detached single-family ..read more

Michael Rogers revealed the non-profits Dorsey Alston, Realtors is supporting in honor of our 75th anniversary, donating $45,000 to support Alzheimer’s research and families struggling with ALS, disabilities, special needs, poverty and medical emergencies. Earlier this year, we asked agents and staff to submit charities they are connected to and strongly support. The selected organizations would receive grants in recognition of the company’s milestone. At the 75th anniversary dinner at the St. Regis, Michael announced a $10,000 gift to Daughters Against Alzheimer’s; $7,500 each to Hope Heals a ..read more

Across North Fulton, East Cobb, Buckhead, Intown Atlanta, Sandy Springs and the combined Brookhaven and Dunwoody markets, 1,000 houses changed hands last month for an average sales price of $705,450 — a 17% price increase over last October. Dorsey Alston reviews FMLS data monthly to understand what is happening in the market. We are seeing a slowdown in sales and new listings, which is seasonal. The market is also being impacted by rising interest rates and an overall lack of inventory — but well-priced houses are still selling and getting multiple offers. New listings fell by an average of 21 ..read more

In September, houses were closing for prices 13% higher compared to last year across the six markets Dorsey Alston Realtors tracks closely, while the number of new listings fell 19% and the overall number of sales dropped 35%. The broader 11-county metro Atlanta area reflects the trends. Sales are down, as are new listings, and prices are up over the same period. New listings in September totaled 7,407, a 5.3% decrease from August and a 6% decrease from last September, while active listings jumped 6.7% month over month and 33% year over year to 13,999. The biggest difference is the lack of n ..read more