New construction, explained: a blog for North Atlanta buyers and builders.
Practical guides for new home buyers and the builders who serve them, written by Wesley Harper, Associate Broker, Ansley Real Estate | Christie's International Real Estate. Buyers: see buyer representation. Builders: see listing and marketing services.
Guides, market reports and builder insights
How to Buy a New Construction Home in North Atlanta: A Step-by-Step Guide
Buying a new construction home in North Atlanta, step by step: pre-approval, agent registration, lots, design center, builder contracts, inspections, closing.
North Metro Atlanta Housing Market Report: November 2026
North Metro Atlanta housing market, November 2026: county prices, inventory and days on market, builder incentives, 7% rates, and what it means for you.
Do Georgia Home Builders Need a Listing Agent? What the Law Says
Do Georgia builders need a listing agent? What license law and FMLS rules require, the gray areas, and when a new construction listing agent pays off.
Builder Incentives in Atlanta: Rate Buydowns vs. Price Cuts
Builder incentives in Atlanta compared: permanent and 2-1 rate buydowns vs. price reductions and credits, with a worked payment example on a $650,000 home.
New Construction Inspections and Warranties in Georgia
A new construction inspection plan for Georgia: pre-drywall, final and 11-month inspections, how a new home warranty works, and the Right to Repair Act.
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