September Atlanta housing starts as well as U.S. overall housing starts blew past consensus estimates to nearly 900,000 units nationwide — a four-year high.
Though levels are still well below the 1.5 million historical average, this report adds to other upbeat news and confirms our belief that after seven years of painful contraction, the Atlanta housing market is on the mend.
While some areas are improving more than others, overall, most economic indicators point to a confirmed increase in the Atlanta housing market.