Independent-style market commentary and real estate reporting focused on the United States. Coverage includes housing, luxury property, commercial real estate, development, investment considerations, mortgage conditions and the experience of buying American property from abroad.
Real estate is local. Our coverage looks beyond national headlines to the factors buyers, owners and investors should consider when evaluating individual U.S. markets.
Inventory, new construction, household formation and buyer demand can influence pricing and competition from one market to the next.
Borrowing costs can affect purchasing power, monthly payments and the economics of both owner-occupied and investment property.
Buyers should consider property taxes, insurance, maintenance, association fees and other recurring ownership expenses.
Employment, population trends, rental demand, development activity and neighborhood conditions can all influence an investment decision.
The American luxury market extends well beyond a handful of globally recognized cities. Buyers are evaluating established metropolitan areas, resort communities and growing regional markets according to lifestyle, accessibility, housing supply and long-term ownership considerations.
Read the full analysisPractical reporting and market commentary for homeowners, buyers, investors, developers and people researching American real estate from outside the United States.
The purchase price is only one part of the cost of owning a home. Buyers should also evaluate property taxes, insurance, maintenance, financing, condition, location and potential future expenses.
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Today's high-end buyers may prioritize privacy, architecture, entertaining spaces, wellness areas, home offices, security and proximity to desirable amenities as much as traditional indicators of luxury.
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Office, retail, industrial and mixed-use properties require a different analysis from a typical residential purchase, including income, expenses, occupancy, leases, financing and local demand.
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Inspections, title, disclosures, surveys, zoning, insurance, financing conditions and other transaction documents can be important parts of the U.S. property-buying process.
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Investors may examine acquisition costs, operating expenses, financing, rental income, vacancy, management requirements, taxes and the characteristics of the surrounding market.
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New residential construction can add inventory, introduce new housing types and reshape neighborhoods. Buyers should examine the developer, specifications, completion schedule, fees and applicable contracts.
Read ArticleAmerican real estate is highly local. Our Journal follows major metropolitan areas, regional markets and emerging communities across the country, giving readers a framework for understanding differences in housing, development, investment and ownership conditions.
Whether you are purchasing a primary residence, second home, commercial property or investment asset, Atlas provides a starting point for researching American real estate. International buyers should also work with appropriately qualified U.S. real estate, legal, tax, title and lending professionals for their specific circumstances.
International Buyer GuideFinancing can have a significant effect on the affordability of a property. Our coverage explains mortgage concepts, loan structures, interest rates, down payments, closing costs and other considerations buyers may encounter.
The Atlas Property Journal is the editorial publication of Atlas Property Group. Coverage focuses on U.S. residential, luxury, commercial and investment real estate, along with market conditions and issues relevant to domestic and international buyers.