Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio

Teri Frye, sales associate of the Frye Team, joins host Carol Morgan for this week’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. In this podcast segment, Frye discusses the NAR settlement and what that means for homebuyers and agents. Frye works alongside a team of four agents, including her husband and son, representing homebuyers and sellers across the metro Atlanta area. With its smaller team, the Frye Team offers clients a more personal experience. The NAR settlement has been a hot topic amongst housing professionals, but what does it mean for those looking to buy or sell their homes? Well, that is a little complicated. Now anyone seeking help from a real estate agent will need to negotiate commission or compensation upfront with their agent and sign a buyer brokerage agreement (BBA). Agents can no longer include the commission in the price of any home listed in the multiple list service (MLS). Of course, the goal is to have the commission compensated by the seller, but not all sellers will offer the full

Co-founder Larry Dorfman with Roots joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast to share details about how the nonprofit organization partners with residents to build wealth and identifies and selects properties for investments. Dorfman sits down with Show Host and President of Denim Marketing Carol Morgan and discusses how Roots maintains high returns for investors. Kicking off their informative chat, Morgan shared a quote that has acted as a cornerstone for Dorfman’s career: “Succeed not because it’s big or because it’s long-established, but because there are people who live it, sleep it, dream it and build future plans for it.” Dorfman shared that he found the quote hanging in a print shop in 1984 and has referred to it since. Dorfman said, “I had no idea where it came from, but it lived with us through that business and is now living with us through this one.” Originally from New York, Dorfman moved to the Atlanta area in 1956. When he was younger, he worked in his father’s office equipment company

Tommy Lester, manager of Atlanta Initiatives for Capital Impact Partners and David Greisman, spokesperson for Capital Impact Partners, join host Carol Morgan for this week’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. In this podcast segment, Lester and Greisman discuss the Equitable Development Initiative. Born and raised in Atlanta, Lester has over 25 years of experience in banking, financing and investing in the area’s rich real estate. Greisman joined Capital Impact Partners a few years ago, bringing a fresh perspective to the mission-driven institution. Capital Impact Partners is a community development financial institution that seeks to provide community organizations with the necessary financing to thrive. What does that look like? Capital Impact Partners helps developers combine affordable housing, better access to healthcare and education, healthier food selection and cooperative developments. It works with its sister organization, CDC Small Business Finance, to specifically assist small businesses.

Jim Chapman, president of Jim Chapman Construction Group (JCCG), joins host Carol Morgan for this week’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. In this podcast segment, Chapman discusses the build-to-rent housing market in Atlanta and throughout the Southeast. Chapman began his career in Atlanta, beginning in custom home construction, then moving towards the active adult market. After years of building these larger communities, he was inspired to develop a rental version before build-to-rent was even popular. When a plot of land in Athens showed promise, Chapman got to work, building The Cottages at Ridge Pointe, an impressive 211-home community in Athens, Ga., with amenities. The community was a huge success. What can Jim Chapman Construction Group do for you? The company develops and constructs homes, amenities and other community features for investors, developers and others in the industry. Whether you just want houses built on your land or looking to add an amenity complex to an existing community, J

Geoffrey Deckelbaum, partner and co-founder at SRP Lending, joins host Carol Morgan for this week’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. In this podcast segment, Deckelbaum discusses the private lending process for residential real estate in Atlanta. Born into a family of real estate developers, Deckelbaum’s interest in real estate blossomed from an early age. After college, he worked in a bank, financing developers and homebuilders. In the last decade, he decided to switch focus in his career and moved into the private lending sector. Founded by Geoffrey Deckelbaum and Michael Ray, SRP Lending provides short-term financial solutions for home builders, real estate investors and developers. From acquiring lots to renovations on project homes, SRP Lending is a partner for real estate professionals who want to grow the housing opportunities in metro Atlanta. Lending has become increasingly difficult in the homebuilding industry due to banking limitations. Banks offer funds based on credit and other tradit

Ryan MacDowell, partner at MacBuilt Homes, joins host Carol Morgan for this week’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. In this podcast segment, MacDowell discusses the custom home market in Atlanta and what clients can expect when they choose MacBuilt for their dream home. Born and raised in Atlanta, MacDowell is a second-generation homebuilder. He formed MacBuilt Homes in 2016 and instantly made an impact with Atlanta’s luxury homebuyers. Driven by a desire to flip the script on builder-customer relations, MacDowell introduced newer technology to the construction process, creating a clear view of the project for builders and clients. Using an owner portal and updated photography, MacBuilt Homes involves homebuyers in the building process with daily updates. MacDowell said, “Our goal has always been to transform the industry so that people have an enjoyable experience overall.” MacBuilt has expanded its reach tremendously in the last ten years, touching metro Atlanta hotspots like Buckhead, Sandy Spring

Dana Keller, vice president of marketing at Harrison Homes, joins host Carol Morgan for this week’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. In this podcast segment, Keller discusses the transition Harrison Homes has made to a design-build firm and upcoming luxury homebuilds in metro Atlanta. With over 20 years of marketing experience under her belt, Keller joined the Harrison Homes team in 2020 and quickly fell in love with the residential real estate market. Harrison Homes was founded in 2007 as a privately owned and operated design-build firm specializing in residential development. Across north metro Atlanta, Harrison has built over 350 luxury single-family homes and townhomes. Years of experience in speculative and custom home building give team members the tools and knowledge to offer clients quality construction at an affordable price point. Keller said, “It is really in the last two years that we have solidified our transition as a design-build firm for residential developments, in both for-sale and

Brett Forney, managing partner of Prim Properties, joins host Carol Morgan for this week’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. Forney discusses the build-to-rent (BTR) property management industry in this podcast segment. Forney’s strong background in real estate makes her and Prim Properties great resources. Growing up in east Tennessee, she shadowed her mother at her brokerage by attending open houses and visiting home builds from a young age. In high school, she worked as a maintenance technician for a rental property company and stayed on for 18 years. Prim Properties is a new property management company specifically focused on the build-to-rent sector. Traditional, apartment-style management was not an ideal solution for BTR properties, so Prim Properties adopted a new approach tailored to this growing sector. “It was birthed out of a desire to do something better,” said Forney. “A little more prim and proper way to manage BTR than the typical apartment approach.” At Prim Properties, comfort and c

Jennifer Landers, community director of the Kolter Homes Cresswind Georgia at Twin Lakes community, joins host Carol Morgan for this week’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. In this podcast segment, Landers discusses the 55+ active adult home industry and all things Cresswind Georgia at Twin Lakes. Landers began her career working in real estate for a single-family home builder and then transitioned to a national developer of master-planned communities. After almost 20 years with that developer, she joined the Kolter Homes team, leading its new 55+ active adult community. Landers said, “Now I’m working in the best of both worlds, working in a master-planned community and selling the homes here for Kolter at Cresswind Twin Lakes in Hoschton.” Cresswind Georgia at Twin Lakes is a master-planned community located in historic Hoschton. When complete, this community will welcome 1,300 families home with high -class amenities and breathtaking natural landscapes. The Cresswind community offers residents acce

Carrie Iddings, corporate communications manager of Fischer Homes, joins host Carol Morgan for this week’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. In this podcast segment, Iddings discusses Fischer’s ongoing support of St. Jude’s Children's Hospital and helping buyers find their dream homes in the Atlanta area. Iddings has served in a crucial role with Fischer Homes for 11 years, especially in the builder’s move to Atlanta in 2013. In addition, she organizes Fischer Home’s participation in the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway, which offers prospective homebuyers a chance to purchase the home of their dreams and provides St. Jude Children’s Hospital with life-saving funds. Currently, the builder offers up three homes a year in St. Louis, MI, Louisville, KY and the Greater Cincinnati area. For 44 years, Fischer Homes has provided homebuyers with quality homes that last. In partnership with St. Jude through the Dream Home Giveaway, the company has raised almost $30 million and helped ensure that families receive

John Wieland, president of The JW Collection, joins host Carol Morgan for this week’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. In this podcast segment, Wieland discusses The Warehouse, his 39,000 square foot private art collection that is now open to the public one day a month for the first time. When Wieland and his wife began collecting art, they started with pieces they admired priced within their budget. As time passed, his role in the real estate industry helped fund his passion for art and allow unique pieces to grace the walls of their home and office. The Great Recession caused a lot of businesses to change locations and adjust, including John Wieland Homes & Neighborhoods. While Wieland needed to downsize his office, he also needed a new place to house his expansive art collection. When a bank-owned property came available on the west side of Atlanta, he jumped on the opportunity and opened the doors of The Warehouse’s permanent location in 2010. Today, The Warehouse showcases 400 pieces from 250

Farrell Middleton, president of The Bell Curve of Life, joins host Carol Morgan for this week’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. In this podcast segment, Middleton discusses coaching and mentoring clients After a long, successful career in the building industry, Middleton started The Bell Curve of Life in 2022 to ignite his passion to teach and embrace a second career. He offers mentorship services that enhance clients’ confidence personally and professionally. Middleton said, “I wanted to spend my time differently, helping people live a better life, be better performers and run better businesses.” When his two children moved out and started their lives, Middleton experienced the “empty nester” feeling and decided to shift his career towards helping others as he did with his own family. As one chapter closed, he looked for a new one to begin. The Bell Curve of Life offers both individual and group sessions, depending on the client’s needs. One-on-one sessions offer details and solutions that are mor

Bryan Ponder, director of land development - Dallas and Atlanta at UnionMain Homes, joins host Carol Morgan for this week’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. In this podcast segment, Ponder discusses the builder’s recent move to Atlanta and upcoming home opportunities in the area.Born and raised in Gwinnett County, Ponder is a Georgia native through and through. After graduating with a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Georgia in 1998, he has been involved in land development ever since. Along the way, he worked with multiple home builders, including Homeland Communities and Brock Built Homes. Through these experiences, Ponder took every opportunity to learn and now possesses a diverse knowledge of sales, marketing, home building and more. He is also a registered utility manager in Georgia, which allows him to install all underground utilities.UnionMain Homes hit the ground running in 2019, producing over 300 homes to date in Dallas and promising development in Atlanta. Maddox Landing is

T.R. Adams, President of T.R. Adams and Associates, joins host Carol Morgan for this week’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. In this podcast segment, Adams discusses his strategies for marketing homes and building relationships with Atlanta builders and developers.Before starting his own business, Adams worked extensively in multiple facets of the real estate industry, including sales, general brokerage, land consulting and more. With over 36 years in the industry, he now offers clients a comprehensive sales and marketing perspective rooted in honesty, creative strategies and experience. “I love working with people,” he said. “I love putting together great teams and working together make things happen.” T.R. Adams and Associates is a diverse team that supports homebuilders and developers during every step of the construction process. Through sales, marketing and land consultation, the team offers professional guidance to ensure everything runs smoothly. Adams shares that his strategy for success sta

Jacob Prather, President of My Home Communities and Tamra Wade, Team Leader at Tamra Wade Team, join host Carol Morgan for this week’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode focused on My Home Communities. In this podcast segment, Prather and Wade discuss the missing middle housing sector and how My Home Communities accommodates first-time buyers with affordable homes. My Home Communities is committed to providing affordable homes and works carefully in every step of the homebuilding process to ensure customers receive the best quality for the best price. Since the beginning, the building company has partnered with the Tamra Wade Team for new home sales, pairing professional Realtors with communities and providing competitive marketing. Prather said, “We work strategically in land acquisitions to find land and lot opportunities below market in the most desirable areas. This allows us to pass that value on to the consumer as well. That's fantastic.” My Home Communities is actively selling in 11 communities

Atlanta Real Estate Consultants Broker Eugene James, a seasoned professional with 30 years of experience in the real estate sector, joins host Carol Morgan for this week’s Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. In the newest All About Real Estate segment, James gives his opinion on where the market is headed for the rest of the year and how the recent NAR ruling has influenced it. James believes the new ruling will not affect experienced, effective real estate agents. He noted that the seller and buyer agents need strong communication when determining compensation details. When asked if the NAR ruling will make real estate agents less desirable, James made it clear that real estate agents will not be replaced and that buyers and sellers need a professional to guide them through pitfalls with such a significant investment. Recently, Atlanta reported a 50% increase in home inventory, but James still claims it’s a seller’s market. Home prices have not dropped despite the growth, and he predicts prices will c

President Stephen Haines with Artisan Built Communities joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio show to discuss the builder’s newest community, The Manor at Gainesville Township, Calhoun’s new construction opportunities and more. Haines sits down with Carol Morgan, President of Denim Marketing and Show Host for this week’s episode. With decades of experience under his belt, Haines shares invaluable insights into the journey of Artisan Built Communities and its mission to redefine living in the Atlanta area. Haines traces his roots to the industry giants and his experience working with well-known names and brands such as John Wieland, Meritage Homes and Beazer Homes. Now, at the helm of Artisan Built Communities, Haines and his team are dedicated to crafting exceptional communities that blend affordability with luxury. One of the Atlanta-based builder’s standout projects, The Manor at Gainesville Township, promises an unparalleled living experience. Nestled in the foothills of Hall County, this master-plan

President Monte Hewett with Monte Hewett Homes joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast. He sits down with the President of Denim Marketing and Show Host Carol Morgan to discuss the company’s rise in mixed-use development and currently selling opportunities. At just 16 years old, Hewett began working with a focus on framing and placing the first nail in his celebrated homebuilding career. He attended Colorado State University for the construction management program and, after graduating, moved to Dallas, Texas, in 1984. In Texas, it was typical for a builder to be production-oriented, unlike in Georgia. Over time, he moved to better locations and built better products, eventually landing in the Atlanta market. In the 1990s, Hewett decided to be an infill builder. During this time, he observed markets in North Buckhead, Smyrna, Vinings, and, during the recession, Decatur, Roswell and Alpharetta to get a clear picture of the local demographic. He noted that many homebuyers were attached to the idea o

Senior Vice President Jay Byce with ResiBuilt Homes joins President of Denim Marketing and Show Host Carol Morgan on Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio to delve into the burgeoning build-to-rent industry. A proud Georgia native and graduate of the University of Georgia Terry College of Business, Byce has a wealth of experience in real estate planning and investment. Since its establishment in 2018, ResiBuilt Homes has erected nearly 1,200 homes, primarily within the metro Atlanta area. The company's footprint extends beyond Atlanta, with expansions into Orlando, Tampa, Charlotte and Greenville, solidifying its position as the ninth-largest private home builder in metro Atlanta. Notably, ResiBuilt Homes has earned its place among Atlanta's Top 10 Private Builders, as recognized by MetroStudy. Amidst a landscape of high mortgage interest rates and dwindling home inventory, the demand for build-to-rent communities like those offered by ResiBuilt Homes continues to surge. However, the accompanying rise in developm

Land Acquisition Manager Nick Whitson with Eastwood Homes joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast to discuss new construction opportunities across metro Atlanta and more! Whitson sits down with the Denim Marketing President and Show Host Carol Morgan. Before joining Eastwood Homes in October 2023 as land acquisition manager, Whitson was an agent completing various land deals in the Atlanta market. From 2016 until his current role, he worked in downtown Atlanta and around the perimeter, mainly on infill development projects. Eastwood Homes is a private builder based out of Charlotte, North Carolina, with a presence in the Virginia, the Carolinas and Georgia markets. A company connected to its roots, the original owner still participates in land drives to this day! With many projects underway, Eastwood Homes has a pulse on the Atlanta market. Prospective buyer searching for the perfect home across the state have many new construction opportunities to choose from, thanks to the builder’s presence in