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The new year is upon us and with it, we can always expect changes from our resolutions to the real estate market. So what can Realtors expect in the new year? We've rounded up the highlights of the 2019 real estate predictions - Mortgage Rates will Rise  Mortgage rates will likely cause an issue for affordability in 2019. Although rates have been rising throughout the past two years, mortgage rates still remain lower than they were during the recession. According to Aaron Terrazas, director of economic research with Zillow , interest rates "will change in 2019, as the 30-year, fixed rate mortgage reaches 5.8 percent - territory not seen since the dark days of 2008, when rates were racing downward in response to the housing crisis. In 2019, rising rates will compound the effect of still-climbing home values, making homeownership even less affordable." Millennials will Keep Buying  Despite these rising mortgage rates, millennials will still be the largest ge

Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? In Atlanta ... there's no snow glistenin'.. But! There's plenty to do in and around Atlanta to celebrate the holidays! From Christmas lights to popup bars, and a new, Insta-worthy interactive museum, Atlanta has plenty to offer to spread some Christmas cheer! Looking to get festive this season? We've rounded up some of the main attractions and high- lights : Light the Night  Atlanta may not be the City of Lights, but for the holidays, there's plenty of extra lights on display. At Atlantic Station , you can enjoy 250,000 lights by walking around the eight blocks of the complex. In the center of it all is a 50 foot Christmas tree, and starting at 6 p.m. each night, there's a snowfall right there in Atlanta! In addition to the lights and snow, there is also an ice skating rink, a German Christmas market, and Santa may be stopping by as well. Of course, the Atlanta Botanical Gardens boast an impressive light displa