Buying a Home
Do I Have to Sign a Buyer Agreement Before Touring Homes in Georgia?
Yes. In Georgia you sign a buyer agreement before an agent tours homes with you. Here's what it covers, when you don't need one, and what
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Notes on buying, selling and living in Metro Atlanta, written from inside the market rather than above it.
Selling a Home
Do I Have to Pay the Buyer’s Agent When I Sell in Georgia?
Georgia sellers aren't legally required to pay the buyer's agent, but skipping it can shrink your buyer pool. Here's why I advise sellers to plan on
Selling a Home
My Atlanta House Isn’t Selling: Lower the Price or Pull It?
If your Atlanta house isn't selling, price is usually the first fix. Here's how to tell whether a cut, a spring relist, or a break off
Atlanta Neighborhoods
Where to Live If You Work Near The Battery and Cumberland: Commute Times and Home Prices for 2026
Typical morning drive times to The Battery and Cumberland from 9 areas, transit notes and median home prices to help you choose where to live.
Atlanta Neighborhoods
Where to Live If You Work in Alpharetta: Commute Times and Home Prices for 2026
Typical morning drive times to Alpharetta from 10 areas, including the reverse commute from Midtown, plus median home prices to help you choose.
Atlanta Neighborhoods
Where to Live If You Work at Emory or the CDC: Commute Times and Home Prices for 2026
Typical morning drive times to Emory and the CDC from 11 nearby areas, transit and bike options, and median home prices to help you choose.
Atlanta Neighborhoods
Where to Live If You Work at the Atlanta Airport: Commute Times and Home Prices for 2026
Typical morning drive times to Hartsfield-Jackson from 10 nearby areas, MARTA rail options and median home prices to help you choose where to live.
Atlanta Neighborhoods
Where to Live If You Work in Buckhead: Commute Times and Home Prices for 2026
Typical morning drive times to Buckhead from 9 nearby areas, MARTA rail options and median home prices to help you choose where to live.
Selling a Home
How Much Is My East Point Home Worth in 2026?
East Point area homes sold for a median of about $247K over the past year, with most between $185K and $315K. What moves the price and
Selling a Home
How Much Is My Roswell Home Worth in 2026?
Roswell homes sold for a median of about $704K in the past three months, with houses near $735K and townhomes near $584K. What moves the price
Selling a Home
How Much Is My Marietta Home Worth in 2026?
Marietta homes sold for a median of about $500K in the past three months, from about $413K near the Square to $600K in East Cobb ZIPs.
Selling a Home
How Much Is My Smyrna Home Worth in 2026?
Smyrna homes sold for a median of about $455K in the past three months, with houses near $538K and townhomes near $346K. What moves the price