Buying a Home
Georgia’s Intangibles Tax: What Atlanta Buyers Pay at Closing and Why It Surprises Them
Georgia charges a mortgage intangibles tax at closing. Here is what it is, who pays it, and how the amount is calculated.
Journal
Notes on buying, selling and living in Metro Atlanta, written from inside the market rather than above it.
Buying a Home
How to Negotiate Repairs After a Home Inspection in Atlanta, A Georgia Buyer’s Guide
Georgia buyers have the Due Diligence Period to negotiate repairs. Here's how to prioritize, what Atlanta sellers accept, and when to walk away.
Selling a Home
Capital Gains Tax on Selling Your Home in Georgia: What Atlanta Sellers Need to Know in 2026
Georgia sellers may owe capital gains at both federal and state levels. Here’s what the $250K/$500K exclusion covers, what Georgia’s 5.39% rate means, and.
Buying a Home
Who Chooses the Closing Attorney in Georgia, and Does It Actually Matter?
In Georgia the lender usually designates the closing attorney on a financed purchase. Here is what is negotiable and why it matters.
Selling a Home
Selling Inherited Property in Georgia: Probate, Timing, and What You’ll Net in 2026
Inherited a Georgia home? Here's how probate works, what stepped-up basis means for your taxes, and what you'll actually net after selling in Metro Atlanta.
Buying a Home
What Is a Seller-Paid Rate Buydown? How Atlanta Buyers Can Lower Their Monthly Payment in 2026
Atlanta buyers are using seller-paid 2-1 buydowns to cut first-year monthly payments, with 2026 examples of what the savings look like.
Selling a Home
What Do Sellers Have to Disclose in Georgia? A Metro Atlanta Seller’s 2026 Guide
Georgia is a buyer beware state, but sellers still have real disclosure duties. Here is what Atlanta sellers must disclose, including the GAR form.
Buying a Home
Georgia’s Due Diligence Period Explained: What Atlanta Buyers Need to Know in 2026
In Georgia you pay a nonrefundable due diligence fee on top of earnest money. Here is how the two differ and what Atlanta buyers must do
Market Insights
Atlanta Property Tax Assessment 2026: How to Appeal in Fulton County Before July 31
Fulton County mailed 2026 property tax assessments in June, you have until July 31 to appeal. Here's how to read your notice, pull comps, and file
Selling a Home
How Much Does It Cost to Sell a House in Georgia? What Atlanta Sellers Actually Net in 2026
Commission, the required closing attorney, transfer tax, title insurance and prorated taxes, plus how Atlanta sellers worked out their net in 2026.
Buying a Home
What Happens After Your Offer Is Accepted in Atlanta? A Georgia Buyer’s Guide
Step by step through Georgia's due diligence period, the closing attorney process, and when an Atlanta buyer gets the keys.
Atlanta Neighborhoods
Living in Conyers GA: Olde Town, Rockdale Schools & What Homes Cost in 2026
A 2026 guide to Conyers: Olde Town, Rockdale County school assignment, commute times, and what homes cost.