Buying a Home
Should I Buy a Home Now at 6%, or Wait for Rates to Drop? An Atlanta Buyer’s Guide for 2026
Buy in Atlanta at 6% in 2026 or wait for rates to drop? An honest look at the real cost of waiting and the market conditions
Journal
Notes on buying, selling and living in Metro Atlanta, written from inside the market rather than above it.
Market Insights
Are Atlanta Prices Dropping or Just Normalizing? What the 2026 Numbers Actually Show
Atlanta home prices in 2026 are normalizing, not crashing. See what the data shows on prices, inventory, and rates, and what it means for buyers and
Atlanta Neighborhoods
Living in Mozley Park Atlanta GA: Westside History, Mozley Park Greenway & Home Prices 2026
A 2026 guide to Mozley Park: Westside history, the Mozley Park greenway, BeltLine proximity, and what homes cost.
Atlanta Neighborhoods
Living in Lake Claire Atlanta GA: Candler Park’s Quiet Neighbor, BeltLine Access & Home Prices 2026
A 2026 guide to Lake Claire: Candler Park's quiet neighbor, BeltLine access, tree canopy, and what homes cost.
Atlanta Neighborhoods
Living in Fayetteville GA: Fayette County Schools, Trilith and What Homes Cost in 2026
Fayetteville and the Trilith development: Fayette County school assignment, commute times, and what homes cost in 2026.
Buying a Home
What You Should Know Before Buying a Condo in Midtown or Buckhead Atlanta
HOA dues, reserve studies, lender approval, and rental caps: what to check before buying a condo in Midtown or Buckhead.
Atlanta Neighborhoods
What Are the Best 55+ Communities in Metro Atlanta? A 2026 Buyer’s Guide
Del Webb Chateau Elan, Cresswind Twin Lakes, Sun City Peachtree and Soleil Laurel Canyon compared: honest 2026 pricing, amenities and HOA structures.
Buying a Home
Townhome vs. Single-Family Home in Atlanta: What’s the Real Cost Difference?
The real gap between an Atlanta townhome and a detached home in 2026, once HOA dues, insurance, property tax, maintenance and resale are counted.
Investing
Should You Buy an Investment Property Through an LLC in Georgia?
Georgia investor's guide to buying rental property through an LLC: formation costs, due-on-sale clause, transfer tax exemption, DSCR financing & 2026 rules.
Investing
What Is a 1031 Exchange and How Does It Work for Atlanta Investors in 2026?
A complete 2026 guide to 1031 exchanges for Atlanta investors. Rules, timelines, Georgia tax savings, and how to plan an exchange that actually closes.
Atlanta Neighborhoods
Luxury Homes in Buford GA: Lake Lanier Waterfront, Gated Estates and What $1M to $3M+ Buys in 2026
Buford's high-end market: Lake Lanier waterfront, gated estate communities, and what $1M to $3M+ buys in 2026.
Atlanta Neighborhoods
Living in Douglasville GA: I-20 Commute, Property Taxes and Investment Potential in 2026
What Douglasville homes cost in 2026, honest I-20 commute numbers, Douglas County property taxes, and rental demand.