Something has changed in the housing market this summer. The shift isn’t dramatic, and it certainly isn’t happening evenly across every price point or every city. But after months of buyers pulling back and uncertainty dominating the market, there are early signs that activity is beginning to return. Buyers who paused their searches earlier this […]
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Election season has a way of making people hesitate. As the midterm primaries heat up, political headlines, polling, and predictions are everywhere. And just like in previous election cycles, some buyers and sellers may decide to put their real estate plans on hold because they believe the election results will dramatically change mortgage rates, home […]
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Things to Do This Fall in East Cobb, Marietta & Sandy Springs Marietta HarvestFest — October 17, 2026: Arts and crafts, costume contest, pie-eating contest, Touch-A-Truck and Halloween activities at Marietta Square.Official HarvestFest informationOktoberFEAST — October 17–18, 2026: German food, beer, Bavarian music, dancing and family activities at City Green at City Springs. Admission is […]
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The Treasury Secretary’s Notepad Just Told You Everything About Where Mortgage Rates Are Headed. Last week I discussed how Japan’s decision to reduce its holdings of U.S. Treasuries could have a much greater impact on mortgage rates than anything the Federal Reserve is doing. At the time, it seemed like a story that wasn’t getting […]
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A proposed arena, housing, hotels and entertainment district could completely reshape this part of Alpharetta. By Robert Elon Gonzalez For years, North Point Mall was one of the most important shopping destinations in North Atlanta. But as shopping habits changed and traditional malls lost traffic, the property began facing the same question confronting malls across […]
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Just a week ago, I wrote that today’s housing market demands a different mindset. Inventory has been climbing, buyers have become more selective, and pricing strategy matters more than it has in years. Since then, another major headline has added to the uncertainty. Escalating conflict in the Middle East has driven oil prices higher, increased […]
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Prices Are Adjusting. Inventory Is Climbing. And the Fed Just Added More Pressure.By Robert Elon Gonzalez | North Atlanta Real Estate I want to talk about something I’ve been watching closely over the past few months—something that’s showing up in real conversations with buyers and sellers across North Atlanta. The data is finally catching up […]
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Consumer Confidence Is at Historic Lows. Here’s What That Means for North Georgia Real Estate. If you’ve been wondering why buyers seem to be taking longer to make decisions, asking more questions, and hesitating before writing offers, you’re not imagining it. It’s happening across North Georgia. The reason isn’t just mortgage rates. It isn’t just […]
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The Fed Just Sent a Clear Message. North Atlanta Buyers and Sellers Need to Pay Attention. The Federal Reserve delivered a message that every buyer, seller, and homeowner in North Atlanta should understand. The Fed held interest rates steady, but the real story wasn’t what they did. It was what they said. For months, many […]
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Coming Soon Listings: Are Sellers Really Getting More Control—Or Less Exposure? A major battle is unfolding in real estate right now over Coming Soon listings, private exclusives, MLS rules, Zillow, Redfin, Compass, and who gets to control listings before they hit the open market. On the surface, the debate sounds simple: seller choice. Some brokerages […]
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