Explore the places, neighborhoods, and people that make the communities we serve in Metro Atlanta special.
We’ve highlighted important market data, school information, and neighborhood highlights to help you find your new home.
Atlanta Lifestyle
September 22, 2026
Fifteen vendors, one central address: inside the food hall anchoring Colony Square in the heart of Midtown
Atlanta Lifestyle
September 21, 2026
From Buckhead's tallest rooftop to the Interlock's skyline views, where to find Atlanta's best rooftop bars in both neighborhoods
Atlanta Lifestyle
September 19, 2026
Inside the city's six-court padel club and why the sport is growing faster than almost any other racquet game in America
Atlanta Lifestyle
September 18, 2026
A first timer guide to the Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater, the free concert series, parking, shuttles, and what you can carry in.
Atlanta Lifestyle
September 17, 2026
Reformation, Truck and Tap, and the Stout Brothers, plus the festivals and the state rules that shaped the scene.
Atlanta Lifestyle
September 16, 2026
What Towne Lake actually covers, the two courses inside it, the lake access off Bells Ferry, and the road projects underway right now.
Outdoor Lifestyle
September 15, 2026
Fifteen miles of volunteer-built singletrack, a direction that changes daily, and a trail status page you should check before you drive.
Outdoor Lifestyle
September 14, 2026
A visitor guide to the 14 miles of trail, the riverside path anyone can walk, and the mill that made Army tent rope.
Home Buying Tips
September 13, 2026
Who holds the money, what the option period really gives a buyer, and what the 2026 contract forms changed.
Home Buying
September 12, 2026
Why Georgia requires an attorney, what a 50 year title exam finds, and which policy actually protects your equity.
Atlanta Real Estate
September 11, 2026
Two tax bills, a new permit desk, and a rezoning that happens before the annexation ordinance passes.
Local Events
September 11, 2026
From an Elm Street artisan market to a Sunday matinee on Main Street, nine days of easy ways to enjoy downtown Woodstock and its longtime local traditions.
Local Events
September 11, 2026
A Sunday ballgame, open-air yoga, a final stretch of park-side food trucks, and a stadium-sized rock night give Smyrna's week a well-balanced rhythm.
Local Events
September 11, 2026
From a Sunday afternoon Johnny Cash tribute to a candlelit dinner at a historic home, this week in Marietta blends music, history, and easy evenings near the Square.
Local Events
September 11, 2026
A riverside walk, a Saturday market, live flamenco, and an evening of sound meditation make for an easygoing week in Sandy Springs.
Local Events
September 10, 2026
A closing week of Broadway at the Fox, jazz after dark among the gardens, orchestral soul on Peachtree, and a design exhibition worth savoring.
Local Events
September 10, 2026
A museum afternoon, a midweek concert, a Saturday market, and a street full of art set the tone for a well-paced week in Buckhead and Brookhaven.
Atlanta Housing Market
Deborah Morton | August 23, 2026
The Morton Report, August 23, 2026
Marietta
Deborah Morton | August 25, 2026
Which Downtown Fits Your Next Chapter?
Community
Deborah Morton | August 18, 2026
Which Intown Atlanta Neighborhood Fits You?
Home Buying Tips
September 10, 2026
Georgia state waters buffers, wider county rules, trout stream widths, and the EPD variance process.
Home Buying
September 9, 2026
How Georgia CUVA works, what happens to the covenant at a sale, and what a breach actually costs.
Home Buying
September 8, 2026
Testing, well records, septic separation, and lender requirements for acreage beyond the public water line.
Home Selling Tips
September 7, 2026
Cobb publishes a Basement Finish checklist. Skipping it turns a high-return project into a disclosure item at resale.
Atlanta Real Estate
September 6, 2026
A $4.75 monthly fee started June 1, 2026. It funds the public system, not the pond behind your house. Here is the difference.
Home Buying Tips
September 5, 2026
One follows the sale price, the other follows the loan. Both are formula driven and knowable weeks before you sign.
Home Buying
September 4, 2026
Georgia does not require a survey to close. Your title policy still excepts what a survey would have found. Here is the tradeoff.
Home Buying
September 3, 2026
Recorded access and a maintenance agreement decide financing. Here is what conventional, VA, and FHA lenders each require.
Atlanta Real Estate Market
September 2, 2026
Trail access is a real amenity. Here is what the research actually supports, and where the BeltLine connector stands.
Home Selling Tips
September 1, 2026
Local designation triggers review, National Register listing does not. Here is what needs a Certificate of Appropriateness and how long it takes.
Home Selling
August 31, 2026
Mailed by August 15, due October 15, exemptions by April 1. Here is the calendar and how it shows up at a closing.
Atlanta Real Estate
August 30, 2026
Zoning moved to the city, a new city tax bill arrives October 1, and the county still runs several services. Here is the split.
Atlanta Real Estate Market Updates
Deborah Morton | August 27, 2026
The Morton Report, August 26, 2026
August 22, 2026
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac now require 100 percent replacement cost insurance for condo associations. Here is what changed and how it affects Atlanta buyers.
Deborah Morton | August 21, 2026
A side-by-side look at Buckhead and Sandy Springs, two of Atlanta's premier close-in communities, covering lifestyle, outdoor access, and property taxes.
August 21, 2026
Georgia law requires specific disclosure language on unsolicited real estate offer letters. Here is what to look for before responding to a cash offer.
Real Estate Investment Opportunities
August 21, 2026
How licensing and renewal work under the City of Atlanta ordinance
August 20, 2026
Sellers can exclude up to 500,000 in home sale gains from tax under Section 121. Here is how the math works for Atlanta empty nesters downsizing in 2026.
Homeowner Resources
August 20, 2026
The legal process, timeline, and costs heirs and executors should expect
Marietta
Deborah Morton | August 19, 2026
A side-by-side look at Marietta Square and downtown Woodstock, two of metro Atlanta's most beloved walkable town centers, for buyers weighing lifestyle, location, and … Read more
August 19, 2026
Georgia now requires 60 days notice before an insurer can nonrenew a homeowners policy. Here is what changed and how to challenge an unlawful nonrenewal.
Homeowner Resources
August 19, 2026
The dates, the process, and what to do if you missed your county's window this cycle
August 18, 2026
What the research says about home values, moratoriums, and what buyers should check before buying near a proposed data center site.
Buying a Home
August 18, 2026
What the August 3, 2026 Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac condo review changes mean for buyers in metro Atlanta
Atlanta Housing Market
Deborah Morton | August 17, 2026
Back-to-school season is here across Metro Atlanta, and summer is beginning to wind down. The housing market is doing something similar.
Buying a Home
August 17, 2026
A due-diligence checklist for the financial red flags inside HOA and condo documents
Milton
Deborah Morton | August 14, 2026
Which North Atlanta Address Fits Your Next Chapter?
Buckhead
August 4, 2026
East Cobb over Buckhead, Alpharetta GA
Marietta
August 1, 2026
Marietta Living in 2026
Marietta
July 31, 2026
Home Available in East Cobb: East Cobb Living
Marietta
Deborah Morton | July 29, 2026
The Ultimate Guide to Living in Marietta, Georgia (2026)
East Cobb
July 28, 2026
Living In East Cobb
July 26, 2026
The national first-time buyer share fell to a historic low, but Atlanta's mix of price points still leaves realistic paths in.
July 26, 2026
With intown single-family inventory down sharply and rates in the low-to-mid 6% range, here is the real math on waiting versus buying now.
July 26, 2026
For the first time in over a decade, Buckhead luxury condos are outpacing single-family homes on sales growth and speed. Here is what is driving the shift.
July 26, 2026
Foreclosures are up roughly 50% year over year, but the data points to a correction, not a crash. Here is what it means for you.
July 26, 2026
A data-backed 2026 guide to which Atlanta home upgrades actually pay back before you list, and which ones quietly lose money.
July 23, 2026
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July 22, 2026
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Atlanta Real Estate
July 20, 2026
Nearly every agent presents well. Warm, confident, quick with a market statistic, generous with reassurance. In an industry built on referrals and first impressions, l… Read more
July 19, 2026
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July 17, 2026
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July 11, 2026
Which pre-sale improvements pay off for East Cobb luxury sellers, and which ones are not worth the cost.
July 10, 2026
What East Cobb sellers should expect for days on market, pricing, and timeline in the current luxury market.
July 7, 2026
A vetting checklist for East Cobb luxury sellers: pricing strategy, marketing plan, and communication standards.
July 6, 2026
A street-level guide to vetting a hyperlocal Cobb County agent for $1M to $3M homes
July 3, 2026
Real Estate: The American Dream of Homeownership
July 3, 2026
A refined roundup of Brookhaven's best food, park, and community happenings over the next nine days.
Community
July 3, 2026
A local's guide to the best live music, markets, and downtown moments in Woodstock over the next nine days.
Atlanta Lifestyle
July 3, 2026
A curated look at Buckhead's most stylish dining, culture, and social happenings over the next nine days.
Things To Do in Georgia
July 3, 2026
A local's guide to the standout food, music, and community happenings around Smyrna and Marietta over the next nine days.
July 3, 2026
A refined guide to Midtown Atlanta's most walkable art, music, and dining moments over the next nine days.
Local Events
July 3, 2026
A polished 9-day look at Sandy Springs events blending city convenience with green-space calm for evenings and easy weekends.
July 3, 2026
Things to do In Kennesaw, GA for Summer 2026
Buyers
July 2, 2026
How to Choose a Buyer's Agent in Metro Atlanta: 15 Questions to Ask Before You Start House Hunting
Atlanta
July 1, 2026
Buying or Selling In Metro Atlanta, Summer Edition
Agent Resources & Training
June 29, 2026
Thinking about selling your home in Atlanta, Marietta, Buckhead, or North Atlanta? Here are the most important questions to ask any real estate agent before you sign a… Read more
June 27, 2026
How to plan the perfect Independence Day weekend across metro Atlanta, from festivals to backyard cookouts.
June 26, 2026
New Construction vs. Resale Homes in Woodstock GA | The Agency Atlanta
June 25, 2026
From skyline rooftops to lakeside shores, here are the top places to catch Independence Day fireworks around Atlanta.
June 25, 2026
For families and professionals ready for more room to grow, here is what the move-up lifestyle looks like in West Cobb and Marietta.
June 24, 2026
From parks and community programs to a welcoming pace of life, here is what family living looks like in Marietta and East Cobb.
Woodstock
June 24, 2026
Homes for Sale in Woodstock GA
June 23, 2026
Parades, festivals, and fireworks the whole family can enjoy in Marietta, Alpharetta, Roswell, and beyond.
June 23, 2026
How north metro Atlanta residents enjoy hiking, greenways, and an active, nature-rich lifestyle in and around Marietta.
June 22, 2026
From the historic square to tree-lined streets, here is what daily life looks like in one of north metro Atlanta's most beloved communities.
Woodstock
June 22, 2026
Woodstock GA townhomes for sale
June 21, 2026
Inside the world's largest 10K and why it has become the heart of Independence Day in Atlanta.
June 21, 2026
From the restaurants of Marietta Square to live theater and local art, here is the cultural side of life in north metro Atlanta.
June 20, 2026
From downtown fireworks to neighborhood cookouts, here is your complete guide to celebrating Independence Day across metro Atlanta.
May 28, 2026
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