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Is Atlanta Becoming a Buyer's Market Again?
Realtor.com's latest Market Clock report names Atlanta among nine U.S. metros poised to flip into a full buyer's market by the end of summer. With inventory rising and price cuts more common, the balance of power in metro Atlanta housing is shifting.
July 23, 2026 · 5 min read
Kennesaw Proposes Property Tax Increase, Schedules Public Hearings
Property owners in Kennesaw could see a higher tax bill next year under a proposed 4.25% increase for operations and 3.70% for bond debt above the rollback rate. Three public hearings are scheduled before the council adopts a final millage.
July 20, 2026 · 3 min read
Mableton Property Taxes Are Going Up. A 4.5-Mill Rate Will Fund a New Public Safety Division.
The Mableton City Council voted 6-1 to set the property tax rate at 4.5 mills to fund a new public safety division. The owner of a $350,000 home will owe $630 a year, due December 1.
July 15, 2026 · 4 min read
Home Sales Fell in June as Prices Hit an All-Time High. Here's What That Means for Atlanta Buyers.
Existing-home sales fell 2.4% in June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.09 million, while the median sale price rose to a record $440,600. The South — the region that includes metro Atlanta — saw the steepest monthly decline, down 3.6%.
July 13, 2026 · 6 min read
The Bipartisan Housing Bill Is Now Law Without Trump's Signature. Here's What's in It.
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act became law on July 10, 2026, after President Trump refused to sign it and the constitutional ten-day waiting period expired. It is the first major federal housing affordability legislation in three decades, passed by the Senate 85-5 and the House 358-32.
July 11, 2026 · 8 min read
Atlanta Renters Get Less Space Than Two-Thirds of the Country. Here's When Buying Makes More Sense.
RentCafe's 2026 report shows $1,500 rents 797 square feet in Atlanta, ranking the city 107th nationally for space value. Two-thirds of US cities give renters more square footage. For metro Atlanta renters, expanding the search to include suburban Cobb County homes changes the math.
July 10, 2026 · 5 min read
Atlanta Homeowners Are Investing Heavily in Curb Appeal, New Data Shows
Metro Atlanta homeowners rank among the top in the country for exterior home project spending in 2026, with only Washington, D.C. and Charlotte finishing higher. Lawn care, landscaping, and fence installation topped the project list. Full roof replacement averaged $9,411.
July 7, 2026 · 4 min read
Johns Creek's Medley Opens in Phases: Trader Joe's Debuts Ahead of October Grand Opening
Toro Development's $560 million Medley project in Johns Creek is opening in phases. Trader Joe's already debuted in June 2026. Phase 1 grand opening is October 29. Phase 2 (Encore) adds 408 more residences in 2027.
July 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Data Centers Face Growing Local Resistance Across Metro Atlanta
Cobb, Douglas, Coweta, DeKalb, and the City of Atlanta have moved to slow data center development in 2026. Supporters cite tax revenue and tech investment. Opponents cite water use, electricity costs, and displaced housing land.
July 1, 2026 · 5 min read
A World Cup Semi-Final Ticket in Atlanta Costs About a Month's Mortgage
A new PropertyShark report finds a World Cup semi-final ticket at Mercedes-Benz Stadium costs about one month's mortgage or five weeks' rent for the average Atlantan. Even group-stage tickets rival a third of monthly housing costs.
June 30, 2026 · 3 min read
Trump Stalls Bipartisan Housing Bill Aimed at Corporate Home Buyers
President Trump canceled the signing of a bipartisan housing affordability bill that would have restricted institutional investors from buying single-family homes. He linked the delay to a separate voter ID measure.
June 30, 2026 · 2 min read
The Cobb School Zones Quietly Outperforming Their Price Tag
A 2026 guide to all 17 Cobb County high school zones with current GreatSchools ratings, graduation rates, US News rankings, and home sale prices. East Cobb commands the premium. Four West Cobb zones quietly outperform.
June 28, 2026 · 16 min read
85-5: The Senate Just Voted to Restrict Wall Street From Buying Single-Family Homes
The U.S. Senate passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act 85-5 on Monday, a broad housing affordability package that includes new restrictions on institutional investor purchases of single-family homes. The bill now heads to the House.
June 23, 2026 · 4 min read
Georgia's Property Tax Swap Bill Fails in House, Splits Metro Atlanta Counties
A Georgia bill that would have let counties eliminate primary-home property taxes by raising the local sales tax by one cent failed to advance in the House on Saturday. Cherokee, Forsyth, and Gwinnett had pushed for the option. Parts of Fulton, DeKalb, and Clayton were already ineligible because their sales tax rates are maxed out.
June 21, 2026 · 3 min read
1 in 5 Metro Atlanta Home Deals Collapsed in May, the Highest Rate in the Nation
Nearly one in five metro Atlanta home-purchase contracts signed in May 2026 fell through before closing, the highest cancellation rate among the 50 largest US metros. Redfin data, plus how the same dynamic is showing up in our local Cobb County reporting.
June 20, 2026 · 6 min read
Cobb County Housing Market, May 2026: Investor Share Falls to 19.9%
Investor share of Cobb County home sales fell to 19.9 percent in May 2026, the lowest month of the year. Owner-occupied buyers accounted for 66 percent of activity. Full data analysis from Atlanta Home Network.
June 16, 2026 · 1 min read
The $400,000 Gap: Cobb County Home Sales by School Zone, Q1 2026
A $400,000 gap separates the median home in the Walton High School zone from the median home in the Osborne zone. Q1 2026 ranking of all 17 Cobb County school zones.
June 12, 2026 · 8 min read
Kennesaw Housing Market Report: Q1 2026
Kennesaw recorded 132 open-market home sales in Q1 2026 at a $372,500 median sale price, $47,500 below the Cobb County median. The $200,000 to $350,000 band drove 39 percent of activity.
June 12, 2026 · 11 min read
Smyrna Housing Market Report: Q1 2026
Smyrna recorded 225 open-market home sales in Q1 2026 at a $485,000 median sale price. Investor share ran below the broader Cobb County rate, opposite of the pattern in neighboring Marietta.
June 10, 2026 · 9 min read
Marietta Housing Market Report: Q1 2026
Marietta recorded 223 open-market home sales in Q1 2026 at a $590,000 middle price, 40 percent above the broader Cobb County market. Investor activity sits well above the county baseline.
June 3, 2026 · 12 min read
Cobb County Housing Market Report: April 2026
Cobb County recorded 913 open-market home sales in April 2026 at a median price of $434,500. Year to date, 3,720 sales have closed at a median of $424,783.
June 3, 2026 · 10 min read
Cobb County Home Sales Hold Steady in April Despite Rising Rates
Despite mortgage rates hovering above 7%, Cobb County recorded 1,284 home sales in April — only 3% below last year's pace, signaling continued demand in the Metro Atlanta market.
April 28, 2026 · 1 min read
The Complete Homeowner's Guide to the Cobb County Property Tax Appeal Process
Thousands of Cobb County homeowners successfully appeal their property assessments each year. Here's a step-by-step guide to the process, deadlines, and what to expect.
April 15, 2026 · 3 min read
Smyrna and the Battery Area: Market Update for Spring 2026
Smyrna's proximity to The Battery Atlanta and easy I-285 access continues to attract buyers. Inventory remains historically low heading into spring.
April 10, 2026 · 3 min read
Understanding HOA Fees in Metro Atlanta: What's Normal in 2026
HOA fees across Metro Atlanta communities range from $50 to over $600 per month. We analyzed data across 200+ communities to reveal what's typical.
March 28, 2026 · 3 min read