September 2026

data centers are moving closer to homes. what does that mean for you?

Data Centers Are Moving Closer to Homes. What Does That Mean for You?

Data centers probably weren't on your list of things to think about when buying or selling a home. School districts? Sure. How close you are to family? Absolutely. A large building full of computer servers down the road? Probably not. But that may be changing. Data centers are popping up in more communities across the country. And as they do, buyers and homeowners are starting to wonder what having one...

the housing market split in 2. which side is your house on?

The Housing Market Split in 2. Which Side Is Your House On?

Ask a couple people how the housing market is doing and you’ll probably get a couple different answers. That’s because right now, the market runs on 2 very different tracks, split by price point. Knowing which track your house is on changes everything about your sale, from your asking price to how long you can expect to wait before an offer comes in. Here’s what you need to know. Home Sales Are...

real estate agent

Choosing an Athens Real Estate Agent: Why Local Experience Matters

You can find almost every home for sale online.You can see photos, prices, acreage, property history, maps, estimated payments, and sometimes even take a virtual tour without leaving your couch.So why does choosing the right Athens real estate agent still matter?Because the listing tells you what's for sale.It doesn't necessarily tell you what you need to know before you buy it.And in a market like Athens...

remote work could be your affordability answer

Remote Work Could Be Your Affordability Answer

For most first-time buyers, the hardest part of buying a home is making the numbers work. You budget, you save, and the finish line still feels far away.  But your salary is only half the equation. Where you live shapes what you can afford just as much. And if you can work remotely, you have an advantage a lot of buyers don't.  You're not tied to living where the jobs are, so you can look where your...

why buyers shouldn't overlook a fall move

Why Buyers Shouldn’t Overlook a Fall Move

You've been waiting for something to change before you buy. It just might not be the thing you expected… While everyone’s paying attention to mortgage rates, only the savviest buyers know that the changing season can start tipping things in their favor.  Because every fall, buyers tend to get more to choose from, better prices, and more room to negotiate. And that’s why Hannah Jones, Senior...

think new homes cost more? not right now.

Think New Homes Cost More? Not Right Now.

Most people think a newly built home costs more than an existing one. But right now, that’s actually backwards. Newly built homes are more affordable than existing ones in a lot of markets. And that’s because builders are cutting prices and stacking on incentives to try to keep their inventory moving. Here’s why that’s really important for any would-be homebuyer to know. Newly Built Homes Are the...