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Published guides and market research
Northside Hospital Cherokee's New Medical Office Building: A Housing and Commute Guide for Physicians and Staff
Northside Hospital Cherokee's new medical office building in Canton is fully leased, with roughly 40 individual physicians investing in the project. An objective guide to commute and housing considerations near the Cherokee campus.
September 11, 2026
Cumming, GA: What Sellers and Buyers Should Know in 2026
Q2 2026 data on Cumming's residential market: 685 closings, $615K median, 25 days on market. What sellers and buyers need to know in Forsyth County's highest-volume market.
September 8, 2026
Laurel Springs: What Sellers and Buyers Should Know in 2026
Laurel Springs Q2 2026: 14 closings at a $1.2M median, 16 days on market, and a 97.5% sale-to-list ratio. What that data means if you are selling or buying in this gated Forsyth County golf community.
September 7, 2026
Alpharetta, GA: The Physician Relocation Guide for 2026
A data-driven relocation guide for physicians considering Alpharetta, GA -- covering hospital access, the 2026 housing market, top school zones, and the neighborhoods worth your time.
September 5, 2026
Northside Hospital Gwinnett's New Patient Tower: A Housing and Commute Guide for Physicians and Staff
Northside Hospital Gwinnett is completing a patient tower addition in Lawrenceville, reported to add approximately 200 beds with completion targeted for late 2026, per local reporting. An objective guide to commute and housing considerations for physicians and staff.
September 3, 2026
Sugarloaf Country Club: What Sellers and Buyers Should Know in 2026
Sugarloaf Country Club in Duluth (Gwinnett County) posted a $1.825M median sale price in Q2 2026 across 9 closings. Here is what buyers and sellers need to know about pricing, taxes, schools, and the TPC Sugarloaf golf community in 2026.
September 2, 2026
Suwanee, GA: What Sellers and Buyers Should Know in 2026
Suwanee consistently ranks among metro Atlanta's most sought-after family markets. Here is what the North Gwinnett school premium, Town Center walkability, and 2026 market conditions mean for sellers and buyers.
September 1, 2026
The Work Between Transactions Is Still the Work
A closing may complete the transaction. It does not complete the relationship.
September 1, 2026
Northside Hospital Forsyth's Growth: A Housing and Commute Guide for Physicians and Staff
Northside Hospital Forsyth is expanding, a new medical office building opening fall 2026 and a patient tower targeted for 2028. An objective guide to commute and housing considerations near the Forsyth campus.
August 26, 2026
The Final Walkthrough Starts Before the Final Walkthrough
A phone call the night before my first seller-side closing turned into a standing checkpoint on every listing since.
August 25, 2026
Windermere Forsyth: What Sellers and Buyers Should Know
Windermere is one of Forsyth County's largest master-planned communities. Here is what the current market data shows: Q2 2026 closings, price ranges, school assignments, and what sellers and buyers should know before making a decision.
August 24, 2026
Emory Healthcare's Growing Tucker Campus: A Housing and Commute Guide for Physicians and Staff
Emory Healthcare is expanding its Tucker, GA campus at the former Northlake Mall. An objective guide to commute-friendly neighborhoods nearby for physicians and staff relocating for work.
August 24, 2026
Olde Atlanta Club: What Buyers and Sellers Should Actually Know
An agent's honest read on Olde Atlanta Club, not a resident's, but one grounded in a real transaction here and the current MLS numbers.
August 22, 2026
Living in St. Marlo Country Club: A Resident's View
What daily life in St. Marlo actually looks like from a resident: the gate, the club, the swim team, and the trade-offs.
August 19, 2026
Johns Creek Schools and Home Values: What the Data Actually Shows
Home values in Johns Creek vary significantly by high school zone. Here is what 471 closed sales actually show.
August 17, 2026
Why Homeowners Choose an Agent They Already Know: What It Means for Your Listing Decision
A listing opportunity that didn't go my way taught me something about how homeowners really make this decision, and it wasn't about who prepared better.
August 17, 2026
Where We Actually Eat: Restaurants Near St. Marlo
Real recommendations from someone who actually eats here. Five restaurants near St. Marlo Country Club we go back to.
August 15, 2026
Lambert High School: What St. Marlo and Olde Atlanta Club Buyers Should Know
Every home in St. Marlo Country Club and Olde Atlanta Club is zoned for Lambert High School. Here is what the rankings and data actually show.
August 14, 2026
St. Marlo Market Pulse
Quarterly closed sales, current listings, and market trend for St. Marlo Country Club, updated each quarter.
August 11, 2026
When a Home Won't Sell: What to Ask Before You Lower the Price Again
Sometimes the right decision is not to sell.
August 10, 2026
Preparing Your Home to Sell: What Actually Moves the Number
Not every improvement returns its cost. A practical, evidence-led look at what North Atlanta buyers pay for and what they ignore.
August 3, 2026
How to Price a North Atlanta Home So It Actually Sells
Pricing is the single largest lever a seller controls. Here is the framework Peter uses, and why an online estimate is only a starting point.
August 3, 2026
Relocating to North Atlanta as a Physician or Healthcare Professional
Call schedules, hospital proximity, licensing timelines, and school calendars: the relocation variables generic guides ignore.
August 3, 2026
Forsyth County Property Tax Assessments and How to Appeal Them
Assessment notices, millage rates, deadlines, and the evidence that actually persuades a Georgia board of equalization.
August 3, 2026
Understanding Your Net Proceeds as a Georgia Seller
Sale price is not what you take home. A line-by-line walk through what comes out of a Georgia closing.
August 3, 2026
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