Lock or Float? Your Georgia Mortgage Rate Strategy for the Week of January 14, 2026

Lock or Float? Your Georgia Mortgage Rate Strategy for the Week of January 14, 2026

Should Georgia borrowers lock or float this week? Get specific recommendations based on your closing timeline, plus analysis of CPI data, upcoming economic events, and rate forecasts. ...more

Home Buying Tips ,First-Time Home Buyers Market Analysis Homebuyer Education &Mortgage Education

January 14, 2026•6 min read

Home Inventory Is Finally Growing in Georgia: Your Quick-Start Guide to Negotiating Like a Pro

Home Inventory Is Finally Growing in Georgia: Your Quick-Start Guide to Negotiating Like a Pro

Georgia's home inventory is finally growing in 2026, giving buyers real negotiating power. Learn the specific strategies to negotiate like a pro in Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta and beyond. ...more

Market Analysis ,Homebuyer Education

January 13, 2026•6 min read

The Hidden Factors Driving the Housing Market in Today's Economy

The Hidden Factors Driving the Housing Market in Today's Economy

Discover the hidden factors reshaping today's housing market beyond rates and inventory. From demographic shifts to climate migration - what's really driving real estate in 2026. ...more

Home Buying Tips ,Market Analysis &Homebuyer Education

January 12, 2026•6 min read

Debt-to-Income (DTI) Ratio: The Simple, Friendly Guide For Homebuyers

Debt-to-Income (DTI) Ratio: The Simple, Friendly Guide For Homebuyers

Understand debt-to-income (DTI) like a pro. Learn front-end vs back-end DTI, how to calculate it with examples, ideal ratios by loan type, what counts, and simple strategies to improve your DTI. ...more

Home Buying Tips ,First-Time Home Buyers Mortgage Qualification HOME LOAN EDUCATION Loan Programs Homebuyer Education &Mortgage Education

January 12, 2026•5 min read

Mortgage Options Homebuyers Should Know Before Buying in Georgia

Mortgage Options Homebuyers Should Know Before Buying in Georgia

Complete guide to Georgia mortgage options: Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, Georgia Dream assistance programs. Expert advice from 15+ years Georgia lending experience. Find your perfect home loan today! ...more

Home Buying Tips ,First-Time Home Buyers HOME LOAN EDUCATION Loan Programs Homebuyer Education &Mortgage Education

January 12, 2026•5 min read

First-Time Buyer Programs That Also Work for Repeat Homebuyers

First-Time Buyer Programs That Also Work for Repeat Homebuyers

Discover first-time buyer programs available to repeat buyers! Learn about the 3-year rule, Georgia Dream, FHA, VA loans, and down payment assistance that could save you thousands on your next home. ...more

Home Buying Tips ,First-Time Home Buyers

January 12, 2026•6 min read

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