Clarity vs Speed Making Better Real Estate Decisions in Metro Atlanta and Lake Lanier
If you have spent any time thinking about real estate lately, it can feel like everyone else is moving faster than you. Homes are coming on the market. Others seem ready. Advice is coming from all directions. And suddenly it is easy to wonder whether you are behind. In reality, speed is often overvalued in […]
Why January Is the Smartest Time to Plan a Move in Metro Atlanta and Lake Lanier
January is often misunderstood in real estate. It is quieter. Listings are fewer. Headlines are calmer. Because of that, many homeowners and buyers assume it is a month to wait rather than a month to plan. In reality, January is one of the most powerful months of the year to gain clarity, especially in Metro […]
Why Savvy Sellers Start Planning Before Spring
https://youtu.be/Sd6mpq7Y8sU When the weather cools and life around Lake Lanier slows down, many homeowners take a welcome pause. It’s a season for gratitude, for family, for gathering — but it can also be the perfect time to quietly prepare for your next chapter. Because here’s the truth: it’s always a good time to sell the […]
Lake Lanier Market Updates Q32025
Every week, I review what’s really happening on Lake Lanier—and this quarter, the story is one of stability, balance, and quiet confidence across both the luxury and mid-tier markets. After a strong summer, buyers are still active, but they’re taking a bit more time to make thoughtful decisions. Meanwhile, sellers who price strategically and present […]
How to Know If This Fall Is Your Golden Window to Sell
https://youtu.be/Mko_ESZs0bc Strategic Timing for Lake Lanier and North Metro Sellers Just like the golden hour – brief but brilliant – fall offers a perfect balance of opportunity for homeowners ready to make a move. 1. The Market Is Balanced – Not Cooling After the frenzied years of 2021–2022, balance is a breath of fresh air. […]
Why Fall Is the Best Time All Year to Buy a Home
https://youtu.be/FqdUQh_zOuQ Why Fall Is the Best Time All Year to Buy a Home Just like the golden hour – that brief window where everything glows – fall is the golden window for today’s homebuyers. 1. You Have More Choices Than Ever Inventory around Metro Atlanta and Lake Lanier typically peaks in early fall. This year, […]
Your Golden Window in the Market – Fall 2025 Real Estate Update
https://youtu.be/mpR1LHiPNz0 Your Golden Window in the Market – Fall 2025 Real Estate Update Fall is a golden hour in real estate – a brief but powerful window where timing, market conditions, and opportunity align. In this video, Ashley Smith breaks down what’s really happening across Lake Lanier and North Metro Atlanta: from mortgage rate trends […]
Lake Lanier Market Updates – Sept 25
If you’ve been waiting for a sign that it might be time to buy or sell a home, here it is: interest rates are starting to drop. It hasn’t made every headline yet, but the numbers are shifting in the right direction. And in real estate, timing matters. A small move in rates can open […]
Interest Rates Are Dropping: What That Means for Buyers and Sellers
https://youtube.com/shorts/1KHusxK2Vxo?feature=share If you’ve been waiting for a sign that it might be time to buy or sell a home, here it is: interest rates are starting to drop. It hasn’t made every headline yet, but the numbers are shifting in the right direction. And in real estate, timing matters. A small move in rates can […]
What Buyers Want in 2025 (And How Sellers Can Make Strategic Moves)
https://youtube.com/shorts/gTCZjdOeHco?feature=share Every buyer has a dream. For some, it’s a move-in ready home with fresh paint and modern finishes. For others, it’s a quiet home office with a view of the lake, or a dock out back where the boat is waiting for summer evenings. No matter the vision, one truth remains: when you know […]