Posts by Tamera Shearon

Does the thought of checking your credit score make you feel like you’re trying to merge onto I-285 during a Friday afternoon downpour? You know you need to get where you’re going, but the anxiety of what’s around the next curve is enough to make you want to take the surface streets forever. In the…

Ever feel like the typical "Atlanta experience" is just a high-stakes game of bumper cars on I-285? We’ve all been there, white-knuckling the steering wheel, wondering if we’ll ever reach that "silver lining" everyone talks about. But once a year, the city trades the red brake lights for something a little more… luminous. On Saturday,…

What if your September calendar felt less like I-285 at rush hour and more like a well-planned neighborhood stroll? Atlanta is ready for fall with art markets, live music, handmade lanterns, family activities, and community traditions that make the city feel a little more connected. From Buckhead to Reynoldstown, Stone Mountain to Blue Ridge, there…

Does it feel like your tax returns are a work of fiction that’s keeping you from a real-life home? If you’re self-employed in Atlanta: whether you’re a creative in Inman Park, a consultant in Buckhead, or a contractor keeping our city’s skyline growing: you know the struggle. You work hard, your business is thriving, and…

Is your fall calendar already packed with school drop-offs, football schedules, and the occasional I-285 traffic surprise? Now add a home move to the list. September can feel like a reset button. The kids are settling into school. Crisp mornings are returning. The Atlanta Falcons are back on the field. And real estate is entering…

Does the idea of a zero-down-payment mortgage sound like a local legend, something people whisper about while stuck in I-285 traffic but never actually see in the wild? Most folks assume that unless they have a mountain of cash or military service under their belt, they’re stuck saving for years while home prices continue to…

What if a meaningful life is not built from one giant achievement, one perfect career, or one dream home? What if it is built from a few steady anchors: simple ideas that help you keep moving when the week feels heavy and the future feels uncertain? A reflection often attributed to Sam Demma offers four:…

Ever felt like navigating the Atlanta housing market is a bit like trying to merge onto I-285 at 5:00 PM on a rainy Friday? You know where you want to go, but the road is packed, the signs are confusing, and everyone seems to be in a much bigger hurry than you. If you’re a…

Have you ever walked into an Atlanta open house and instantly felt like you could unpack your bags, pour a glass of sweet tea, and call it home? Or, on the flip side, have you ever toured a property where you spent more time dodging half-unpacked moving boxes and dodging family portraits than actually visualizing…

Ever found yourself stuck in a sea of stormtroopers on Peachtree Street while trying to grab a coffee? Or maybe you've spotted a film crew blocking off your favorite shortcut in Inman Park and thought, “Wait, is my neighborhood about to be in the next Marvel movie?” If you live in Atlanta, pop culture isn't…