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“Measure a Person by the Size of Their Heart” : What Admiral McRaven Taught Us About Building Something That Matters

By Tamera Shearon / June 30, 2026 / Comments Off on “Measure a Person by the Size of Their Heart” : What Admiral McRaven Taught Us About Building Something That Matters

Have you ever felt like the "underdog" in a world built for giants? Maybe you’re a first-time homebuyer staring at interest rates that feel like a brick wall, or a small business owner trying to navigate the complex maze of commercial financing. It’s easy to feel small when you're looking up at the skyscrapers of…

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The Best Free Hike Near Atlanta You Haven’t Tried Yet: Sawnee Mountain Preserve

By Tamera Shearon / June 25, 2026 / Comments Off on The Best Free Hike Near Atlanta You Haven’t Tried Yet: Sawnee Mountain Preserve

Ever feel like you’re stuck in a loop of the same three weekend activities? You know the drill: you want to get outside, but the thought of battling I-285 traffic just to pay $20 for a parking spot at Stone Mountain makes you want to crawl back into bed. We’ve all been there. Stone Mountain…

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By Tamera Shearon / June 25, 2026 / Comments Off on

So, the boxes are unpacked. The "New Home" smell is still hanging around, and you finally found the coffee maker in that one mystery box labeled "Misc." You’ve signed a mountain of paperwork, grabbed the keys, and popped the champagne. Now what? Do you expect your real estate agent to disappear into the sunset like…

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FSBO Money Pit: Why “Saving the Commission” Can Cost You Big

By Tamera Shearon / June 23, 2026 / Comments Off on FSBO Money Pit: Why “Saving the Commission” Can Cost You Big

Thinking about selling your home yourself to "save" on commission? Totally get it. On paper, FSBO can look like a slick little money-saving hack. Skip the agent. Keep the fee. Ride off into the sunset like a budget genius. But in real life? Going FSBO to save commission is often like trying to do your…

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Summer in Atlanta: Your Guide to Local Fun and Community Events

By Tamera Shearon / June 22, 2026 / Comments Off on Summer in Atlanta: Your Guide to Local Fun and Community Events

Is the Georgia humidity already squeezing you like a lemon and making you sour? Then it is time to make lemon-aid? Do you find yourself staring at your living room walls, wondering if there’s more to summer than just cranking the AC and hiding from the sun? We’ve all been there. But here’s the truth:…

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Viewing Homes for Sale in Atlanta? Here’s What to Look for and What to Expect

By Tamera Shearon / June 18, 2026 / Comments Off on Viewing Homes for Sale in Atlanta? Here’s What to Look for and What to Expect

Does the thought of walking through your fifth house of the weekend feel like it's squeezing you like a too-tight pair of skinny jeans? We get it. The Atlanta market moves fast, and the pressure to find "the one" can make your head spin faster than a ceiling fan on high. But here’s the thing:…

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Behind the Barn: A Personal Update from the Heart of the Farm

By Tamera Shearon / June 18, 2026 / Comments Off on Behind the Barn: A Personal Update from the Heart of the Farm

Hey there, friend. If you’re reading this, it’s because you’re part of our inner circle: the ones who see the vision when it’s still just a seedling in the Georgia clay. Grab a cup of coffee (or maybe something stronger if your day has been anything like mine) and pull up a chair. I wanted…

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There is no more room at the inn

By Tamera Shearon / June 17, 2026 / Comments Off on There is no more room at the inn

Have you ever had that sinking feeling in your chest when you realize a problem is so much bigger than you first thought? I had one of those moments recently, and it hit me like a ton of bricks. It wasn't about interest rates or closing costs (though those keep me plenty busy). It was…

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The Ultimate Guide to Construction Loans in Atlanta: Why the 2026 Atlanta Construction Boom Is Your Opening

By Tamera Shearon / June 15, 2026 / Comments Off on The Ultimate Guide to Construction Loans in Atlanta: Why the 2026 Atlanta Construction Boom Is Your Opening

Feel like Atlanta is building everywhere you look right now? You’re not imagining it. The 2026 Atlanta construction boom is very real, and for buyers who are tired of fighting over resale homes, this could be your power move. Permits are running at around 1,900 per month, and residential starts are rising by 11%. Translation?…

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Atlanta’s ‘Two Markets’: What It Means for You as a Buyer or Seller Right Now

By Tamera Shearon / June 14, 2026 / Comments Off on Atlanta’s ‘Two Markets’: What It Means for You as a Buyer or Seller Right Now

If you’ve been scrolling through Zillow lately or driving past homes for sale in Atlanta, GA, you might be feeling a bit of "market whiplash." One day you hear the housing market is cooling down, and the next, your neighbor’s house sells in a weekend with a line of cars wrapped around the block. So,…

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