In this episode of the Georgia Living Podcast, Chris and Céline Evans welcome fall in Georgia with a mix of family updates, community news, and an in-depth look at the Cobb and Cherokee County real-estate markets.

They talk about mountain biking at Sope Creek and Blankets Creek, the latest zoning and school updates, and local community events including:

• Cobb Diaper Day Drive: Donate diapers to local families in need via the Amazon Wishlist here: 👉 Order Diapers for Cobb Diaper Day Drive

• We CARE Veterans Fair at the Cobb Civic Center

• Kennesaw Cemetery Tours: Preserving history and honoring those who built our community

Mortgage expert Rob Doerr (E Home Loan Advisors) joins to explain what the recent Fed rate drop actually means for buyers and sellers. Chris and Céline wrap with September housing stats, why Cherokee County prices remain strong, and how to leverage rate buy-downs and lease contingencies for smarter home-buying.

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🕓 Episode Chapters & Timeline:
00:00 – Listing update & roofing story
01:15 – Intro – Georgia fall weather returns
03:20 – Mountain biking with Sope Creek Composite Team
06:00 – Trails, training, and getting kids outside
09:00 – Youth sports culture & team support
12:00 – Family updates (DAR Today Podcast & Kiwanis service)
13:30 – Zoning & development news (Villa Rica Rd, Corner Rd, Vineyard Way)
17:00 – Cobb County SAT scores & graduation rates
21:20 – Community events (We CARE Veterans Fair, Kennesaw Cemetery Tours)
26:15 – Cobb Diaper Day Drive – How to help Amazon Wishlist Link
30:15 – Mortgage market update with Rob Doerr (E Home Loan Advisors)
35:00 – Creative financing & rate buy-down strategies
40:00 – Buyer vs. seller leverage today
50:00 – September housing stats (Cobb & Cherokee County)
57:30 – Traffic & urban growth discussion
1:04:00 – Market supply, pricing trends, and inventory
1:10:00 – Negotiation tips & pricing mindset
1:12:40 – Long-term real-estate wealth strategy
1:13:30 – From the Ground Up book discussion
1:15:00 – Céline’s genealogy story on property ownership
1:17:00 – Closing & community wrap-up