On this week’s Georgia Living, Celine and Chris cover Cobb County’s latest housing stats and why they matter in the bigger economy—from the lock-in effect to rising months’ supply—plus a full rundown of September events (East Cobber Parade, North Georgia State Fair, Cool Cars & Cops, and more). We also preview a coming-soon 4BR ranch in Bethlehem and demystify buydowns, HELOCs, cash-out refis, ARMs, lock-and-shop, and float-downs.

What we cover

• DA Sonya Allen’s Victim Advocates’ Academy (next session Sept 4; final Sept 8)

• Planning Commission holds RaceTrac proposal (Bells Ferry & Barrett) to Oct 7

• Title IX complaint filed re: Pope High School girls basketball

• Events: East Cobber Parade (Sept 13), Mother–Son Campout (Sept 13–14), Square Screenings (Sept 19), North Georgia State Fair (Sept 18–28), Cool Cars & Cops (Sept 13)

• Cobb County August housing stats: prices +2.1% YoY, inventory +22.4% YoY, pendings/closings down, MOS up

• How to think about buydowns and rate strategy in 2025

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• Office: 4180 Providence Rd, Suite 200, Marietta, GA 30062

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This episode is for educational purposes and is not financial or legal advice. Market conditions and loan programs change; consult your lender and real estate professional.