AUGUST 2025

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Yes! Saying "Good-bye" to Tax Returns!

Did you know if you are a self-employed business owner, bankers and lenders do not apply the gross income you earned when qualifying you for a home loan?


The adjusted gross income, AGI, noted on the tax return is typically used as the qualifying income for a home mortgage and this calculation standard is limiting for many business owners’ ability to qualify for the loan amount they can afford.

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Atlanta Housing Market: Trends and Forecast 2025-2026

Wondering what's going on with the Atlanta housing market in 2025? Let's cut to the chase: Right now, we're seeing more houses on the market in Atlanta, sales are up slightly, and prices are a bit lower compared to last year. It's a bit of a mixed bag, and I'm here to break it all down for you in plain English. So, let’s dive into what you need to know about buying or selling a home in Atlanta right now.

08-25 Cool Things To Do

Cool Things to do in September in Atlanta


Come hungry and thirsty to the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival, a four-day culinary extravaganza featuring more than 200 chefs, sommeliers, mixologists and culinary insiders. The Tasting Tent presented by Goya Foods is open the whole weekend of Sept. 11-14 where you’ll get to sample delicious flavors from around the world. Happening Sept. 13, Whiskey & Fire Atlanta features open-fire stations where top chefs battle it out for the title of their town’s Heritage Hero. Get ready for the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival presented by Invesco QQQ.

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