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Notes on Atlanta
Luxury Real Estate.

I write The Journal the way I advise clients: directly, without the fluff. These are notes on what actually happens when you buy, sell, or own at the top of Atlanta's market, the kind of detail that only becomes clear once you're living inside the transaction.

Since 2009, this market has taught me that the questions people ask after closing are usually more useful than the ones they ask before it. This is where I answer them first.

The Best Atlanta Neighborhoods for a $5 Million Home
September 2026

The Best Atlanta Neighborhoods for a $5 Million Home

Where a $5 million budget goes furthest in Atlanta, Tuxedo Park, West Paces Ferry, Chastain Park, and Brookhaven, compared by a local…

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How Much Is a Teardown Worth in Buckhead?
August 2026

How Much Is a Teardown Worth in Buckhead?

What determines a Buckhead teardown's value (lot, zoning, and buyer intent) and why the number rarely matches the existing house's price history.

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Should I Renovate or Rebuild in Buckhead?
August 2026

Should I Renovate or Rebuild in Buckhead?

Renovate or rebuild in Buckhead, how to weigh lot value, bones, budget, and resale before you decide. A framework, not a formula.

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How Much Does It Cost to Build a Custom Home in Atlanta?
August 2026

How Much Does It Cost to Build a Custom Home in Atlanta?

What it really costs to build a high-end home in Atlanta in 2026: per-square-foot ranges, land, and the variables that move the…

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What Actually Trips Up Buyers Relocating to Atlanta’s Luxury Market
July 2026

What Actually Trips Up Buyers Relocating to Atlanta’s Luxury Market

Most of what derails an out-of-state buyer in Atlanta is not price. It is proof of funds, timing, and assumptions carried in…

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Georgia Is an Attorney-Closing State. Here’s What That Actually Means.
July 2026

Georgia Is an Attorney-Closing State. Here’s What That Actually Means.

Georgia is one of a handful of states where a licensed attorney has to conduct the closing. Here is what that actually…

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What Actually Happens to Your Property Taxes After You Buy in Buckhead
July 2026

What Actually Happens to Your Property Taxes After You Buy in Buckhead

A first-hand guide to Fulton County's post-sale tax reassessment, the 45 day appeal window, and what luxury buyers and sellers in Buckhead…

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What Earnest Money Actually Signals to a Seller
July 2026

What Earnest Money Actually Signals to a Seller

Buyers sometimes treat earnest money as a formality. At the level I work in, it is rarely treated that way by the…

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Why the First 10 Days on the Market Matter More Than the List Price
June 2026

Why the First 10 Days on the Market Matter More Than the List Price

Every seller wants to talk about the number. Few want to talk about the ten days that actually decide what that number…

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What a Home Inspection Actually Uncovers on a Seven-Figure Home
June 2026

What a Home Inspection Actually Uncovers on a Seven-Figure Home

Buyers occasionally ask why I still recommend a full inspection on a home that looks flawless. What you can see is rarely…

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