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Sept. 16, 2026

Should I Sell My North Atlanta Home Now or Wait Until 2027?

 

Homeowners considering a move often ask whether they should sell now or wait for a potentially stronger market. In North Atlanta, that decision should be based less on a broad forecast and more on the homeowner’s specific property, equity position, timing and next move.

No one …

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Sept. 14, 2026

A Buyer’s Guide to Golf Course Communities in North Atlanta

golf course and country club communities in north Atlanta

 

By Karen Faber, REALTOR® — Faber + DoVale Team, Harry Norman, REALTORS®

North Atlanta has a strong concentration of golf course communities — from White Columns and Country Club of the South in Milton and Alpharetta to St. Marlo Country Club in Duluth and Brookfield Country …

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Sept. 10, 2026

Alpharetta vs. Roswell vs. Milton: Which North Atlanta Market Fits Your Home Search?

 

Alpharetta, Roswell and Milton sit next to one another in North Fulton, yet their housing markets can feel surprisingly different. Buyers often compare all three because they share convenient access to North Atlanta employment centers, shopping, dining and recreation.

The best fit, however, depends on what …

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Sept. 9, 2026

Selling a Luxury Home: Why Standard Staging Isn’t Enough

Staging luxury homes

 

By Shawn DoVale, REALTOR® — Faber + DoVale Team, Harry Norman, REALTORS®

Standard staging advice — declutter, depersonalize, add a bowl of fruit to the kitchen island — works fine for a median-priced listing. At the luxury level, it’s not enough, and in some cases it …

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Sept. 5, 2026

How Much House Can $750K, $1 Million, $1.5 Million and $2 Million Buy in North Atlanta?

 

One of the most useful ways to understand North Atlanta real estate is to compare what the same budget can buy in different communities.

A $1 million purchase in Roswell may offer a different combination of square footage, renovation and lot size than $1 million in …

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Sept. 3, 2026

Kitchen Renovations That Actually Add Resale Value

Kitchen renovations with high ROI

 

By Karen S. Faber, REALTOR® — Faber + DoVale Team, Harry Norman, REALTORS®

Kitchen renovations are consistently among the most-asked-about improvements from sellers preparing to list, and for good reason — the kitchen remains one of the first spaces buyers judge a home by and its …

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Aug. 28, 2026

Curb Appeal Landscaping Ideas for North Atlanta’s Climate

Curb appeal landscaping tips

 

By Karen S. Faber, REALTOR® — Faber + DoVale Team, Harry Norman, REALTORS®

Curb appeal sets a buyer’s first impression before they’ve stepped out of the car, and in North Atlanta’s specific climate — hot, humid summers, mild winters, and heavy clay soil — some landscaping …

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Aug. 27, 2026

Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Home in North Atlanta? 2026 Market Analysis

Is now a good time to buy a home in North Atlanta

 

For buyers considering Roswell, Alpharetta, Milton, Johns Creek, East Cobb and other North Atlanta communities, the question “Should I buy now or wait?” sounds simple but rarely has a one-size-fits-all answer.

Real estate is intensely local. A market can feel competitive for a renovated home in …

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Aug. 26, 2026

Historic Roswell, Georgia: A Guide and History

Historic Roswell City Hall

History, Living, and Real Estate in North Fulton's Most Storied Suburb

Just north of the Chattahoochee River and about 20 miles from downtown Atlanta, Roswell has spent nearly two centuries evolving from a mill town into one of North Atlanta's most sought-after suburbs. It's a city that wears …

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Aug. 25, 2026

How Much Is My Home Worth in North Atlanta Right Now?

How much is my home worth?

 

By Karen S. Faber, REALTOR® — Faber + DoVale Team, Harry Norman, REALTORS®

If you've searched "how much is my home worth," you're not alone — it's one of the most common questions North Atlanta homeowners ask, especially with mortgage rates and inventory shifting throughout 2026. 

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