Why Alpharetta Was Just Named the No. 1 Small City for Big Careers

The idea that you need a massive city to build a successful career is being challenged, and Alpharetta, Georgia is leading the way. The city was recently named the number one small city in the United States for big careers, topping a list of more than 300 metro areas with populations under 250,000.

Mortgage Rates Hit 5.99%: What the Headlines Miss and What Buyers Should Know

If you’ve been following housing news lately, you probably saw the headlines late last week. Mortgage rates dipped into the 5.99% range, marking the first time in nearly three years that the average 30-year fixed rate has broken below the 6 percent threshold. Naturally, that sparked a lot of excitem

Can You Use a Roth IRA to Buy Your First Home? Here’s What You Should Know

If you’ve ever heard someone say you can use a Roth IRA to buy your first home, you’re not wrong. But you’re also not getting the full story. This is one of those topics that sounds simple on the surface and gets misunderstood fast. The rules matter, and getting them wrong can cost you money you did

Alpharetta Real Estate Market Snapshot: December Year-Over-Year Perspective

December is often seen as a quiet month in real estate, but quiet does not mean inactive. In fact, it is one of the most telling times of year to look at market behavior because what you see now is driven less by hype and more by intent. Here is a look at how Alpharetta’s market is shaping up so far