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July 2026 Atlanta Real Estate Market Report: What North Atlanta Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
The latest FMLS Market Intel report shows average sales price at $567,566 (+3.9%), inventory up 5.4%, and Atlanta ranking among the highest nationally for seller concessions. Here is what the data means for buyers and sellers in East Cobb, Marietta, Roswell, Alpharetta, and Johns Creek.

Tom Andre, Assoc. Broker, REALTOR®
Jul 23 min read


Top Reasons To Choose Atlanta Communities Real Estate Brokerage for Strategic Home Selling Representation
Selling a home is not just a transaction; it is often a major life transition. Tom Andre helps homeowners move through that process with data, strategy, negotiation skill, and calm guidance.

Tom Andre, Assoc. Broker, REALTOR®
Jun 302 min read


Managing Anxiety While in a Real Estate Transaction
Buying or selling a home can create real anxiety because it is rarely just a transaction. It is a transition. Here is how to manage the stress with clarity, preparation, data, and steady guidance.

Tom Andre, Assoc. Broker, REALTOR®
Jun 245 min read


When Buyers Stop Guessing and Start Understanding the Market
Most buyers feel like they're flying blind. Here's how to actually read the market - and make smarter decisions because of it.

Tom Andre, Assoc. Broker, REALTOR®
Jun 163 min read


UNDER CONTRACT + PASSED DUE DILIGENCE:
My buyers are under contract and passed due diligence on this beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 3-bath four-sides brick home, which sits on a private, landscaped cul-de-sac lot in the sought-after Chastain Lakes community in Kennesaw, GA. The Chastain Lakes community is amenity-rich, which residents enjoy swim and tennis amenities, 2 private stocked lakes, playgrounds, top-rated West Cobb schools, and convenient access to Kennesaw Mountain, Kennesaw State University, Town Ce

Tom Andre, Assoc. Broker, REALTOR®
May 301 min read


Before You Hire the First Agent, Read This!
The first agent to arrive doesn't always bring the best analysis. A real Roswell listing shows why preparation and data beat confidence and guesswork.

Tom Andre, Assoc. Broker, REALTOR®
May 204 min read


The Zestimate Trap: Why Zillow's Number Isn't Your Home's Value!
Zillow's Zestimate is an algorithm working with bad data - wrong square footage, no knowledge of your upgrades, and photos from the last sale. You and your home deserves better.

Tom Andre, Assoc. Broker, REALTOR®
May 132 min read


You "Choose" Your Real Estate Market - Here's How
"You don't "enter" a real estate market. You choose one." - Tom Andre

Tom Andre, Assoc. Broker, REALTOR®
May 64 min read


Same Neighborhood. Same Home Style. Three Very Different Outcomes.
Three split-level ranches in Seven Springs — all former rentals, all listed within months of each other. One sold above asking in 6 days with multiple offers. The other two sat for 6+ months and left tens of thousands on the table. Here's the data.

Tom Andre, Assoc. Broker, REALTOR®
Apr 304 min read


Selling Your North Atlanta Home Should Not Be a Guess. Here's the Process That Protects Your Equity.
"The market is the most expensive place to learn what is wrong with your listing." - Tom Andre - Listing Agent at Atlanta Communities Real Estate Brokerage - East Cobb.

Tom Andre, Assoc. Broker, REALTOR®
Apr 295 min read


Atlanta Communities Hosts Market Readiness Audit in Cartersville
"We don't just list homes - we run them through a Market Readiness Audit to make sure they're ideally positioned to win before they ever hit the market." - Tom Andre, Associate Broker, Atlanta Communities

Tom Andre, Assoc. Broker, REALTOR®
Apr 225 min read


FOR LEASE: 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Upper Level Condo In Old Historic Roswell (Roswell Springs)
FOR LEASE: 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Upper Level Condo In Old Historic Roswell (Roswell Springs Condos) 30075

Tom Andre, Assoc. Broker, REALTOR®
Apr 43 min read


FOR LEASE: 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Upper Level Condo In Old Historic Roswell (Roswell Springs)
FOR LEASE: 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Upper Level Condo In Old Historic Roswell (Roswell Springs) 30075

Tom Andre, Assoc. Broker, REALTOR®
Apr 24 min read


JUST LEASED: 523 Warm Springs Circle in Historic Roswell, GA 30075
2 bedroom, 2 bath condo in Old Historic Roswell! Available at the end of April 2026.

Tom Andre, Assoc. Broker, REALTOR®
Feb 93 min read


Understanding Real Estate CLUE Report: What Every Buyer and Seller Should Know
When you're stepping into the world of real estate, whether buying or selling a home in Metro Atlanta, there are many details to consider. One important piece of the puzzle is the CLUE report. This report can influence your decisions and negotiations, so understanding it is key. Let me walk you through what a real estate CLUE report is, why it matters, and how it can impact your property transaction. What Is a Real Estate CLUE Report and Why It Matters A CLUE report (Comprehe

Tom Andre, Assoc. Broker, REALTOR®
Feb 94 min read


Aging Well: Real Estate Options for Seniors & Their Families
While aging-in-place is often the goal, it isn’t always the most practical or safest option once you factor in access to medical care, daily support, supervision, and opportunities for meaningful social engagement for seniors with medical or aging issues. For many people, this conversation goes well beyond just housing; it’s fundamentally about quality of life for all involved. It involves life-planning.

Tom Andre, Assoc. Broker, REALTOR®
Feb 84 min read


The CLUE Report: One of the Most Overlooked Tools in Real Estate (and Why I Use It)
CLUE stands for Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange, and it’s one of the most useful (and underused) tools I rely on when advising buyers, sellers, and investors.

Tom Andre, Assoc. Broker, REALTOR®
Feb 55 min read


How We Turned Builder Motivation Into Lower Payments (With A New Home Purchase!)
My buyers were showed only two properties before they capitalized (and contracted) a new townhome purchase. Ashton Wood offered such great incentives my buyers could not pass it up - even after only looking at 2 properties.

Tom Andre, Assoc. Broker, REALTOR®
Feb 22 min read


Water Quality (& Purification) In Fulton County, Georgia
Water quality in Fulton County and specifically Johns Creek, Georgia. And, how to purify it for your house.

Tom Andre, Assoc. Broker, REALTOR®
Dec 8, 202511 min read


JUST SOLD: In A Vibrant 55+ Active Adult Community!
JUST SOLD in Village At Deaton Creek Subdivision, a 55+ Plus Active Adult Community in Hoschton, Georgia!! Design Your Living In A Vibrant 55+ Plus, Active Adult Community!

Tom Andre, Assoc. Broker, REALTOR®
Oct 23, 20253 min read
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