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On this episode of Inside Georgia Real Estate, Deborah Morton sits down with Georgia State Representative Devan Seabaugh of District 34 in Cobb County, her friend and fellow Rotarian. They cover the rising costs squeezing homeowners and the story behind his Squatter Reform Act. If you own a home, are selling one, or are responsible for a vacant property, this conversation affects you. Key Takeaway...

Episode Summary Halloween is almost here, so Inside Georgia Real Estate is bringing back haunted house stories for a second year. Host Deborah Morton, Managing Partner of The Agency Atlanta, welcomes back Rich Zeglovitch, Partner at The Agency Atlanta and head of its Midtown office. Rich tells a two-part story from his hometown near Niagara Falls, and Deborah closes with a family memory of a histo...

Cash Offers vs. Selling With an Agent: What Sellers Leave on the Table Host Deborah Morton sits down with Renee Stutz of The Agency Atlanta to break down the real difference between an investor cash offer and a traditional sale. They cover where cash offers actually land today, who they genuinely serve, and what sellers should weigh before choosing one. Chapters 00:00 Cash offer or traditional sal...

Host Deborah Morton continues her conversation with Woodstock Mayor Michael Caldwell, who calls himself the city's "chief storyteller." They talk about how Woodstock approaches placemaking, how the city is managing growth, and what's coming next. The episode was recorded at The Nest, a downtown community creating a new path to homeownership. Chapters 00:00 Welcome back: beer, art, dogs and golf ca...

Episode Summary Woodstock Mayor Michael Caldwell calls homeownership the most important issue facing the country, and he believes it will be solved city by city, not in Washington. Host Deborah Morton talks with the mayor, who also serves as Vice Chairman of the Atlanta Regional Commission, about how homeownership built the American middle class, why today's young adults are being locked out, and...

Episode Summary Deborah sits down with radio host and community advocate Shelly Winter for a wide-ranging conversation about how Atlanta has changed since he moved here from Harlem in the late '90s. They dig into who actually gets blamed for gentrification, why he regrets never buying, what the 2008 crash really taught us, and why local block parties and festivals may matter more to your home's va...

Georgia's New Transfer-on-Death Deed Could Save Your Family Thousands Selling a home is only half the story when a loved one passes away. On this episode of Inside Georgia Real Estate, host Deborah Morton sits down with elder law attorney Josh Nelson of Nelson Elder Care to break down Georgia's new transfer on death deed, probate, and the hard family conversations most people put off. If you own p...

Deborah Morton sat down with Shelley Winter, host of the Shelley Winter Show, for a rare role reversal on Inside Georgia Real Estate, turning the microphone on the man who once co-hosted her podcast himself. Key Takeaways Shelley grew up in Harlem's first African American co-op building and calls it the foundation of his belief in community. He funded his first baseball glove by selling greeting c...

On this episode of Inside Georgia Real Estate, host Deborah Morton sits down with Keri Smith of Choice Home Warranty to tackle a common question from buyers and sellers across Georgia. With rising costs and more uncertainty in the market, understanding how home warranties work can help homeowners make smarter financial decisions. Key Takeaways for Georgia Real Estate Most homeowners face a system...

Host Deborah Morton of Inside Georgia Real Estate and managing partner of The Agency Atlanta sits down with returning guest Martine Nedou of Acclara Lending, powered by Barrett Financial, to break down what buyers are really facing in today's mortgage market. From rate locks to seller concessions to hidden closing costs, this episode pulls back the curtain on the financing side of buying a home. W...

The article is running 435 characters over the 4,000 limit. Here is a trimmed version: Is Inflation Killing Your Home's Visibility? What Georgia Sellers Need to Know In a slower market, the agent you hire and the marketing budget they bring could be the difference between a sale and a stale listing. Deborah Morton of The Agency Atlanta explains how rising costs and Big Tech are reshaping how homes...

On the latest episode of Inside Georgia Real Estate, host Deborah Morton of The Agency breaks down why experts have revised their 2026 predictions for the Atlanta market. With inflation climbing, jobs softening, and mortgage rates holding firm, the year is shaping up differently than many hoped. Here is what it means if you are thinking about buying, selling, or investing. Key Takeaways for Georgi...

Host: Deborah Morton, Inside Georgia Real Estate & Clareo Group Contact: insidegeorgiarealestate.com Instagram: @theagency.atlanta - @insidegeorgiarealestate In this June 2026 podcast episode, Deborah explains why Atlanta buyers say they want to move but hesitate when it is time to commit. She walks through the buyer journey from casual browsing to closing and shows how affordability, rates, a...

Inside Georgia Real Estate — Pricing, Affordability, PITI, Insurance, HOAs Host: Deborah Morton | Expert: Deborah Morton, Founder & CEO, Clareo Group Contact:- insidegeorgiarealestate.com Instagram: @theagency.atlanta - @insidegeorgiarealestate Overview Deborah Morton tackles the affordability crunch hitting metro Atlanta, where the math just does not add up for many buyers and move-up sellers...

Deborah Morton of The Agency Atlanta joins Dave Baker for a wide-ranging conversation on Inside Georgia Real Estate, breaking down the distinctions that every Georgia homeowner, buyer, and seller should understand. In this episode: - Real Estate Agent vs. Realtor vs. Broker: What the titles actually mean in Georgia, why the Realtor trademark matters, and how the Georgia Association of Realtors' co...

On this Memorial Day weekend edition of Inside Georgia Real Estate, host Shelly is joined by Deborah Morton, owner of The Agency Atlanta, and special guest Scott Chatham of Chatham Landscaping Services to talk about how Atlanta homeowners can tap into record-high home equity to enhance their current homes rather than move. With affordability challenges, volatile interest rates, and many homeowners...

Big changes are here for Georgia homeowners. On this episode of Inside Georgia Real Estate, host Shelly and Deborah Morton, owner of The Agency Atlanta, break down the newly passed Georgia Property Owner Bill of Rights (often called the HOA Law) and what it means for homeowners, sellers, buyers, and community associations across the state. Deborah explains the new requirement that all HOAs registe...

On this Mother's Day weekend edition of Inside Georgia Real Estate, host Shelly and Deborah Morton, owner of The Agency Atlanta, welcome special in-studio guest Jeff Ledford, External Affairs Officer for the Georgia Association of Realtors. Jeff pulls back the curtain on the legislative side of real estate and explains how policy at the Gold Dome directly impacts homeowners, buyers, sellers, and e...

On this episode of Inside Georgia Real Estate, host Shelly and Deborah Morton, owner and broker of The Agency Atlanta, dig into the real numbers behind affordability in today's Georgia market and why first-time buyers are being squeezed out, even as inventory grows. Deborah shares an inside look at an affordable housing project she is working on in Cherokee County near Woodstock, and unpacks the h...

Welcome back to Inside Georgia Real Estate with Deborah Morton, owner and broker of The Agency Atlanta. In this episode, Deborah and host Shelly break down the flat spring 2026 Georgia real estate market and what buyers, sellers, and agents need to do differently to actually get deals across the finish line. Deborah explains why March was being compared to the early 1970s in terms of transaction v...

Happy 404 Day and Happy Easter! Deborah recaps last week's elder law episode and dives into Georgia Senate Bill 406, the new HOA reform law. She explains what it does and does not fix, flags hidden HOA fees that surprise sellers at closing, and fields a full board of caller questions on property surveys, choosing the right agent, local zoning rules for college renters, and the appeal of active adu...

Deborah welcomes elder law attorney Josh Nelson to cover the legal side of real estate that trips up families most. They discuss wills vs. trusts, Georgia's new transfer on death deed, joint tenancy pitfalls, and why estate planning matters before selling. Callers bring real scenarios from investor offers to VA benefits and fraudulent guardianships. Timestamps 00:34 Show open and guest introductio...

Deborah breaks down how global conflict, a Fed pause on rate cuts, and rising buyer and seller nerves are shaping the Atlanta spring market. Mortgage rates recently jumped back up after briefly dipping below six percent, and Atlanta's transaction fallout rate is now among the highest in the country. She also flags a growing transparency concern: major online portals are hiding days on market data...

Overview Deborah Morton opened the show with a clear message for Georgia homeowners thinking about a spring or summer move: start earlier than you think. She explained that sellers who prepare six, eight, or even ten months in advance usually put themselves in a stronger position because they have time to improve condition, make smart choices about presentation, and align price with the reality of...

Overview On this Valentine’s Day episode, Deborah Morton of Clareo Group at The Agency Atlanta explains the lock in effect that is keeping many owners in place. People with low rates, paid off homes, or major equity want to move, but the numbers feel hard to justify. Deborah says the conversation has shifted from bedrooms and lot size to financing, equity, timing, and problem solving. Martine Naid...