Finding the Right Home for Y-O-U! Before you begin looking for your new home, there are steps you can take that will put you in a better position to afford a home. Talk with your real estate agent about what you want in a home, why you want to buy a home, and where you'd like to live. Also, consider sharing information about your lifestyle to help them assist you. Read all of HOMEBUYERS SEMINAR

Here's what the real estate experts are saying ... This time last year, many real estate experts expected a tough 2023 for the housing market. Inflation, supply chain disruptions, and soaring fuel prices harassed home buyers last year, leading to Georgia residents needing a whopping $139,831 salary just to meet market demands. Luckily the housing market saw a steep drop near the end of the year, and inflation has been slowly cooling too. As seen in Realtor.com, "National Housing & Economic Forecast 2023 Mid-year Update", housing is still costly this year. However, mortgage rates could drop to nearly 6% by year's end. Read all of How Is The Housing Market Doing In 2023?