Adrien Matt Realtor

01/15/2026

🏡 December's numbers are in: Median home prices in Cobb County hit $469,990—up 4.4% from last year!

If you're even THINKING about selling in the next 3-6 months, now's the time to know your number.

💬 Send me a quick message and I'll get you a FREE, no-strings-attached valuation of your home. Most homeowners are surprised by what they learn!

01/14/2026

https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/economy/lower-mortgage-rates-help-push-home-sales-to-nearly-3-year-high

While the decrease in rates is helping to offset higher home prices, buyers still face a challenging housing market.

10/17/2025

2026 Housing Market Outlook

After a quieter couple of years, 2026 is expected to bring more movement – and more opportunity. With sales projected to rise, mortgage rates trending lower, and price growth slowing down, the stage is set for a healthier, more active market.

So, the big question: will you be one of the movers making 2026 your year?

Let’s connect if you want to get ready.

After a couple of years where the housing market felt stuck in neutral, 2026 may be the year things shift back into gear.

10/16/2025

The $280 Shift in Affordability Every Homebuyer Should Know

Affordability is improving in many markets. And that resets the math on your move.

If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines, this is your cue to start looking again. Let’s run the local numbers together so you can get a rough estimate of how much more buying power you may have than you did just a few months ago.

If you paused your plans to move because of high rates or prices, it may finally be time to take a second look at your numbers. 

10/16/2025

Have you heard? 1 in 5 sellers are dropping their asking price right now.

And that opens the door for buyers like you to negotiate for a better price.

You’ve got more leverage than you’ve had in years.

Want to know which negotiation tactics are actually working for buyers here in our local market? DM me and I’ll give you the details.

10/15/2025

How low will mortgage rates go? Here's what the experts are saying in their latest forecasts.

While no one is calling for a big drop, experts think there will be slow improvement over the next year.

But it won’t be a straight line down. You’ll want to brace for some bumps along the road as new economic data comes out.

And here's what you need to remember. We don't have to see a big drop for you to feel the difference. Any downward movement should help your bottom line.

If you want to see a rough ballpark of what your future monthly payment could look like as rates ease, DM me.

10/14/2025

New home sales just hit their highest level in more than two years, and it’s not hard to see why.

To help sell their inventory, many builders are cutting prices, buying down mortgage rates, and more. And these incentives can make a real difference when you buy.

That’s why so many people are opting for brand-new homes lately.

The bottom line? A newly built home may be more within reach than you ever thought possible.

Let’s talk about what local builders are offering in your target area and see what fits your budget.

10/13/2025

Why More Buyers Are Turning to New Construction This Year

With builders cutting prices and maybe even helping you score a lower monthly payment, that’s not something to overlook.

If you want to see how active builders are in your target area and what they’re offering, here’s your power move: before you even begin looking, connect with your own agent.

That way, you have someone to help you compare incentives from multiple builders and negotiate on your behalf, making sure you get the best deal possible.

There’s a trend taking hold in real estate right now: more buyers are choosing newly built homes.

10/10/2025

Overpricing doesn’t just cost you offers. It can cost you the move you need to make.

Over half of agents today say they’re seeing more sellers pull their listings off the market than normal.

And the #1 reason for that? The sellers aren’t getting offers they think are fair.

A lot of the time, those sellers expect to get the sky-high price their neighbors got a few years ago. But that’s not how the market is today.

That means they never get to relocate for a job, have more space for their growing family, or move closer to their aging relatives. All because of their asking price.

Don’t let outdated expectations stall your plans too.

Want to know what I think your house could sell for? DM me.

10/10/2025

Here’s why the right answer is so important for you to know.

A lot people overestimate how much they really need to save for a down payment.

The most common answers? 10 or 20%.

The truth: you may be able to put down as little as 3%.

According to FirstHomeIQ, only 8 out of 100 people actually get this right.

Don’t let misinformation hold you back.

What did you guess? Drop a comment below. And if you want more information, talk to a trusted lender.

10/09/2025

Don’t Let Unrealistic Pricing Cost You Your Move

Pricing your house for today’s market isn’t just about getting it sold. It’s about making sure your move doesn’t stall before it starts.

Let’s talk through what buyers are really paying right now in our local area, and how to price your home to match.

These days, you’re going to want to get your price right when you get ready to sell your house.

10/09/2025

You’ve probably seen headlines saying home prices are flat. But that’s not the full story.

In half of the largest U.S. metros, prices are still rising. In the other half, they’re easing a bit. Average those together and the numbers look flat, but what’s really happening depends entirely on where you live.

That’s why knowing your local trend is everything. Has anyone stopped to explain to you what’s really happening right here, right now?

If you want to know the latest on our area and what it means for your plans, DM me or drop a comment below.