Cobb County Market Update, September Events, and How to Read Today's Housing Data

On this week's Georgia Living, Celine and Chris cover Cobb County's latest housing stats and why they matter in the bigger economy—from the lock-in effect to rising months' supply—plus a full rundown of September events (East Cobber Parade, North Georgia State Fair, Cool Cars & Cops, and more). We also preview a coming-soon 4BR ranch in Bethlehem and demystify buydowns, HELOCs, cash-out refis, ARMs, lock-and-shop, and float-downs. What we cover DA Sonya Allen's Victim Advocates' Academy (next session Sept 4; final Sept 8) Planning Commission holds RaceTrac proposal (Bells Ferry & Barrett) to Oct 7 Title IX complaint filed re: Pope High School girls basketball Events: East Cobber Parade (Sept 13), Mother–Son Campout (Sept 13–14), Square Screenings (Sept 19), North Georgia State Fair (Sept 18–28), Cool Cars & Cops (Sept 13) Cobb County August housing stats: prices +2.1% YoY, inventory +22.4% YoY, pendings/closings down, MOS up How to think about buydowns and rate strategy in 2025   Work with us Website: https://www.sellectrealty.com/ Contact: https://www.sellectrealty.com/contact/ Office: 4180 Providence Rd, Suite 200, Marietta, GA 30062 Call 770-509-0265 | Text 678-694-7937 This episode is for educational purposes and is not financial or legal advice. Market conditions and loan programs change; consult your lender and real estate professional.