ATL Real Estate REALness
by Amber Rogers
Breaking down the up to date Greater Atlanta real estate market in REAL time with two knowledgeable professionals. Amber Rogers, a dynamo real estate broker and experienced agent meshes with Cassie Fuchs, a professional lender and seasoned mortgage loan officer to demystify all things ATL real estate and interest rates today with a fresh and honest perspective that’s candid, fair, and downright perplexing. Check out our “Absolutely Not” segment at the end of each episode where we duke it out over the most recent headlines in the market- including all of the gimmicks, tricks, vendors and or prop technology/concepts we’re seeing right now for real estate buyers, sellers, and professionals! You can email us at [email protected] or reach out directly: Amber Rogers, Associate Broker | REALTOR® at HomeSmart/PalmerHouse (404) 348-3466 IG: @AmberRogersATL & @SLYdog_USA & Cassie Fuchs, Executive Mortgage Loan Originator at Southeast Mortgage (404) 825-9154.
Episodes
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Atlanta 40/40: What the ‘Last Place’ Ranking Really Means for Sellers
Atlanta was cited as 40th out of the 40 largest U.S. housing markets for a specific sales metric, but that ranking reflects particular measurements (total closed sales or year‑over‑year changes) and doesn’t capture home values or local neighborhood differences. If you’re selling, price for…
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Georgia Emergency Alert: Your Closing May Get an Automatic 8‑Day Extension
Amber Rogers explains Governor Kemp’s Sept. 29, 2026 state of emergency and the Georgia Realtors notice that automatically extends unexpired deadlines on GAR-form contracts by eight days for agreements that became binding before the emergency. She covers how to confirm your contract’s binding…
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Why Atlanta Condos Are Taking Longer to Sell — A Market Reality Check
In this episode Amber breaks down why condos are slower to sell in Atlanta right now, covering rising 30‑year mortgage rates, a balanced Greater Atlanta market, and how condos lag behind single‑family homes in appreciation and depreciation. She explains the hidden costs that change monthly...
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Contract Queen Reveals How to Avoid Real Estate Lawsuits in Atlanta
How to Stay Out of Real Estate Lawsuits in Greater Atlanta — TODAY! ⚖️🏡 One real estate mistake can turn an exciting transaction into an expensive legal headache. In this episode of ATL Real Estate REALness, we’re talking about how buyers, sellers, homeowners, and real estate professionals can...
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Avoid Closing Delays- Tips for Buyers & Sellers from LRG Law Firm
🏡 BUYING OR SELLING A HOME IN ATLANTA? Don’t let a last-minute surprise derail your closing! 🎙️ On this episode of ATL Real Estate REALness, we’re talking with the closing attorneys at LRG Law — Lefkoff, Rubin, Gleason, Russo & Williams, P.C. about the mistakes and surprises that can delay a…
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Top Tips from an Atlanta AirBnB Owner & Loan Officer
Ramon Hernandez is a leading Loan Officer in Greater Atlanta, but even better… He owns Airbnb properties himself, and knows the “ends and outs” to get YOU started! Ramon Hernandez [email protected] Office: 762-274-1104 Mobile: 678-234-5948 NMLS 2697198...
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Luxury Concerige Services w/ CEO or Urbanity
Today I’m joined by the highly esteemed Shantae Rose, owner of Urbanity. I pick her brain about concierge services, how it works, as well as some of the challenges vs benefits that their award winning company can bring to your building! With over 20 luxury buildings around Atlanta and Buckhead,...
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Luxury Concerige Services w/ CEO of Atlanta’s Own “Urbanity”
Today I’m joined by the highly esteemed Shantae Rose-the owner of Urbanity, a company of over 20 years, providing white glove 5 star Conceirge services at Atlanta’s finest buildings! Today, I pick her brain about concierge services, how it works, some of the challenges and some of the benefits…
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Today Angie Mezza-Smith, THE TOP GO TO Georgia CONTRACTS and Negotiations Expert and Teacher, and my actual mentor herself, sit down to talk about what’s going on in the Atlanta real estate market, including the proposed “50 year mortgage” situation-ship and what that means!…....
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Atlanta Market Reality Check: Why Overpricing Is Killing Sales
Angie, the "contract queen" of Atlanta real estate, breaks down the current market slowdown, rising days on market, and why overpricing leads to expired listings. She explains MLS rules, clear cooperation, and the Zillow vs. Compass controversy—including fair-housing and syndication...
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Georgia - Buyer Broker Craziness with NAR/DOJ & The Queen of Contracts!
Georgia - Buyer Broker Craziness with NAR/DOJ & The Queen of Contracts! Today we have Angie Mezza-Smith (THE Contract Queen) on to explain the new rules and how to navigate the GA real estate market!
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I am so thrilled and honored to be able to be joined by THE Angie Mezza-Smith, the highly acclaimed “Contract Queen” whom is not only well-versed in all things Georgia Real Estate legalities, a personal mentor of mine, but also responsible for sitting on local boards and helping write and…
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I am so thrilled and honored to be able to be joined by THE Angie Mezza-Smith, the highly acclaimed “Contract Queen” whom is not only well-versed in all things Georgia Real Estate legalities, a personal mentor of mine, but also responsible for sitting on local boards and helping write and…
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Buy Down WHO? ATL Interest Rates & MORE -with JD Crowe THE OG OF SE MORTGAGE!
WOW! What an honor to have the Owner himself, of SE Mortgage to chime in and give us his thoughts on rates and or trends in TODAY's ATL REAL ESTATE MARKET! Priceless!
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THE Contact Queen Herself IS BACK!!!
THE Contact Queen is BACK!!!!
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“Boots with the ‘Spur’ “ with the OG Door Knocker Himself!
From tree houses to flying a helicopter to help the client!
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Create Your Own BRAND!!! With the Fabulous Nicholas Komor (Project Runway)
Popcorn dresses to cover “all the bits” and the master creativity of total brand and interior design. All these things with Nicholas Komor! Atlanta designer extraordinaire! NicholasKomor.com
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The Queen of Contracts Herself!!
We are so honored to be graced by the Queen!… The Queen of Contracts herself, Lady Angie Mezza-Smith! With over 20 years of experience both coaching agents and sitting on realtor boards, as well as helping to write the annual Georgia Real Estate Contracts, her expertise is unrivaled. Listen up as...
About this show
Breaking down the up to date Greater Atlanta real estate market in REAL time with two knowledgeable professionals. Amber Rogers, a dynamo real estate broker and experienced agent meshes with Cassie Fuchs, a professional lender and seasoned mortgage loan officer to demystify all things ATL real estate and interest rates today with a fresh and honest perspective that’s candid, fair, and downright perplexing. Check out our “Absolutely Not” segment at the end of each episode where we duke it out over the most recent headlines in the market- including all of the gimmicks, tricks, vendors and or prop technology/concepts we’re seeing right now for real estate buyers, sellers, and professionals! You can email us at [email protected] or reach out directly: Amber Rogers, Associate Broker | REALTOR® at HomeSmart/PalmerHouse (404) 348-3466 IG: @AmberRogersATL & @SLYdog_USA & Cassie Fuchs, Executive Mortgage Loan Originator at Southeast Mortgage (404) 825-9154.
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