Heather Tumlin at Peggy Slappey Properties

04/22/2026

Payments are still rising in more markets than falling: up in 1,753 counties vs 1,349 down. Relief can matter—for example, Santa Clara is ~$350/month lower, while NYC is up $107.
See how your market compares: https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-statistics/housing-statistics/county-median-home-prices-and-monthly-mortgage-payment

01/25/2026

Reflecting on "post-2016" in real estate: Home prices are up 77%, inventory is down, and mortgage rates have nearly doubled. While 2016 was easier to buy into, homeownership today offers greater equity and financial power.
Explore more: https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/nostalgia-vs-reality-the-post-2016-housing-market-and-the-numbers-behind-the-feeling

07/17/2025

11/11/2024

God Bless our Veterans!

07/27/2024

First-time buyers represented 29% of buyers, down from 31% in May 2024 but up from 27% in June 2023.
Contracts typically closed in 30 days, the same as last month and one year ago.
https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-statistics/research-reports/realtors-confidence-index

07/19/2024

SOLD! Helen Hwy.

07/09/2024

In May 2024, pending home sales fell 2.1% month-over-month.
https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/pending-home-sales-dropped-2-1-in-may

05/18/2024

UNDER CONTRACT. Commercial property on Helen Hwy with a beautiful view of Mt Yonah. 5 acres. Call for site plan and plat.

01/11/2024

SOLD 71.9 acres available in Jackson County. Aprox . 7 miles from 85N and major employment. Enjoy the beautiful land, privacy and hometown feel of Jackson County. Close enough to Gainesville, Lake Lanier and Atlanta. Great schools and location. Does have an old house and several out buildings including a 36 x 350 ft foundation from old poultry house. Endless possibilities. Great Investment.Call 855-688-6546.

11/14/2023

NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun reacts to the latest inflation report.