Cook & James

10/12/2026

AI isn’t coming—it’s already here. 🤖🏡 Bonnie Timms sits down with Mark Hall, President of Atlanta Communities, to talk about how AI is changing the real estate industry, what it means for today’s professionals, and why the human side of the business still matters🎙️✨

10/08/2026

More inventory, shifting demand and changing negotiating power are giving buyers more opportunities in some markets. But what actually makes a market a true “buyer’s market”? Inman breaks down the signs to watch and what they could mean for today’s buyers and sellers. Read more now: https://zurl.co/VoXvi

Moving from a fast-paced seller's market to a slower-paced buyer's market requires you to shift gears and communicate differently.

09/29/2026

Real estate investors, this one’s for you. 🏡💰

Bonnie sits down with Senior Loan Advisor Kris Wootton to talk about DSCR loans—a financing option designed with real estate investors in mind. Kris breaks down how they work, and why they could open up new opportunities for investment properties.

If you work with investors (or you are one), you’ll want to know about this one. 👀
CookAndJames

09/24/2026

Could selling a home come with a smaller tax bill? 👀🏡 Officials are floating the idea of reducing capital gains taxes on home sales—a change that could have big implications for homeowners and the housing market. Read more: https://zurl.co/ghLqG

Administration officials may be considering tax-break proposals in the lead-up to the midterm elections, including larger capital gains exemptions for homeowners selling their primary residence. Administration officials may be considering tax-break proposals in the lead-up to the midterm elections,....

09/22/2026

Real estate 🤝 insurance = a relationship worth having. 💜🏡 Bonnie Timms sits down with Michelle Erb-Ducato to chat about why having a trusted insurance agent in your corner can make a BIG difference for real estate agents—and their clients. Because nothing says “dream team” quite like helping your clients get to the closing table with fewer surprises. 😉🔑

09/18/2026

Owning a real estate firm comes with plenty of rewarding moments—but what’s the hardest part no one really talks about? 👀 Bonnie Timms sits down with Cook & James Partner Heather James to ask the question.
What do you think is the most challenging part of owning a business? Drop it in the comments! 👇

09/17/2026

There’s a lot happening behind the scenes before everyone gets to say “closed!” 🏡🔑 National Mortgage Professional takes a look at the risks lenders face at closing and how those risks are being managed. Read more: https://zurl.co/tze2a

Mortgage lenders face significant financial risks at the closing of each loan. The risks include acts or omissions by several parties, involving borrowers, sellers, attorneys, title agents, real estate agents, and even notaries. Errors in document ex*****on, document recording, lien payoffs, funds w...

09/14/2026

Congratulations to our Closing of the Month, Katina Rebolledo with Atlanta Communities! Katina's attention to detail, dedication, and commitment to our clients help keep everything moving smoothly from contract to closing🎉🙌💜

09/10/2026

The “boring” problems might be the ones most worth solving. 💻✨ New tech tools are tackling some of real estate’s everyday headaches and making the behind-the-scenes work a whole lot easier. Read more: https://zurl.co/ZpxwL

From domain spoofing to offers lost in inboxes, these founders are solving the unglamorous problems costing agents and brokerages real money.

09/08/2026

Trust is everything in real estate. 🏡💜 Bonnie sits down with Realtor Paige Bland-Thompson to talk about how the little things—being yourself, communicating, and following through—build relationships that last long after closing.