Not only will we discuss some of our favorite lakes near Cobb and Cherokee County, we discuss what it's like to be a homebuyer in today's environment.

• 00:00 Hello & Subscribe

• 00:30 School’s End & Georgia Storms

• 03:53 Boat Tune-Up (Home Depot)

• 06:02 Lake Spots (Altoona, Acworth, Carter’s)

• 09:52 Oil Painting

• 14:08 Buyer Hacks (Freddie Mac PMMS, Georgia Dream, USDA SFH)

• 27:17 Market Update

• 53:22 Wrap & CTA

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Join Celine & Chris Evans as they bounce back from spring‑break chaos, share must‑attend community happenings, and unpack essential real‑estate and estate‑planning know‑how. Whether you’re juggling kids, chasing festivals, or mapping out your property legacy, Episode 26 has you covered!

Segments

• 00:00 – 00:19 Intro & Spring‑Break Check‑In

• 00:19 – 03:04 Parenting Routine Woes & Wins

• 03:04 – 05:30 Minecraft Movie Mania

• 05:30 – 11:19 Community Events Roundup (Jonquil Fest, Renaissance Fair, Arts & Music)

• 11:19 – 12:54 Allergy‑Season Survival Guide

• 12:54 – 28:30 Real Estate 101: Ownership Types Explained

• 28:30 – 34:04 What to Do When Estate Matters Arise

• 34:04 – 46:01 Assembling Your Dream Estate‑Planning Team

• 46:01 – 50:23 Strategy Spotlight: “Defer Until You Die”

• 50:23 – End Key Takeaways & Subscribe 📢

Links:

Residential Real Estate --> SellectRealty.com
Save Thousands Real Estate --> SimplyListAtlanta.com
Commercial Real Estate --> TOACommercial.com

Welcome back to the Georgia Living Podcast!

In this episode, Chris and Céline share a glimpse into family life during spring break—complete with kids bouncing off the walls, boat maintenance mishaps (Clare versus the deck hole!), and Céline’s new adventure in oil painting.

They also dive deep into Georgia’s population forecast through 2060, highlighting:

• The Top 10 FastestGrowing Counties (Gwinnett, Fulton, Forsyth, and more)
• Which rural counties are projected to lose the most residents? -
• How do Marietta and Cobb County fit into the big picture?

From there, the conversation shifts to tariffs and the economy, exploring how ongoing trade policies might impact Georgians, especially around ports, manufacturing, and farming.

If you’ve been hearing the word “recession” whispered around, don’t miss Chris’s 5 smart moves to prepare your finances in uncertain times:

• Build (or bulk up) an emergency fund
• Cut the “budget creep” (all those sneaky subscriptions)
• Delay big purchases, unless they’re truly strategic
• Diversify your income
• Keep investing, but get smarter about it

Whether you’re a boat-loving family person, curious about Georgia real estate, or just want to navigate economic ups and downs like a pro, this episode’s for you!

Timestamps (Approx.):

• 00:00 - Intro & spring break madness
• 03:00 - Boat repairs & Claire’s deck-hole fiasco
• 08:00 - Georgia population shifts: Top 10 growers & bottom 10 decliners
• 16:00 - Cobb County & high-density housing chatter
• 25:00 - Tariffs, trade talk & how it affects Georgia
• 35:00 - 5 recession-prep tips for your finances
• 55:00 - Wrap-up & “like and subscribe”