In this episode, Celine and Chris Evans kick off with a behind-the-scenes look at podcast recording challenges and microphone mishaps. They share local updates from Cobb County—including winter break chaos, community events, and a deep dive into Marietta Middle School’s innovative phone pouch initiative to improve student focus. The pair then spotlight the Marietta Kiwanis, upcoming library and plant sales, and a fun “Touch-A-Truck” event for families. Wrapping things up, Celine and Chris pivot into real estate topics, covering negotiations, changes in how broker commissions work, and strategies to keep communication and deals running smoothly. Finally, they mention their own book, From the Ground Up, for anyone interested in long-term real estate investing.

Timestamps:

• [00:00] Intro & mic troubleshooting
• [00:01:21] Episode intro with Celine and Chris Evans
• [00:02:00] Winter break, sick kids, and juggling family life
• [00:03:00] Georgia’s unpredictable weather and “polar vortex” talk
• [00:04:00] Visit to Marietta Kiwanis and the new student phone pouch policy
• [00:10:00] Addressing parent concerns about phone usage in schools
• [00:15:00] Civics groups, volunteering, and community involvement
• [00:22:00] Upcoming Cobb County events: 4-H plant sale, library sale, Georgia Food & Wine Festival, and Touch-A-Truck
• [00:31:00] Transition to real estate: negotiating offers, due diligence, and writing clear contracts
• [00:45:00] How buyer-broker commissions and new rules affect negotiations
• [01:06:10] Outro and mention of From the Ground Up book

Key Takeaways:

• Community: Marietta Kiwanis does extensive service work, such as flag placements and school initiatives.
• Schools: Marietta Middle School’s “phone pouch” pilot program significantly reduces classroom distractions.
• Real Estate Tips: Negotiating in good faith (and with good data) helps buyers and sellers find common ground more efficiently.
• Local Fun: Georgia Food & Wine Festival, library book sale, 4-H plant sale, and the Touch-A-Truck family event are all coming soon.
• Personal Finance: Celine and Chris’s book, From the Ground Up, shares strategies for long-term real estate investing.

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✔️ The difference between transaction brokerage and full-service representation

✔️ What to expect when selling with Simply List in Georgia MLS & FMLS

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🌞 East Cobb Real Estate Update & Local Events 🏡 | Georgia Living Podcast 🎙️ Ep. 16

Hey, East Cobb! We're Chris and Céline Evans, your go-to real estate team and hosts of the Georgia Living podcast! 🎧

In this episode, we’re breaking down the latest East Cobb and metro Atlanta real estate market trends 📊, including:
✅ Homes for sale up 59.9% in Cobb County!
✅ Cherokee County leading with 9.6% growth in home values.
✅ Tips for pricing your home to compete in today’s market.

Plus, we chat about fake spring in Georgia 🌸, upcoming family-friendly events, free tax prep locations across Cobb, and...the story of how Scarlett’s paper corsage became legendary! 💐👗

🎧 Available on:
👉 Apple Podcasts
👉 Spotify
👉 YouTube Channel

👀 Highlights:
0:39 Real estate trends in East Cobb & Cherokee
6:22 Tax aid locations in Cobb County
10:03 How to price your home right for 2025
25:44 Family updates, daddy-daughter dances, and paper corsages!

💬 Comment below: Have you noticed more homes for sale in your neighborhood? What local events are you excited about this month? We'd love to hear from you!

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