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    <title>Woodstock GA Home Prices Down 5.9% — But Sales Volume Surged 29%: September 2026 Market Report</title>
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    <description>Woodstock GA median prices fell to $478K (down 5.9% YoY) while July sales jumped 29% to 194 homes. Is this the buyer&apos;s window you&apos;ve been waiting for?</description>
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    <title>Woodstock Just Approved a 5-Year Transportation Plan — What It Could Mean for Home Values</title>
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    <description>Woodstock approved a five-year transportation plan on August 24, 2026. I explain the TSPLOST funding, sidewalks, trails, congestion priorities and likely housing impact.</description>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:05:09 +0000</pubDate>
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    <title>Cherokee County Population Growth Slows to 1.1% as Building Permits Plunge 43% — What It Means for Woodstock Home Values</title>
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    <description>Cherokee County added 3,370 residents but building permits fell 43% in 2025. Here&apos;s what the new ARC data means for Woodstock GA home values in 2026.</description>
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    <description>Compare Alpharetta and Woodstock GA homes, schools, commute, lifestyle and value. Cindi Blackwood explains which North Atlanta suburb fits your goals.</description>
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    <title>Home Inspection Checklist for Georgia Buyers | What to Watch For</title>
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    <description>Use this Georgia home inspection checklist to evaluate structure, roof, water, electrical, HVAC and safety issues before closing.</description>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:06:33 +0000</pubDate>
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    <title>Moving from Acworth to Woodstock GA in 2026: The $48,318 Home-Value Tradeoff, Commute &amp; Neighborhoods</title>
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    <description>Moving from Acworth to Woodstock? Compare the $48,318 home-value gap, 2026 inventory, neighborhoods, commute routes and what your budget buys.</description>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:07:00 +0000</pubDate>
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    <title>Cherokee County Homes Are Taking 10 Days Longer to Sell Than in April — August 2026 Market Report</title>
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    <description>Cherokee County&apos;s days on market jumped from 42 to 52 since April while sales volume rose 16% YOY. Here&apos;s what the August 2026 numbers really mean for buyers and sellers.</description>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:07:47 +0000</pubDate>
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    <title>Cherokee County Just Froze All Data Center Applications — What the Coming 180-Day Moratorium Means for Your Home Value</title>
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    <description>Cherokee County commissioners froze data center applications July 21, 2026, and plan a 180-day extension after an Aug. 18 hearing. Here&apos;s what it means for your home value.</description>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:07:39 +0000</pubDate>
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    <title>Vista Ridge Woodstock GA: Inside Toll Brothers&apos; Luxury Community — Prices, Floor Plans &amp; What I Tell Every Buyer</title>
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    <description>242-home Toll Brothers community at 672 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock GA. Three collections from $649K to $900K+, River Ridge HS district, resort pool &amp; pickleball. Cindi Blackwood&apos;s honest buyer guide.</description>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:09:29 +0000</pubDate>
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    <title>Cherokee County&apos;s Inventory Just Fell Below Last Year — Here&apos;s What the June 2026 FMLS Data Means for Fall Buyers</title>
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    <description>Active listings dipped to 1,724 in June 2026, the first time below the prior year since the 2025 inventory surge began. New listings down 8.1%, close-to-list at 99.5%, 112 expirations — the market has split in two. Here&apos;s what fall buyers need to know.</description>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:12:35 +0000</pubDate>
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    <title>Cherokee County GA Market Report July 2026: Inventory Hits a 12-Year High as 54% of Homes Sell Below Asking</title>
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    <description>Cherokee County July 2026: 4.3 months inventory (12-year high), median sale price $485K (down 5.9% YOY), 54.5% of homes selling under list. Full city-by-city Zillow data, price range analysis, and builder incentives.</description>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:10:07 +0000</pubDate>
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    <title>Canton Tops $518K, Woodstock $430K: A City-by-City Cherokee County Home Value Guide for Mid-2026 Buyers</title>
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    <description>Canton is Cherokee County&apos;s priciest city at $518,881, but Woodstock&apos;s median sale price of $430,567 makes it the best-value urban option. Full Zillow city-by-city data breakdown for mid-2026 buyers.</description>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:43:22 +0000</pubDate>
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    <title>Cherokee County Mid-Year 2026 Report: Home Values Dip 1% While $260M in New Investment Signals a Coming Rebound</title>
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    <description>Cherokee County home values dipped 1% in mid-2026 with Woodstock at $462,439 (-1.9%). 60% of homes selling below list price. $260M in new investment signals a rebound. Full Zillow May 2026 data breakdown.</description>
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    <description>Complete guide to Laurel Canyon in Canton GA: 4 neighborhoods, home prices from $420K–$750K+, amenities, schools, and what buyers need to know in 2026.</description>
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    <title>The 7 Biggest Mistakes Home Sellers Make in Cherokee County GA</title>
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    <description>Avoid costly seller mistakes in Cherokee County GA. Cindi Blackwood covers overpricing, poor staging, wrong agents &amp; more — with data from the 2026 market.</description>
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    <title>Canton GA Is Proposing a 14% Property Tax Increase — While Woodstock Just Cut Theirs: Here&apos;s What Cherokee County Buyers Need to Know in 2026</title>
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    <description>Canton is advertising a 6.0-mill rate for 2026 (up from 5.25 — a 14% jump). Woodstock just approved a historic tax cut. Here&apos;s the real tax math for Cherokee County buyers.</description>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:37:30 +0000</pubDate>
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    <title>Ball Ground GA Real Estate 2026: Home Values Up 2.2% While the Rest of Cherokee County Cools</title>
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    <description>Ball Ground GA homes average $507,214 — up 2.2% YoY while Cherokee County is down 1%. Here&apos;s why buyers are eyeing this small-town Cherokee County gem in 2026.</description>
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    <description>Eagle Watch Woodstock GA is one of Cherokee County&apos;s premier golf communities. Discover home prices, HOA amenities, lifestyle, and what buyers should know in 2026.</description>
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    <description>Towne Lake Woodstock GA is a master-planned community with 4,000+ homes, top amenities, and Cherokee County schools. Here&apos;s everything 2026 buyers need to know.</description>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:11:23 +0000</pubDate>
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