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      <title>31% of Cherokee County Homes Cut Their Price This Summer — Here&apos;s How to Find the Best Deals in July 2026</title>
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      <description>FRED data confirms Cherokee County median DOM is 45 days (May 2026). With 31% of listings cut and inventory up 23%, buyers have more leverage than any time since 2019. Here&apos;s the data-backed guide.</description>
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      <title>Cherokee County&apos;s 2-Speed Market: Are You Buying in a 15-Day Neighborhood or a 60-Day One?</title>
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      <description>Some Cherokee County neighborhoods sell in 15 days. Others sit for 60+. Cindi Blackwood breaks down the June 2026 data so buyers know exactly where they have leverage — and where they need to move fast.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:10:24 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Cherokee County&apos;s 2026 Pricing Paradox: Home Values Are Down 1.1% — But 23% of Homes Still Sell Above Asking Price</title>
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      <description>Cherokee County home values fell 1.1% — but 23% of homes STILL sell above asking. Cindi Blackwood explains the data paradox and what it means for sellers this summer.</description>
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      <title>Canton GA Home Prices Vary by $312,000 Depending on Which Neighborhood — Here&apos;s the June 2026 Breakdown</title>
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      <description>Redfin &amp; Zillow data on 5 Canton GA neighborhoods — Prominence ($365K) to Bridgemill ($677K). Great Sky down 14%, Laurel Canyon down 19%. June 2026 buyer opportunity analysis.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:11:11 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Fulton County Hits $497K, Cobb Climbs to $459K — Why 424 Buyers Chose Cherokee County in April 2026</title>
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      <description>Side-by-side Redfin data comparing Cherokee, Cobb, and Fulton County median prices, sales volume, price per sq ft, and property taxes.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 11:15:51 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Cherokee County Builders Are Offering 4.99% Mortgages in 2026 — Here&apos;s the Real Math (And the Hidden Catches)</title>
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      <description>Woodstock GA builders offering 4.99% mortgages vs 6.53% market rate — that&apos;s $341/month in savings. But there are hidden catches. Cindi Blackwood breaks down the real numbers.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 11:09:14 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Woodstock&apos;s $13.7M I-575 Upgrade: What the Ridgewalk Parkway Diverging Diamond Interchange Means for Home Values</title>
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      <description>Right-of-way acquisition on the $13.7M Ridgewalk Parkway diverging diamond interchange begins 2026. Here&apos;s what it means for Woodstock GA home values and commuters.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 11:07:45 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Assumable Mortgages in Cherokee County GA: How to Lock In a 2–3% Rate When Everyone Else Pays 7%</title>
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      <description>FHA and VA assumable mortgages in Cherokee County GA let buyers inherit 2–3% rates in a 7% world. Real data, real savings of $1,000+/month. Here&apos;s how to find them.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 11:08:06 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Why Woodstock GA Is One of the Best Places to Live in Georgia</title>
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      <description>Money Magazine #17 Best Place to Live in America. Niche.com top 15 GA suburb for schools. Why Woodstock earns every ranking.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 13:09:37 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Moving to Woodstock GA from Out of State: The Complete Guide</title>
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      <description>Complete guide to moving to Woodstock GA from out of state. Neighborhoods, home prices, schools, cost of living &amp; what to expect.</description>
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      <title>Woodstock GA&apos;s 2026 Building Boom: 500+ New Homes Are Coming — What Every Buyer and Seller Needs to Know Right Now</title>
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      <description>Active zoning cases in Woodstock GA total 556+ new housing units from Toll Brothers, Weekley Homes, and JW Collection. Here&apos;s what the 2026 building boom means for prices, inventory, and your timing.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 11:08:15 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Senate Road to Housing Act 2026: Investor Ban and What It Means for Woodstock GA</title>
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      <description>The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act bans institutional investors from buying single-family homes. What this landmark legislation means for Woodstock GA buyers.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 13:11:47 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Cherokee County Home Sales Up 40% — Even As Prices Fall 12%: The June 2026 Data You Need to See</title>
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      <description>Cherokee County home sales surged 40% in 30189 even as prices fell 12%. Cindi Blackwood breaks down the June 2026 data zip by zip — and what it means for buyers right now.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 11:08:24 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Cherokee County Housing Market May 2026: Pending Sales Down 21.8%, Sellers Accepting 9.5% Below Asking — Your Buyer Window Is Now</title>
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      <description>FMLS May 2026 data shows avg close price $563.7K vs $622.5K list price. Pending contracts down 21.8% YoY per Georgia MLS. Median days on market 42 days per FRED.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 15:39:47 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Cherokee County New Home Construction Dropped 25% in Q1 2026 — What It Means for Buyers &amp; Sellers</title>
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      <description>Cherokee County issued just 295 building permits in Q1 2026 — a 25% decline from last year. Here&apos;s exactly what the shrinking pipeline means for buyers and sellers this summer.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 16:44:06 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>HOA Fees in Cherokee County&apos;s Top Communities: What You&apos;ll Really Pay in Eagle Watch, BridgeMill, Towne Lake &amp; More (2026 Data)</title>
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      <description>Real 2026 HOA fee data compared side-by-side for Eagle Watch, BridgeMill, Towne Lake Hills, BridgeWater, and Downtown Woodstock condos.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 20:34:47 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Cherokee County School Zones &amp; Home Prices: Which Neighborhood Gives You the Best Value? (2026 Data)</title>
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      <description>Comparison of Etowah, Woodstock High, and River Ridge school zones with home price data for each neighborhood in 2026.</description>
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