Book a Zoom callTHE ATLANTA FIELD GUIDE · BY MARC BRENNER
Get to know Atlanta.
Plan your next move.
Neighborhoods, commutes, costs, and everyday life. Practical guides drawn from my local videos and experience.
Things I Hate About Living in Atlanta
Things I hate about living in Atlanta after 15+ years: anti-density votes, corporate chains, gun culture and inconsiderate people. An honest local take.
Reasons Not to Move to Atlanta in 2026
Reasons not to move to Atlanta in 2026, from a local realtor who loves it here: home prices, car dependence and a city of franchises. Know before you go.
Houston vs Atlanta: Cost, Jobs, Taxes and Lifestyle
Houston vs Atlanta compared by a local Realtor: cost of living, taxes, jobs, traffic, crime and schools, with 2021 figures and the downsides of each city.
Most Walkable Neighborhoods in Atlanta: Top 5
The five most walkable neighborhoods in Atlanta, from East Atlanta Village to Inman Park, with the downsides and 2021 buy and rent prices for each one.
Most Affordable Neighborhoods in Atlanta Under $300K
Five affordable neighborhoods in Atlanta with move-in ready homes listed under $300,000 in 2024: East Point, Mableton, Conyers, Stone Mountain, Douglasville.
Living in Buckhead, Atlanta: Costs, Pros and Cons
Living in Buckhead, Atlanta: what it costs, the traffic, the nightlife and who it fits, with real MLS examples from 2023 and an honest pros and cons list.
Atlanta Suburbs Explained: A Direction-by-Direction Guide
Atlanta suburbs explained by direction: schools, budgets, commutes and tradeoffs for Alpharetta, Marietta, Gwinnett, Fayetteville and more, as of 2023.
Best Atlanta Suburbs: My Top 5 for 2023
Marc’s five best Atlanta suburbs, as of 2023: Peachtree City, Woodstock, Alpharetta, Smyrna and Suwanee, with the budget each one needed.
Best Neighborhoods in Atlanta: My Top 5 for 2023
Marc’s five best neighborhoods in Atlanta for 2023: Avondale Estates, Grant Park, West End, Morningside-Lenox Park and Doraville, with real price ranges.
Moving to Atlanta: 4 Downsides to Know Before You Go
Thinking about moving to Atlanta? A local realtor shares four real downsides most videos skip: allergies, chain-heavy food, car dependence and gun culture.
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