Could a Data Center Be Coming Next Door? What North Metro Atlanta Homebuyers Need to Know
Data centers aren't a reason to avoid buying in North Metro Atlanta, but they're now part of smart due diligence. Each county is handling them differently: Cherokee, Cobb, and Paulding have paused new data center approvals while they write rules, Forsyth already has zoning and noise standards, and North Fulton has little land left for large campuses. Before you make an offer, check the zoning, pending rezonings, and utility projects around the home, not just the lot itself.
Buying at The Crossing at Coal Mountain, GA: What to Know
Toll Brothers is actively selling townhomes and single-family homes at The Crossing at Coal Mountain, a 140-acre mixed-use community in North Forsyth County, with townhomes starting in the upper $400,000s and the community's roughly 47,000-square-foot retail plaza targeted for completion in summer 2026. It can be a strong option if you want new construction, resort-style amenities, and a fast-growing town center, but you're buying ahead of finished retail, ahead of mature landscaping, and directly alongside the builder's remaining inventory, which affects both your day-to-day experience and your resale position. Whether it's worth it for you depends on your timeline, your tolerance for ongoing construction, and how your contract is written.
Do Georgia Home Sellers Owe Capital Gains Tax? What North Metro Atlanta Sellers Need to Know in 2026
One of the most common questions I hear from homeowners thinking about selling, especially long-time owners in Canton, Woodstock, Cumming, and across North Metro Atlanta, goes something like this:
"We bought this house in 2011 for $240,000. It's worth $540,000 now. We must owe a huge amount in capital gains tax, right?"
The short answer: probably not. And often, not a dollar.
But this fear, the belief that a big tax bill is waiting at the closing table, is one of the most common things keeping North Metro Atlanta homeowners from listing. So let's walk through exactly how capital gains taxes work on a home sale in Georgia in 2026, what you'll actually owe, and when you'll owe nothing at all.
Forsyth County Real Estate Market Update January 2026 | What Homes Sold For
If you’re wondering what homes are actually selling for in Forsyth County right now, here’s the real data from January 2026. The market is active, but it’s slower and more price-sensitive than many sellers expect.