Austin McDonald

06/27/2026

Some of you may have seen this already if you follow me on my personal pages. If not, quick announcement: we welcomed a baby boy (child number six!) into our family this week. Baby and Christine are doing great, and the tribe is excited! 👶🏼💙

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to my dad and my father-in-law, Michael!

06/17/2026

03/04/2026

Peachtree Corners is a top-tier value play for the North Metro. You get the river, elite parks, and a lifestyle that’s hard to beat for families—all with zero municipal property taxes. 
Your dollar goes further here than almost anywhere else in Gwinnett. If you’re looking for a home where the lifestyle matches the investment, let’s talk. 🏡🙌

02/28/2026

One of the best-kept secrets of North Metro Atlanta is the incredible network of trails tucked right into our suburban neighborhoods—a true lifestyle “bonus” for anyone looking to call this area home.

02/26/2026

🎂 Big 70? Here is a Birthday Gift from DeKalb County! If you or a neighbor hit the 70 year milestone by January 1st, you could be eligible for the H9 Tax Exemption. It’s a powerful legacy of local leadership that has been helping Dunwoody families since 2002!

The Quick Facts:
• The Perk: No school taxes and $10,000 off county levies.
• The Rule: Household income must be $110,568 or less (Federal AGI).
• The Deadline: File by April 1st at

DeKalbTax.org.

Disclosure: I’m not a financial advisor. I’m just a neighbor

02/19/2026

I appreciated the opportunity to participate in raising awareness.

02/17/2026

The Knights of Columbus at All Saints Catholic Church in Dunwoody is prepping to kick off its annual Lenten Fish Fry at the church gymnasium Feb. 20.

01/28/2026

Don’t just buy a home—manage the asset. Real estate is likely the largest investment in your portfolio, but are you budgeting to protect it? In the industry, we use the “1% Rule” as a baseline for smart homeownership. If your home is valued at $500k, you should be setting aside roughly $5,000 annually for maintenance. This isn’t just about fixing things when they break—it’s about capital preservation. Keeping your systems serviced and your exterior maintained is how you ensure top-dollar resale value down the road.
Is your home maintenance fund fully funded for 2026? Save this post for your next budget review.