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TX Peach Homes | May 2026 Newsletter

Hey Atlanta — May is here, and this city is absolutely alive right now. Festivals every weekend, Braves baseball at Truist, the Jazz Festival closing out Memorial Day weekend at Piedmont Park, and intown neighborhoods doing what they do best: pulling everyone outside.

The real estate market is moving with the same energy. Families thinking about upgrading before August are in the thick of their search right now — and the smart ones are already in contract. If you bought in Atlanta before 2021, you've built real equity, and there's a meaningful window to use it before the summer rush peaks.

There's also something bigger on the horizon: the 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming to Atlanta this summer. That creates real opportunities for homeowners thinking about short-term rentals — my May blog breaks it all down. Let's make this a great month.

Sports & Community · Early May

Sports

Atlanta United vs. CF Montréal

May 2 · 7:30 PM · Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Downtown

Five Stripes kick off May at home against CF Montréal in MLS regular season play. Great excuse to head downtown for a weeknight match.

Community

International Festival

May 2 · Centennial Olympic Park, Downtown

Annual celebration of global cultures with traditional foods, music and arts performances, a global marketplace, and children's activities. Free to attend.

Community

40th Annual Sweet Auburn Springfest

May 9–10 · Auburn Avenue, Sweet Auburn

One of Atlanta's largest free street festivals returns for its 40th year. Multi-stage live music, food vendors, a parade, arts, and history tours — all on Mother's Day weekend. Bring the whole family.

Sports

Atlanta United vs. LA Galaxy

May 9 · 7:30 PM · Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Downtown

The Galaxy come to town in what's always a high-energy MLS matchup. Double up with Sweet Auburn Springfest during the day.

Real Estate · May Blog

The World Cup Is Coming — Is Your Home Ready?

Atlanta is one of the host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and that means an influx of visitors unlike anything this city has seen. For homeowners thinking about short-term rentals, the opportunity is real — but the prep work needs to happen now, not in June.

My May blog, "Preparing Your Atlanta Home for the World Cup," walks through what intown homeowners should consider: STR permits, pricing strategy, staging your space, and whether the math actually makes sense for your property. Whether you're all in or just curious, it's worth a read before the summer rush arrives.

→ Read the full post at txpeachsellsatl.com | Book a call: calendly.com/austin-txpeachatl/let-s-chat-real-estate

Arts & Music · Mid-May

Music

Breakaway Music Festival

May 15–16 · Atlanta

One of the country's largest touring EDM festivals makes its Atlanta debut with headliners Zedd, Illenium, and Chris Lake. A big weekend for music fans.

Food

Marietta Greek Festival

May 15–17 · St. Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church, Marietta

Three days of authentic Greek food, cultural performances, dancing, and church tours. A beloved annual tradition that draws crowds from across the metro.

Family

MomoCon

May 21–24 · Georgia World Congress Center, Downtown

50,000+ fans of anime, comics, gaming, and cosplay at one of the Southeast's biggest all-ages pop culture conventions. Great for families and superfans alike.

Sports

Atlanta Braves Home Series

Multiple dates in May · Truist Park, Cumberland

The Braves are home throughout May — check mlb.com/braves for the full schedule. The Battery is the perfect spring evening out, with or without tickets.

Real Estate · Spring Buyers

The Closing Clock Is Ticking — May Is Your Month

For families hoping to close and get settled before August, the math is simple: if you're not in contract by late May or early June, you're cutting it close. Atlanta's intown market moves fast once summer hits, and the best homes go quickly.

I work with a lot of move-up buyers who bought before 2021 and are sitting on equity they're ready to put to work. If that's you — we can look at your current position, your target range, and map out a timeline in one call. No pressure, just a clear picture of what's possible. The window is open. Let's not miss it.

→ Schedule a Move-Up Strategy Call: calendly.com/austin-txpeachatl/let-s-chat-real-estate

Festivals & Family · Late May

Music

49th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival — FREE

May 23–25 · Piedmont Park, Virginia-Highland

One of the largest free jazz festivals in the country closes out Memorial Day weekend at Piedmont Park. Headliners include Kamasi Washington, Esperanza Spalding, The Roots, and PJ Morton. Three days, all free.

Community

Kirkwood Spring Fling & Tour of Homes

May · Kirkwood

Kirkwood's beloved spring tradition — a walking tour of the neighborhood's historic homes, local vendors, live music, and community energy that reminds you why intown Atlanta is special.

Family

Georgia Renaissance Festival

Through May 31 · Fairburn

Jousting, acrobatics, comedy, medieval music, birds of prey, and artisan market. Weekends only through end of May — a fun day trip just south of the city.

Community

Grant Park Farmers Market

Every Sunday · 9 AM–1 PM · Beacon ATL, Grant Park

Fresh produce, local vendors, coffee, and community — rain or shine. One of the best Sunday morning anchors in intown Atlanta. Free to browse.

See You Out There — EAV Community Tennis

EAV Community Tennis at Brownwood Park · Sunday, May 24 · 3:00–4:30 PM

Come out for our 4th Sunday hit — bring your racquet, all levels welcome. Great neighborhood vibes and one of my favorite ways to spend a Sunday afternoon in EAV. I'll be there — come say hi.

Recurring dates through October: June 28 · July 26 · August 23 · September 27 · October 25

Real Estate · Intown Living

Why People Keep Choosing EAV, Grant Park & Kirkwood

Every May, I watch people fall in love with intown Atlanta all over again. Farmers markets on Sunday mornings. Porch hangs that turn into block parties. Neighbors who actually know each other's names. Jazz in Piedmont Park. The Trolley Trail connecting it all.

East Atlanta Village. Grant Park. Kirkwood. Edgewood. These neighborhoods have a culture that's genuinely hard to replicate — and it shows in the values. Buyers who planted roots here 5–7 years ago have seen strong appreciation alongside a quality of life that keeps them rooted.

If you're considering a move within the city or relocating to Atlanta, I'd love to show you what life actually looks like in these communities. Walkable, connected, and still one of the best investments you can make.

→ Let's connect: [email protected] | (470) 619-4792

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