Rome, GA real estate blog
Plain-English guides for buying, selling and owning a home in Rome and Floyd County.
October 22, 2026
FHA Loans in Rome, GA: 2026 Limits & 3.5% Down Guide
Buying a home in Rome, GA? See the 2026 FHA loan limit for Floyd County, 3.5% down and credit rules, mortgage insurance costs, and tips for a strong FHA offer.
October 21, 2026
USDA Home Loans in Rome, GA: Which Floyd County Homes Qualify for 0% Down
Buying near Rome, GA? Learn how USDA home loans work in Floyd County: 0% down, 2026 income limits, fees, and how to check if a Rome-area address qualifies.
October 20, 2026
Selling an Inherited Home in Rome, GA: A Step-by-Step Guide for Families
Inherited a house in Rome, GA? Learn how Floyd County probate, executor authority, stepped-up tax basis and family decisions shape selling an inherited home.
October 17, 2026
Georgia's Due Diligence Period: What Rome, GA Home Buyers Should Know
Buying a home in Rome, GA? Learn how Georgia's due diligence period works, how option money differs from earnest money, and which inspections to book first.
October 16, 2026
Rome, GA Homestead Exemption: A New Homeowner's Guide
Bought a home in Rome, GA? Learn how the Floyd County homestead exemption, the Rome-Floyd value freeze and the April 1 deadline can lower your property taxes.
October 15, 2026
Trading Up in Rome, GA: Sell and Buy This Fall
Moving up or right-sizing in Rome, GA? How to time selling and buying, use contingencies, bridge loans, your equity, and rate buydowns this fall.