A Southern Blog Full of Heart, Homes & Hometown Stories

Welcome, Y’all!

This isn’t your average mortgage blog. Local Living with Spring is where home, community, and connection come together—because buying a house isn’t just a financial decision, it’s a lifestyle.

From hidden gems in South Georgia to smart tips for first-time buyers, I’m sharing everything that makes life here so full of charm, comfort, and good people.

What You’ll Find on the Blog

Homeownership Tips

First-time buyer guides

What to expect at closing

Credit tips & mortgage prep

Southern Spotlights

Local restaurants, parks & hidden gems

Interviews with hometown heroes

Community events & festivals

Living Well at Home

Home organization hacks

Seasonal decorating ideas

Backyard entertaining Southern-style

Fall in Love with These Local Southern Festivals

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Discover fall festivals and small-town charm in South Georgia and North Florida.

Southern Spotlights

Back-to-School, Back to Basics: Is Your Credit Ready for a Home?

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Learn how to get credit-ready for buying a home in South Georgia or North Florida.

Homeownership Tips

Porch Season: What August Teaches Me About Home

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A front porch story about home, seasons, and the heart of Southern living.

Stories from My Porch

Southern Summers: How to Keep Your Home Cool, Comfortable, and Cost-Efficient

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Southern summer home tips to keep cool, save energy, and enjoy the season.

Living Well at Home

Southern Towns to Love: Where to Buy a Home in South Georgia & North Florida

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Discover small towns in South Georgia and North Florida perfect for homebuyers.

Southern Spotlights

First-Time Homebuyer Tips from Your Neighbor in the Mortgage Business

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Simple, smart tips to help first-time buyers confidently step into homeownership.

Homeownership Tips

Stories from My Porch

Real client experiences. Behind-the-scenes ADTV moments.

Thoughts n life, growth, and making a house feel like home.

Why I Write

I started this blog to give a voice to the stories we don’t always hear in the lending world. To make the process less intimidating, more transparent, and a whole lot more us. It’s about celebrating our roots while building your future.

Come Sit a Spell

Pour a glass of sweet tea, kick off your shoes, and stay a while. My hope is that you leave this blog feeling encouraged, informed, and maybe even a little more in love with this beautiful corner of the world we call home.