Welcome to The Blueprint: Your architectural guide to financial resilience.

For many legacy homeowners in Southwest Atlanta and Dekalb County, the greatest threat to their home isn’t a storm or a repair—it’s an envelope.

Every year, property tax assessments arrive, and in a rapidly growing market like ours, those numbers can be staggering. In 2026, we are seeing a "valuation surge" as the Beltline expands and Dekalb’s suburban-urban corridors become high-demand zones. If your property value was just reassessed and the number looks wrong, you aren't powerless. You have a Tax Shield.

At Gate and Gable, we believe that "Securing the Gable" starts with protecting your right to stay in the home you’ve built. Here is your blueprint for navigating the 2026 tax season.