The Real Estate Backstory is our weekly update The Real Estate Backstory is our weekly update of real estate news, information and education for the Atlanta real estate market. This week we cover:

Be smart with your money.
Be proactive, not reactive.
The 3 US states have the most vulnerable housing markets.
The best time to buy is the last week of September.
Mortgage rates exceed 6% for first time since 2008.
Congress closer to prodding VA to update appraisal requirements.
Real estate trade groups prod Biden to cut annual FHA premiums.
Sellers hitting the pause button. Mortgage rate lockdown?
Households with school-age children likely to lead fall homebuying rush.
US rents hit a record high for the 17th month in a row.
Who bought houses over the last year?