How dining habits and mortgage rates reveal the 2026 economy

From the drive-thru window to the closing table, Atlanta families are feeling a distinct shift in their financial reality this March. New data and expert analysis from Justin Farmer, CEO of Exit Wealth, suggest that a "Great Reset" is occurring in how we spend our discretionary income and how we view our long-term investments. Whether you are deciding between a burrito and a sit-down steak or debating whether to lock in a home loan, the common thread is a world dictated by inflation and geopolitical instability.