Subaru recalls over 540,000 Ascent, Forester, and Crosstrek SUVs

Well over a half-million Subaru vehicles were recalled over concerns that an incorrectly listed weight rating could lead to a crash. The recall affects four of the Japanese automaker’s most popular models. 

Best cities for first-time home buyers revealed

Finding an affordable first home may feel tougher than ever, but new data reveals the U.S. cities where first-time buyers have the best chance to succeed.

Why careful people still end up on data broker sites

People-search sites can expose your address, relatives and phone number, fueling identity theft and targeted scams.

Warnock, Dickens tout housing bill in Adamsville

U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock and Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens gathered in Adamsville on Monday to celebrate a new federal housing measure aimed at limiting the ability of large investment firms to purchase single-family homes.

Costco issues warning notice for plant due to invasive insect infestation concern

Costco informed shoppers who purchased desert willow plants between June 24 and July 3 that they may carry an invasive insect that threatens vineyards.

The overlooked obstacle keeping America from building the homes it needs

Behind the scenes, homebuilders are grappling with an overlooked challenge that is slowing construction and making it harder to close the nation's housing gap.

Georgia consumer advisory: Danielle's juice blends flagged

The Georgia Department of Agriculture issued a warning on Saturday for people who bought Danielle's Fresh Pressed Juice Blend products processed in Newnan.

Consumers shouldn't expect prices to fall anytime soon, top economist warns

Conference Board Chief Economist Dana M. Peterson says consumers are abandoning big-ticket items as housing, healthcare, ad insurance costs influence spending.

Cash App owner Block to pay $45M to settle fraud protection claims by 46 states

Block, the parent company of Cash App, has agreed to pay $45 million and improve its fraud prevention and customer support to settle allegations from 46 states that it failed to adequately protect users from scams.

Cuisinart recalls more than 12,000 gas grills over shattering glass hazard

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that the new recall covers Cuisinart Propel+ Four Burner 3-in-1 Gas Grills sold in stores and online between 2024 and 2026.

Yard tools sold at Lowe's recalled after batteries linked to fire hazard

More than 554,000 Kobalt yard power tools sold at Lowe's have been recalled because certain USB-C lithium-ion batteries can short-circuit and catch fire while charging inside the tools.

Rental scam: Facebook Marketplace fraud leaves Mableton mom displaced

A Facebook Marketplace rental listing turned out to be an elaborate scam, stripping a young mother of her cash and home in Mableton.

Mortgage rates are climbing: What homebuyers need to know

While rates remain slightly below where they were a year ago, higher mortgage costs continue to weigh on the housing market by reducing buyers' purchasing power.

Millions of eye drops recalled nationwide due to potential foreign substance

A massive recall has pulled over 2.5 million bottles of a common prescription eye drop from store shelves due to the potential presence of a foreign substance.