DeKalb County proposes 2025 property tax increase amid rising values
DeKalb County proposes a property tax increase for 2025 due to rising property values, despite the overall millage rate remaining unchanged.
Gathering at South Forsyth: Forsyth County greenlights $3B mixed-use development with NHL-ready arena
Forsyth County Commission approved agreements for The Gathering at South Forsyth, a $3 billion mixed-use project with an NHL-ready arena.
What to do when your landlord raises the rent
Facing a rent hike can feel overwhelming, but you’ve got more control than you think.
Map: The ‘hidden’ cost of home ownership in each state for 2025
Maintenance, property taxes, energy and utilities, and home insurance are making owning a home costlier in these states.
Rent prices falling in most U.S. cities, report finds
The decline in rent prices offered relief for renters in certain cities based on new housing data.
Home listings soared to record $700 billion in April, report shows
More housing inventory was on the market in April related to soaring prices and mortgage rates which contributed to the lower demand for housing among consumers.
Fight over lumber tariffs could reshape future of US home building
Lumber prices are down but new home costs are up, which has sparked a debate over what is driving the housing market slowdown.
These are the best housing markets for first-time homebuyers in 2025
Looking to buy your first home? A Texas city is topping the 2025 list of best markets for new homebuyers.
Home sellers outnumber buyers by record amount: What that means for prices
The U.S. housing market has nearly 500,000 more sellers than buyers, a recent analysis by Redfin found. Here’s what that means for prices.
Displaced Chelsea Gardens tenants still waiting on help that was promised
Displaced tenants of the condemned Chelsea Gardens apartment complex say they're still waiting for promised assistance.
Mortgage rates jumped slightly but remain under 7%
A recent survey reveals that mortgage rates reached their highest level since February.
DeKalb ‘party house’ strikes again, infuriating neighbors. County vows to crack down
Neighbors living around a mini-mansion told the FOX 5 I-Team they’re sick of loud parties and booming music that penetrates the walls of their homes.
These cities have the highest percentage of 'rich renters' as housing prices rise
Across the United States, the income needed to afford a median-priced home has gone up 36.9% since 2019, though the average cost of rent is up 28.1%.
Millennials show higher interest in buying a home despite high mortgage rates, study finds
This group of prospective homebuyers admit that they are ready to buy a home sometime this year, according a recent study.
Henry County rolls out anti-fraud notification system
If someone attempts to defraud you, Henry County officials want you to know right away. That's why they've introduced the Filing Activity Notification System – or, FANS, for short.
Home prices forecast to dip before the end of the year
Redfin forecasts a 1% drop in US home prices by year’s end and reports a near-record rate of canceled home purchases, highlighting a cooling market amid high mortgage rates and rising inventory.
Chelsea Gardens residents protest water shutoffs and alleged eviction tactics
Residents of Chelsea Gardens protested against water shutoffs and alleged efforts by the city and property owner to force them out.
Carroll County warns residents of scam texts targeting property owners
Carroll County residents are receiving scam text messages falsely claiming their properties are scheduled for auction
Milton City Council votes to preserve 40-acre Hopewell Road property as greenspace
Milton City Council voted unanimously to protect a 40-acre property on Hopewell Road as greenspace.
Cobb County officials continue to discuss impact of multifamily housing
Cobb County officials and school leaders are debating the impact of rising multifamily housing developments on school enrollment and district resources.