Kemp announces property tax cuts for Georgia homeowners
State revenue officials are releasing relief grant funding to local governments across Georgia this week to lower property tax bills for homeowners, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday.
State revenue officials are releasing relief grant funding to local governments across Georgia this week to lower property tax bills for homeowners, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday.
Could this be the best time to buy a home? Sellers cut prices and offer cash to close deals
Homebuyers are gaining leverage as a stagnant housing market leaves sellers cutting prices and offering money toward closing costs.
Homebuyers are gaining leverage as a stagnant housing market leaves sellers cutting prices and offering money toward closing costs.
Why Atlanta's $68M City Detention Center sale faces backlash
The Atlanta City Council approved the contentious $68 million sale of the city jail to Fulton County in a narrow 8-7 vote Monday.
The Atlanta City Council approved the contentious $68 million sale of the city jail to Fulton County in a narrow 8-7 vote Monday.
Abandoned mobile home on Ridge Road faces Carroll County code citations
Carroll County residents are calling on local officials to take action against an abandoned mobile home that has been decaying on Ridge Road for two years.
Carroll County residents are calling on local officials to take action against an abandoned mobile home that has been decaying on Ridge Road for two years.
Georgia ag debate turns personal after challenger questions inspection drop
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper and Democratic challenger Catherine Juhan-Arnold traded sharp accusations.
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper and Democratic challenger Catherine Juhan-Arnold traded sharp accusations.
Mortgage rates rise for seventh straight week, squeezing homebuyers
Mortgage rates climbed for the seventh consecutive week, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage rising to 7.4% from 7.28% the previous week, according to Freddie Mac.
Mortgage rates climbed for the seventh consecutive week, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage rising to 7.4% from 7.28% the previous week, according to Freddie Mac.
Isaias’ threat to Georgia: Prepare now for storm's impact
Isaias continues to churn in the Gulf of Mexico as it eyes landfall as a tropical storm.
Isaias continues to churn in the Gulf of Mexico as it eyes landfall as a tropical storm.
Inside the $25M plan to turn a historic Atlanta school into apartments and shops
A $25 million redevelopment of the historic Lakewood Heights Elementary School in southeast Atlanta is in the works.
A $25 million redevelopment of the historic Lakewood Heights Elementary School in southeast Atlanta is in the works.
Buying a new home is now cheaper than an existing one in many markets
Buying a newly built home is now cheaper than purchasing an existing one in many U.S. housing markets.
Buying a newly built home is now cheaper than purchasing an existing one in many U.S. housing markets.
Martin Street Plaza apartments: Atlanta mom reports sewage and rats
Residents at Martin Street Plaza apartments in Atlanta face raw sewage, rats and mold that make living conditions unsafe for families.
Residents at Martin Street Plaza apartments in Atlanta face raw sewage, rats and mold that make living conditions unsafe for families.
Study ranks most, least affordable states for retirees
Thinking about retiring somewhere more affordable? See which states offer retirees the biggest savings, and which are the most expensive.
Thinking about retiring somewhere more affordable? See which states offer retirees the biggest savings, and which are the most expensive.
30-year US mortgage rate reaches highest level in nearly 3 years
Mortgage rates are surging again, hitting their highest level in nearly three years. Here's what to know.
Mortgage rates are surging again, hitting their highest level in nearly three years. Here's what to know.
These small cities were just named the best in America: Here's why
What small U.S. cities offer the best quality of life? A new ranking looked at more than 1,300 communities, and here's what the data found.
What small U.S. cities offer the best quality of life? A new ranking looked at more than 1,300 communities, and here's what the data found.
Map: Mortgage rates are rising slower in these states
WalletHub ranked all 50 states showing which ones had mortgage rates increasing faster than others.
WalletHub ranked all 50 states showing which ones had mortgage rates increasing faster than others.
Cities where you'll save the most by renting instead of buying a home
A new analysis reveals that renting is cheaper than buying in every major U.S. metro—but here's where renters are saving the most.
A new analysis reveals that renting is cheaper than buying in every major U.S. metro—but here's where renters are saving the most.
Why metro Atlanta now leads the nation in eviction filings
Atlanta metro area landlords filed 144,000 evictions last year, leading the nation in overall filings and eviction rates.
Atlanta metro area landlords filed 144,000 evictions last year, leading the nation in overall filings and eviction rates.
Roswell City Council considers 20% property tax hike to fund city projects
Dozens of Roswell residents spoke out Monday against a proposed millage rate hike that would raise property taxes nearly 20%.
Dozens of Roswell residents spoke out Monday against a proposed millage rate hike that would raise property taxes nearly 20%.
Atlanta's wealthiest ZIP codes are probably where you think
If you've ever driven through Buckhead and thought, "There seems to be some money around here," congratulations. Your instincts were pretty good.
If you've ever driven through Buckhead and thought, "There seems to be some money around here," congratulations. Your instincts were pretty good.
Home prices fall in most major US cities as housing market cools: See where
Home prices fell year over year in most major U.S. metro areas in August as high mortgage rates continued to challenge affordability and the housing market cooled.
Home prices fell year over year in most major U.S. metro areas in August as high mortgage rates continued to challenge affordability and the housing market cooled.
Developer clarifies NHL status for proposed South Forsyth arena
The developer for The Gathering at South Forsyth says the project is not in a formal NHL application phase, despite a neighborhood email obtained by FOX 5 Atlanta suggesting financial progress.
The developer for The Gathering at South Forsyth says the project is not in a formal NHL application phase, despite a neighborhood email obtained by FOX 5 Atlanta suggesting financial progress.



















