Confidence of US home builders plunges in July as rising costs slow sales

U.S. homebuilder confidence for single-family homes posted its seventh straight monthly decline in July, another sign of a weakening housing market.

What does a possible recession mean for people thinking about buying a house?

FOX 5 real estate expert John Adams says he believes that the United States is in a recession right now, but he's describing this as a recession with a small “R."

Selling a home: Front door color matters, Zillow data says

"This research shows how seemingly minor home improvements can make a big difference in the way a potential buyer views and values a home," Zillow said.

How to get creative when buying a home in Atlanta

John Adams will be here for the next hour to answer all your real estate questions on our FOX 5 Atlanta Facebook page. He is happy to field all real estate questions, not just those related to today’s topic.

Home that inspired 'The Conjuring' sells for more than $1.5M

The movie wasn’t filmed at the home, but it was based on the experiences of a family that lived there in the 1970s.

The spooky cost cemeteries can have on your home's value

You may not be worried about ghosts when you buy a property next to a cemetery, but its effect on the price of your home when selling it could haunt you.

Here are the top 25 most overvalued housing markets in the US

Homes in 97% of cities in America are overvalued, according to Moody’s Analytics, with the most overvalued markets seeing homes priced at 50% to 70% more than they’re worth. But how long will this last?

Title Lock Insurance: How to protect yourself for free

We’ve all seen the television ads talking about home title lock insurance. But real estate expert John Adams says the service is fueled by an irrational fear and mostly just serves to take your hard-earned money.

Four reasons your rent may be rising

Rent control advocates say corporate homebuyers are driving up the costs of rentals, but that doesn't capture the whole picture of what's going on in the housing market.

For sale: Off-the-grid island home tucked inside a Florida state park

The home, listed for a mere $3.5 million, is over 6,000 square feet and comes with its own private dock so you can park your boat.