Synthetic stucco: perception still hurts

Hardcoat stucco siding is a siding material made of Portland cement, sand, lime, and water. Applied in three coats over a lath base, it provides a solid, durable, and seamless home exterior. Some advantages of hardcoat stucco include a natural resistance to fire, lasting durability, and low maintenance. It is labor0-intensive and thus very expensive.

Coronavirus pandemic drives home loan rates to new low

The Coronavirus pandemic has already caused major changes in the lives of most Americans, but one unexpected result of the virus is that home loan rates have fallen to new lows. Does this create an opportunity for you? Real estate expert John Adams breaks it all down.

The smart way to buy a house in 2020

Real estate expert John Adams is sharing several tips on the "smart way to buy a house in 2020." 

The legacy of real estate mogul HJ Russell

Herman J Russell built one of the country's leading black owned construction, real estate and concessions empires.

Millennials find home buying overwhelming

While the majority of millennial first-time homebuyers entering the market this year believe it's a good time to buy, many report feeling overwhelmed by the process and most have not taken the first financial steps toward homeownership.

Never too late to begin investing in real estate

Real estate expert John Adams discusses how it's never too late to begin investing in real estate.

Rental scam finds Decatur family scrambling for shelter

There's a real estate scam out there that's been around for a while but it works, and in the process real families get hurt. 

Recent events cause home loan rate decline

We hear daily about new all-time record highs in the stock market.  It seems like everyone who wants a job can find one, and the economy seems to be hitting on all eight, and maybe even ten, cylinders.

New York town selling mansion for $50K - but there's a catch

The city of Auburn, New York, is selling a massive Victorian home for $50,000 - but only if interested buyers can provide a full restoration plan for the residence.

Experts predict housing crisis for 2020

According to realtor.com, there could be a housing supply crisis in 2020. 

Loan modification: the new refinance

Let’s say you bought your present home in November of 2018, just about a year ago. You wanted a fixed-rate loan, so you selected a reputable lender, who offered a 30-year loan fixed at 4.75% interest rate. You borrowed $200,000, so your monthly principal and interest payment is around $1,043.

Power lines versus property values

High voltage power lines can have an impact on your home’s value.

Georgia Tech unveils new, unique building

Georgia Tech dedicated a building that's one of its kind in the Southeast.

The Candler Hotels opens in Atlanta

A new chapter began Wednesday for an iconic building in Atlanta.

Dealing with nightmare neighbors

Real estate expert John Adams shares ideas on how you can deal with a neighbor who may not be a perfect fit.

Barbie lists her real-life Malibu Dreamhouse on AirBNB for $60 a night

The pink palace will be listed for only $60 a night to commemorate Barbie brand’s 60th anniversary and can only be booked once.

2-bedroom Georgia home for sale for $1 by motivated Ohio seller

The string of events that led to an Ohio county owning a home more than 600 miles away started when an elderly woman moved to Ohio to be with her daughters.

California is now the second state in the country to cap rent increases

California will limit rent increases for some people over the next decade after Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law Tuesday aimed at combating a housing crisis in the nation's most populous state. 

4 ways to avoid a rent increase

Real estate expert John Adams shares four ways you can avoid a rent increase.