The mystery of the missing houses: Why it's hard to find a starter home

What you might think of as modest starter homes are still right where they always were, except the current owners are living in them for much, much longer than they used to.

How much you need to earn to afford an apartment in your state

A new report reveals the hourly wage a full-time worker must earn to afford a modest apartment in each U.S. state, and the numbers are far out of reach for many.

Georgia homeowners falling behind on mortgage payments

A new study shows rising taxes and insurance costs are driving up mortgage delinquencies. Here’s where.

Austell City Council votes to raise property tax by more than 150%

The hike is expected to cost the average homeowner nearly $600 more per year, as the city grapples with a $1.6 million budget shortfall due to lower-than-expected gas utility revenue.

Most homeowners won't even consider selling this year, thanks to mortgage rates

Stubbornly high mortgage rates have left leery homeowners and potential home buyers reluctant to take the plunge, according to a new Bankrate survey.

‘I buy crack houses’ billboards spark backlash in Cleveland neighborhoods

Billboards with slogans like “We buy crack houses" have popped up across Cleveland, sparking backlash from neighbors and city leaders who say the ads are offensive and disrespectful.