Forget rates and prices: What's really stopping you from buying a house?
Everybody knows housing prices are through the roof, and mortgage interest rates are totally unaffordable, but these are not the top two challenges for first-time homebuyers.
Almost 40% of Americans receive financial help from family to buy a house: Survey
A new survey reveals that nearly 40% of Americans rely on family financial help for home purchases, most often through parents and grandparents gifting money for a deposit.
Mortgage rates finally declining but may not go much lower
The recent dip in mortgage rates is encouraging for consumers searching for a home. Here's what you need to know.
Atlanta Housing breaks ground on $64M Bowen Homes redevelopment
Atlanta Housing recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for Phase 1 of the new Bowen Homes development.
Map: Here's the best month to list your home based on where you live
Listing your home at a certain time of year may boost your sale price, but it largely depends on where you live – and the data comes with a caveat.
South DeKalb residents rally against proposed children's group home
DeKalb County residents are fighting a proposed group home for children.
Georgia tenants demand rent control to fix housing affordability crisis
Renters and housing advocates gathered across from the steps of the Georgia State Capitol on Tuesday afternoon, calling for change as rent prices soar.
Minimum wage earners must work impossible number of hours to afford rent: report
Despite many minimum-wage workers living in apartments with below-average rents, they’re still spending more than 30% of their income on housing.
Here's how much house $300K, $400K and $500K buys you in each state
Those with a $300,000 budget to buy a house could get something up to 1,500 square feet on average across 25 states, according to a new GOBankingRates report.
Forsyth County gets update on project to lure NHL franchise to Georgia
Hockey fans in Georgia may be one step closer to seeing an NHL team in Forsyth County.
Black first-time homebuyers see strongest rebound despite affordability challenges, Zillow says
A new Zillow report shows Black first-time homebuyers are rebounding despite affordability barriers. Here's where the best markets are and why remote work is helping.
Real estate vs. stock market: Where Americans prefer to invest
A new survey reveals whether Americans prefer the stock market or real estate for long-term investments, and why younger investors remain hesitant about cryptocurrency.
Mortgage rates fall for fifth straight week: What it means for homebuyers
The average 30-year mortgage rate has dropped for the fifth consecutive week, hitting an eight-week low. Here’s what it means for prospective homebuyers.
These housing markets were the hottest in January
Many of January's top five 'hottest' markets were in the Northeast, according to Realtor.com.
The Housing Affordability Crisis: What can be done?
If you’ve been in the market to buy a house in recent years, you already know that housing affordability is in crisis—and it’s not getting any better.
Is it cheaper to rent or buy a home in 2025?
Whether you’re renting or buying a home in 2025, it’s likely putting an outsized dent in your wallet, depending on where you live.
Former NBA star Dwight Howard selling Atlanta mansion
Former NBA star Dwight Howard has listed his 32,000-square-foot Suwanee estate, known as Rose Hill Estate, for $11.25 million.
Housing affordability improved in half of the largest US markets last year; see the list
Home affordability slightly improved in 2024, with Texas metros seeing the most gains.
How extreme weather, high home prices could affect the 2025 housing market
The U.S. housing market has been hit hard by extreme weather at the start of the new year, in addition to the rising cost of homes.
Home appraisal: What's your home really worth?
Whether buying, selling, or refinancing your home, the appraisal process is a critical step.