‘Historically’ high lumber prices adding more than $35K on average to new home price tag
While many businesses have slowed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the home-building industry has seen a boom — but it could be at risk due to a lumber shortage that has triggered skyrocketing prices for the material.
Federal judge throws out national eviction moratorium, DOJ appeals
The Department of Justice is fighting to keep a national eviction moratorium in place after a federal judge invalidated the measure that aids financially strapped tenants during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gwinnett County launches Project Reset 2.0 to help with rent, utility bills
Applications are now open for Gwinnett County's emergency rental assistance program for residents who need help paying their rent and utility bills.
Housing trends from the COVID-19 pandemic that won’t go away
The COVID-19 pandemic will leave some lasting changes to our homes and how we live and work, FOX 5 real estate expert John Adams says.
Georgia to get federal boost to help end student homelessness
The U.S. Education Department made a big announcement Friday as they work to end student homelessness.
Atlanta reopens emergency rental assistance program after overwhelming demand
The City of Atlanta will once again begin accepting new applications for its emergency housing assistance program.
Home buyers face bidding wars in Georgia
Faced with a major shortage of homes for sale, Georgia buyers are faced with extended weeks of looking, quickly rising prices, rising interest rates and stiff competition from other buyers when an acceptable “for sale” home is found.
Italian town selling homes — some fully furnished — for $12,000 with negotiable sale price
Latronico, a quaint town in southern Italy with thermal spas, hiking and mountaintop views, is hoping to give new life to some of its old homes.
Riverside family finally moves into dream home after 15-month standoff with squatter
After 15 long months of soaring legal bills, Tracie Albert finally walked through the front door of her new home in Riverside. But not before the suspected squatter was seen lunging at Tracie with a tire iron.
Nearly 100 guests forced to leave Florida hotel after being told it was sold
Many of them say they got a call in their rooms saying that the hotel had been sold and they had to get out of their rooms by 4 p.m.
Will home prices collapse in 2021?
The predictions of real estate doom and gloom are like a rash all over the Internet. So should you be worried about the value of your home?
Biden administration awards ICE $86M contract to secure hotel rooms for undocumented families
Immigration and Customs Enforcement is securing hotel rooms to handle the growing influx of undocumented families crossing into the United States.
Atlanta City Council strengthens short-term rental laws
A senior Atlanta councilman said new legislation regulating short-term rental properties will not protect neighborhoods from large house parties.
Georgia company turns shipping containers into affordable housing
A new Georgia-based company is turning containers into homes you'd never believe were used to carry cargo.
City of South Fulton demolishing problem properties for redevelopment
The City of South Fulton will soon demolish dozens of old abandoned buildings to revitalize the city.
Atlanta Airbnb hosts say guests caused $8K in damages during NBA All-Star weekend
The couple found used condoms, piles of trash, burn markers on their floors, tables, and appliances and trash cans full of vomit.
Landlord says he's owed nearly $30,000 in unpaid rent, has no recourse under City of Seattle
Some landlords with a smaller selection of rental properties in Washington state say they feel trapped due to the eviction moratorium.
Generosity of strangers helps man and his cat find a new home
A man who has been living in a tent near Freedom Park in Atlanta now has a place to call home, thanks to the kindness of strangers.
Rental assistance for Fulton County residents
People who live in Fulton County can apply for help with their rent and utilities starting March 1.
Georgia developing plans to give out $522M in housing aid
Georgia’s state government says it’s developing plans to give out $522 million in federal rental assistance in coming months in 144 of the state’s 159 counties.