Senior citizen struggles with flooded apartment, delayed repairs
A Douglasville senior citizen on a fixed income says her home is no longer the safe haven she paid for.
Atlanta to open diversion center for non-violent offenders
Atlanta police will soon have a new option for addressing non-violent crimes like panhandling, public drunkenness, and public urination.
Need home repairs? Forest Park offers $10K grants for homeowners
Home is where the heart is and, for 69-year-old JoAnn “Jay" Evans, her Forest Park home has had her heart for the last decade.
Atlanta's warming centers face new restrictions sparking heated debate
The Atlanta City Council voted to limit where the centers can be located, sparking heated debate.
7 corporations own more than 50K metro Atlanta rental homes, analysis finds
New analysis from the Atlanta Regional Commission finds seven corporations own more than 50,000 single-family rental homes in metro Atlanta.
One home left in new Decatur affordable ownership program
There's only one home left on the market after an affordable homeownership program kicked off this summer in the pricey suburb of Decatur.
Italian village offers $1 homes to Americans disgruntled by election results
A rural village on the Italian island of Sardinia is targeting Americans who are disgruntled by the presidential election results. Homes are selling for as cheap as $1.
Ants take over Atlanta apartment building after renovations, residents say
A building in a southwest Atlanta neighborhood is undergoing renovations. Management started making upgrades at the GE Tower apartments in Mechanicsville, but some residents complained the conditions worsened once they moved back in. They were greeted by insects, mold and rodents.
Atlanta Beltline surpasses affordable housing goals, eyes 7,500-unit milestone
The Atlanta Beltline Initiative says it’s way ahead of its goal to build or preserve more than 5,000 affordable housing units by the year 2030.
South Fulton debates HOA accountability, lacks quorum to vote on proposal
The South Fulton City Council engaged in a heated debate over a proposed measure that would hold homeowners’ associations more accountable.
Metro Atlanta embraces growing trend as single-family home subdivisions pivot to rental market
Build-to-rent is a growing housing trend looking to find a market between homeownership and renting an apartment.
Centennial Yards: Atlanta's $5B mega-project to revitalize Downtown area
A $5 billion mega-project promises to bring hotels, entertainment and apartments to downtown Atlanta.
CEO makes bold prediction on housing market as trend signals positive outlook
Inter Ikea CEO Jon Abrahamsson Ring believes that the housing market will likely rebound before the end of this year amid rising mortgage rates.
Tiny space described as 'Harry Potter cubby' listed for rent in San Jose
A San Jose man is renting out a small space under a set of stairs, for "very cheap" with the promise to perform light chores. He said the space is big enough to fit a cot sits under a set of stairs.
Mortgage rates go up again this week – what’s the forecast for November?
Mortgage rates could change in November, but experts are split on by how much, according to a recent report.
Homeowner claims her insurance policy was canceled after agent held onto her check
A Clayton County woman claims her insurance agent held onto money that was supposed to go toward her home insurance policy—leaving her without coverage.
Here are the cities with the highest mortgage delinquency rates
Skyrocketing housing costs in the U.S. are making it difficult for some homeowners in certain areas to consistently cover their monthly mortgage payments, according to a recent report.
Nearly a third of voters say housing affordability may affect their presidential pick, survey finds
A recent survey shows that some voters may feel inclined to select the next president based on who they believe is best equipped to improve the nation’s housing issue.
New apartments could be coming to Atlanta's Fourth Ward
Atlanta’s Fourth Ward may get some new neighbors. A developer wants to construct two apartment buildings in the area around North Angier Avenue and Rankin Street near the BeltLine.
Habitat for Humanity dedicates new Atlanta homes to Jimmy Carter
Habitat for Humanity is continuing to celebrate the legacy of Jimmy Carter and his work with the organization by dedicating new homes in Atlanta the week of his 100th birthday.