People who used to live at Forest Cove complex still struggling after demolition
People who used to live at the problem-plagued Forest Cove apartments say even though the complex is gone, their problems are not.
People who used to live at the problem-plagued Forest Cove apartments say even though the complex is gone, their problems are not.
Rent continues to increase: Here are regions, states where it’s changed the most
Rent data found the median cost in the U.S. last month to be $1,987. Here's how that number breaks down across the country.
Rent data found the median cost in the U.S. last month to be $1,987. Here's how that number breaks down across the country.
Average long-term US mortgage rate hovers near 7%
The average 30-year fixed loan was 7.08% this week, according to Bankrate’s latest survey of large lenders. Here’s what a monthly mortgage payment at the current rate would look like.
The average 30-year fixed loan was 7.08% this week, according to Bankrate’s latest survey of large lenders. Here’s what a monthly mortgage payment at the current rate would look like.
Zillow reveals best housing markets for first-time home buyers
The Zillow analysis found that half of the 10 best markets for first-time buyers are in the Midwest.
The Zillow analysis found that half of the 10 best markets for first-time buyers are in the Midwest.
Georgia Squatter Reform Act passes, awaits governor's signature
Georgia's legislators have a new message for property squatters: The law is no longer on your side.
Georgia's legislators have a new message for property squatters: The law is no longer on your side.
Rise in taxable value of homes in Georgia would be capped if voters approve
Georgia lawmakers gave final approval Thursday to a package of legislation they hope will limit property tax increases, in what could be Republicans' signature tax cutting effort of the 2024 session.
Georgia lawmakers gave final approval Thursday to a package of legislation they hope will limit property tax increases, in what could be Republicans' signature tax cutting effort of the 2024 session.
Baltimore sells $1 houses in effort to combat vacant home crisis
Baltimore, Maryland, city officials approved a program that would sell city-owned vacant homes for next to nothing at $1 for some applicable residents.
Baltimore, Maryland, city officials approved a program that would sell city-owned vacant homes for next to nothing at $1 for some applicable residents.
Rent vs. Buy: Shocking disparities revealed in 50 major metro areas
Housing affordability has reached its lowest point in decades due to a surge in home prices and mortgage rates.
Housing affordability has reached its lowest point in decades due to a surge in home prices and mortgage rates.
MARTA expansion: Atlanta Mayor Dickens announces new stations, more during speech
Mayor Andre Dickens will lay out his top priorities for Atlanta in the upcoming years at the annual State of the City Address.
Mayor Andre Dickens will lay out his top priorities for Atlanta in the upcoming years at the annual State of the City Address.
Housing benefits could lure employees back to office, survey shows
Many companies are facing the ongoing dilemma of office versus remote work four years after the pandemic, with a new survey highlighting housing benefits as a potential solution.
Many companies are facing the ongoing dilemma of office versus remote work four years after the pandemic, with a new survey highlighting housing benefits as a potential solution.
Time to sell your home? Here are 3 questions to ask yourself
As someone deeply involved in the real estate industry for decades, I understand that selling your home isn't just a financial transaction; it's a significant life decision.
As someone deeply involved in the real estate industry for decades, I understand that selling your home isn't just a financial transaction; it's a significant life decision.
Good deed gone bad: Squatter sues Atlanta property owner who allowed temporary free stays
An Atlanta property owner is frustrated after he says people have been living on his land without permission for years.
An Atlanta property owner is frustrated after he says people have been living on his land without permission for years.
Forest Cove Apartment demolition: Atlanta mayor takes action against problematic property
Crews began demolishing the old Forest Cove apartments in the Thomasville Heights neighborhood on Wednesday afternoon.
Crews began demolishing the old Forest Cove apartments in the Thomasville Heights neighborhood on Wednesday afternoon.
Could The Gathering at South Forsyth break Atlanta's NHL curse?
Metro Atlanta could get a new multi-billion-dollar arena.
Metro Atlanta could get a new multi-billion-dollar arena.
Georgia lawmakers may be close to deal to limit rise in property tax bills
A deal between the Georgia House and Senate on limiting how much assessed home values can rise for tax purposes may be solidifying, although questions remain about the election-year push for property tax relief.
A deal between the Georgia House and Senate on limiting how much assessed home values can rise for tax purposes may be solidifying, although questions remain about the election-year push for property tax relief.
Home buyers need to make $47,000 more than in 2020 to afford a home
A new report from Zillow finds that some people are relying on financial gifts to help cover the cost of a down payment for a home or moving to low-cost cities to find affordable housing.
A new report from Zillow finds that some people are relying on financial gifts to help cover the cost of a down payment for a home or moving to low-cost cities to find affordable housing.
The two things Biden proposed to shake up the housing market
The president wants to make housing more affordable through a pair of tax credits. Here’s how it works.
The president wants to make housing more affordable through a pair of tax credits. Here’s how it works.
Marcia Fudge steps down as HUD secretary
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge announced Monday that she would resign her post, effective March 22, saying she was leaving “with mixed emotions."
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge announced Monday that she would resign her post, effective March 22, saying she was leaving “with mixed emotions."
New bill puts Georgia squatters on notice: 'Now is the time to leave'
Rep. Devan Seabaugh (R-Dist. 34) introduced House Bill 1079 to criminalize squatting in Georgia. Here's how that bill is progressing.
Rep. Devan Seabaugh (R-Dist. 34) introduced House Bill 1079 to criminalize squatting in Georgia. Here's how that bill is progressing.
Atlanta couple blames city’s ‘negligence’ for flood damage, mold in new construction home
A couple living in Atlanta’s Lakewood neighborhood says problems with flooding have created a dangerous and costly situation that now requires repairs to their family home. They claim Atlanta Watershed Management officials took years to address that problem. Now, the city says it’s a private property issue.
A couple living in Atlanta’s Lakewood neighborhood says problems with flooding have created a dangerous and costly situation that now requires repairs to their family home. They claim Atlanta Watershed Management officials took years to address that problem. Now, the city says it’s a private property issue.