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.
Rent prices are changing thanks to 'apartment-building boom' – what renters should expect
Rent prices are evolving – potentially for the better – in 2024 thanks to an “apartment-building boom," according to Redfin chief economist Daryl Fairweather. Here’s what renters should know.
Rent prices are evolving – potentially for the better – in 2024 thanks to an “apartment-building boom," according to Redfin chief economist Daryl Fairweather. Here’s what renters should know.
Price-fixing conspiracy artificially jacked up apartment rent prices in Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona AG says
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is claiming a widespread price-fixing conspiracy artificially jacked up apartment rent prices in the Phoenix and Tucson communities, forcing thousands of families to pay more than what they should have.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is claiming a widespread price-fixing conspiracy artificially jacked up apartment rent prices in the Phoenix and Tucson communities, forcing thousands of families to pay more than what they should have.
Atlanta cracking down on homeless camps, finding temporary housing for those in need
Atlanta is cracking down on homeless camps. On Monday, the city sent out police to clear out an encampment under the Cheshire Bridge between Buford Highway and Interstate 85 after several fires burned out of control. Officials say a few unhoused people were trying to stay warm.
Atlanta is cracking down on homeless camps. On Monday, the city sent out police to clear out an encampment under the Cheshire Bridge between Buford Highway and Interstate 85 after several fires burned out of control. Officials say a few unhoused people were trying to stay warm.
Squatters take over Hollywood home; start renting rooms to OnlyFans models
A luxurious 7-bedroom dream house in the Hollywood Hills was taken over by squatters who set up a business on the property. The ringleader allegedly wrote a fake lease allowing OnlyFans models to create their content in the house and rented rooms to them.
A luxurious 7-bedroom dream house in the Hollywood Hills was taken over by squatters who set up a business on the property. The ringleader allegedly wrote a fake lease allowing OnlyFans models to create their content in the house and rented rooms to them.
Man lives rent-free for 5 years at New Yorker Hotel through housing law loophole
Mickey Barreto was arrested and charged with filing false property records. But Barreto, 48, says he was surprised when police showed up
Mickey Barreto was arrested and charged with filing false property records. But Barreto, 48, says he was surprised when police showed up
Solving Georgia's housing crisis: State senator pushes lifting ban on rent control
Sen. Donzella James, D-Atlanta, has finally gotten her bill out of committee. SB 125 that will allow local cities and counties to set their own rent control.
Sen. Donzella James, D-Atlanta, has finally gotten her bill out of committee. SB 125 that will allow local cities and counties to set their own rent control.
Georgia Senate passes plan aiming to slow property tax bills increases
Georgia senators want to limit how much assessed home values can rise for tax purposes to 3% a year.
Georgia senators want to limit how much assessed home values can rise for tax purposes to 3% a year.
Georgia Senate passes $100K Homestead Exemption for Atlanta seniors
Some Atlanta senior citizens are one step closer to a six-figure homestead exemption.
Some Atlanta senior citizens are one step closer to a six-figure homestead exemption.
US home prices hit a new record high in November
US home prices rise again in November as inventory shortage persists
US home prices rise again in November as inventory shortage persists
Housing is expensive for a record half of American renters, study shows
A new Harvard analysis reveals soaring housing costs put a financial strain on millions of renters, with prices spiking during the pandemic.
A new Harvard analysis reveals soaring housing costs put a financial strain on millions of renters, with prices spiking during the pandemic.
Mayor Dickens signs executive order worth millions to end homelessness in Atlanta
With the stroke of a pen, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens signed an executive order allocating $4.6 million to help the city's unhoused population.
With the stroke of a pen, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens signed an executive order allocating $4.6 million to help the city's unhoused population.
Ohio church sues city after pastor charged with violations for housing homeless people
An Ohio pastor and his church have received citations from city officials over zoning laws, fire ordinances and safety issues.
An Ohio pastor and his church have received citations from city officials over zoning laws, fire ordinances and safety issues.
Point In Time Count 2024 begins in Fulton County: An annual snapshot of homelessness
The Point In Time Count 2024 in Fulton County is starting on Tuesday. It’s an annual snapshot of homelessness.
The Point In Time Count 2024 in Fulton County is starting on Tuesday. It’s an annual snapshot of homelessness.
Airbnb host accused of defrauding guests during stay at Newnan home
A Newnan woman has been arrested and charged after police investigated claims she was defrauding customers who stayed at her Airbnb this past year.
A Newnan woman has been arrested and charged after police investigated claims she was defrauding customers who stayed at her Airbnb this past year.
Lawmakers consider limiting property taxes as Georgia home values rise
With a rising home values sparking higher property taxes for many Georgia homeowners, state lawmakers are looking to provide some relief this year.
With a rising home values sparking higher property taxes for many Georgia homeowners, state lawmakers are looking to provide some relief this year.
2023 home sales fell to lowest level in nearly 30 years, new report reveals
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes sank in 2023 to a nearly 30-year low as mortgage rates climbed to the highest level in more than two decades.
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes sank in 2023 to a nearly 30-year low as mortgage rates climbed to the highest level in more than two decades.