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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

About 24% of renters in America say they can no longer afford their rent, study says

While buying a home is an issue for some, covering the cost of rent every month is becoming a growing burden for many, based on findings from Intuit Credit Karma.

Forest Cove apartments could be demolished before April, report says

After years of dealing with the troubled south Atlanta apartments, officials say the complex's dilapidated buildings will come down in the next few months.