Hidden homeownership cost in US is nearly $16K a year, Zillow analysis finds
Homeownership is already expensive, but a new report shows the additional costs that may be putting a squeeze on your finances.
Homeownership is already expensive, but a new report shows the additional costs that may be putting a squeeze on your finances.
South Fulton Gold Star family gets mortgage paid off on Veterans Day
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation paid off the Perryman family’s mortgage in honor of their fallen loved one.
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation paid off the Perryman family’s mortgage in honor of their fallen loved one.
The 10 states where homeowners save the most on property taxes
Property taxes are on the rise across much of the U.S., with the median bill climbing 2.8% in 2024 to $3,500, according to Realtor.com.
Property taxes are on the rise across much of the U.S., with the median bill climbing 2.8% in 2024 to $3,500, according to Realtor.com.
‘Hopelessness’ among air traffic controllers as government shutdown drags on, expert says
Most air traffic controllers worked six days a week and put in mandatory overtime even before the shutdown, but they have been doing so without paychecks as lawmakers fail to agree on a way to reopen the government.
Most air traffic controllers worked six days a week and put in mandatory overtime even before the shutdown, but they have been doing so without paychecks as lawmakers fail to agree on a way to reopen the government.
Atlanta's forecasted freeze: Where to get help to stay warm, how to give
Where you can get help to stay warm for the first freeze of the season.
Where you can get help to stay warm for the first freeze of the season.
North Georgia residents: Do this now before next week's forecasted freeze
Residents should protect plants, pipes, and pets now before the cold front hits late Sunday into Monday.
Residents should protect plants, pipes, and pets now before the cold front hits late Sunday into Monday.
Tenants in Cave Spring face eviction just days before Thanksgiving
Tenants of a rural apartment complex say they may be evicted just before Thanksgiving after a bank foreclosed on the property.
Tenants of a rural apartment complex say they may be evicted just before Thanksgiving after a bank foreclosed on the property.
Atlanta pauses evictions, water shutoffs as SNAP funding lapses
Mayor Andre Dickens ordered a citywide pause on residential evictions and water shutoffs.
Mayor Andre Dickens ordered a citywide pause on residential evictions and water shutoffs.
Power outage traps seniors at Atlanta facility, sparks safety concerns
The Briar Park 55-plus Apartments lost power for three hours, trapping several wheelchair-bound residents in the lobby.
The Briar Park 55-plus Apartments lost power for three hours, trapping several wheelchair-bound residents in the lobby.
Motel transformed into affordable housing units near Atlanta Beltline
The Atlanta Beltline, best known for its trails and vibrant public spaces, is now playing a major role in addressing one of the city’s most pressing challenges — affordable housing.
The Atlanta Beltline, best known for its trails and vibrant public spaces, is now playing a major role in addressing one of the city’s most pressing challenges — affordable housing.
Atlanta expands $10M tax relief fund to help seniors stay home
The City of Atlanta is putting millions toward helping seniors stay in their homes despite rising property taxes.
The City of Atlanta is putting millions toward helping seniors stay in their homes despite rising property taxes.
Federal rate cut: Will it lead to a better economy? Expert weighs in
The Federal Reserve’s decision to trim interest rates by a quarter point this week will ripple through the economy in ways both helpful and painful.
The Federal Reserve’s decision to trim interest rates by a quarter point this week will ripple through the economy in ways both helpful and painful.
Cost of homeownership hit new high in 2024, annual report finds
In addition to rising costs, incomes have increased and poverty has decreased, according to the U.S. Census.
In addition to rising costs, incomes have increased and poverty has decreased, according to the U.S. Census.
Urban Alchemy: Transforming Atlanta's streets with compassionate outreach
Urban Alchemy, a nonprofit that began operating in Atlanta last month, is putting workers with lived experience on city streets to connect people.
Urban Alchemy, a nonprofit that began operating in Atlanta last month, is putting workers with lived experience on city streets to connect people.
Monthly mortgage payments are the highest they’ve been in decades
Consumers are dealing with the rigors of finding a reasonably priced home but soaring mortgage payments are placing a financial dent on their budgets, according to recent data.
Consumers are dealing with the rigors of finding a reasonably priced home but soaring mortgage payments are placing a financial dent on their budgets, according to recent data.
Former Forest Cove residents seek justice over unsafe living conditions
Attorney Benjamin Crump is exploring claims of fraudulent misrepresentation and breach of contract against Millennia Property Management and HUD.
Attorney Benjamin Crump is exploring claims of fraudulent misrepresentation and breach of contract against Millennia Property Management and HUD.
Metro Atlanta has 5th most new apartments in U.S., study says
A new report places metro Atlanta among the top U.S. cities for newly constructed apartments.
A new report places metro Atlanta among the top U.S. cities for newly constructed apartments.
New credit score option may help more buyers qualify for loans
When it comes to renting an apartment or applying for a home loan, most people know their credit report plays a major role.
When it comes to renting an apartment or applying for a home loan, most people know their credit report plays a major role.
HOME Investment Partnerships Program may be cut by feds: What is it?
The HOME Investment Partnerships Program, a decades-old federal grant that has funded more than a million affordable homes, could be cut under President Donald Trump’s budget proposal, raising alarms for rural communities.
The HOME Investment Partnerships Program, a decades-old federal grant that has funded more than a million affordable homes, could be cut under President Donald Trump’s budget proposal, raising alarms for rural communities.
Severe storm floods Atlanta apartments causing chaos for residents
Severe thunderstorms in metro Atlanta caused significant flooding at the Reserve at Hollywood apartments, leaving residents without livable homes.
Severe thunderstorms in metro Atlanta caused significant flooding at the Reserve at Hollywood apartments, leaving residents without livable homes.