Atlanta BeltLine project illegally grabbed land, judge rules; feds ordered to pay 32 landowners
Last week, a judge recently ruled that the U.S. government illegally allowed the Atlanta BeltLine to take portions of the property owners' backyards in 2017 without any compensation.
Last week, a judge recently ruled that the U.S. government illegally allowed the Atlanta BeltLine to take portions of the property owners' backyards in 2017 without any compensation.
Newnan man cuts ribbon on historic home nearly a year after EF-4 tornado
A Newnan man cut the ribbon on his historic Chalk Level neighborhood home nearly a year after a powerful EF-4 tornado tore through the area.
A Newnan man cut the ribbon on his historic Chalk Level neighborhood home nearly a year after a powerful EF-4 tornado tore through the area.
Construction boom skips affordable housing
Builders have picked up the pace of construction after the skyrocketing demand for housing, but they're neglecting new housing for low to moderate-income families. And that's causing a real problem.
Builders have picked up the pace of construction after the skyrocketing demand for housing, but they're neglecting new housing for low to moderate-income families. And that's causing a real problem.
Bad news for both metro Atlanta home buyers and renters
FOX 5's real estate expert John Adams has a sobering message for all renters and prospective buyers in the near future.
FOX 5's real estate expert John Adams has a sobering message for all renters and prospective buyers in the near future.
After 15 years on the streets, man has place to call his own, looks to reunite with daughters
Waitus Jones has lived on the streets of Atlanta for 15 years, but thanks to Intown Collaborative Ministries, he now has a one-bedroom apartment.
Waitus Jones has lived on the streets of Atlanta for 15 years, but thanks to Intown Collaborative Ministries, he now has a one-bedroom apartment.
Lawsuit settled after Oklahoma woman, daughter allegedly denied housing due to race
The U.S. Department of Justice said a Black mother and daughter were denied housing in Lone Wolf, Oklahoma, due to their race.
The U.S. Department of Justice said a Black mother and daughter were denied housing in Lone Wolf, Oklahoma, due to their race.
Pilot program offering cash payment to financially strapped families now taking applications
Residents in Atlanta who qualify can now apply for the Mayors for a Guaranteed Income Pilot Program or I.M.P.A.C.T.
Residents in Atlanta who qualify can now apply for the Mayors for a Guaranteed Income Pilot Program or I.M.P.A.C.T.
US home prices surged nearly 19% in October as market continues to boom
U.S. home prices surged again in October as the housing market continues to boom in the wake of last year’s coronavirus recession.
U.S. home prices surged again in October as the housing market continues to boom in the wake of last year’s coronavirus recession.
A mega project in the heart of Downtown could change the face of Atlanta
The hotly debated Gulch Project in Downtown Atlanta has a wow factor for sports fans.
The hotly debated Gulch Project in Downtown Atlanta has a wow factor for sports fans.
Short-term rental trashed during pop-up party advertised on social media
The owner of a short-term rental property says about 200 people, some teens, came to a house party advertised online, with the address being posted the day of.
The owner of a short-term rental property says about 200 people, some teens, came to a house party advertised online, with the address being posted the day of.
COVID pandemic brings major increases in Georgia rental rates
The average cost of an apartment has been raised to new levels since the start of the year. And if you are waiting for prices to come down, don’t hold your breath.
The average cost of an apartment has been raised to new levels since the start of the year. And if you are waiting for prices to come down, don’t hold your breath.
Atlanta seeks to limit short-term party house rentals
An amendment to Atlanta’s zoning code broadens permission of short-term rentals amid complaints of online renters trashing homes at noisy parties.
An amendment to Atlanta’s zoning code broadens permission of short-term rentals amid complaints of online renters trashing homes at noisy parties.
DeKalb County rental assistance program closed to applicants
The application closed Wednesday because the funds can only be distributed to so many people.
The application closed Wednesday because the funds can only be distributed to so many people.
Apartment rentals are getting harder to find in Atlanta
Renters trying to find places in the metro Atlanta area to rent keep hitting dead ends.
Renters trying to find places in the metro Atlanta area to rent keep hitting dead ends.
What's next for retired homeowners looking to sell?
In record numbers, America’s wave of Baby Boomers is approaching their own retirement, and one of their biggest challenges is this: what to do with the family homestead?
In record numbers, America’s wave of Baby Boomers is approaching their own retirement, and one of their biggest challenges is this: what to do with the family homestead?
Hurricane Ida recovery delayed by shortage of skilled workers
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics finds the number of trade laborers has dropped since 2018
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics finds the number of trade laborers has dropped since 2018
Airbnb allowing fans to rent out Carrie Bradshaw's 'Sex and the City' apartment
Beginning November 8, fans of 'Sex and the City' can request to book a one-night stay in a replica of Carrie's iconic apartment, recreated inside of a New York City brownstone.
Beginning November 8, fans of 'Sex and the City' can request to book a one-night stay in a replica of Carrie's iconic apartment, recreated inside of a New York City brownstone.
Residents of Peoplestown rally against eminent domain to build park, drainage pond
Some Southeast Atlanta homeowners don't want to get kicked out of their homes and they claim the city of Atlanta has tried to force them out through eminent domain.
Some Southeast Atlanta homeowners don't want to get kicked out of their homes and they claim the city of Atlanta has tried to force them out through eminent domain.
Census' new privacy method makes people, homes vanish – on paper
A method used by the Census Bureau for the first time to protect confidentiality in the 2020 census has made people and occupied homes vanish — at least on paper — when they actually exist in the real world.
A method used by the Census Bureau for the first time to protect confidentiality in the 2020 census has made people and occupied homes vanish — at least on paper — when they actually exist in the real world.
Housing market shows major boom despite fears of crash
Since April of this year, the phrase “When is the housing market going to crash?” has surged in Google searches by 2,450%, but FOX 5 real estate expert John Adams doesn't think you should expect a major drop any time soon.
Since April of this year, the phrase “When is the housing market going to crash?” has surged in Google searches by 2,450%, but FOX 5 real estate expert John Adams doesn't think you should expect a major drop any time soon.