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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cash is king when buying a home in 2021

In today’s competitive real estate market, an offer of all cash at closing is a powerful incentive.

US seeks to prevent public housing evictions with new HUD rule

Public housing tenants cannot be evicted for nonpayment without 30 days' notice and information about federal emergency rental assistance under a new HUD rule.

VIDEO: Bulldozer strikes tent with a man in it during DC homeless encampment removal

Plans to clear a homeless encampment in D.C.'s NoMa neighborhood were put on hold Monday after a city crew using a small bulldozer attempted to move a tent with a man still inside.