More affordable housing comes to Virginia Highland in NE Atlanta

Cypress 595 creates new affordable housing in the Virginia Highland, with rent based on income. The complex is located at 595 Boulevard NE, that’s just south of Highway 78 in the Virginia Highlands neighborhood.

Fight over lumber tariffs could reshape future of US home building

Lumber prices are down but new home costs are up, which has sparked a debate over what is driving the housing market slowdown.

Atlanta among top cities for downtown apartment growth since 2020

Downtown Atlanta has seen a boom in apartment construction over the past four years, continuing a trend that defined the previous decade, according to a new study by RentCafe.

Ossoff to speak about corporate landlords buying up Georgia homes

Sen. Jon Ossoff says large corporations now own 30% of metro Atlanta's single-family rental homes, which leads to higher prices for Georgia families.

More US cities now require six-figure incomes to afford rent: Here's where

Affordability is becoming a growing challenge for U.S. renters, with Zillow reporting that renters now need to earn over $100,000 to comfortably afford a typical rental in some cities.

City of Roswell shutting down Economy Hotel due to safety violations

City officials are working to help displaced occupants find alternative housing, offering on-site support and resources throughout the week.

Advocates condemn Atlanta's homeless camp sweeps, demand housing solutions

Just months after a man was killed during a homeless camp sweep in Atlanta, city crews cleared another camp on Monday just blocks from police headquarters.

Atlanta expands property tax relief program to help legacy homeowners

As property values continue to climb across Atlanta, city leaders are expanding a property tax relief program aimed at helping longtime homeowners—especially seniors—remain in their homes.

US cities with the most affordable rent in 2025

The cities with the most affordable rent were those that had rent as low as 15% of the median income.

Atlanta Housing gives update during open house

Atlanta Housing hosted its first State of Atlanta Housing Open House, offering residents and stakeholders a detailed update on the city's affordable housing efforts.