Gwinnett extended-stay hotel to become affordable housing
Gwinnett County is about to make housing more affordable for dozens of residents.
Gwinnett County is about to make housing more affordable for dozens of residents.
Redevelopment plans in Atlanta's Virginia Highland neighborhood stir debate
A big redevelopment project is stirring up drama in Atlanta's Virginia Highland neighborhood.
A big redevelopment project is stirring up drama in Atlanta's Virginia Highland neighborhood.
Mortgage rates finally declining but may not go much lower
The recent dip in mortgage rates is encouraging for consumers searching for a home. Here's what you need to know.
The recent dip in mortgage rates is encouraging for consumers searching for a home. Here's what you need to know.
How Trump's tariffs will impact lumber prices and the housing market
Canada is the source of about 70% of US lumber imports. Canadian lumber is now facing a nearly 40% tariff.
Canada is the source of about 70% of US lumber imports. Canadian lumber is now facing a nearly 40% tariff.
Atlanta Housing breaks ground on $64M Bowen Homes redevelopment
Atlanta Housing recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for Phase 1 of the new Bowen Homes development.
Atlanta Housing recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for Phase 1 of the new Bowen Homes development.
Historic McAfee House sold for $1: Pre-Civil War Cobb County landmark to be relocated
A pre-Civil War home in Cobb County was put up for sale earlier this year with an asking price of one dollar.
A pre-Civil War home in Cobb County was put up for sale earlier this year with an asking price of one dollar.
Georgia tenants demand rent control to fix housing affordability crisis
Renters and housing advocates gathered across from the steps of the Georgia State Capitol on Tuesday afternoon, calling for change as rent prices soar.
Renters and housing advocates gathered across from the steps of the Georgia State Capitol on Tuesday afternoon, calling for change as rent prices soar.
The Housing Affordability Crisis: What can be done?
If you’ve been in the market to buy a house in recent years, you already know that housing affordability is in crisis—and it’s not getting any better.
If you’ve been in the market to buy a house in recent years, you already know that housing affordability is in crisis—and it’s not getting any better.
Atlanta City councilmember has ideas to revitalize Greenbriar Mall
Atlanta City councilmember Marci Collier Overstreet is pushing for new initiatives to revitalize Greenbriar Mall and maximize its potential to better serve the Southwest Atlanta community.
Atlanta City councilmember Marci Collier Overstreet is pushing for new initiatives to revitalize Greenbriar Mall and maximize its potential to better serve the Southwest Atlanta community.
Atlanta mayor urges temporary halt to clearing homeless encampments after death
Mayor Andre Dickens is calling for a temporary pause on the clearing of homeless encampments after a man died during a closure earlier this month.
Mayor Andre Dickens is calling for a temporary pause on the clearing of homeless encampments after a man died during a closure earlier this month.
Family, activists demand pause on homeless encampment sweeps after Atlanta man's death
The family of a man killed by a truck during a sweep of a homeless encampment in Atlanta is heading to City Hall to demand officials change the policy they say led to his death.
The family of a man killed by a truck during a sweep of a homeless encampment in Atlanta is heading to City Hall to demand officials change the policy they say led to his death.
The most and least affordable cities for renters: Final 2024 data
Rental prices have spiked significantly making it more challenging for consumers to find housing in certain cities based on data from a new housing market report.
Rental prices have spiked significantly making it more challenging for consumers to find housing in certain cities based on data from a new housing market report.
Housing affordability improved in half of the largest US markets last year; see the list
Home affordability slightly improved in 2024, with Texas metros seeing the most gains.
Home affordability slightly improved in 2024, with Texas metros seeing the most gains.
Man killed during clearing of homeless encampment near Ebenezer Baptist Church
Activists and community members held a vigil to honor the victim and demand that the city be held accountable to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Activists and community members held a vigil to honor the victim and demand that the city be held accountable to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Atlanta winter weather: Pipe bursts and what to do about it
As the temperatures continue to drop, there's also the risk of frozen and bursting pipes.
As the temperatures continue to drop, there's also the risk of frozen and bursting pipes.
6 major landlords accused of scheming to keep rents high, DOJ says
Several large landlords in the U.S. are being sued by the Justice Department for allegedly coordinating to keep Americans’ rents high. Here’s what to know.
Several large landlords in the U.S. are being sued by the Justice Department for allegedly coordinating to keep Americans’ rents high. Here’s what to know.
Historic Cobb County home selling for just $1
One of the oldest homes in Cobb County is on the market for just one dollar. Built in the 1840s, Cobb Landmarks' executive director says the McAfee House is filled with history.
One of the oldest homes in Cobb County is on the market for just one dollar. Built in the 1840s, Cobb Landmarks' executive director says the McAfee House is filled with history.
Atlanta winter weather: How to prep your driveway for ice, snow
The potential for snow and ice in Georgia this weekend is getting stronger and stronger with each FOX 5 Storm Team forecast. Still, many Georgians who have to commute to work or handle other responsibilities will have to brave the inclement weather. The first road block will be getting out of your driveway.
The potential for snow and ice in Georgia this weekend is getting stronger and stronger with each FOX 5 Storm Team forecast. Still, many Georgians who have to commute to work or handle other responsibilities will have to brave the inclement weather. The first road block will be getting out of your driveway.
DOJ sues major landlords, including Cortland in Atlanta, for price fixing
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), alongside several state attorneys general, has filed an amended antitrust complaint against RealPage and six of the nation’s largest landlords.
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), alongside several state attorneys general, has filed an amended antitrust complaint against RealPage and six of the nation’s largest landlords.
New $3M Marietta tiny home community in the works for homeless students
A group of people from several non-profit organizations have come up with a plan to help homeless students in Marietta. They're planning to build a tiny home village.
A group of people from several non-profit organizations have come up with a plan to help homeless students in Marietta. They're planning to build a tiny home village.