Atlanta’s plan to transform abandoned schools into affordable housing

The city of Atlanta and Atlanta Public Schools have announced a partnership to provide affordable housing and green space, a plan that has been in the works for some time.

Nearly a third of homeowners say they are ‘house poor’ in new survey

The financial strain of having a house has led some homeowners to sacrifice paying for other critical expenses, a recent survey finds.

New 31-story housing project planned for downtown Atlanta

A large new housing project is set to rise in downtown Atlanta, just northwest of Georgia State University.

More than 50% of Americans opting for 'rent-first' lifestyle, survey finds

A recent survey by Credit Karma reveals that over 50% of Americans are choosing a 'rent-first' lifestyle, prioritizing flexibility and savings over traditional ownership in various aspects of life, from housing to cars and fashion.

Former Hank Aaron Drive hotel to become affordable housing

Atlanta's former Ramada Plaza Hotel on Hank Aaron Drive is getting new life as with a project that will create hundreds of affordable apartments.

Riverdale woman finds tree in her apartment

A Riverdale woman says she is so thankful she and her sons are okay after a tree landed on the roof of their home Wednesday. 

Atlanta launches inspection task force after massive rooftop apartment fires

Following two major apartment complex fires within a year, both of which started on rooftops, the Atlanta Fire Department is starting a task force to better inspect those buildings.

The 'Bank of Mom and Dad' in a tough housing market

There may be a way for families to help young wanna-be homebuyers get out on their own that is especially useful in today's market.

Atlanta's blight tax on properties passes | What you need to know

Atlanta city leaders are expected to slap a blight tax on property owners who neglect their homes and apartment buildings. 

Atlanta woman’s dream home became a reality one can at a time

Keisha is a mother of three kids and her dream home was built in southwest Atlanta thanks to a unique Habitat for Humanity partnership.

San Francisco 1st in U.S. to ban rental-price software

San Francisco is now the first city in the nation to ban the use of a type of software that large landlords use to set rental prices.