Housing affordability is Gen Z's top voting issue, Redfin survey finds
Rising housing costs are making it difficult for first-time buyers to secure a home, an issue concerning young voters ahead of November’s election.
Renters aren't moving: 1 in 6 live in same home for 10 years or more, report says
Are you a forever renter? With soaring housing costs, a new report reveals that renters are more likely to stay put.
Villa Rica residents rally against new road project threatening neighborhood
Concerned residents rallied outside Villa Rica City Hall on Thursday. The group is protesting a new development project that would build a new road through their established community.
Remembering Hattie B. Dorsey: Atlanta civil rights, equitable housing leader
Atlanta is mourning the passing of civil rights activist and community development leader Hattie B. Dorsey
Residents alarmed by rampant crime, squatters at Atlanta senior living facility
Several residents here at the Veranda at Collegetown say the building is dangerous and filled with squatters and criminals.
Atlanta Civic Center redevelopment approved by city council
After years of discussion and anticipation, the future of the Atlanta Civic Center is finally set in motion.
Homes are overvalued in most of the US – and the problem is worse in these 5 states
An overwhelming majority of homes in the U.S. are overvalued as steep mortgage rates and an ongoing housing shortage push the price of real estate even higher.
Housing prices in these states will become 'more affordable,’ Redfin CEO says
The Fed’s handling of rate cuts will play a key role in 2024 housing affordability, but according to one expert, certain U.S. states are already seeing "good" signs.
Man accused of moving into dead man’s home, selling off his possessions
A man who moved into a home that had been vacant after the owner died is now living in the Cobb County jail.
People who used to live at Forest Cove complex still struggling after demolition
People who used to live at the problem-plagued Forest Cove apartments say even though the complex is gone, their problems are not.
Rent continues to increase: Here are regions, states where it’s changed the most
Rent data found the median cost in the U.S. last month to be $1,987. Here's how that number breaks down across the country.
Average long-term US mortgage rate hovers near 7%
The average 30-year fixed loan was 7.08% this week, according to Bankrate’s latest survey of large lenders. Here’s what a monthly mortgage payment at the current rate would look like.
Zillow reveals best housing markets for first-time home buyers
The Zillow analysis found that half of the 10 best markets for first-time buyers are in the Midwest.
Georgia Squatter Reform Act passes, awaits governor's signature
Georgia's legislators have a new message for property squatters: The law is no longer on your side.
Rise in taxable value of homes in Georgia would be capped if voters approve
Georgia lawmakers gave final approval Thursday to a package of legislation they hope will limit property tax increases, in what could be Republicans' signature tax cutting effort of the 2024 session.
Baltimore sells $1 houses in effort to combat vacant home crisis
Baltimore, Maryland, city officials approved a program that would sell city-owned vacant homes for next to nothing at $1 for some applicable residents.
Rent vs. Buy: Shocking disparities revealed in 50 major metro areas
Housing affordability has reached its lowest point in decades due to a surge in home prices and mortgage rates.
MARTA expansion: Atlanta Mayor Dickens announces new stations, more during speech
Mayor Andre Dickens will lay out his top priorities for Atlanta in the upcoming years at the annual State of the City Address.
Housing benefits could lure employees back to office, survey shows
Many companies are facing the ongoing dilemma of office versus remote work four years after the pandemic, with a new survey highlighting housing benefits as a potential solution.
Time to sell your home? Here are 3 questions to ask yourself
As someone deeply involved in the real estate industry for decades, I understand that selling your home isn't just a financial transaction; it's a significant life decision.