Mortgage rates are climbing: What homebuyers need to know
While rates remain slightly below where they were a year ago, higher mortgage costs continue to weigh on the housing market by reducing buyers' purchasing power.
While rates remain slightly below where they were a year ago, higher mortgage costs continue to weigh on the housing market by reducing buyers' purchasing power.
Rental rankings: Atlanta is 46th for quality, 107th for space
Despite offering less square footage, Atlanta dramatically outpaces other Georgia cities like Macon, Columbus, and Augusta in overall rental market desirability and quality of life metrics.
Despite offering less square footage, Atlanta dramatically outpaces other Georgia cities like Macon, Columbus, and Augusta in overall rental market desirability and quality of life metrics.
Georgia ranked 8th for most expensive summer electricity bills
A ConsumerAffairs study ranks Georgia eighth in the country for the highest summer electricity bills burden.
A ConsumerAffairs study ranks Georgia eighth in the country for the highest summer electricity bills burden.
Turn it off or turn it up? How to save on that A/C bill
The age-old debate about what to do with the air conditioning when no one is home is heating up, especially as a record-breaking heatwave grips the eastern United States.
The age-old debate about what to do with the air conditioning when no one is home is heating up, especially as a record-breaking heatwave grips the eastern United States.
Mortgage rates edge higher amid Iran tensions, inflation uncertainty
Mortgage rates edged slightly higher this week, with the average 30-year fixed loan rising to 6.49%, according to Freddie Mac, while remaining relatively stable over the past six weeks.
Mortgage rates edged slightly higher this week, with the average 30-year fixed loan rising to 6.49%, according to Freddie Mac, while remaining relatively stable over the past six weeks.
These states have the most million-dollar 'starter homes'
More than half U.S. states now have at least one city with million-dollar starter homes, according to a new study.
More than half U.S. states now have at least one city with million-dollar starter homes, according to a new study.
Mortgage rates drop to lowest level in more than a month as Iran deal progresses
Mortgage rates fell this week to their lowest level in more than a month, with Freddie Mac reporting the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage declined to 6.47% from 6.52% the previous week.
Mortgage rates fell this week to their lowest level in more than a month, with Freddie Mac reporting the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage declined to 6.47% from 6.52% the previous week.
US existing-home sales jump to highest level since December
Sales of existing U.S. homes rose sharply in May, climbing 3.2% from April and 3.2% from a year earlier to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.17 million units.
Sales of existing U.S. homes rose sharply in May, climbing 3.2% from April and 3.2% from a year earlier to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.17 million units.
Mortgage rates are moving again: What homebuyers need to know
U.S. mortgage rates eased this week from their highest level in nine months, offering modest relief to prospective homebuyers.
U.S. mortgage rates eased this week from their highest level in nine months, offering modest relief to prospective homebuyers.
Homebuyers are back despite rising rates — What to know
Homebuying rebounded in March as strong demand fueled a spring surge, despite rising mortgage rates, according to Zillow.
Homebuying rebounded in March as strong demand fueled a spring surge, despite rising mortgage rates, according to Zillow.
World’s largest furniture maker cuts hundreds of jobs amid major restructuring
An 80-year-old family-owned furniture company — which says it is the largest furniture manufacturer in the world — is cutting hundreds of jobs while restructuring a Texas plant.
An 80-year-old family-owned furniture company — which says it is the largest furniture manufacturer in the world — is cutting hundreds of jobs while restructuring a Texas plant.
New bill aims to curb mass-scale corporate home buys in Georgia
In Metro Atlanta, prospective home buyers are finding it harder to compete with private equity firms that purchase homes and then market them as rental properties.
In Metro Atlanta, prospective home buyers are finding it harder to compete with private equity firms that purchase homes and then market them as rental properties.
Home values are rising again — Here’s where the market is rebounding
U.S. home values rose in February for the first time in seven months, and existing home sales increased from a year earlier, according to Zillow.
U.S. home values rose in February for the first time in seven months, and existing home sales increased from a year earlier, according to Zillow.
Mortgage rates fall to lowest level since 2022
Mortgage rates fell this week to their lowest level since September 2022, with the average 30-year fixed rate dropping to 6.01% from 6.09% last week, according to Freddie Mac.
Mortgage rates fell this week to their lowest level since September 2022, with the average 30-year fixed rate dropping to 6.01% from 6.09% last week, according to Freddie Mac.
Homeowners in these states may soon stop paying property taxes
Rising property tax bills and strong state revenues are prompting lawmakers in several states to consider cutting or eliminating property taxes.
Rising property tax bills and strong state revenues are prompting lawmakers in several states to consider cutting or eliminating property taxes.
Georgia Power: Winter storm may cause ‘2–3 day outage or longer’
Residents should prepare for power outages lasting three days or longer due to heavy weekend icing.
Residents should prepare for power outages lasting three days or longer due to heavy weekend icing.
How to prevent frozen pipes and furnace failure during a winter storm
Change air filters immediately to maintain system efficiency and prevent mechanical failure during extreme temperature drops.
Change air filters immediately to maintain system efficiency and prevent mechanical failure during extreme temperature drops.
Georgia winter storm: Staying warm at home amid the ice, snow
As a winter storm threatens Georgia, here are some practical tips to staying warm inside your home, while staying safe.
As a winter storm threatens Georgia, here are some practical tips to staying warm inside your home, while staying safe.
Bilt expands rewards program with new cards for renters, homeowners: What to know
Bilt on Tuesday unveiled Bilt Card 2.0, a revamped lineup of three credit cards that, for the first time, allows homeowners to earn rewards on mortgage payments.
Bilt on Tuesday unveiled Bilt Card 2.0, a revamped lineup of three credit cards that, for the first time, allows homeowners to earn rewards on mortgage payments.
Trump delays tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets
According to the November inflation report, living room, kitchen and dining room furniture prices increased 4.6% compared to a year ago.
According to the November inflation report, living room, kitchen and dining room furniture prices increased 4.6% compared to a year ago.