Atlanta expands $10M tax relief fund to help seniors stay home
The City of Atlanta is putting millions toward helping seniors stay in their homes despite rising property taxes.
Federal rate cut: Will it lead to a better economy? Expert weighs in
The Federal Reserve’s decision to trim interest rates by a quarter point this week will ripple through the economy in ways both helpful and painful.
Cost of homeownership hit new high in 2024, annual report finds
In addition to rising costs, incomes have increased and poverty has decreased, according to the U.S. Census.
Urban Alchemy: Transforming Atlanta's streets with compassionate outreach
Urban Alchemy, a nonprofit that began operating in Atlanta last month, is putting workers with lived experience on city streets to connect people.
Monthly mortgage payments are the highest they’ve been in decades
Consumers are dealing with the rigors of finding a reasonably priced home but soaring mortgage payments are placing a financial dent on their budgets, according to recent data.
Former Forest Cove residents seek justice over unsafe living conditions
Attorney Benjamin Crump is exploring claims of fraudulent misrepresentation and breach of contract against Millennia Property Management and HUD.
Metro Atlanta has 5th most new apartments in U.S., study says
A new report places metro Atlanta among the top U.S. cities for newly constructed apartments.
New credit score option may help more buyers qualify for loans
When it comes to renting an apartment or applying for a home loan, most people know their credit report plays a major role.
HOME Investment Partnerships Program may be cut by feds: What is it?
The HOME Investment Partnerships Program, a decades-old federal grant that has funded more than a million affordable homes, could be cut under President Donald Trump’s budget proposal, raising alarms for rural communities.
Severe storm floods Atlanta apartments causing chaos for residents
Severe thunderstorms in metro Atlanta caused significant flooding at the Reserve at Hollywood apartments, leaving residents without livable homes.
Atlanta affordable housing: City approves plan to revitalize rundown apartments
Atlanta City Council approved a resolution to transform blighted apartment complexes into thousands of affordable houses across Atlanta.
You can still buy a mansion for under $1M in these 4 cities
Mansions can costs millions of dollars, but consumers looking for more space can buy one of these sprawling homes at a reasonable price in these cities.
Here's where home equity has grown the most
Rising housing prices are causing changes in home equity gains nationwide, according to a recent study.
Clayton County fire chief defends removal of teens from church basement
The 12 foster teens were relocated after they were found to be living in the basement of Clayton County's Now Faith Apostolic Church, but church officials have pushed back on claims the site was unsafe.
Pastor disputes fire safety allegations amid evacuation of foster teens
Fire officials evacuated twelve minors from Now Faith Apostolic Ministries due to the church operating an unpermitted board.
Warnock backs housing bill to ease Georgia’s affordability crisis
Sen. Raphael Warnock advanced a major bipartisan housing bill to boost affordable housing, reduce appraisal bias, and modernize federal housing programs.
Trump signs order pushing cities, states to remove homeless from streets
The new order calls for funding to be redirected toward putting homeless people into treatment facilities and enforce bans on tent cities.
DeKalb County investing $8M into housing project for families
DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson is announcing the launch of a housing project for families currently living in extended-stay motels.
Big decline for Atlanta home prices, according to Redfin's latest report
A new report from Redfin shows that home prices in metro Atlanta have dropped 3.2% year over year — the fourth-largest decline among major U.S. metros.
Residents at Fairburn Gordon Apartments endure scorching heat amid air conditioning failures
Residents at Fairburn Gordon Apartments are facing ongoing habitability issues, including lack of air conditioning, broken appliances, and infestations.