Loan amortization: The secret sauce of mortgages
The number one hurdle for most prospective home buyers is getting approved for a loan. But once that’s done, there are some simple things you can do own your home outright as quickly as possible.
How much you need to make to afford a single-family home in most US cities
Housing costs rose to record numbers in 2024.
Atlanta Beltline surpasses affordable housing goals, eyes 7,500-unit milestone
The Atlanta Beltline Initiative says it’s way ahead of its goal to build or preserve more than 5,000 affordable housing units by the year 2030.
South Fulton debates HOA accountability, lacks quorum to vote on proposal
The South Fulton City Council engaged in a heated debate over a proposed measure that would hold homeowners’ associations more accountable.
Zillow reveals 5 home trends for 2025
Consumers look for certain qualities in a home when considering buying one, but here are the trends you should know that may define the housing market next year.
Atlanta Beltline aquires defunct Elleven45 to expand network
The Atlanta Beltline has purchased the property of the now shuttered Elleven 45 Lounge in Buckhead and plans to convert it into a portion of the trail.
Judge blocks larger home permits for tiny community of slave descendants pending appeal
A judge has blocked a Georgia county from approving larger homes in a tiny island community of Black slave descendants.
How Trump's win could impact the housing market
A real estate group's analysis says President-elect Trump's agenda could yield mixed results for the housing market.
First-time homebuyers are older than ever before, National Association of Realtors survey finds
The number of first-time homebuyers dropped to its lowest level in 2024 as the age for new homeowners climbed to a new record.
Centennial Yards: Atlanta's $5B mega-project to revitalize Downtown area
A $5 billion mega-project promises to bring hotels, entertainment and apartments to downtown Atlanta.
Nearly half of recent buyers have mortgage rates below 5%, Zillow says – here's how
Although average rates are much higher, 45% of buyers who have purchased a home in the past year report having a rate below 5%, according to a new Zillow survey.
Tiny space described as 'Harry Potter cubby' listed for rent in San Jose
A San Jose man is renting out a small space under a set of stairs, for "very cheap" with the promise to perform light chores. He said the space is big enough to fit a cot sits under a set of stairs.
Georgia renters face serious challenges finding affordable housing
Finding affordable housing in metro Atlanta has become an exhausting battle for many, but FOX 5 real estate expert John Adams says your next home is out there.
Existing home sales fall to lowest level since 2010
Sales of previously owned homes have fallen unexpectedly to a 14-year low.
What exactly is Georgia Amendment 1? Important property tax question on the ballot
With Election Day less than two weeks away and early voting in full swing, some Georgia voters are battling confusion.
Young Thug's former Buckhead mansion on sale for more than $2.6M
You could call Rapper Young Thug's former Buckhead mansion your new home if you have a cool $2.675 million lying around.
Florida residents planning to sell homes, leave the state after hurricane season: 'We're done'
After back-to-back storms this hurricane season, many residents are planning to sell their homes to either move out of flood zones, or out of the Sunshine State completely. Some wasted no time with a contract for a new home.
Mortgage rates continue to climb despite cuts by the Fed: Here’s why
Many Americans have been priced out of purchasing a home or making a move for years now amid elevated mortgage rates, sky-high home prices, and squeezed budgets due to inflation.
Here are the cities with the highest mortgage delinquency rates
Skyrocketing housing costs in the U.S. are making it difficult for some homeowners in certain areas to consistently cover their monthly mortgage payments, according to a recent report.
Nearly a third of voters say housing affordability may affect their presidential pick, survey finds
A recent survey shows that some voters may feel inclined to select the next president based on who they believe is best equipped to improve the nation’s housing issue.