'American Dream' now unaffordable to most Americans
American housing is becoming increasingly unaffordable, with home prices rising faster than incomes. This trend is having a devastating impact on millions.
Over 80% of homebuyers factor extreme weather, climate risk into decision, survey finds
The vast majority of prospective homebuyers, 83%, consider climate related risks when looking for a new home, a recent survey released by Zillow found.
Housing inventory remains painfully low as shortage persists
The number of homes for sale on the market fell for the fifth straight month in September amid the already severe housing shortage.
Home ownership costs skyrocket, leaving the American Dream out of reach for many
A new report says 99% of the nation’s largest counties are less affordable than they have been historically - and people are spending more than a third of their income on owning a home.
The battle to 'eject' squatters in South Fulton
Authorities are cracking down on squatters in the city of South Fulton.
83% of buyers consider climate risk when looking for new home, study says
Prospective buyers in certain regions of the U.S. were more likely to consider climate risks when shopping for a home, according to Zillow’s research.
Angst over Hamilton Mill zoning vote grows amid changes to county development ordinance
It’ll be at least another 30 days before Hamilton Mill residents know the fate of a massive apartment development they hope will be denied a building permit.
Creative ways to buy a home with no money and bad credit
If you want to buy a home but have no money and bad credit, it's time to get creative.
Brookhaven wins news trial, overturning multi-million dollar ruling
The city of Brookhaven has won a new trial for its mayor and city manager in the way they handled a real estate deal with Atlanta-based Ardent companies.
New home sales tumble in August amid rising mortgage rates
New home sales plummet in August amid resurgence in mortgage rates.
Gwinnett commissioners approve changes to ordinance expanding development options despite concerns
Gwinnett County commissioners unanimously approved an amendment to the unified development ordinance expanding options for living units in the county.
Existing home sales fall for 5th month as supply crunch worsens
Existing home sales slump in August as supply shortage, high mortgage rates hit consumers.
Homeowners face rising insurance rates as climate change makes wildfires, storms more common
A report released Wednesday says states such as California, Florida and Louisiana, which are prone to wildfires and damaging storms and flooding, are likely to see the most dramatic increases in premiums.
This 'probably haunted' former funeral home is on the market
A “stunning property" and historic former funeral home is for sale in Massachusetts, but buyers beware: it’s probably haunted.
Hamilton Mill residents push back on proposal for massive apartment development
Developers said their goal was to the build luxury apartments to keep up with the growing population in Gwinnett County and bring new business opportunities.
The 3 best apps for home buyers in 2023
How you buy and sell a house is changing in America, and it won’t be the same ever again,
Millennials feel they missed 'golden opportunity' to buy a home
A key mortgage rate reached 7.18% over the past week.
Monthly home prices hit all-time high, driving pending sales down
Monthly home prices have hit an all-time high in recent weeks, driving down pending home sales by as much as 28%.
Why are home prices so expensive? Blame the boomers, Barclays says
Would-be homebuyers nationwide are facing a spike in housing costs amid an ongoing affordability crisis - and baby boomers may be to blame, Barclays says.
Home prices falling in parts of South, Midwest
There are some spots where home prices are falling. And no, you don’t have to move to the other side of the country. Some of those cities are close enough to visit today.