DOJ sues major landlords, including Cortland in Atlanta, for price fixing
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), alongside several state attorneys general, has filed an amended antitrust complaint against RealPage and six of the nation’s largest landlords.
New $3M Marietta tiny home community in the works for homeless students
A group of people from several non-profit organizations have come up with a plan to help homeless students in Marietta. They're planning to build a tiny home village.
Jimmy Carter's Habitat for Humanity legacy: 'He stood up for us'
President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn spent decades helping build thousands of homes with Habitat for Humanity.
Displaced Section 8 tenants in Griffin forced to move again days before Christmas
Griffin residents who were ordered to move out of a Section 8 housing complex earlier this year due to unsafe living conditions say they’ve been forced to move again.
Georgia projects receive $4.7M in affordable housing grants
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta) has announced the recipients of its 2024 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) General Fund awards.
Airbnb plans crackdown on New Years Eve house parties in Atlanta
With New Year’s Eve just days away, Airbnb is issuing a warning to would-be partygoers in metro Atlanta: no house parties allowed.
Atlanta leads in rental properties affected by price algorithms, report says
Atlanta has the highest number of rental properties impacted by price adjustment algorithms, according to a recent White House analysis on RealPage.
Pregnant mother of 4 warns of rental scam after losing $1,600 in DeKalb County
A metro Atlanta woman is urging others to be cautious of potential rental scams after she was allegedly swindled out of more than $1,500.
Senior citizen struggles with flooded apartment, delayed repairs
A Douglasville senior citizen on a fixed income says her home is no longer the safe haven she paid for.
Atlanta to open diversion center for non-violent offenders
Atlanta police will soon have a new option for addressing non-violent crimes like panhandling, public drunkenness, and public urination.
Need home repairs? Forest Park offers $10K grants for homeowners
Home is where the heart is and, for 69-year-old JoAnn “Jay" Evans, her Forest Park home has had her heart for the last decade.
Atlanta's warming centers face new restrictions sparking heated debate
The Atlanta City Council voted to limit where the centers can be located, sparking heated debate.
7 corporations own more than 50K metro Atlanta rental homes, analysis finds
New analysis from the Atlanta Regional Commission finds seven corporations own more than 50,000 single-family rental homes in metro Atlanta.
One home left in new Decatur affordable ownership program
There's only one home left on the market after an affordable homeownership program kicked off this summer in the pricey suburb of Decatur.
Italian village offers $1 homes to Americans disgruntled by election results
A rural village on the Italian island of Sardinia is targeting Americans who are disgruntled by the presidential election results. Homes are selling for as cheap as $1.
Ants take over Atlanta apartment building after renovations, residents say
A building in a southwest Atlanta neighborhood is undergoing renovations. Management started making upgrades at the GE Tower apartments in Mechanicsville, but some residents complained the conditions worsened once they moved back in. They were greeted by insects, mold and rodents.
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.
Metro Atlanta embraces growing trend as single-family home subdivisions pivot to rental market
Build-to-rent is a growing housing trend looking to find a market between homeownership and renting an apartment.
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.