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.
Top 10 tips for homeowners after a major hurricane: Protect yourself from pitfalls
Homeowners are often vulnerable to exploitation after a big storm, whether from insurance companies trying to minimize payouts or unscrupulous contractors inflating repair costs.
Jay Powell's latest hit: The 1st cut is the deepest
Inflation has made it almost impossible for first-time buyers to purchase a house and the Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates for borrowers soon, but will it help home prices?
Cracking the homeownership code: Separating fact from fiction
Many Gen Z and millennials are grappling with the belief that homeownership is out of reach, but that may not be the case.
The 'Bank of Mom and Dad' in a tough housing market
There may be a way for families to help young wanna-be homebuyers get out on their own that is especially useful in today's market.
Supply and demand: Why you shouldn't expect a housing price crash
Self-styled market experts has been predicting a crash in housing prices similar to 2008. FOX 5 real estate expert John Adams thinks that's baloney.
Remodeling projects that can boost your home's value
There are a few simple things you can do to make your home a lot more eye-catching to prospective buyers.
Home loan help for first-time buyers in Georgia
In Georgia, several programs and loan types aim to make homeownership more accessible for people looking to buy their first house.
House hacking: Making your home pay for itself
The American Dream of homeownership seems to be slipping away, but FOX 5 real estate expert John Adams says there's a strategic entry point perfect for beginners: house hacking.
How manufactured homes could solve the housing crisis
Home prices have soared, but FOX 5 real estate expert John Adams believes manufactured housing could help change the trajectory for homeownership in America.
Property tax: How to appeal your tax assessment in Georgia
If you own real estate in Georgia, paying your property tax bill is part of your responsibility. But how can you know if your county is asking you to pay more than your fair share?
How to lower your property tax assessment in Georgia
If you own real estate in Georgia, you’ve got a tax bill coming, but there may be a way to make that bill smaller if you get to work.
Squatters in Georgia: How homeowners can get their property back
If a squatter moves into your empty house and changes your locks, you can't just call a locksmith and the police to kick them out.
How to sell your home fast in today's market
The median days a home is on the market in metro Atlanta is 53, and that number is rising. If you need to get a quick sale, there are a few strategies you can use to close without sacrificing your profit.
Home title theft is a real thing. Here's how you can protect yourself
Home title theft is a silent scam that takes advantage of public records, siphons off your equity and leaves you with nothing but a sinking feeling in your gut.
Lower mortgages rates lure buyers, but sellers still scarce
You might think that a big drop in home sales might result in lower housing prices. But you’d be wrong!
How to make a positive landlord-tenant relationship
On average, most folks who rent their homes have a less than positive image of their landlord. But why is this relationship destined to be bad?
'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.
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.
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,