Home buyers backing out of contracts as rates rise
Gone are the early-pandemic days when putting up a for sale sign would mean 10 offers right away. Now home sales are getting cancelled at record numbers.
Renters find bidding wars in crowded housing market
The home buying market is starting to slightly cool, and now renters are beginning the feel the pain.
What does a possible recession mean for people thinking about buying a house?
FOX 5 real estate expert John Adams says he believes that the United States is in a recession right now, but he's describing this as a recession with a small “R."
Rent costs skyrocket across Georgia with no relief in sight
Rental rates for homes and apartments in Georgia have risen significantly, and, from where FOX 5's real estate expert John Adams stands, there is no relief in sight.
The spooky cost cemeteries can have on your home's value
You may not be worried about ghosts when you buy a property next to a cemetery, but its effect on the price of your home when selling it could haunt you.
Title Lock Insurance: How to protect yourself for free
We’ve all seen the television ads talking about home title lock insurance. But real estate expert John Adams says the service is fueled by an irrational fear and mostly just serves to take your hard-earned money.
Four reasons your rent may be rising
Rent control advocates say corporate homebuyers are driving up the costs of rentals, but that doesn't capture the whole picture of what's going on in the housing market.
How COVID-19 changed real estate forever
As a direct result of the pandemic, the landscape of the U.S. housing market has changed dramatically in the past couple of years.
Squatters rights in Georgia: What you need to know
Your "home sweet home" could become a nightmare if you don't keep an eye on it due to Georgia's law dealing with squatters.
How to get your house offer accepted in a seller's market
You’re finally found the perfect house. It’s just hit the market, and you really want it. You’re willing to pay the asking price. Your offer is sure to be accepted, right? Probably not.
Construction boom skips affordable housing
Builders have picked up the pace of construction after the skyrocketing demand for housing, but they're neglecting new housing for low to moderate-income families. And that's causing a real problem.
Bad news for both metro Atlanta home buyers and renters
FOX 5's real estate expert John Adams has a sobering message for all renters and prospective buyers in the near future.
Look for these real estate trends in the new year
Last year brought the concept of “supply and demand” to the forefront of high housing prices, and low interest rates fueled rising prices. But what can we expect for 2022?
COVID pandemic brings major increases in Georgia rental rates
The average cost of an apartment has been raised to new levels since the start of the year. And if you are waiting for prices to come down, don’t hold your breath.
Instant offers by Zillow was too good to be true
Zillow stunned the industry earlier this month when it announced it would be shutting down the house-flipping arm of its company.
What's next for retired homeowners looking to sell?
In record numbers, America’s wave of Baby Boomers is approaching their own retirement, and one of their biggest challenges is this: what to do with the family homestead?
Housing market shows major boom despite fears of crash
Since April of this year, the phrase “When is the housing market going to crash?” has surged in Google searches by 2,450%, but FOX 5 real estate expert John Adams doesn't think you should expect a major drop any time soon.
Cash is king when buying a home in 2021
In today’s competitive real estate market, an offer of all cash at closing is a powerful incentive.
Get your home ready for fall with these 6 maintenance activities
Fall is here, and that means things are getting colder and your home needs to get ready. FOX 5 real estate expert John Adams shares these six chores that are all best accomplished earlier in the fall rather than later.
Majority of renters worry about never being able to buy their own home
Owning a home has always been a part of the American Dream, but more than half of working-age renters worry they won't be able to buy one in their lifetimes.