Fewer Americans own homes than thought, new Fed search finds
Only about 53% of Americans own homes, or about 12 percentage points lower than previous data has shown, the study found.
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Only about 53% of Americans own homes, or about 12 percentage points lower than previous data has shown, the study found.
College Park leaders are considering new rules governing requests for group living facilities after homeowners said their addresses appeared on a City Council agenda without their knowledge.
Sky-high housing prices make even starter homes too expensive for most Americans, housing data show.
The lawsuit filed in Chattooga County also alleges connections to individuals associated with a Hong Kong charity whose founder is wanted by police overseas.
Buyers can still find lower-cost homes in some midsize cities, especially across the Rust Belt and Sun Belt, a new analysis finds.
Atlanta leaders are outlining new plans to expand affordable housing and help more families move toward homeownership.
In only five days, nearly 1,000 volunteers with Habitat for Humanity will complete 24 affordable housing units in Atlanta's Sylvan Hills neighborhood.
Atlanta is one of the best cities for first-time homebuyers in 2026, according to a new ranking from Zillow, which looked at factors like rent affordability, available inventory, and competition for attainable homes.
For years, buyers priced out of the city simply moved farther away. But in metro Atlanta, those places are quickly becoming some of the region's hottest and priciest markets.
Federal regulators say Greystar hid mandatory fees at dozens of its Atlanta apartment complexes. Now the property giant must repay tenants and clearly display the true cost of rent.
The estate outside Atlanta is now listed for $35 million, making it the most expensive residential listing in the region.
With top schools, safe neighborhoods, and a new downtown on the way, Johns Creek has been named America's best place to live.
Residents in a South Fulton community are split over a proposal to rezone land on Allen Road for 33 homes.
South Fulton residents are weighing in on expansion plans, which include luxury townhomes, ahead of a city council vote.
With the clock ticking toward the first bell, thousands of teachers across metro Atlanta are spending their final days of summer prepping classrooms, organizing supplies, and getting ready to welcome the next batch of bright young minds.
Fighting fires is already a stressful job, but the normal schedule can make it feel even worse. One Georgia fire department is making a big change to help boost well-being.
A Habersham County deputy is the latest member of law enforcement across Georgia accused of misusing Flock license plate cameras.
One of the notes threatened to kill Nancy Guthrie if a multimillion-dollar ransom wasn't paid in a week. The second, a few days later, says, "She is buried in nature now."
After 16 years of bringing major artists to Atlanta, ONE Musicfest is taking a break for 2026.