• Effingham County arrest caught on camera sparks family concerns,Madalyn Bierster, WTOC Staff

    Effingham County arrest caught on camera sparks family concerns

    RINCON, Ga. (WTOC) - An Effingham County mother is drawing attention to a recent arrest involving her son, claiming deputies acted aggressively despite no resistance.Tanetta Hampton says Effingham County deputies arrived at her home to arrest her now 25-year-old son, Darmanick Crawford, with a warra

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  • Home Prices Edge Higher, But Momentum Continues to Fade ,Matthew Graham

    Home Prices Edge Higher, But Momentum Continues to Fade

    Home price appreciation remained subdued in early 2026, according to the latest data from both FHFA and S&P Cotality Case-Shiller. The two reports show prices still edging higher nationally, but with momentum slowing further as affordability constraints and elevated mortgage rates continue to we

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  • Atlas VMS launches insurance-backed appraisal warranty for lenders,HousingWire Automation

    Atlas VMS launches insurance-backed appraisal warranty for lenders

    Valuation and mortgage solutions company Atlas VMS on Thursday announced the launch of Atlas LoanShield, an insurance-backed appraisal warranty designed to protect mortgage lenders from financial losses tied to appraisal defects that lead to loan repurchase demands. Loan repurchase risk remains a ke

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