Gov. Abbott targets 'out-of-control' property taxes with new five-point tax relief plan
Governor Abbott is proposing a sweeping overhaul of the Texas property tax system that would cap annual appraisal growth at 3% and create a constitutional pathway for voters to eliminate school district taxes for homeowners.
Governor Abbott is proposing a sweeping overhaul of the Texas property tax system that would cap annual appraisal growth at 3% and create a constitutional pathway for voters to eliminate school district taxes for homeowners.
Looking to move to a Texas city? These are the best and worst options
The top ten places to move to include seven cities in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, one Austin suburb, and two near Houston and Galveston.
The top ten places to move to include seven cities in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, one Austin suburb, and two near Houston and Galveston.
Texas city ranks as strongest home buyer's market in US
Four other major Texas cities are also considered strong buyer's markets, where home buyers tend to have the advantage in negotiations.
Four other major Texas cities are also considered strong buyer's markets, where home buyers tend to have the advantage in negotiations.
Hidden homeownership cost in US is nearly $16K a year, Zillow analysis finds
Homeownership is already expensive, but a new report shows the additional costs that may be putting a squeeze on your finances.
Homeownership is already expensive, but a new report shows the additional costs that may be putting a squeeze on your finances.
New Texas law targets property and title theft
Real estate fraud is big business. But a new law that goes into effect next month will give Texas the best safeguards of any state against those trying to steal your home from you.
Real estate fraud is big business. But a new law that goes into effect next month will give Texas the best safeguards of any state against those trying to steal your home from you.
Dallas City Council considers fate of controversial cell tower on Irving border
A Dallas City Council decision is pending on a proposed 200-foot cell tower on Dallas property, facing opposition from nearby Irving residents who argue it is too close to their homes and violates separation standards.
A Dallas City Council decision is pending on a proposed 200-foot cell tower on Dallas property, facing opposition from nearby Irving residents who argue it is too close to their homes and violates separation standards.
City of Dallas weighs new housing solutions for homeless population
The City of Dallas is considering both temporary Pallet shelters and permanent tiny homes as new strategies to house the homeless, with a privately-funded tiny home community for the chronically ill set to open in Ellis County by year's end.
The City of Dallas is considering both temporary Pallet shelters and permanent tiny homes as new strategies to house the homeless, with a privately-funded tiny home community for the chronically ill set to open in Ellis County by year's end.
HOME Investment Partnerships Program may be cut by feds: What is it?
The HOME Investment Partnerships Program, a decades-old federal grant that has funded more than a million affordable homes, could be cut under President Donald Trump’s budget proposal, raising alarms for rural communities.
The HOME Investment Partnerships Program, a decades-old federal grant that has funded more than a million affordable homes, could be cut under President Donald Trump’s budget proposal, raising alarms for rural communities.
You can still buy a mansion for under $1M in these 4 cities
Mansions can costs millions of dollars, but consumers looking for more space can buy one of these sprawling homes at a reasonable price in these cities.
Mansions can costs millions of dollars, but consumers looking for more space can buy one of these sprawling homes at a reasonable price in these cities.
Cooper Apartment residents left in limbo 1 month after six-alarm fire
One month after a six-alarm fire at a Fort Worth apartment complex, residents of an undamaged building are demanding urgent answers and re-entry to their homes, citing a severe lack of communication from management.
One month after a six-alarm fire at a Fort Worth apartment complex, residents of an undamaged building are demanding urgent answers and re-entry to their homes, citing a severe lack of communication from management.
Black homebuyers are 1.7 times more likely to be denied a mortgage: study
Black homebuyers are 1.7 times more likely to be denied a mortgage compared to all other homebuyers, a new analysis found.
Black homebuyers are 1.7 times more likely to be denied a mortgage compared to all other homebuyers, a new analysis found.
Here's how much you need to earn to buy a home in 2025, report shows
A recent housing report reveals that prospective homebuyers are facing obstacles to affording a home based on rising costs, which is a contributing factor to lower homeownership rates.
A recent housing report reveals that prospective homebuyers are facing obstacles to affording a home based on rising costs, which is a contributing factor to lower homeownership rates.
Here are the cities paying off the most household debt in 2025
With household debt soaring nationwide, residents are paying off a ton of it in these cities.
With household debt soaring nationwide, residents are paying off a ton of it in these cities.
More US cities now require six-figure incomes to afford rent: Here's where
Affordability is becoming a growing challenge for U.S. renters, with Zillow reporting that renters now need to earn over $100,000 to comfortably afford a typical rental in some cities.
Affordability is becoming a growing challenge for U.S. renters, with Zillow reporting that renters now need to earn over $100,000 to comfortably afford a typical rental in some cities.
How much Texans need to earn to afford the average home
How much of your paycheck would have to go to buying house? Here's what homeowners need to know.
How much of your paycheck would have to go to buying house? Here's what homeowners need to know.
Texas near top in nation for housing affordability, report shows
A report on state housing ranks Texas among the most affordable places in the country to buy a home.
A report on state housing ranks Texas among the most affordable places in the country to buy a home.
Policy experts fight for more affordable housing in TX
Advocates say state laws need to change before the Texas housing shortage gets worse. The advocates left for Austin to push for reform.
Advocates say state laws need to change before the Texas housing shortage gets worse. The advocates left for Austin to push for reform.
Texas House bill tries to close property tax exemption loophole
Some Texas lawmakers are trying to close what they call a property tax exemption loophole. It involves housing financial corporations, or HFCs.
Some Texas lawmakers are trying to close what they call a property tax exemption loophole. It involves housing financial corporations, or HFCs.
Rent remains high across the U.S. despite months of declines, study finds
The average cost of rent spiked nationwide and housing in certain cities could be impacted by tariffs, according to a new report.
The average cost of rent spiked nationwide and housing in certain cities could be impacted by tariffs, according to a new report.
US cities with the most affordable rent in 2025
The cities with the most affordable rent were those that had rent as low as 15% of the median income.
The cities with the most affordable rent were those that had rent as low as 15% of the median income.