30-year mortgage rates hit 2-year high: What homebuyers need to know
New home buyers will face higher payments now that the 30-year-mortgage loan rate surpassed the 7% interest mark.
New home buyers will face higher payments now that the 30-year-mortgage loan rate surpassed the 7% interest mark.
Home prices fall in most major US cities as housing market cools: See where
Home prices fell year over year in most major U.S. metro areas in August as high mortgage rates continued to challenge affordability and the housing market cooled.
Home prices fell year over year in most major U.S. metro areas in August as high mortgage rates continued to challenge affordability and the housing market cooled.
Texas renters: Check if you qualify for share of RealPage settlement
Renters who lived at properties using RealPage software from 2018 through 2025 may qualify for a share of a proposed $360 million settlement.
Renters who lived at properties using RealPage software from 2018 through 2025 may qualify for a share of a proposed $360 million settlement.
The overlooked obstacle keeping America from building the homes it needs
Behind the scenes, homebuilders are grappling with an overlooked challenge that is slowing construction and making it harder to close the nation's housing gap.
Behind the scenes, homebuilders are grappling with an overlooked challenge that is slowing construction and making it harder to close the nation's housing gap.
New Braunfels short-term rental ordinance upheld by federal appeals court
A federal appeals court has upheld a New Braunfels ordinance regulating short-term rentals within its residential areas.
A federal appeals court has upheld a New Braunfels ordinance regulating short-term rentals within its residential areas.
Trump cancels signing of housing affordability bill
President Donald Trump said in a social media post Wednesday that he wouldn't sign the bipartisan legislation until the SAVE America Act was passed.
President Donald Trump said in a social media post Wednesday that he wouldn't sign the bipartisan legislation until the SAVE America Act was passed.
'We're not done': Abbott calls for property tax overhaul in Report to the People
The annual report looks back at what the governor feels are the major accomplishments of his administration and the state over the past year, while setting priorities for the future. The report is released instead of a traditional State of the State address.
The annual report looks back at what the governor feels are the major accomplishments of his administration and the state over the past year, while setting priorities for the future. The report is released instead of a traditional State of the State address.
Renters see $2,300 in savings as rent growth cools to 2020 levels
A new housing report reveals that renters in the U.S. are seeing significant financial relief as the national median rent continues a significant downward trend.
A new housing report reveals that renters in the U.S. are seeing significant financial relief as the national median rent continues a significant downward trend.
Where your state ranks on housing costs — The most and least expensive revealed
A new WalletHub analysis finds that housing costs in the U.S. have risen sharply in recent years, outpacing inflation and putting increasing financial pressure on households.
A new WalletHub analysis finds that housing costs in the U.S. have risen sharply in recent years, outpacing inflation and putting increasing financial pressure on households.
US home sales hit 9-month low as rising mortgages, Iran conflict weigh on buyers
U.S. existing home sales fell 3.6% in March to a nine-month low of 3.98 million units, pressured by tight inventory, higher mortgage rates, and labor market concerns.
U.S. existing home sales fell 3.6% in March to a nine-month low of 3.98 million units, pressured by tight inventory, higher mortgage rates, and labor market concerns.
When it comes to rent, these are the cities most affordable for residents - See the list
Rising rents are outpacing wages across the U.S., with prices increasing more than 50% over the past decade, according to Federal Reserve data.
Rising rents are outpacing wages across the U.S., with prices increasing more than 50% over the past decade, according to Federal Reserve data.
Migration to Texas slows: These are the top 'inbound' and 'exit' cities
The trend of moving from other states to Texas that's dominated the last decade is seeing a downward trend, a new study has found.
The trend of moving from other states to Texas that's dominated the last decade is seeing a downward trend, a new study has found.
Dallas leaders react to a loss in population
A recent update from the U.S. Census shows North Texas is growing. The picture was not as bright for Dallas County, which actually showed a loss in population. Dallas City Council members on Wednesday discussed how to encourage home ownership in the city.
A recent update from the U.S. Census shows North Texas is growing. The picture was not as bright for Dallas County, which actually showed a loss in population. Dallas City Council members on Wednesday discussed how to encourage home ownership in the city.
Rents in this Texas city among biggest decreases in country, report says
Texas rent prices have been declining faster than the national average, a new report says, and one major city in particular is leading the charge.
Texas rent prices have been declining faster than the national average, a new report says, and one major city in particular is leading the charge.
Here’s where rents are falling the most as US prices hit a four-year low
U.S. renters are seeing modest relief as asking rents continue to decline, with February marking the 30th straight month of year-over-year drops.
U.S. renters are seeing modest relief as asking rents continue to decline, with February marking the 30th straight month of year-over-year drops.
Texas law requires automatic explanations from insurance companies in 2026
A new Texas law effective January 1, 2026, mandates that insurance companies automatically provide written explanations for any declined, canceled, or non-renewed home and auto policies to increase industry transparency.
A new Texas law effective January 1, 2026, mandates that insurance companies automatically provide written explanations for any declined, canceled, or non-renewed home and auto policies to increase industry transparency.
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.