CDC orders new 60-day eviction moratorium amid COVID-19 surge
The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved a renewed, 60-day eviction moratorium that would protect areas where 90% of the U.S. population lives on Tuesday.
The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved a renewed, 60-day eviction moratorium that would protect areas where 90% of the U.S. population lives on Tuesday.
Shakeup in Dallas building permit office after backlogs continue
After months of reports about continual backlogs, the director over Dallas' building permit office is being re-assigned and two other leaders announced their retirements.
After months of reports about continual backlogs, the director over Dallas' building permit office is being re-assigned and two other leaders announced their retirements.
Evictions picking up in Tarrant County despite emergency rental assistance still available
The work to connect tenants and landlords with the available programs has been tedious and sometimes wrought with misinformation.
The work to connect tenants and landlords with the available programs has been tedious and sometimes wrought with misinformation.
Number of tenants behind on rent doubled during COVID-19 pandemic
The number of indebted renters has fallen in recent months but still remains high compared to pre-pandemic levels as states work to ease the financial burden.
The number of indebted renters has fallen in recent months but still remains high compared to pre-pandemic levels as states work to ease the financial burden.
Report: Full-time minimum wage workers can only afford rent in 7% of US counties
A recent report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition found that full-time minimum-wage workers can’t afford rent in most areas of the U.S.
A recent report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition found that full-time minimum-wage workers can’t afford rent in most areas of the U.S.
Parker County Sheriff arrests multiple people for construction supply thefts
Building materials are a hot commodity and hard to come by due to the pandemic production slowdown. That’s why they’ve become a big target for thieves.
Building materials are a hot commodity and hard to come by due to the pandemic production slowdown. That’s why they’ve become a big target for thieves.
Iraq war veteran surprised with mortgage-free home in Royse City
An Iraq war veteran was surprised with a fully paid for forever home in Royse City.
An Iraq war veteran was surprised with a fully paid for forever home in Royse City.
Houses in rural Japan are selling for $500
In order to combat a growing population crisis, Japanese authorities are listing some abandoned houses — also known as “akiya” — for $500.
In order to combat a growing population crisis, Japanese authorities are listing some abandoned houses — also known as “akiya” — for $500.
Farmers Branch residents worried as erosion eats away at backyards
Delays are worrying some Farmers Branch townhome owners who are watching erosion take their backyards. They are afraid if the work is not finished quickly their homes could be in danger.
Delays are worrying some Farmers Branch townhome owners who are watching erosion take their backyards. They are afraid if the work is not finished quickly their homes could be in danger.
McKinney veteran receives newly-built, mortgage-free home in July Fourth celebration
A debt of gratitude is being paid to a medically disabled veteran from wounds in the war. The veteran from McKinney will soon have a new house to call home.
A debt of gratitude is being paid to a medically disabled veteran from wounds in the war. The veteran from McKinney will soon have a new house to call home.
City clears out sprawling homeless encampment in northeast Dallas
The sprawling homeless encampment was covered by a canopy of trees and located behind houses along Tres Logos Lane in northeast Dallas.
The sprawling homeless encampment was covered by a canopy of trees and located behind houses along Tres Logos Lane in northeast Dallas.
Austin housing market prices skyrocket, home buyers pay attention
The Austin Board of REALTORS reports that home prices reach record-breaking high making Austin's housing market one of the most competitive in the U.S.
The Austin Board of REALTORS reports that home prices reach record-breaking high making Austin's housing market one of the most competitive in the U.S.
Dallas County Justice of the Peace court teams with non-profit to avoid evictions
Nearly 800 Dallas County families have been saved from being forced out of their rental homes and apartments thanks to the extra help.
Nearly 800 Dallas County families have been saved from being forced out of their rental homes and apartments thanks to the extra help.
Fort Worth housing community to be named after Opal Lee
A Fort Worth public housing community will be named after Juneteenth advocate Opal Lee.
A Fort Worth public housing community will be named after Juneteenth advocate Opal Lee.
Hot North Texas real estate market has buyers struggling to keep up
Home prices in the DFW area are up some 26% compared to last year. But if you're waiting for the bubble to burst and prices to drop, it might not happen.
Home prices in the DFW area are up some 26% compared to last year. But if you're waiting for the bubble to burst and prices to drop, it might not happen.
Dallas residential construction permit backlog cleared, city officials say
When the city's director of sustainable development and construction shared the good news with Dallas City Council members on Monday, some took it with cautious optimism after getting an earful from builders for months.
When the city's director of sustainable development and construction shared the good news with Dallas City Council members on Monday, some took it with cautious optimism after getting an earful from builders for months.
Some Richardson residents want short-term rentals regulated
A spokesperson for Richardson said it has not yet taken any steps to regulate short term rentals and it does not have an estimate of how many are operating in the city.
A spokesperson for Richardson said it has not yet taken any steps to regulate short term rentals and it does not have an estimate of how many are operating in the city.
Dallas report finds no negative impact from short-term rentals
The city's analysis of short term rentals concluded that STRs do have more 311 and 911 calls associated with their addresses, but the difference is only one more call per house a year.
The city's analysis of short term rentals concluded that STRs do have more 311 and 911 calls associated with their addresses, but the difference is only one more call per house a year.
Texas tenants watching legal battle over eviction ban
While the Texas Supreme Court has said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention moratorium does not apply, what happens with the federal case will likely still be felt in Texas.
While the Texas Supreme Court has said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention moratorium does not apply, what happens with the federal case will likely still be felt in Texas.
Dallas City Council hears from public on proposed short-term rental ban
Some Dallas residents who are concerned about too many loud parties at rentals are hopeful the council will ban short term rentals in residential neighborhoods.
Some Dallas residents who are concerned about too many loud parties at rentals are hopeful the council will ban short term rentals in residential neighborhoods.