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.

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.

Policy experts fight for more affordable housing in TX
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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.

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.

Texas Senate passes anti-squatter bill

The Texas Senate has passed Senate Bill 38, an anti-squatter bill aimed at stopping people from living on property they don't own or rent without permission.

'Frat House' bill would block Texas cities from limiting unrelated residents

The Texas Senate is expected to vote on a bill Monday that would strip cities of their ability to regulate how many unrelated people can live in a home.

Texas Senate bill would allow secondary homes on every lot

The Texas Senate is set to vote on a bill on Thursday that neighborhood advocates warn would kill single-family zoning across the state.

Study reveals states with the most overcrowded homes in the US

A new LendingTree study reveals that nearly 19 million Americans live in overcrowded homes, with California, Hawaii and New York topping the list for the highest rates of shared bedrooms.

Renting is now cheaper than owning, data shows: See the list of top markets

A new analysis shows that renting is cheaper than owning a home in all of the 100 largest US metros. See the cities where the gap is widest and what this means for renters and buyers.

Dallas Gentrification: City council examines ways to preserve affordable housing

City council members on Monday said the city has to strike a delicate balance between helping preserve and create affordable and market-rate housing while not stifling new development through cumbersome regulations. 

U.S., Texas housing markets slow in January, latest reports show

New housing starts tumbled across the country in January, pushing the home-building sentiment down to its lowest in five months. But the outlook might not be as uncertain in Texas.

Dallas homeowners fear dropping city's parking requirement will inundate neighborhood streets

Advocates say dropping the city's parking requirement for developers will create space for more affordable housing in the city. However, others are concerned that it will create chaos on neighborhood streets.