Appeals court allows short-term rentals in Dallas until legal battle is decided
Short-term rental operators can continue to operate in Dallas residential neighborhoods after a court of appeals ruled in their favor.
Short-term rental operators can continue to operate in Dallas residential neighborhoods after a court of appeals ruled in their favor.
Far North Dallas Pepper Square development approved by city plan commission
Despite fierce opposition from neighbors, the proposed development is only one final vote away from becoming a reality.
Despite fierce opposition from neighbors, the proposed development is only one final vote away from becoming a reality.
Tarrant County tries to clear up homestead exemption law change confusion
Rather than have all homestead exemption holders re-apply every five years, Tarrant appraisal officials are using an outside contractor to identify owners with questionable statuses.
Rather than have all homestead exemption holders re-apply every five years, Tarrant appraisal officials are using an outside contractor to identify owners with questionable statuses.
California wildfires: AZ businesses that offer alternate building materials getting lots of calls
As California rebuilds from the wildfires, homeowners appear to be looking at alternative ways to build a home, and they are also looking at alternative building materials that some Arizona businesses are offering.
As California rebuilds from the wildfires, homeowners appear to be looking at alternative ways to build a home, and they are also looking at alternative building materials that some Arizona businesses are offering.
Dallas homeowners win another delay for proposed high-rise development
The City Plan Commission was set to vote on the proposed Pepper Square development in Far North Dallas. However, it was delayed after homeowners complained that the city did not follow its own rules in posting the date of the public hearing.
The City Plan Commission was set to vote on the proposed Pepper Square development in Far North Dallas. However, it was delayed after homeowners complained that the city did not follow its own rules in posting the date of the public hearing.
Texas homeowners must now verify homestead exemptions every 5 years — or risk losing it
If you get a letter from your appraisal district asking you to verify your homestead exemption, don't ignore it. Those who don't respond could end up losing their exemption and paying more in taxes. Here's what you need to do.
If you get a letter from your appraisal district asking you to verify your homestead exemption, don't ignore it. Those who don't respond could end up losing their exemption and paying more in taxes. Here's what you need to do.
The most and least affordable cities for renters: Final 2024 data
Rental prices have spiked significantly making it more challenging for consumers to find housing in certain cities based on data from a new housing market report.
Rental prices have spiked significantly making it more challenging for consumers to find housing in certain cities based on data from a new housing market report.
Housing affordability improved in half of the largest US markets last year; see the list
Home affordability slightly improved in 2024, with Texas metros seeing the most gains.
Home affordability slightly improved in 2024, with Texas metros seeing the most gains.
Texas bill would limit corporate ownership of rental homes to 10
A filed Senate bill would impose ownership limits and fines to corporations that purchase single-family homes.
A filed Senate bill would impose ownership limits and fines to corporations that purchase single-family homes.
OurCalling looks for help getting people out of the cold: How you can help
The Dallas homeless ministry, OurCalling, is working to get as many people as possible off the streets and into the shelters that nonprofits and the city have opened.
The Dallas homeless ministry, OurCalling, is working to get as many people as possible off the streets and into the shelters that nonprofits and the city have opened.
6 major landlords accused of scheming to keep rents high, DOJ says
Several large landlords in the U.S. are being sued by the Justice Department for allegedly coordinating to keep Americans’ rents high. Here’s what to know.
Several large landlords in the U.S. are being sued by the Justice Department for allegedly coordinating to keep Americans’ rents high. Here’s what to know.
Jimmy Carter's Habitat for Humanity legacy: 'He stood up for us'
President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn spent decades helping build thousands of homes with Habitat for Humanity.
President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn spent decades helping build thousands of homes with Habitat for Humanity.
These North Texas cities are among the best in America for the young and wealthy
A new study finds that several North Texas cities are some of the best in the country for the young and the wealthy.
A new study finds that several North Texas cities are some of the best in the country for the young and the wealthy.
Battle over Dallas’ short-term rental ban heads to appeals court
The Texas 5th District Court of Appeals is now deciding whether or not the city of Dallas can prohibit short-term rentals in single-family neighborhoods.
The Texas 5th District Court of Appeals is now deciding whether or not the city of Dallas can prohibit short-term rentals in single-family neighborhoods.
It cost $194 million in 2023 to care for the homeless in Dallas, Collin counties: study
At that point in time, the survey determined there were 4,410 living on the streets in Dallas and Collin counties. Medical treatment alone was estimated at a little over $60 million.
At that point in time, the survey determined there were 4,410 living on the streets in Dallas and Collin counties. Medical treatment alone was estimated at a little over $60 million.
Dallas residents continue fighting proposed high-rise apartment tower
A group of Far North Dallas residents fighting a proposed high-rise mixed-use development took their case against Dallas to court on Friday. They argue the developer did not put up proper notice about the proposed zoning change.
A group of Far North Dallas residents fighting a proposed high-rise mixed-use development took their case against Dallas to court on Friday. They argue the developer did not put up proper notice about the proposed zoning change.
CEO makes bold prediction on housing market as trend signals positive outlook
Inter Ikea CEO Jon Abrahamsson Ring believes that the housing market will likely rebound before the end of this year amid rising mortgage rates.
Inter Ikea CEO Jon Abrahamsson Ring believes that the housing market will likely rebound before the end of this year amid rising mortgage rates.
Tiny space described as 'Harry Potter cubby' listed for rent in San Jose
A San Jose man is renting out a small space under a set of stairs, for "very cheap" with the promise to perform light chores. He said the space is big enough to fit a cot sits under a set of stairs.
A San Jose man is renting out a small space under a set of stairs, for "very cheap" with the promise to perform light chores. He said the space is big enough to fit a cot sits under a set of stairs.
'Beetlejuice' iconic home is now available on Airbnb
Fans of the popular film “Beetlejuice" will have a chance to enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience at the beloved Deetz residence. Here’s how you can book a visit.
Fans of the popular film “Beetlejuice" will have a chance to enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience at the beloved Deetz residence. Here’s how you can book a visit.
Texas Housing Market: Buyers have more choices, more time to decide
Listings are taking longer to sell, so homes will need to be market-ready and priced well to attract offers, according to Jef Conn, chairman of Texas Realtors.
Listings are taking longer to sell, so homes will need to be market-ready and priced well to attract offers, according to Jef Conn, chairman of Texas Realtors.