More than 50% of Americans opting for 'rent-first' lifestyle, survey finds
A recent survey by Credit Karma reveals that over 50% of Americans are choosing a 'rent-first' lifestyle, prioritizing flexibility and savings over traditional ownership in various aspects of life, from housing to cars and fashion.
A recent survey by Credit Karma reveals that over 50% of Americans are choosing a 'rent-first' lifestyle, prioritizing flexibility and savings over traditional ownership in various aspects of life, from housing to cars and fashion.
Here's how much long-term renters spend on average, and most affordable states for renters
With U.S. home prices and mortgage rates still high, many Americans remain renters – often spending a large percentage of their income on housing.
With U.S. home prices and mortgage rates still high, many Americans remain renters – often spending a large percentage of their income on housing.
Elm Thicket residents at odds with developer after city mistakenly approves building permit
On one side, the developer says he already invested half a million dollars into a new duplex after the city gave him the greenlight. And on the other, neighbors say they shouldn't have to pay the price for the city's error.
On one side, the developer says he already invested half a million dollars into a new duplex after the city gave him the greenlight. And on the other, neighbors say they shouldn't have to pay the price for the city's error.
Dallas City Hall mistake could cost Elm Thicket developer nearly half a million dollars
The city approved 19 building permits in violation of the Elm Thicket zoning restrictions. But with the city now ordering a stop to ongoing construction, developers are facing potentially huge financial setbacks.
The city approved 19 building permits in violation of the Elm Thicket zoning restrictions. But with the city now ordering a stop to ongoing construction, developers are facing potentially huge financial setbacks.
Far North Dallas residents oppose proposed 12-story high-rise development
The proposal is for a high-rise apartment complex with restaurants and retail below. The developer argues the development would revitalize the aging shopping center. But not everyone seems to agree.
The proposal is for a high-rise apartment complex with restaurants and retail below. The developer argues the development would revitalize the aging shopping center. But not everyone seems to agree.
Here's where you can get the most (and least) apartment space for $1,500 a month
Wichita, Kansas offers 1,359 square feet of living space on average for a monthly rent of $1,500, while Manhattan offers a mere 228 square feet for the same price, according to a new report.
Wichita, Kansas offers 1,359 square feet of living space on average for a monthly rent of $1,500, while Manhattan offers a mere 228 square feet for the same price, according to a new report.
Evictions are rising fastest in these 5 American cities
Eviction filings are on the rise in several major cities as Americans grapple with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and expensive rent costs.
Eviction filings are on the rise in several major cities as Americans grapple with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and expensive rent costs.
Dallas committee rejects plan to ban multiplexes in residential neighborhoods
A lot of the debate centers around affordability, with some arguing multiplexes will create more affordable housing. But others argue older affordable homes will turn into unaffordable luxury units.
A lot of the debate centers around affordability, with some arguing multiplexes will create more affordable housing. But others argue older affordable homes will turn into unaffordable luxury units.
Tiny homes in Dallas won't be allowed in residential neighborhoods — for now
A Dallas zoning committee says there is more work that needs to be done before giving the green light to tiny homes in single-family residential neighborhoods. However, that could change in the near future.
A Dallas zoning committee says there is more work that needs to be done before giving the green light to tiny homes in single-family residential neighborhoods. However, that could change in the near future.
Fort Worth contractor charged with felony theft after failing to complete $23,000 renovation job
A North Texas remodeling contractor was arrested after investigators say he strung along a customer for more than a year for a $23,390 renovation job that was never complete.
A North Texas remodeling contractor was arrested after investigators say he strung along a customer for more than a year for a $23,390 renovation job that was never complete.
US home prices hit another all-time high
The median U.S. home sale price soared to $397,954 in June, which was a nearly 5% increase from the year prior, Redfin data shows.
The median U.S. home sale price soared to $397,954 in June, which was a nearly 5% increase from the year prior, Redfin data shows.
Tenant repeatedly scammed landlords to live rent-free in expensive parts of Silicon Valley
One woman has been able to live in Silicon Valley's most expensive areas rent-free for the past decade- and now, she's been convicted for it.
One woman has been able to live in Silicon Valley's most expensive areas rent-free for the past decade- and now, she's been convicted for it.
Diddy's $70M Los Angeles mansion for sale following Homeland Security raid
Sean "Diddy" Combs is reportedly wanting to cut all ties with Los Angeles.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is reportedly wanting to cut all ties with Los Angeles.
McKinney named most affordable city in U.S., new report says
A North Texas city was named most affordable city in U.S., according to a new report.
A North Texas city was named most affordable city in U.S., according to a new report.
Dallas city leaders compromise on new housing development plan
City leaders had originally proposed allowing multiplexes to be built in neighborhoods zoned for one lot and one home, which would bring an end to single-family zoning. The city planning commission disagreed with that proposal.
City leaders had originally proposed allowing multiplexes to be built in neighborhoods zoned for one lot and one home, which would bring an end to single-family zoning. The city planning commission disagreed with that proposal.
Dallas storm victims forced out of their homes unable to find affordable housing
Two-and-a-half weeks after a powerful thunderstorm knocked out power, knocked down trees and caused damage to homes and structures in Dallas, some are still wondering what they should do next.
Two-and-a-half weeks after a powerful thunderstorm knocked out power, knocked down trees and caused damage to homes and structures in Dallas, some are still wondering what they should do next.
Dallas city-owned building found trashed with 20 squatters living inside
A building owned by the city of Dallas just a short walk from city hall became home to 20 squatters for months without the city even noticing its own code violations.
A building owned by the city of Dallas just a short walk from city hall became home to 20 squatters for months without the city even noticing its own code violations.
Housing affordability is Gen Z's top voting issue, survey finds
Rising housing costs are making it difficult for first-time buyers to secure a home, an issue concerning young voters ahead of November’s election.
Rising housing costs are making it difficult for first-time buyers to secure a home, an issue concerning young voters ahead of November’s election.
Beware of 'title pirates' wreaking havoc on Central Texas landowners
A scam targeting landowners appears to be happening in the Austin area. The scammers are called 'title pirates' and are targeting landowners.
A scam targeting landowners appears to be happening in the Austin area. The scammers are called 'title pirates' and are targeting landowners.
Real estate investors snatching up record share of affordable homes, report finds
Real estate investors are buying U.S. homes at the fastest pace in nearly two years, according to new findings from Redfin. Here’s what’s driving this.
Real estate investors are buying U.S. homes at the fastest pace in nearly two years, according to new findings from Redfin. Here’s what’s driving this.