Mesquite police question timeline of homeowner’s squatting complaint
The homeowner told state senators on Wednesday that her house was taken over for several months last year. However, Mesquite PD is pushing back with a different timeline of events.
Texas homeowner evicted aggressive goat, squatter from newly purchased property
As squatters continue to torment homeowners across the U.S., a San Antonio homeowner is retelling the events that warranted his eviction of a woman and her aggressive goat from the property he purchased from her.
Mesquite homeowner shares squatter horror story in Texas Senate committee hearing
We hear about squatters in cities like New York and Los Angeles, but the problem is happening here in North Texas and across the state as well.
Housing prices in these states will become 'more affordable,’ Redfin CEO says
The Fed’s handling of rate cuts will play a key role in 2024 housing affordability, but according to one expert, certain U.S. states are already seeing "good" signs.
Dallas residents opposed to city's housing development plan proposal
The plan is called "Forward Dallas" and includes a provision that would allow multiplexes to be built on single-family lots. There are some homeowners who aren't happy about it.
Former SMU football player breaks ground on new housing development in southern Dallas
Mikail Onu sees opportunities where others have seen obstacles. When an injury ended his football career, he turned to another venture. Now, he hopes to level the field to create better neighborhoods in neglected communities in Dallas.
Living close to mom is a major consideration for Americans buying a home
The location of a homebuyer's mom is playing a crucial role in purchasing decisions, according to a new study from Realtor.com.
Whopping 78% of aspiring homeowners say they can’t afford the American dream
Owning a home is still the centerpiece of the American dream, a new survey found – but that a vast majority of Americans say they simply can’t afford it.
Dallas looks to increase housing for the homeless
Homelessness is at a record-high in the United States at 650,000 people, according to a recent survey.
Plano City Council passes permanent ban on new short-term rentals in single-family neighborhoods
The council Monday night approved a measure that bans all STRs in single-family neighborhoods, but they will be allowed in areas where businesses are allowed to operate.
Rent continues to increase: Here are regions, states where it’s changed the most
Rent data found the median cost in the U.S. last month to be $1,987. Here's how that number breaks down across the country.
For the price of a home in LA, you could’ve bought a skyscraper in St. Louis
A recent sale of one of the tallest buildings in St. Louis fetched $3.6 million, a stark contrast to the regular sales of homes in LA for twice that amount, underscoring the tumultuous nature of the current real estate market in America.
2024 Solar Eclipse: Short-term rentals along path of totality almost completely booked
Short-term rentals along the path of totality for the April 8th solar eclipse are nearly completely booked, according to a new report.
Baltimore sells $1 houses in effort to combat vacant home crisis
Baltimore, Maryland, city officials approved a program that would sell city-owned vacant homes for next to nothing at $1 for some applicable residents.
North Texans must make this much money to comfortably afford a home, report says
If you are looking to buy a new home in North Texas, you'd better be willing to pay.
Dallas realtor uses TikTok to share affordable apartment rentals
A North Texas realtor is using TikTok to help renters find affordable apartment complexes in and around Dallas.
Home buyers need to make $47,000 more than in 2020 to afford a home
A new report from Zillow finds that some people are relying on financial gifts to help cover the cost of a down payment for a home or moving to low-cost cities to find affordable housing.
Real estate fraud: What to look out for when buying a home
CertifID's 2024 State of Wire Fraud report released Tuesday found that 1 in 20 Americans who bought or sold a home within the past three years have been victims of some type of real estate fraud.
Lewisville City Council considering ban on short-term rentals
The issue of short-term rentals in residential neighborhoods has generated controversy in a number of North Texas cities, and it’s in the spotlight now in Lewisville.
Baby boomers to blame for housing shortage, real estate report says
A new Redfin report shows that older Americans are hanging onto their homes longer, making it difficult for homebuyers to find and afford houses.