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.
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.
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.
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.
A new Redfin report shows that older Americans are hanging onto their homes longer, making it difficult for homebuyers to find and afford houses.
Gen Z has found their state of choice and it's not California or New York
Gen Zers have their sights set on one state in particular, where that generation was more likely to move to more than any other state in 2022.
Gen Zers have their sights set on one state in particular, where that generation was more likely to move to more than any other state in 2022.
Prices cut on 27% of Dallas-Fort Worth homes on the market in January: Zillow
Looking to buy a home in DFW? You might have a few advantages.
Looking to buy a home in DFW? You might have a few advantages.
Dallas City Council discusses allowing multiplex homes in single-family zoned neighborhoods
Dallas City Council members are discussing whether or not the city should consider allowing four-plexes to be built in neighborhoods zoned for single family homes.
Dallas City Council members are discussing whether or not the city should consider allowing four-plexes to be built in neighborhoods zoned for single family homes.
Celina Marine veteran gets mortgage-free home
U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Nef Mendoza and his family were selected by Operation Finally Home. That organization partnered with Normandy Homes to build a house.
U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Nef Mendoza and his family were selected by Operation Finally Home. That organization partnered with Normandy Homes to build a house.
Housing is expensive for a record half of American renters, study shows
A new Harvard analysis reveals soaring housing costs put a financial strain on millions of renters, with prices spiking during the pandemic.
A new Harvard analysis reveals soaring housing costs put a financial strain on millions of renters, with prices spiking during the pandemic.
Dallas building fees could soon go up by 2,700%. Here's why.
Some of the proposed fee increases are enormous, especially compared to Dallas suburbs, and industry leaders say that could cause a developer to potentially delay or move a project elsewhere at a time when affordable options are greatly needed in Dallas.
Some of the proposed fee increases are enormous, especially compared to Dallas suburbs, and industry leaders say that could cause a developer to potentially delay or move a project elsewhere at a time when affordable options are greatly needed in Dallas.
Dallas City Council expected to approve $2.3M to fund 16 more homeless outreach workers
The Dallas City Council is expected to approve a $2.3 million contract to expand homeless outreach services with Housing Forward, the organization that replaced the Metro Dallas Housing Alliance. It says it is making significant process, although it is slower than everyone would like.
The Dallas City Council is expected to approve a $2.3 million contract to expand homeless outreach services with Housing Forward, the organization that replaced the Metro Dallas Housing Alliance. It says it is making significant process, although it is slower than everyone would like.
2023 home sales fell to lowest level in nearly 30 years, new report reveals
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes sank in 2023 to a nearly 30-year low as mortgage rates climbed to the highest level in more than two decades.
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes sank in 2023 to a nearly 30-year low as mortgage rates climbed to the highest level in more than two decades.
About 24% of renters in America say they can no longer afford their rent, study says
While buying a home is an issue for some, covering the cost of rent every month is becoming a growing burden for many, based on findings from Intuit Credit Karma.
While buying a home is an issue for some, covering the cost of rent every month is becoming a growing burden for many, based on findings from Intuit Credit Karma.
2024 may finally be good year to buy a home, experts say: ‘The worst in home sales is over’
Mortgage rates continue to drop to more manageable levels for homebuyers, declining for nine consecutive weeks and potentially dropping further in 2024.
Mortgage rates continue to drop to more manageable levels for homebuyers, declining for nine consecutive weeks and potentially dropping further in 2024.
Texas lawmaker backs Fort Worth mother facing eviction after shooting intruder
Aleah Wallace, the Fort Worth mom who shot and killed someone trying to break into her home and is being evicted for having a gun, now has support from lawmakers. One state rep is reaching out to the state to see what may be done.
Aleah Wallace, the Fort Worth mom who shot and killed someone trying to break into her home and is being evicted for having a gun, now has support from lawmakers. One state rep is reaching out to the state to see what may be done.
Housing affordability plummeted to lowest level on record in 2023
Just a fraction of homes for sale in 2023 were affordable for the typical American
Just a fraction of homes for sale in 2023 were affordable for the typical American
Can the Fort Worth woman living in subsidized housing be evicted for having a gun?
Police are sending Aleah Wallace’s case to a grand jury to decide if there are any criminal charges, but the federally subsidized property she’s lived in has told her she has to go. But a Dallas attorney says her eviction may not be so cut and dry.
Police are sending Aleah Wallace’s case to a grand jury to decide if there are any criminal charges, but the federally subsidized property she’s lived in has told her she has to go. But a Dallas attorney says her eviction may not be so cut and dry.
Dallas committee debates zoning change which would allow fourplexes in single-family neighborhoods
Dallas city councilmembers discussed a hot button topic on Tuesday: should tri-plexes and four-plexes be allowed in single-family neighborhoods?
Dallas city councilmembers discussed a hot button topic on Tuesday: should tri-plexes and four-plexes be allowed in single-family neighborhoods?
US housing market has 'big hole' to dig out of, economist says
New home construction is a 'multiyear problem,' according to Realtor.com chief economist Danielle Hale.
New home construction is a 'multiyear problem,' according to Realtor.com chief economist Danielle Hale.
Report: You would need to earn six figures to afford a median-priced home in the US
The Associated Press reported that home sales continue to decline but prices continue to climb.
The Associated Press reported that home sales continue to decline but prices continue to climb.