Dallas City Council bans short-term rentals from single-family areas
The council voted on the issue a little before midnight, after more than four hours of testimony from dozens of people on both sides of the emotional issue.
The council voted on the issue a little before midnight, after more than four hours of testimony from dozens of people on both sides of the emotional issue.
Dallas City Council expected to vote on short-term rental regulations
Dallas City Council members are expected to vote Wednesday on whether or not the rentals should be considered lodging. If so, the rentals would be limited to areas in the city where hotels are allowed.
Dallas City Council members are expected to vote Wednesday on whether or not the rentals should be considered lodging. If so, the rentals would be limited to areas in the city where hotels are allowed.
New recommendation for Dallas short-term rentals goes against zoning experts
After four years of debate about where short-term rentals like Airbnbs and Vrbos should be allowed in Dallas, city council members are set to cast the deciding vote Wednesday. But just days before the key vote, city staff issued a new recommendation that goes against the city's zoning experts.
After four years of debate about where short-term rentals like Airbnbs and Vrbos should be allowed in Dallas, city council members are set to cast the deciding vote Wednesday. But just days before the key vote, city staff issued a new recommendation that goes against the city's zoning experts.
3 years later, Dallas City Council set to officially vote on regulations for short-term rentals
Just days after gunfire erupted in a Dallas neighborhood from a loud party at a vacation rental, the Dallas City Council makes a move to regulate short-term rentals. Council members plan to officially vote next week on regulation recommendations.
Just days after gunfire erupted in a Dallas neighborhood from a loud party at a vacation rental, the Dallas City Council makes a move to regulate short-term rentals. Council members plan to officially vote next week on regulation recommendations.
Texas House considers bill raising homestead exemptions, lowering yearly tax value increases
House lawmakers are touting this bill as one that would save the owner of a $350,000 home $1,300 next year and $1,500 the year after that.
House lawmakers are touting this bill as one that would save the owner of a $350,000 home $1,300 next year and $1,500 the year after that.
Tarrant Appraisal District to vote on replacement for former chairwoman
Property tax watchdogs are closely monitoring a change in board members at the Tarrant Appraisal District, the agency that determines property values. The former chair resigned ahead of a recall vote. The largest tax entity cast its votes for her replacement.
Property tax watchdogs are closely monitoring a change in board members at the Tarrant Appraisal District, the agency that determines property values. The former chair resigned ahead of a recall vote. The largest tax entity cast its votes for her replacement.
New home listings plunge over 22% in April, Redfin says
The drop in home listings this month was one of the biggest declines since the pandemic gripped the world in 2020, according to a new Redfin report.
The drop in home listings this month was one of the biggest declines since the pandemic gripped the world in 2020, according to a new Redfin report.
Texas Senate passes bill to eliminate single-family zoning in neighborhoods
The Texas Senate passed a bill on Thursday that opponents say would eliminate single-family zoning in neighborhoods across the state. Supporters of the bill say it will give property owners the right to have what's known as a "mother-in-law" suite on their property, but they could also rent that unit out in a single-family neighborhood.
The Texas Senate passed a bill on Thursday that opponents say would eliminate single-family zoning in neighborhoods across the state. Supporters of the bill say it will give property owners the right to have what's known as a "mother-in-law" suite on their property, but they could also rent that unit out in a single-family neighborhood.
Old East Dallas crane collapse: Jury returns $860 million verdict against real estate developer Greystar
The attorney for Kiersten Smith's mother argued that Greystar was negligent for allowing the crane's inspection to lapse, having rusty bolts on the crane and installing a sign on top of the crane in violation of OSHA standards. The jury agreed.
The attorney for Kiersten Smith's mother argued that Greystar was negligent for allowing the crane's inspection to lapse, having rusty bolts on the crane and installing a sign on top of the crane in violation of OSHA standards. The jury agreed.
Jurors deliberate in lawsuit over deadly crane collapse
Closing arguments were given and jurors are expected to begin deliberating soon for a lawsuit over a deadly crane collapse in Dallas.
Closing arguments were given and jurors are expected to begin deliberating soon for a lawsuit over a deadly crane collapse in Dallas.
Dallas City Council considers defining short-term rentals as lodging, banning them in most neighborhoods
The proposed ordinance would define them as "lodging." It means any home in a neighborhood zoned only for residential use can't be listed on Airbnb or sites like it.
The proposed ordinance would define them as "lodging." It means any home in a neighborhood zoned only for residential use can't be listed on Airbnb or sites like it.
Dallas proposal would eliminate 95% of Airbnb, Vrbo-type rentals in city, staff says
For years, many Dallas residents have been campaigning for "homes, not hotels," after they short-term rentals have brought loud parties, trash and even shootings. The issue could end up being decided by the courts.
For years, many Dallas residents have been campaigning for "homes, not hotels," after they short-term rentals have brought loud parties, trash and even shootings. The issue could end up being decided by the courts.
Plano City Council considers temporary ban on short-term rentals
The Plano City Council is considering new rules for short-term rentals, including a temporary ban. The council heard from people against the rentals and from some owners who blame a few bad owners.
The Plano City Council is considering new rules for short-term rentals, including a temporary ban. The council heard from people against the rentals and from some owners who blame a few bad owners.
Housing affordability at record low, report says
The number of affordable listings fell 53% from a year earlier, the Redfin report found.
The number of affordable listings fell 53% from a year earlier, the Redfin report found.
Plano short-term rental owner apologizes for weekend shooting
The owner of the short-term rental said in a written statement that she regrets listing the home on Vrbo. She says she trusted the platform to screen the guests.
The owner of the short-term rental said in a written statement that she regrets listing the home on Vrbo. She says she trusted the platform to screen the guests.
Stray bullet from Plano short-term rental hits 3-year-old's playroom
Neighbors say they have had issues with parties at the location since it opened a few months ago.
Neighbors say they have had issues with parties at the location since it opened a few months ago.
Canceled for Convenience: North Texas family finally moves into new home following FOX 4 report
There is an update on a consumer alert FOX 4 first reported on at the end of last June. A home builder walked away from a contract just days before closing, leaving one North Texas family homeless.
There is an update on a consumer alert FOX 4 first reported on at the end of last June. A home builder walked away from a contract just days before closing, leaving one North Texas family homeless.
Argyle residents fighting against Oncor’s proposed 20-mile transmission line through town
Some North Texas residents are fighting against a proposal by Oncor they say would dramatically disrupt their properties. The mayor says the transmission line would force a dozen people out of their homes, hurt the town's tree canopy and impact commercial development.
Some North Texas residents are fighting against a proposal by Oncor they say would dramatically disrupt their properties. The mayor says the transmission line would force a dozen people out of their homes, hurt the town's tree canopy and impact commercial development.
Drive-by shooting at Dallas short-term rental leaves neighbors petitioning to stop rentals
The targeted home was still listed on Vrbo's website on Wednesday and was advertised as a charming house that sleeps up to eight people for $130 a night. However, that charm is now diminished by the bullet holes left behind.
The targeted home was still listed on Vrbo's website on Wednesday and was advertised as a charming house that sleeps up to eight people for $130 a night. However, that charm is now diminished by the bullet holes left behind.
Dallas pilot program helps those facing eviction with $250 for rent
The latest data shows rent prices in Dallas County have gone up by some 17% this past year. It can be a lot for the average resident to absorb. But for the most vulnerable residents, it can mean facing possible eviction. A new pilot program is aimed at keeping those residents right where they are.
The latest data shows rent prices in Dallas County have gone up by some 17% this past year. It can be a lot for the average resident to absorb. But for the most vulnerable residents, it can mean facing possible eviction. A new pilot program is aimed at keeping those residents right where they are.