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.
Commission recommends Dallas short-term rentals be banned from neighborhoods zoned for families
After years of debate and consideration, a decision was made about what to recommend to the Dallas City Council about how to regulate short-term rentals.
After years of debate and consideration, a decision was made about what to recommend to the Dallas City Council about how to regulate short-term rentals.
City of Dallas breaks ground on affordable housing development in Old East Dallas
The city of Dallas and developers are working to turn a construction site into a mixed-income development to meet affordable housing needs in Old East Dallas. The community will be able to serve a single resident who earns just over $20,000 and a family of four making $50,000 up to market rate.
The city of Dallas and developers are working to turn a construction site into a mixed-income development to meet affordable housing needs in Old East Dallas. The community will be able to serve a single resident who earns just over $20,000 and a family of four making $50,000 up to market rate.
Coppell developer proposes new mixed-use building at site of historic church
A developer is proposing a two-story mixed-use development in the place of a historic church. Residents say the church built in 1948 adds to the charm of Old Town Coppell. The developer says he doesn't want to demolish the church. Instead, he is proposing to move it.
A developer is proposing a two-story mixed-use development in the place of a historic church. Residents say the church built in 1948 adds to the charm of Old Town Coppell. The developer says he doesn't want to demolish the church. Instead, he is proposing to move it.
Experts: Dallas-Fort Worth home prices expected to fall in 2023, but not by much
The number of homes sold in the 100 largest housing markets this October was half of last year, according to the Knock Buyer-Seller Market Index. While that may start to give home buyers more power, experts say high-interest rates are preventing a true buyer's market.
The number of homes sold in the 100 largest housing markets this October was half of last year, according to the Knock Buyer-Seller Market Index. While that may start to give home buyers more power, experts say high-interest rates are preventing a true buyer's market.
Program intended to help veterans with home ownership used to purchase short-term rental in Keller
As cities across North Texas grapple with how to regulate short-term rentals, one group of neighbors was shocked to find out that a VA loan was used to purchase a short-term rental in their neighborhood.
As cities across North Texas grapple with how to regulate short-term rentals, one group of neighbors was shocked to find out that a VA loan was used to purchase a short-term rental in their neighborhood.
City of Dallas fails to meet deadline to fix building permit backlog
Council members expressed frustration that they are still getting complaints that builders are finding it too hard to invest in the city. Some council members questioned why city leaders haven't met their own self-imposed deadline.
Council members expressed frustration that they are still getting complaints that builders are finding it too hard to invest in the city. Some council members questioned why city leaders haven't met their own self-imposed deadline.
U.S. Department of Housing and Development secretary visits Fort Worth's Stop Six neighborhood
U.S. Department of Housing and Development Secretary Marcia Fudge traveled to Fort Worth Friday to see the historic Stop Six neighborhood for herself. She was briefed on a transformation taking shape.
U.S. Department of Housing and Development Secretary Marcia Fudge traveled to Fort Worth Friday to see the historic Stop Six neighborhood for herself. She was briefed on a transformation taking shape.
Realty group wants to tear down Fort Worth strip mall for new apartments. Neighbors don't agree.
There's a proposal to knock down some big-box stores in Fort Worth and replace them with an apartment complex and small retail shops. But some residents don't want to see that happen.
There's a proposal to knock down some big-box stores in Fort Worth and replace them with an apartment complex and small retail shops. But some residents don't want to see that happen.
Plano discusses short-term rental restrictions after home is used as brothel
Plano is the latest city in our area to consider regulations for short-term rentals. A recent prostitution bust at a short-term rental in a Plano neighborhood brought more attention to the issue.
Plano is the latest city in our area to consider regulations for short-term rentals. A recent prostitution bust at a short-term rental in a Plano neighborhood brought more attention to the issue.