City of Dallas considering outside help to deal with building permit backlog
The city of Dallas has a backlog of building permits so bad that it is considering hiring outside help to get the problem under control.
Texas law unclear if Dallas City Council can ban short-term rentals in certain neighborhoods
Members of the Dallas City Council want to know whether it’s legal to ban short-term rentals in some neighborhoods.
Dallas City Council considering ban on short-term rentals in certain neighborhoods
Some council members, as homeowners, want to know if it is legally possible to ban short-term rentals in single-family neighborhoods.
Dallas homeowners frustrated with building permit backlog from city
Some Dallas homeowners are waiting as long as three months to get a permit that used to be issued in a matter of days.
Dallas City Council allocates $7.3 million to house the homeless
The Dallas City Council gave the green light to what could be its most ambitious plan yet: to house the homeless.
New grocery store opens in West Dallas under HUD program
A federal program aims to invest millions of dollars and create jobs in several Dallas neighborhoods.
Bugs could live in your Christmas tree — here are some ways to get rid of them
Before you head out and pick a real Christmas tree, here are some tips on how to keep the bugs that may be living inside it out of your house.
After drawing complaints, volunteers clean Justin veteran’s messy yard, renovate home
A neighbor's complaint turned into a community outreach event for one North Texas veteran.
How the rules for DFW homebuyers have changed
The bad news for potential home buyers is that houses in most markets across the country, including Dallas-Fort Worth, are becoming increasingly unaffordable as prices rise at a faster pace than household income, mortgage lending expert Anna DeSimone says.
Still no timeline on when crane that collapsed on Dallas apartments will be removed
A plan to remove the crane that fell onto a Dallas apartment complex is slowly moving forward, but there is still no timeline on when it will be removed.
You can buy a log cabin-style tiny house for less than $20K on Amazon
The tiny trend seems to keep getting bigger and bigger, and Amazon is keeping the trend rolling by selling a tiny log cabin for less than $20,000. The best part: Shipping is included.
Save Me Steve: Home and Housewares
The next generation of home appliances will debut this weekend in Chicago. First, a select few products are making a stop in Dallas. Consumer reporter Steve Noviello has his hands on tomorrow's household helpers today.
Save Me Steve: Fire Safety
Firefighters are reminding North Texans to replace their home alarms. Consumer reporter Steve Noviello shows you the latest technology to keep your family safe.
Save Me Steve: After the Storm
One month after the North Texas tornados, the cleanup continues. Pick the wrong contractor or make an insurance error and you could have a whole new mess. Consumer reporter Steve Noviello has details about some free resources and money.