Injured North Texas Army veteran gifted new, mortgage-free home
Ret. Army Specialist Jonathan Merchant has been living in this rented home in Burleson. On Saturday, the injured veteran will move to a brand-new ADA-modified home. The mortgage-free home will literally give him and his wife a new lease on life.
Housing market shift: Austin forecasted to favor buyers over sellers
Real estate website Knock.com is projecting that the nationwide seller's market is cooling from its historic highs and that it's moving toward favoring buyers.
Attorney claims letter notifying Mesquite mother of eviction trial was forged after he asked for it
An attorney fighting the eviction of a Mesquite mother is making a strong accusation that a letter notifying his client of her eviction trial date was forged and placed in her file after the date had passed.
Tarrant County realtor who helps people protest appraisals cleared after complaint filed
A real estate broker who says he has helped thousands of people in Tarrant County dispute their property valuations says he feels vindicated after being allowed to continue to do so.
Fort Worth City Council considering 2-cent property tax reduction for homeowners
Fort Worth's proposed city budget includes 300 new city jobs for police, fire, a new library and more. There's also a two-cent reduction in the property tax rate, but homeowners will still see their property taxes go up because property values are so high.
City of Fort Worth hears from homeowners over short-term rental regulations
The debate over short-term rentals was in the spotlight in Fort Worth this week as the city turns to homeowners and others for feedback. During a public meeting on Tuesday, they made it clear the issue is very divisive.
3 homes destroyed in southern Tarrant County after fire quickly spreads
A wildfire in Tarrant County destroyed several homes Tuesday night. Fire officials say the drought is only causing these conditions to worsen.
North Texas Navy veteran gifted mortgage-free home
A U.S. Navy veteran in North Texas has received a gift she thought she'd never be able to obtain on her own without years of saving.
These are the top 7 US cities homebuyers are trying to leave
A new report from Redfin reveals more potential homebuyers are willing to relocate if that means finding more affordable homes.
Despite high rent, it’s still cheaper than buying a home – except in these cities
Rents are up 14.1% over the same time last year — they’ve hit record levels every month for the past 16 months.
Northwest Dallas neighborhood frustrated with short-term rentals
Another Dallas neighborhood is frustrated after a short-term rental brought dozens of people the smell of drugs and trash to their usually quiet neighborhood last weekend. A city councilwoman says the Dallas Police Department and code enforcement are investigating exactly what went on inside the home.
Tarrant Co. appraisal board employee files complaints against realtor helping people protest appraisals
A realtor in Tarrant County who has helped hundreds of homeowners fight their appraisal bills is the subject of complaints by an official in the county.
Airbnb party ban becomes permanent
Airbnb is removing its 16-person occupancy cap.
Canceled for convenience: North Texas family loses home after builder backs out without warning
A North Texas family says they have a warning for anyone who's buying a home from a builder. Just days before closing on their forever home, their builder backed out. Turns out the builder's contract they were required to sign left them with virtually no protection.
Zoinks! 1-night stay in Shaggy and Scooby-Doo’s Mystery Machine available this summer on Airbnb
Three separate one-night stays will be available on June 24, June 25 and June 26 for $20 a night to celebrate the movie’s 20th anniversary.
Dallas City Council considers banning short-term rentals in residential neighborhoods
It appears that council members are leaning toward prohibiting them in neighborhoods and only allowing them in the same areas as hotels. Dallas City Council members spent about four hours discussing how to handle short-term rentals in the city with the biggest questions surrounding how the city will respond if things get out of hand at a rental.
Dallas rent prices seeing some of the highest increases in the U.S., data shows
Data from rent.com shows the average for a two-bedroom in Dallas has jumped up 46% from last year. Other cities like Grapevine and Grand Prairie are seeing even bigger rent increases. Only one North Texas city saw a consistent drop in rent prices.
City of Dallas outlines new plan to get building permit backlog under control
It's something the city has been talking about and not fixing for more than two years now. This time, the Dallas city manager addressed council members' questions directly.
Surfside condo building collapse survivors, victims' families reach $997 million settlement
Victims of the 2021 Surfside condo collapse in South Florida have reached a staggering $997 million settlement after the tragedy claimed the lives of 98 people.
Dallas County homeowners successfully protesting massive property tax assessments
Homeowners are fighting back, and Dallas County officials say they should. The Dallas Central Appraisal District says more than 170,000 homeowners protested their new appraisal values last year. This year — it could be even more.