Tiny homes in Dallas won't be allowed in residential neighborhoods — for now
A Dallas zoning committee says there is more work that needs to be done before giving the green light to tiny homes in single-family residential neighborhoods. However, that could change in the near future.
A Dallas zoning committee says there is more work that needs to be done before giving the green light to tiny homes in single-family residential neighborhoods. However, that could change in the near future.
Fort Worth contractor charged with felony theft after failing to complete $23,000 renovation job
A North Texas remodeling contractor was arrested after investigators say he strung along a customer for more than a year for a $23,390 renovation job that was never complete.
A North Texas remodeling contractor was arrested after investigators say he strung along a customer for more than a year for a $23,390 renovation job that was never complete.
Dallas city leaders compromise on new housing development plan
City leaders had originally proposed allowing multiplexes to be built in neighborhoods zoned for one lot and one home, which would bring an end to single-family zoning. The city planning commission disagreed with that proposal.
City leaders had originally proposed allowing multiplexes to be built in neighborhoods zoned for one lot and one home, which would bring an end to single-family zoning. The city planning commission disagreed with that proposal.
Dallas storm victims forced out of their homes unable to find affordable housing
Two-and-a-half weeks after a powerful thunderstorm knocked out power, knocked down trees and caused damage to homes and structures in Dallas, some are still wondering what they should do next.
Two-and-a-half weeks after a powerful thunderstorm knocked out power, knocked down trees and caused damage to homes and structures in Dallas, some are still wondering what they should do next.
Beware of 'title pirates' wreaking havoc on Central Texas landowners
A scam targeting landowners appears to be happening in the Austin area. The scammers are called 'title pirates' and are targeting landowners.
A scam targeting landowners appears to be happening in the Austin area. The scammers are called 'title pirates' and are targeting landowners.
Kentucky homes rebuilt after deadly 2021 Mayfield tornado destroyed again
Still recovering from the deadly 2021 tornado, Kentucky residents experienced a Tornado emergency. It was part of a multi-day deadly severe weather outbreak that unfolded during Memorial Day weekend.
Still recovering from the deadly 2021 tornado, Kentucky residents experienced a Tornado emergency. It was part of a multi-day deadly severe weather outbreak that unfolded during Memorial Day weekend.
Real estate investors snatching up record share of affordable homes, report finds
Real estate investors are buying U.S. homes at the fastest pace in nearly two years, according to new findings from Redfin. Here’s what’s driving this.
Real estate investors are buying U.S. homes at the fastest pace in nearly two years, according to new findings from Redfin. Here’s what’s driving this.
Graceland faces foreclosure battle as Elvis' granddaughter fights to halt auction
Riley Keough, granddaughter of Elvis Presley and an actress, is currently engaged in a legal battle to prevent the auctioning of Graceland, Elvis's famous mansion.
Riley Keough, granddaughter of Elvis Presley and an actress, is currently engaged in a legal battle to prevent the auctioning of Graceland, Elvis's famous mansion.
Homes are overvalued in most of the US – and the problem is worse in these 5 states
An overwhelming majority of homes in the U.S. are overvalued as steep mortgage rates and an ongoing housing shortage push the price of real estate even higher.
An overwhelming majority of homes in the U.S. are overvalued as steep mortgage rates and an ongoing housing shortage push the price of real estate even higher.
Mesquite police question timeline of homeowner’s squatting complaint
The homeowner told state senators on Wednesday that her house was taken over for several months last year. However, Mesquite PD is pushing back with a different timeline of events.
The homeowner told state senators on Wednesday that her house was taken over for several months last year. However, Mesquite PD is pushing back with a different timeline of events.
Texas homeowner evicted aggressive goat, squatter from newly purchased property
As squatters continue to torment homeowners across the U.S., a San Antonio homeowner is retelling the events that warranted his eviction of a woman and her aggressive goat from the property he purchased from her.
As squatters continue to torment homeowners across the U.S., a San Antonio homeowner is retelling the events that warranted his eviction of a woman and her aggressive goat from the property he purchased from her.
Mesquite homeowner shares squatter horror story in Texas Senate committee hearing
We hear about squatters in cities like New York and Los Angeles, but the problem is happening here in North Texas and across the state as well.
We hear about squatters in cities like New York and Los Angeles, but the problem is happening here in North Texas and across the state as well.
Dallas residents opposed to city's housing development plan proposal
The plan is called "Forward Dallas" and includes a provision that would allow multiplexes to be built on single-family lots. There are some homeowners who aren't happy about it.
The plan is called "Forward Dallas" and includes a provision that would allow multiplexes to be built on single-family lots. There are some homeowners who aren't happy about it.
Former SMU football player breaks ground on new housing development in southern Dallas
Mikail Onu sees opportunities where others have seen obstacles. When an injury ended his football career, he turned to another venture. Now, he hopes to level the field to create better neighborhoods in neglected communities in Dallas.
Mikail Onu sees opportunities where others have seen obstacles. When an injury ended his football career, he turned to another venture. Now, he hopes to level the field to create better neighborhoods in neglected communities in Dallas.
Living close to mom is a major consideration for Americans buying a home
The location of a homebuyer's mom is playing a crucial role in purchasing decisions, according to a new study from Realtor.com.
The location of a homebuyer's mom is playing a crucial role in purchasing decisions, according to a new study from Realtor.com.
Whopping 78% of aspiring homeowners say they can’t afford the American dream
Owning a home is still the centerpiece of the American dream, a new survey found – but that a vast majority of Americans say they simply can’t afford it.
Owning a home is still the centerpiece of the American dream, a new survey found – but that a vast majority of Americans say they simply can’t afford it.
Plano City Council passes permanent ban on new short-term rentals in single-family neighborhoods
The council Monday night approved a measure that bans all STRs in single-family neighborhoods, but they will be allowed in areas where businesses are allowed to operate.
The council Monday night approved a measure that bans all STRs in single-family neighborhoods, but they will be allowed in areas where businesses are allowed to operate.
2024 Solar Eclipse: Short-term rentals along path of totality almost completely booked
Short-term rentals along the path of totality for the April 8th solar eclipse are nearly completely booked, according to a new report.
Short-term rentals along the path of totality for the April 8th solar eclipse are nearly completely booked, according to a new report.
Baltimore sells $1 houses in effort to combat vacant home crisis
Baltimore, Maryland, city officials approved a program that would sell city-owned vacant homes for next to nothing at $1 for some applicable residents.
Baltimore, Maryland, city officials approved a program that would sell city-owned vacant homes for next to nothing at $1 for some applicable residents.
Biden doubles down on billionaire tax plan, homebuyer tax credit
President Joe Biden, addressing a crowd in Las Vegas, announced plans to tackle economic inequalities and the housing affordability crisis.
President Joe Biden, addressing a crowd in Las Vegas, announced plans to tackle economic inequalities and the housing affordability crisis.