Home buyers need to make $47,000 more than in 2020 to afford a home
A new report from Zillow finds that some people are relying on financial gifts to help cover the cost of a down payment for a home or moving to low-cost cities to find affordable housing.
A new report from Zillow finds that some people are relying on financial gifts to help cover the cost of a down payment for a home or moving to low-cost cities to find affordable housing.
Airbnb bans indoor security cameras to safeguard guest privacy
Airbnb has announced a ban on indoor security cameras to safeguard guest privacy. Previously permitted in common areas with disclosure, indoor cameras will now be prohibited entirely.
Airbnb has announced a ban on indoor security cameras to safeguard guest privacy. Previously permitted in common areas with disclosure, indoor cameras will now be prohibited entirely.
Stay inside the world's 1st Eggo House of Pancakes: Fluffy beds, butter chimney, and sweet syrup scent await
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate breakfast getaway! Eggo is turning dreams into reality with the unveiling of the first-ever Eggo House of Pancakes in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate breakfast getaway! Eggo is turning dreams into reality with the unveiling of the first-ever Eggo House of Pancakes in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
Real estate fraud: What to look out for when buying a home
CertifID's 2024 State of Wire Fraud report released Tuesday found that 1 in 20 Americans who bought or sold a home within the past three years have been victims of some type of real estate fraud.
CertifID's 2024 State of Wire Fraud report released Tuesday found that 1 in 20 Americans who bought or sold a home within the past three years have been victims of some type of real estate fraud.
Lewisville City Council considering ban on short-term rentals
The issue of short-term rentals in residential neighborhoods has generated controversy in a number of North Texas cities, and it’s in the spotlight now in Lewisville.
The issue of short-term rentals in residential neighborhoods has generated controversy in a number of North Texas cities, and it’s in the spotlight now in Lewisville.
Baby boomers to blame for housing shortage, real estate report says
A new Redfin report shows that older Americans are hanging onto their homes longer, making it difficult for homebuyers to find and afford houses.
A new Redfin report shows that older Americans are hanging onto their homes longer, making it difficult for homebuyers to find and afford houses.
Celina Marine veteran gets mortgage-free home
U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Nef Mendoza and his family were selected by Operation Finally Home. That organization partnered with Normandy Homes to build a house.
U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Nef Mendoza and his family were selected by Operation Finally Home. That organization partnered with Normandy Homes to build a house.
Housing is expensive for a record half of American renters, study shows
A new Harvard analysis reveals soaring housing costs put a financial strain on millions of renters, with prices spiking during the pandemic.
A new Harvard analysis reveals soaring housing costs put a financial strain on millions of renters, with prices spiking during the pandemic.
Dallas building fees could soon go up by 2,700%. Here's why.
Some of the proposed fee increases are enormous, especially compared to Dallas suburbs, and industry leaders say that could cause a developer to potentially delay or move a project elsewhere at a time when affordable options are greatly needed in Dallas.
Some of the proposed fee increases are enormous, especially compared to Dallas suburbs, and industry leaders say that could cause a developer to potentially delay or move a project elsewhere at a time when affordable options are greatly needed in Dallas.
About 24% of renters in America say they can no longer afford their rent, study says
While buying a home is an issue for some, covering the cost of rent every month is becoming a growing burden for many, based on findings from Intuit Credit Karma.
While buying a home is an issue for some, covering the cost of rent every month is becoming a growing burden for many, based on findings from Intuit Credit Karma.
2024 may finally be good year to buy a home, experts say: ‘The worst in home sales is over’
Mortgage rates continue to drop to more manageable levels for homebuyers, declining for nine consecutive weeks and potentially dropping further in 2024.
Mortgage rates continue to drop to more manageable levels for homebuyers, declining for nine consecutive weeks and potentially dropping further in 2024.
Texas lawmaker backs Fort Worth mother facing eviction after shooting intruder
Aleah Wallace, the Fort Worth mom who shot and killed someone trying to break into her home and is being evicted for having a gun, now has support from lawmakers. One state rep is reaching out to the state to see what may be done.
Aleah Wallace, the Fort Worth mom who shot and killed someone trying to break into her home and is being evicted for having a gun, now has support from lawmakers. One state rep is reaching out to the state to see what may be done.
Housing affordability plummeted to lowest level on record in 2023
Just a fraction of homes for sale in 2023 were affordable for the typical American
Just a fraction of homes for sale in 2023 were affordable for the typical American
Can the Fort Worth woman living in subsidized housing be evicted for having a gun?
Police are sending Aleah Wallace’s case to a grand jury to decide if there are any criminal charges, but the federally subsidized property she’s lived in has told her she has to go. But a Dallas attorney says her eviction may not be so cut and dry.
Police are sending Aleah Wallace’s case to a grand jury to decide if there are any criminal charges, but the federally subsidized property she’s lived in has told her she has to go. But a Dallas attorney says her eviction may not be so cut and dry.
Dallas committee debates zoning change which would allow fourplexes in single-family neighborhoods
Dallas city councilmembers discussed a hot button topic on Tuesday: should tri-plexes and four-plexes be allowed in single-family neighborhoods?
Dallas city councilmembers discussed a hot button topic on Tuesday: should tri-plexes and four-plexes be allowed in single-family neighborhoods?
Over 80% of homebuyers factor extreme weather, climate risk into decision, survey finds
The vast majority of prospective homebuyers, 83%, consider climate related risks when looking for a new home, a recent survey released by Zillow found.
The vast majority of prospective homebuyers, 83%, consider climate related risks when looking for a new home, a recent survey released by Zillow found.
Dallas apartment evicts tenant, throws belongings in dumpster. But it was the wrong unit.
He came home from work to find everything he owned was accidentally thrown in a dumpster by maintenance. But now, building management says he has no rights to reimbursement.
He came home from work to find everything he owned was accidentally thrown in a dumpster by maintenance. But now, building management says he has no rights to reimbursement.
Commissioners vote 'no confidence' in Tarrant Appraisal District chief
The court’s action underscores a wave of community pressure, including a joint letter from the cities of Keller, Southlake and Colleyville to the appraisal district demanding that Jeff Law be fired.
The court’s action underscores a wave of community pressure, including a joint letter from the cities of Keller, Southlake and Colleyville to the appraisal district demanding that Jeff Law be fired.
The four US cities facing the biggest housing shortages
Prospective homebuyers across the U.S. are facing a chronic shortage of available houses, but the scarcity is worse in some parts of the country, according to new Bank of America research.
Prospective homebuyers across the U.S. are facing a chronic shortage of available houses, but the scarcity is worse in some parts of the country, according to new Bank of America research.
After 2 months, Denton County woman gets her belongings back from moving company
After waiting nearly two months for belongings she said were being held hostage after a move, a Denton County mother finally got them. It's only after she called FOX 4 that progress was finally made.
After waiting nearly two months for belongings she said were being held hostage after a move, a Denton County mother finally got them. It's only after she called FOX 4 that progress was finally made.