Plano City Council pushes vote back on short-term rental regulations
After banning any new short-term rentals, Plano leaders were set to vote on a plan regulating existing ones. But they decided to hold off.
After banning any new short-term rentals, Plano leaders were set to vote on a plan regulating existing ones. But they decided to hold off.
City of Colleyville denies housing development plan on 14 acres of trees
The city of Colleyville denied a developer's request to build a housing development on 14 acres of Cross Timbers Forest. The decision came after the mayor and city council received hundreds of letters in opposition to the plan.
The city of Colleyville denied a developer's request to build a housing development on 14 acres of Cross Timbers Forest. The decision came after the mayor and city council received hundreds of letters in opposition to the plan.
Texas senators include more property tax cuts for businesses in new pitch to break impasse with House
The Texas Senate advanced a new bill Tuesday to cut property taxes for all land-owning Texans — but because House members adjourned weeks ago, the future of the proposal is unclear.
The Texas Senate advanced a new bill Tuesday to cut property taxes for all land-owning Texans — but because House members adjourned weeks ago, the future of the proposal is unclear.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick at odds with Gov. Abbott, House speaker over property tax relief
Patrick is traveling the state to make his case, stopping Thursday in Dallas. He says they refuse to compromise on how best to provide tax relief to homeowners.
Patrick is traveling the state to make his case, stopping Thursday in Dallas. He says they refuse to compromise on how best to provide tax relief to homeowners.
Volunteers repair North Texas veteran's home
James Enochs, a disabled veteran, spent years serving as a combat photographer in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Last week volunteers worked to make James and his wife Linda's home safer.
James Enochs, a disabled veteran, spent years serving as a combat photographer in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Last week volunteers worked to make James and his wife Linda's home safer.
Dallas City Council bans short-term rentals from single-family areas
The council voted on the issue a little before midnight, after more than four hours of testimony from dozens of people on both sides of the emotional issue.
The council voted on the issue a little before midnight, after more than four hours of testimony from dozens of people on both sides of the emotional issue.
Dallas City Council expected to vote on short-term rental regulations
Dallas City Council members are expected to vote Wednesday on whether or not the rentals should be considered lodging. If so, the rentals would be limited to areas in the city where hotels are allowed.
Dallas City Council members are expected to vote Wednesday on whether or not the rentals should be considered lodging. If so, the rentals would be limited to areas in the city where hotels are allowed.
New recommendation for Dallas short-term rentals goes against zoning experts
After four years of debate about where short-term rentals like Airbnbs and Vrbos should be allowed in Dallas, city council members are set to cast the deciding vote Wednesday. But just days before the key vote, city staff issued a new recommendation that goes against the city's zoning experts.
After four years of debate about where short-term rentals like Airbnbs and Vrbos should be allowed in Dallas, city council members are set to cast the deciding vote Wednesday. But just days before the key vote, city staff issued a new recommendation that goes against the city's zoning experts.
3 years later, Dallas City Council set to officially vote on regulations for short-term rentals
Just days after gunfire erupted in a Dallas neighborhood from a loud party at a vacation rental, the Dallas City Council makes a move to regulate short-term rentals. Council members plan to officially vote next week on regulation recommendations.
Just days after gunfire erupted in a Dallas neighborhood from a loud party at a vacation rental, the Dallas City Council makes a move to regulate short-term rentals. Council members plan to officially vote next week on regulation recommendations.
Texas House considers bill raising homestead exemptions, lowering yearly tax value increases
House lawmakers are touting this bill as one that would save the owner of a $350,000 home $1,300 next year and $1,500 the year after that.
House lawmakers are touting this bill as one that would save the owner of a $350,000 home $1,300 next year and $1,500 the year after that.
Tarrant Appraisal District to vote on replacement for former chairwoman
Property tax watchdogs are closely monitoring a change in board members at the Tarrant Appraisal District, the agency that determines property values. The former chair resigned ahead of a recall vote. The largest tax entity cast its votes for her replacement.
Property tax watchdogs are closely monitoring a change in board members at the Tarrant Appraisal District, the agency that determines property values. The former chair resigned ahead of a recall vote. The largest tax entity cast its votes for her replacement.
Texas Senate passes bill to eliminate single-family zoning in neighborhoods
The Texas Senate passed a bill on Thursday that opponents say would eliminate single-family zoning in neighborhoods across the state. Supporters of the bill say it will give property owners the right to have what's known as a "mother-in-law" suite on their property, but they could also rent that unit out in a single-family neighborhood.
The Texas Senate passed a bill on Thursday that opponents say would eliminate single-family zoning in neighborhoods across the state. Supporters of the bill say it will give property owners the right to have what's known as a "mother-in-law" suite on their property, but they could also rent that unit out in a single-family neighborhood.
The best time to sell your home is this week, data reveals
According to the research, the week of April 16-22 offers higher-than-average prices and a lower-than-average time on the market, while also offering a higher-than-average number of buyers.
According to the research, the week of April 16-22 offers higher-than-average prices and a lower-than-average time on the market, while also offering a higher-than-average number of buyers.
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.
10 things to change in your home when you change your clocks
When you change your clocks for daylight saving time, it's a good time to prepare your home and vehicle for the upcoming months.
When you change your clocks for daylight saving time, it's a good time to prepare your home and vehicle for the upcoming months.
Chairs sold at TJMaxx, HomeGoods and Marshalls recalled after reported injuries
There were 10 reported injuries including strains, bruising and a concussion.
There were 10 reported injuries including strains, bruising and a concussion.
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.