Dallas City Council considers changing parking requirements for apartment developments
The city's plan would allow developers to build taller apartment complexes with fewer parking spaces. In exchange, the developers would need to either build affordable units or pay into a city fund that would subsidize them throughout the city.
The city's plan would allow developers to build taller apartment complexes with fewer parking spaces. In exchange, the developers would need to either build affordable units or pay into a city fund that would subsidize them throughout the city.
North Texas homeowners getting 'sticker shock' with new property tax appraisals
Homeowners across North Texas have been getting their property tax appraisals, and they are coming with some sticker shock. Experts say home prices are up 20% over last year while inventory is down 30%.
Homeowners across North Texas have been getting their property tax appraisals, and they are coming with some sticker shock. Experts say home prices are up 20% over last year while inventory is down 30%.
Texas cities rank in top 10 for new eviction filings in early April
According to data tracker Evictions Lab at Princeton University, Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, and Austin all ranked among the top 10 cities for new eviction filings in early April.
According to data tracker Evictions Lab at Princeton University, Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, and Austin all ranked among the top 10 cities for new eviction filings in early April.
North Texas double amputee veteran gifted specially-designed home
It was a special homecoming for a disabled military veteran and his loved ones. His family was gifted a mortgage-free, fully-accessible smart home equipped with features specially designed with them in mind. “It’s something I always imagined, but now I get to live it."
It was a special homecoming for a disabled military veteran and his loved ones. His family was gifted a mortgage-free, fully-accessible smart home equipped with features specially designed with them in mind. “It’s something I always imagined, but now I get to live it."
Canada bans foreign home buyers for two years to cool market
The Canadian government is under pressure to cool an overheated market after prices climbed by more than 20% last year, while rental rates have also been rising.
The Canadian government is under pressure to cool an overheated market after prices climbed by more than 20% last year, while rental rates have also been rising.
Flower Mound homeowners oppose proposed new industrial development
New home subdivisions in Denton County continue sprouting along I-35W. Now, some of those homeowners are finding themselves in a battle over a proposed industrial development aiming to become their neighbor.
New home subdivisions in Denton County continue sprouting along I-35W. Now, some of those homeowners are finding themselves in a battle over a proposed industrial development aiming to become their neighbor.
First-time homebuyer? Real estate experts offer advice in crazy market
How can first-time homebuyers navigate the homebuying process without becoming burned out, deflated or giving up altogether? Real estate experts weigh in.
How can first-time homebuyers navigate the homebuying process without becoming burned out, deflated or giving up altogether? Real estate experts weigh in.
City of Dallas still struggling to develop regulations for short-term rentals
The city of Dallas still can’t seem to find a solution to a problem that’s been brewing between frustrated residents and short-term rental operators and owners. Currently, there’s still no formal registration or enforcement process in place for short-term rentals, which continue to go on largely unregulated.
The city of Dallas still can’t seem to find a solution to a problem that’s been brewing between frustrated residents and short-term rental operators and owners. Currently, there’s still no formal registration or enforcement process in place for short-term rentals, which continue to go on largely unregulated.
Two years later, city of Dallas still struggling to get building permit backlog under control
The city of Dallas is still trying to get a two-year-long building permit backlog under control. City leaders told builders on Friday it is making big changes that should start to improve the issue in two-to-three months.
The city of Dallas is still trying to get a two-year-long building permit backlog under control. City leaders told builders on Friday it is making big changes that should start to improve the issue in two-to-three months.
Still no agreement made from Dallas City Council on how to regulate short-term rentals
The city has been working on coming up with ways to regulate short-term rentals for two years. But on Monday, it was clear they are no closer to bringing about any consensus on how the city should handle short-term rentals.
The city has been working on coming up with ways to regulate short-term rentals for two years. But on Monday, it was clear they are no closer to bringing about any consensus on how the city should handle short-term rentals.
North Texans prep homes, buildings for winter weather to avoid costly repairs
The storm cost hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages in some cases for local homeowners and organizations. With freezing temperatures in the forecast, they are doing everything they can to prepare.
The storm cost hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages in some cases for local homeowners and organizations. With freezing temperatures in the forecast, they are doing everything they can to prepare.
Longtime Everman friends turning 'Chaos into Calm' with new home makeover TV show
No clutter. No chaos. Just three childhood friends from the Fort Worth suburb of Everman who’ve turned reorganizing into big rewards.
No clutter. No chaos. Just three childhood friends from the Fort Worth suburb of Everman who’ve turned reorganizing into big rewards.
City of Dallas forms another task force to regulate short-term rentals
This will be the city's third task force in two years. The co-chair of the task force says he wants the city's attorney to clearly spell out what the city can and cannot do when it comes to regulating short-term rentals on platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo.
This will be the city's third task force in two years. The co-chair of the task force says he wants the city's attorney to clearly spell out what the city can and cannot do when it comes to regulating short-term rentals on platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo.
Dallas apartment complex ordered to make fixes months after damaging fire
A 60-year old woman’s apartment kitchen caught fire while she was sleeping on Aug. 3. Nearly three months later, next to nothing has been fixed by the complex. The complex is owned by the same group that owns Highland Hills Apartments across the street, where an apartment building exploded last month following a shooting that police say caused a gas leak.
A 60-year old woman’s apartment kitchen caught fire while she was sleeping on Aug. 3. Nearly three months later, next to nothing has been fixed by the complex. The complex is owned by the same group that owns Highland Hills Apartments across the street, where an apartment building exploded last month following a shooting that police say caused a gas leak.
Code enforcement deems some Dallas apartments unsafe after gas explosion
The city told tenants they could move back in. But when some did, they were met with disturbing living conditions. After code enforcement took a look, some apartments were found to be not safe and haven’t been safe. It might be weeks or months before they can return.
The city told tenants they could move back in. But when some did, they were met with disturbing living conditions. After code enforcement took a look, some apartments were found to be not safe and haven’t been safe. It might be weeks or months before they can return.
Little Elm family forced to sell dream home to fix retaining wall nightmare
For one Little Elm family, their backyard retaining wall and fence have fallen into the backyard behind them. But by Little Elm city ordinance, repairing the breach is their responsibility. “The only way I can raise that kind of money is to sell the house."
For one Little Elm family, their backyard retaining wall and fence have fallen into the backyard behind them. But by Little Elm city ordinance, repairing the breach is their responsibility. “The only way I can raise that kind of money is to sell the house."
Entire historic Tennessee town for sale for $725K
Water Valley, Tennessee is up for sale and real estate broker Christa Swartz said her phone hasn’t stopped ringing with potential buyers.
Water Valley, Tennessee is up for sale and real estate broker Christa Swartz said her phone hasn’t stopped ringing with potential buyers.
On Your Side: Little Elm, Big Problem
No insurance. No permits. One Little Elm homeowner says she had no idea what she was getting into. Her experience just might make or break your next home project.
No insurance. No permits. One Little Elm homeowner says she had no idea what she was getting into. Her experience just might make or break your next home project.
Fort Worth veteran's family moves into new, rent-free transitional home
A Navy veteran was welcomed into his new family home in Fort Worth Tuesday morning. They get to live in the home rent-free while they transition from the constantly moving military life to everyday civilian life.
A Navy veteran was welcomed into his new family home in Fort Worth Tuesday morning. They get to live in the home rent-free while they transition from the constantly moving military life to everyday civilian life.
'The Conjuring' farmhouse in Rhode Island on the market
A supposedly haunted farmhouse in Rhode Island that inspired the horror movie "The Conjuring" is on the market. And the sales agent isn't hiding its terrifying reputation. In fact, the listing is all about the 3,100-square-foot home's creepy charm.
A supposedly haunted farmhouse in Rhode Island that inspired the horror movie "The Conjuring" is on the market. And the sales agent isn't hiding its terrifying reputation. In fact, the listing is all about the 3,100-square-foot home's creepy charm.