‘Historically’ high lumber prices adding more than $35K on average to new home price tag
While many businesses have slowed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the home-building industry has seen a boom — but it could be at risk due to a lumber shortage that has triggered skyrocketing prices for the material.
Residents at Mueller Flats Apartments protest over living conditions
Residents at the Muller Flats Apartments in East Austin are fed up and frustrated. The winter storm left many with damage and unlivable living situations.
Italian town selling homes — some fully furnished — for $12,000 with negotiable sale price
Latronico, a quaint town in southern Italy with thermal spas, hiking and mountaintop views, is hoping to give new life to some of its old homes.
Riverside family finally moves into dream home after 15-month standoff with squatter
After 15 long months of soaring legal bills, Tracie Albert finally walked through the front door of her new home in Riverside. But not before the suspected squatter was seen lunging at Tracie with a tire iron.
Homes selling faster than ever even as prices rise to all-time highs
About 59% of homes that went under contract had an accepted offer within two weeks of hitting the market.
Man browsing online real estate listing sees his own cat relaxing in bedroom
A U.K. man browsing an online real estate listing for his neighbor's house was slightly miffed at seeing his own cat, Freddie, lounging on a bed in one of the listing’s photos.
Nearly 100 guests forced to leave Florida hotel after being told it was sold
Many of them say they got a call in their rooms saying that the hotel had been sold and they had to get out of their rooms by 4 p.m.
12 mistakes to avoid as a first-time home buyer
Are you hoping to buy a house for the first time? Make sure you avoid these first-time homebuyer mistakes.
Should you take out a personal loan for a home improvement project?
Tackling a home improvement project can be costly but, with competitive rates and terms, a personal loan can give you a house to come home to.
How often can you refinance your mortgage?
There’s no limit on your practical ability to refinance, but there are some important factors to consider before touching your mortgage
How to get mortgage approval if your student loan is in forbearance
Federal student loan forbearance may sound great, but it could impact your ability to get a mortgage. Here’s what you need to know about qualifying for a home loan while your payments are paused.
Millions of homeowners can lower mortgage payments by refinancing right now
Mortgage refinancing can help millions of homeowners to reduce the amount of their monthly payments and save money. Here's what you need to know.
Mortgage interest rates forecast for rest of 2020
Mortgage rates are currently at or near record lows, but they could fall further. Check out this mortgage interest rates forecast to learn more.
FOX 7 Discussion: Property tax threat ahead of voter decision on Project Connect
Mark Roberts, executive director of the McCombs Real Estate Center at the University of Texas, joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to discuss how Gov. Abbott's proposed legislation punishing cities who defund police could affect Project Connect and the property taxes of Austin residents.
Historic Missouri home for sale with fully functioning jail attached
A historic home in Fayette, Missouri is for sale, equipped with its own fully functioning jail — complete with booking area and cells.
US new home sales jump 13.8% in June
The Commerce Department reported Friday that the June gain pushed sales of new homes to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 776,000. The increase follows a 19.4% jump in May.
Renting? Federal eviction relief expires July 24 as Congress debates extension — here’s what you need to know
A federal eviction moratorium is set to expire Friday, which puts many Americans at risk of facing eviction or losing their home.
City of Austin provides details on Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Officials held a briefing to discuss the design and funding of the $17 million rental assistance program for residents impacted by COVID-19.
Mortgage applications are rising dramatically — here’s why
Why are Americans still buying homes, despite the ongoing pandemic? A few factors are at play.
How to get a mortgage rate below 3%
Trying to save money? Try to get a mortgage loan when the rates are low.