Austin homes selling for substantially higher than asking price

Redfin, which tracks homes bought and sold across the country, reports that in Austin, the price of homes have gone up 43% since 2020.

FOX 7 Discussion: Federal eviction moratorium expires

Austin Apartments Association Executive VP Emily Blair joins FOX 7's John Krinjak on what the end of the federal eviction moratorium means for renters in Central Texans.

Tenants prepare for unknown as eviction moratorium ends

Tenants saddled with months of back rent are facing the end of the federal eviction moratorium on July 31, a move that could lead to millions being forced from their homes.

Report: Full-time minimum wage workers can only afford rent in 7% of US counties

A recent report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition found that full-time minimum-wage workers can’t afford rent in most areas of the U.S.

Tesla launches initiative to build first solar neighborhood in Austin

The partnership between Tesla, Brookfield, and Dacra will be the first Tesla Solar neighborhood and the nation’s most sustainable residential community.

Houses in rural Japan are selling for $500

In order to combat a growing population crisis, Japanese authorities are listing some abandoned houses — also known as “akiya” — for $500.

Millions fear eviction as housing crisis worsens

More than 4 million people say they fear being evicted or foreclosed upon in the coming months just as two studies released Wednesday found that the nation's housing availability and affordability crisis is expected to worsen significantly following the pandemic.

'Darth Vader House' hits Houston market, on sale for $4.3 million

You don’t know the power of the dark side! But for $4.3 million, you most likely will as one massive Houston home just hit the market.

US housing market booms as buyers enter bidding wars amid low supply

“The housing market is hot. Very hot,” National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun told FOX Television Stations. But Yun predicts that things could soon cool down.

‘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.

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.

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.

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