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.
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.
In order to combat a growing population crisis, Japanese authorities are listing some abandoned houses — also known as “akiya” — for $500.
Mansion in Pacific Heights sets record for most expensive house sold in San Francisco
The 11,000-square-foot home was built in 1931, by the heirs to the Hills Bros. Coffee fortune, and has stunning views of the bay and the Golden Gate Bridge.
The 11,000-square-foot home was built in 1931, by the heirs to the Hills Bros. Coffee fortune, and has stunning views of the bay and the Golden Gate Bridge.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 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.
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.
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.


















