Housing prices in these states will become 'more affordable,’ Redfin CEO says
The Fed’s handling of rate cuts will play a key role in 2024 housing affordability, but according to one expert, certain U.S. states are already seeing "good" signs.
The Fed’s handling of rate cuts will play a key role in 2024 housing affordability, but according to one expert, certain U.S. states are already seeing "good" signs.
Protesters rally against phase two of HOME initiative
Debate intensifies over how to best tackle Austin's housing affordability crisis. City council is preparing to vote on phase two of a plan to build more homes on a single lot, but some are worried the changes could actually make living in Austin less affordable.
Debate intensifies over how to best tackle Austin's housing affordability crisis. City council is preparing to vote on phase two of a plan to build more homes on a single lot, but some are worried the changes could actually make living in Austin less affordable.
Travis County evictions on the rise: report
A report put together by BASTA shows evictions are on the rise in Travis County.
A report put together by BASTA shows evictions are on the rise in Travis County.
Rent continues to increase: Here are regions, states where it’s changed the most
Rent data found the median cost in the U.S. last month to be $1,987. Here's how that number breaks down across the country.
Rent data found the median cost in the U.S. last month to be $1,987. Here's how that number breaks down across the country.
Average long-term US mortgage rate hovers near 7%
The average 30-year fixed loan was 7.08% this week, according to Bankrate’s latest survey of large lenders. Here’s what a monthly mortgage payment at the current rate would look like.
The average 30-year fixed loan was 7.08% this week, according to Bankrate’s latest survey of large lenders. Here’s what a monthly mortgage payment at the current rate would look like.
Austin City Council discusses Phase 2 of HOME initiative
The Austin City Council discussed brief details on Phase two of the HOME initiative. Phase one allows three homes to be built on a single property.
The Austin City Council discussed brief details on Phase two of the HOME initiative. Phase one allows three homes to be built on a single property.
Baltimore sells $1 houses in effort to combat vacant home crisis
Baltimore, Maryland, city officials approved a program that would sell city-owned vacant homes for next to nothing at $1 for some applicable residents.
Baltimore, Maryland, city officials approved a program that would sell city-owned vacant homes for next to nothing at $1 for some applicable residents.
Housing benefits could lure employees back to office, survey shows
Many companies are facing the ongoing dilemma of office versus remote work four years after the pandemic, with a new survey highlighting housing benefits as a potential solution.
Many companies are facing the ongoing dilemma of office versus remote work four years after the pandemic, with a new survey highlighting housing benefits as a potential solution.
Time to sell your home? Here are 3 questions to ask yourself
As someone deeply involved in the real estate industry for decades, I understand that selling your home isn't just a financial transaction; it's a significant life decision.
As someone deeply involved in the real estate industry for decades, I understand that selling your home isn't just a financial transaction; it's a significant life decision.
Home buyers need to make $47,000 more than in 2020 to afford a home
A new report from Zillow finds that some people are relying on financial gifts to help cover the cost of a down payment for a home or moving to low-cost cities to find affordable housing.
A new report from Zillow finds that some people are relying on financial gifts to help cover the cost of a down payment for a home or moving to low-cost cities to find affordable housing.
Drop in Texas building permits indicates slowdown, shift
A new study shows that building permits in the Austin metro area dropped by double digits in 2023.
A new study shows that building permits in the Austin metro area dropped by double digits in 2023.
The two things Biden proposed to shake up the housing market
The president wants to make housing more affordable through a pair of tax credits. Here’s how it works.
The president wants to make housing more affordable through a pair of tax credits. Here’s how it works.
Marcia Fudge steps down as HUD secretary
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge announced Monday that she would resign her post, effective March 22, saying she was leaving “with mixed emotions."
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge announced Monday that she would resign her post, effective March 22, saying she was leaving “with mixed emotions."
New northeast Austin affordable housing complex opens
The Loretta apartments, a new affordable housing complex, opened in northeast Austin.
The Loretta apartments, a new affordable housing complex, opened in northeast Austin.
Rent prices are changing thanks to 'apartment-building boom' – what renters should expect
Rent prices are evolving – potentially for the better – in 2024 thanks to an “apartment-building boom," according to Redfin chief economist Daryl Fairweather. Here’s what renters should know.
Rent prices are evolving – potentially for the better – in 2024 thanks to an “apartment-building boom," according to Redfin chief economist Daryl Fairweather. Here’s what renters should know.
Austin nonprofit raising millions to preserve affordable housing
An Austin-area nonprofit is raising millions to preserve affordable homes in Austin. PNC Bank has joined the effort by committing millions to the organization this week.
An Austin-area nonprofit is raising millions to preserve affordable homes in Austin. PNC Bank has joined the effort by committing millions to the organization this week.
Austin guaranteed income pilot program: Does it work?
The city of Austin announced its guaranteed income pilot program will be making a comeback this spring. A report was recently released about how the trial run of that program went, and what we learned.
The city of Austin announced its guaranteed income pilot program will be making a comeback this spring. A report was recently released about how the trial run of that program went, and what we learned.
Man lives rent-free for 5 years at New Yorker Hotel through housing law loophole
Mickey Barreto was arrested and charged with filing false property records. But Barreto, 48, says he was surprised when police showed up
Mickey Barreto was arrested and charged with filing false property records. But Barreto, 48, says he was surprised when police showed up
US home prices hit a new record high in November
US home prices rise again in November as inventory shortage persists
US home prices rise again in November as inventory shortage persists
Buying a home: Where in Texas Gen Z has best chance to purchase a house
Real estate news website Point2 released its list of big U.S. cities where it's easier for young people to buy homes and three Texas made the top 10.
Real estate news website Point2 released its list of big U.S. cities where it's easier for young people to buy homes and three Texas made the top 10.