Texas Rent Relief Program website crashes shortly after reopening
The Texas Rent Relief Program Portal opened Tuesday morning and as expected there were many people rushing to the site.
The Texas Rent Relief Program Portal opened Tuesday morning and as expected there were many people rushing to the site.
Housing affordability is at the lowest level in over a decade
Home prices are finally falling after hitting an all-time high in 2022, but ownership is still out of reach for many Americans.
Home prices are finally falling after hitting an all-time high in 2022, but ownership is still out of reach for many Americans.
Housing affordability at record low, report says
The number of affordable listings fell 53% from a year earlier, the Redfin report found.
The number of affordable listings fell 53% from a year earlier, the Redfin report found.
HUD, HACA announce 300 new housing vouchers
Using HUD funding, the HACA will be providing 300 new housing vouchers totaling $93 million. 100 of those vouchers are designated specifically for homeless veterans.
Using HUD funding, the HACA will be providing 300 new housing vouchers totaling $93 million. 100 of those vouchers are designated specifically for homeless veterans.
Could Austin's housing market be cooling off?
A new Austin Board of Realtors report reveals that home prices in Travis County have fallen to their lowest level in two years. Kent Redding, board president elect, joins FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak to discuss.
A new Austin Board of Realtors report reveals that home prices in Travis County have fallen to their lowest level in two years. Kent Redding, board president elect, joins FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak to discuss.
Rent hike forced retired 80-year-old to take job as a janitor, now strangers have raised $28,000 for him
The man, known to students in Callisburg ISD as Mr. James, had his rent raised about $400 a month and could not make ends meet without getting back on the job. A GoFundMe campaign put together by three students has gone viral.
The man, known to students in Callisburg ISD as Mr. James, had his rent raised about $400 a month and could not make ends meet without getting back on the job. A GoFundMe campaign put together by three students has gone viral.
January rents had the smallest increase since May 2021
Rent prices are 22.5% higher than January 2020.
Rent prices are 22.5% higher than January 2020.
America is more rent-burdened than ever: These cities take the biggest chunk of your budget
Renters in these U.S. cities pay, on average, more than 30% of their income in rent.
Renters in these U.S. cities pay, on average, more than 30% of their income in rent.
Buying a home is now more affordable than renting in these 5 US cities
While renting is more affordable than owning in 45 out of the country's 50 largest cities, there are five cities where a person may consider buying instead.
While renting is more affordable than owning in 45 out of the country's 50 largest cities, there are five cities where a person may consider buying instead.
Volunteers hit Austin-Travis County streets for first in-person homeless count in 2 years
Hundreds of volunteers gathered at around 3 a.m. Saturday to find as many homeless people as possible, searching the woods, behind buildings and under overpasses.
Hundreds of volunteers gathered at around 3 a.m. Saturday to find as many homeless people as possible, searching the woods, behind buildings and under overpasses.
Goldman Sachs says 4 US cities will suffer a 2008 crash in home values
Four U.S. cities could see housing prices reach 2008 levels.
Four U.S. cities could see housing prices reach 2008 levels.
Foundation Communities asking for help due to increased demand for rental assistance
Foundation Communities says its fund, which helps residents pay rent and utilities during emergencies, is now in danger and they're asking the public to help.
Foundation Communities says its fund, which helps residents pay rent and utilities during emergencies, is now in danger and they're asking the public to help.
Residents, some Afghan refugees who escaped Taliban, deal with busted pipes after freeze
When units flooded at the Townhomes at Double Creek in Round Rock, families had to try to sweep out water with whatever they could.
When units flooded at the Townhomes at Double Creek in Round Rock, families had to try to sweep out water with whatever they could.
3D-printed homes now on sale in Arizona; builders say it's affordable and sustainable
The homes, which were printed in Casa Grande, range from 1,400 to 1,900 square feet, and the home's builder say they are built to withstand Arizona's extreme heat even better than a traditional home.
The homes, which were printed in Casa Grande, range from 1,400 to 1,900 square feet, and the home's builder say they are built to withstand Arizona's extreme heat even better than a traditional home.
Two California cities top list of metro areas homebuyers are leaving
A new report has listed San Francisco and Los Angeles as the two top U.S. cities in which homebuyers were looking to leave.
A new report has listed San Francisco and Los Angeles as the two top U.S. cities in which homebuyers were looking to leave.
Texas Government officials reveal priorities for 88th legislative session, $30 billion budget surplus
Governor Greg Abbott, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, and Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives Dade Phelan have begun sharing their thoughts on how all the budget surplus should be invested.
Governor Greg Abbott, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, and Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives Dade Phelan have begun sharing their thoughts on how all the budget surplus should be invested.
How Airbnb aims to crack down on New Year's Eve parties
Over 12K guests in US were blocked or redirected from booking during New Year's Eve in 2021.
Over 12K guests in US were blocked or redirected from booking during New Year's Eve in 2021.
Apartment rental prices may finally be falling in US, data shows
Zumper, a real estate marketplace company, analyzed rental data from over one million active listings across the U.S.
Zumper, a real estate marketplace company, analyzed rental data from over one million active listings across the U.S.
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac to back mortgages over $1M
The FHFA announced higher mortgage loan limits surpassing $1 million, giving borrowers access to larger loan amounts without taking out a jumbo mortgage.
The FHFA announced higher mortgage loan limits surpassing $1 million, giving borrowers access to larger loan amounts without taking out a jumbo mortgage.
Mortgage rates more than double what they were last year: Here's what you need to know
The trend is driving adjustable-rate mortgages, or ARMs, to the highest usage in over a decade.
The trend is driving adjustable-rate mortgages, or ARMs, to the highest usage in over a decade.