Austin's homeless dilemma moves back to front burner
The homeless dilemma essentially went unchecked for several months and was put on the back burner because of the presidential election and the coronavirus pandemic.
Colorado tenants say landlord sent note claiming their rent will double if Biden wins: report
Residents of a trailer park in Colorado say they received a notice from their landlord, claiming their rent would dramatically increase if Democratic nominee Joe Biden becomes president.
San Francisco apartment rent cost dives 31%, most in nation: report
Two fellow Bay Area counties are included among those with the sharpest drop in rents.
FOX 7 Discussion: AirBnB cracking down on party houses in Texas
AirBnB spokesperson Ben Breit joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about how the company is cracking down on party houses in Texas.
Evictions suspended in Austin-Travis County through December
Austin Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Sam Biscoe signed updated orders Wednesday which extended and updated the restrictions related to eviction notices through December 31.
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.
Applications now being accepted for RENT Assistance Program
The City of Austin has created a Relief of Emergency Need for Tenants (RENT) Assistance Program.
Austin Water begins pilot program to replace manual readings
Austin Water is starting a new pilot water meter program.
Trump tells voters who live in suburbs they ‘will no longer be bothered’ by low-income housing
President Trump told suburban voters in a tweet on Wednesday they will “no longer be bothered or financially hurt” by having low-income housing in their neighborhood after his administration revoked an Obama-era housing rule.
Austin Mayor Steve Adler extends moratorium on residential evictions
Effectively immediately, the order prohibits issuing notices to vacate and removing a tenant's property by a property owner.
Williamson County Commissioners approve Wilco Forward Phase 3 to help with rent, utility assistance
Residents will have to reach out directly to the agency serving their city to be able to request financial assistance.
‘Silent transmission’: COVID-19 largely spread by asymptomatic, presymptomatic carriers, study says
The study was published on July 6 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).
North Austin mobile home neighborhood buys back land from park owners
The neighborhood association worked with various lenders including the City of Austin who gave the community $2.5 million in loans, from the housing bond to help families buy the land.
FOX 7 Discussion: Impact of extension for renter protections
Renee Zahn with the Austin Apartment Association joins Marcel Clarke to speak on Austin City Council's extension on the moratorium for evictions.
Yosemite employees evicted amid coronavirus pandemic
The group of Yosemite Hospitality workers were told this week layoffs require them to leave Yosemite by May 21, the Fresno Bee reported Friday.
New tool allows renters to check if they're protected by fed's eviction moratorium
Tenants worried about paying rent during the coronavirus crisis can use a new tool unveiled earlier this week by the Federal Housing Finance Agency, which oversees mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, to check whether they are protected under a federal eviction moratorium.
Austin foundation helps provide free hotel rooms to domestic violence victims during COVID-19 pandemic
The Survive 2 Thrive Foundation has partnered with the Austin Hotel and Lodging Association to create the "Sanctuary Program", which provides victims of domestic violence an up-to-two-week stay in a hotel room for free.
CARES Act: Homeowners can delay mortgage payments, but will be required to pay lump sum
Trying to save the roof over your head. That's on the minds of millions right now. The COVID-19 crisis has forced people out of work and forced them to make tough choices. FOX 10's Linda Williams has the details.
Residents unable to pay rent due to COVID-19 are advised to talk to their landlords
COVID-19 is wreaking havoc on people's health and also wallets.
FOX 7 Discussion: Rules for renters, evictions during COVID-19 pandemic
Renee Zahn with the Austin Apartment Association joins Marcel Clarke to talk about new rules over evictions and grace periods for rent payments due to COVID-19.