City of Austin begins Phase 3 of camping ban enforcement
For the past two months, the City of Austin has been implementing phase one and two of its plan to reinstate the citywide camping ban.
For the past two months, the City of Austin has been implementing phase one and two of its plan to reinstate the citywide camping ban.
Residents being displaced in Southeast Austin search for answers
Rosemont at Oak Valley residents gathered outside the leasing office demanding answers after being given a notice that their leases will be terminated on July 31.
Rosemont at Oak Valley residents gathered outside the leasing office demanding answers after being given a notice that their leases will be terminated on July 31.
Cedar Park senior center remains closed months after winter storm
Treasure of the Hills Senior Center is still undergoing repairs five months after the winter storm in February caused damage to the facility.
Treasure of the Hills Senior Center is still undergoing repairs five months after the winter storm in February caused damage to the facility.
87 families forced out of affordable housing units in South Austin
Residents were given less than thirty days to pack up and leave and are being told other affordable housing communities are at capacity.
Residents were given less than thirty days to pack up and leave and are being told other affordable housing communities are at capacity.
Housing price hikes linked to widening insurance coverage gap
Recent home price hikes have also brought about another unexpected issue: a potential gap in insurance coverage catching homeowners by surprise.
Recent home price hikes have also brought about another unexpected issue: a potential gap in insurance coverage catching homeowners by surprise.
More than 4 million Americans face eviction amid worsening housing crisis
Two studies have found that the nation’s housing availability and affordability crisis is expected to worsen significantly following the pandemic.
Two studies have found that the nation’s housing availability and affordability crisis is expected to worsen significantly following the pandemic.
Austin housing market prices skyrocket, home buyers pay attention
The Austin Board of REALTORS reports that home prices reach record-breaking high making Austin's housing market one of the most competitive in the U.S.
The Austin Board of REALTORS reports that home prices reach record-breaking high making Austin's housing market one of the most competitive in the U.S.
Seven arrested at City Hall homeless camp cleanup
The move comes as Austin has moved into Phase 2 of its reinstatement of the camping ban. Phase 2 began on June 13.
The move comes as Austin has moved into Phase 2 of its reinstatement of the camping ban. Phase 2 began on June 13.
FOX 7 Discussion: Evictions resume for tenants impacted by COVID-19
Emily Blair, executive vice-president of the Austin Apartment Association, joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about the new roadmap to help renters in Austin.
Emily Blair, executive vice-president of the Austin Apartment Association, joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about the new roadmap to help renters in Austin.
Residents group names ABIA Hilton as better site for city homeless
The Airport Hilton was presented as a better site for Austin's homeless versus the currently proposed Candlewood Suites hotel in Northwest Austin.
The Airport Hilton was presented as a better site for Austin's homeless versus the currently proposed Candlewood Suites hotel in Northwest Austin.
Potential homebuyers: 'Now is a great time to buy' despite housing bubble fears, mortgage billionaire says
As the housing market stays heated, concerns of a housing bubble are beginning to surface. But experts say it's still a good time to buy a home.
As the housing market stays heated, concerns of a housing bubble are beginning to surface. But experts say it's still a good time to buy a home.
City of Austin Utilities continues to provide customers bill assistance
The City of Austin Utilities and the Housing Authority of the City of Austin work together to help reduce the cost of customers utility bills.
The City of Austin Utilities and the Housing Authority of the City of Austin work together to help reduce the cost of customers utility bills.
Renters Roadmap helps renters understand how to avoid eviction
The Austin Apartment Association is helping renters and property managers understand eviction orders, ordinances, and rental assistance programs.
The Austin Apartment Association is helping renters and property managers understand eviction orders, ordinances, and rental assistance programs.
Experts say housing market booming, prices going up in Austin
According to Redfin's data for 2021 so far, prices for homes in Austin have increased more than 40% from last year.
According to Redfin's data for 2021 so far, prices for homes in Austin have increased more than 40% from last year.
Austin evictions explained: tenant and landlord rights as of June 1
Austin's overall eviction moratorium doesn't end until August 1. Most tenants are covered until then.
Austin's overall eviction moratorium doesn't end until August 1. Most tenants are covered until then.
City of Austin shares requirements for issuing notices to vacate
Beginning June 1, landlords can issue notices to vacate to tenants who owe five or more months of rent and have exhausted all available assistance.
Beginning June 1, landlords can issue notices to vacate to tenants who owe five or more months of rent and have exhausted all available assistance.
Travis County working through rent assistance applications
County leaders say they hope to start distributing payments in June just one week before landlords can start back up on the eviction process.
County leaders say they hope to start distributing payments in June just one week before landlords can start back up on the eviction process.
Sales of new US homes fell 5.9% in April in wake of soaring house prices in March
Sales of new homes fell a bigger-than-expected 5.9% in April, a drop that analysts blamed in part on soaring home prices.
Sales of new homes fell a bigger-than-expected 5.9% in April, a drop that analysts blamed in part on soaring home prices.
City releases more details on proposed sanctioned homeless campsites
The resolution directs the city manager to provide information and analysis on the possibility of sanctioned encampments for the homeless in Austin.
The resolution directs the city manager to provide information and analysis on the possibility of sanctioned encampments for the homeless in Austin.
Shelters prepare for potential influx of pet drop-offs this summer
Local shelters like the Austin Animal Center are preparing for an influx in dogs and cats this summer as the eviction moratorium is set to end Aug. 1.
Local shelters like the Austin Animal Center are preparing for an influx in dogs and cats this summer as the eviction moratorium is set to end Aug. 1.