Rent prices in Austin drop 10% on average from last year: FOX 7 Focus

Rent prices in the Austin area have actually gone down compared to last year. Austin realtor Olivia Vale joins FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak to discuss in this FOX 7 Focus.

San Francisco 1st in U.S. to ban rental-price software

San Francisco is now the first city in the nation to ban the use of a type of software that large landlords use to set rental prices.

A $1 million starter home? It’s becoming the norm in these cities

There are now 237 cities in the U.S. where the typical starter home is worth $1 million or more. Five years ago, there were only 84 such cities.

Home prices hit another record in June even as sales fall: What to know

U.S. home prices hit another all-time high in June, even as sales of existing homes fell, according to data shared by the National Association of Realtors.

Evictions are rising fastest in these 5 American cities

Eviction filings are on the rise in several major cities as Americans grapple with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and expensive rent costs.

Biden proposes capping national rent increases at 5%

Biden’s proposal to help cap rent hikes at 5% would only apply to certain landlords. Here’s what to know.

Tourist hot spot to ban vacation apartments in bid to make city 'livable' again

Barcelona officials plan to ban short-term tourist apartment rentals by 2028, mirroring policies that have bubbled up across Europe in recent years. 

East Austin historic neighborhood redevelopment pushes completion to 2025

The redevelopment of a historic neighborhood in east Austin is taking longer than expected. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski spoke with the Austin Housing Authority about the delay.

Housing affordability is Gen Z's top voting issue, survey finds

Rising housing costs are making it difficult for first-time buyers to secure a home, an issue concerning young voters ahead of November’s election. 

Investors in Neu Community project file civil suit, claim mismanagement of funds

Investors in Neu Community believe they have been deceived and are taking management to court. 7 On Your Side reporter Carissa Lehmkuhl has the details.

Homes are overvalued in most of the US – and the problem is worse in these 5 states

An overwhelming majority of homes in the U.S. are overvalued as steep mortgage rates and an ongoing housing shortage push the price of real estate even higher.

House down payments: Highest and lowest averages by city

The average down payment when buying a home in the U.S. is about $56,000 which is 24% more than a year ago.

What happened to Neu Community?

What happened to Neu Community? Promises of a new, innovative way of living have remained just promises. 7 On Your Side reporter Carissa Lehmkuhl has more.