Home prices surge in January after months of growth deceleration, data shows
Home prices surged in January ahead of the start of this year's spring homebuying season. Here's how homeowners can take advantage of their home's value.
Home prices surged in January ahead of the start of this year's spring homebuying season. Here's how homeowners can take advantage of their home's value.
Savings window open: Today’s 20-year mortgage refinance rates fall | April 5, 2022
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for April 5, 2022, which are mostly unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for April 5, 2022, which are mostly unchanged from yesterday.
Analysis: Property tax relief that doesn’t lower your tax bill
Property values in the state, on average, are rising — in some places, at an astonishing pace. Because of the 2019 legislation, tax rates for schools and other government entities are falling.
Property values in the state, on average, are rising — in some places, at an astonishing pace. Because of the 2019 legislation, tax rates for schools and other government entities are falling.
Round Rock Cares tornado relief fund now accepting applications
Preliminary assessments indicated the tornado caused more than an estimated $32 million in damage to 680 residential structures in Round Rock.
Preliminary assessments indicated the tornado caused more than an estimated $32 million in damage to 680 residential structures in Round Rock.
Austin Code Department asks for feedback on Repeat Offender Program (ROP)
The survey is available for submissions until June 30 and available in Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Vietnamese, and Arabic.
The survey is available for submissions until June 30 and available in Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Vietnamese, and Arabic.
Rockwall County homes damaged by EF-1 tornado
The National Weather Service sent out a survey team and determined it was a brief EF-1 tornado that caused the damage in the neighborhood.
The National Weather Service sent out a survey team and determined it was a brief EF-1 tornado that caused the damage in the neighborhood.
Doorbell camera catches intruder trying to break into Dallas man’s home
A man who lives in the Medical District in Dallas is sharing his story about an attempted break-in at his apartment last week that happened while he was still inside. The man had some kind of tool and attacked the doorbell camera before trying to get into the home.
A man who lives in the Medical District in Dallas is sharing his story about an attempted break-in at his apartment last week that happened while he was still inside. The man had some kind of tool and attacked the doorbell camera before trying to get into the home.
Travis County pauses applications for rent, mortgage assistance
Travis County says it received about 4,700 applications for rent and mortgage assistance since opening the program on March 1.
Travis County says it received about 4,700 applications for rent and mortgage assistance since opening the program on March 1.
Homeowners associations foreclose on at least 60 homes in Denver neighborhood
At least 60 families in one Denver neighborhood are in danger of losing their homes after their HOAs foreclosed on them over unpaid fines. One homeowner said she had no idea about the foreclosure until the new owner knocked on her door, telling her he bought her house. Another woman whose husband recently passed away came home to find a lockbox on her door and a note saying her house was going to be auctioned off.
At least 60 families in one Denver neighborhood are in danger of losing their homes after their HOAs foreclosed on them over unpaid fines. One homeowner said she had no idea about the foreclosure until the new owner knocked on her door, telling her he bought her house. Another woman whose husband recently passed away came home to find a lockbox on her door and a note saying her house was going to be auctioned off.
Texas Homeowner Assistance Fund launched to help with expenses due to COVID-19
Eligible households could receive up to $40K for past due mortgage payment assistance, and up to $25K to pay past due property taxes, property insurance, and delinquent HOA and/or condo association fees.
Eligible households could receive up to $40K for past due mortgage payment assistance, and up to $25K to pay past due property taxes, property insurance, and delinquent HOA and/or condo association fees.
Austin second in nation in rising rents, average rent more than $2,200
Redfin found that the average rent in Austin is now $2,245.
Redfin found that the average rent in Austin is now $2,245.
Deployed soldier unable to return to his Decatur house because of squatters
A soldier who’s returning from a year-long deployment said unwanted guests have been living in his house.
A soldier who’s returning from a year-long deployment said unwanted guests have been living in his house.
What you need to know about the mortgage interest deduction
The mortgage interest deduction allows homeowners to reduce their taxable income by the amount of interest paid on the loan. Learn more.
The mortgage interest deduction allows homeowners to reduce their taxable income by the amount of interest paid on the loan. Learn more.
Will real estate housing market crash or cool off in 2022? Experts give their 2 cents
During 2020 and 2021, the housing market sizzled across the nation, with annual existing-home sales hitting their highest mark since 2006. But, what can we expect in 2022?
During 2020 and 2021, the housing market sizzled across the nation, with annual existing-home sales hitting their highest mark since 2006. But, what can we expect in 2022?
Rents reach 'insane' levels across the country with no end in sight
From December 2020 to December 2021, the median rent in Tampa spiked more than 25%. Meanwhile, Miami became the least affordable housing market in the country with a whopping 49.8% increase.
From December 2020 to December 2021, the median rent in Tampa spiked more than 25%. Meanwhile, Miami became the least affordable housing market in the country with a whopping 49.8% increase.
'Storyliving': Disney to develop US residential communities, starting in California
Disney plans to develop “Storyliving” residential communities across the U.S., including the first in Rancho Mirage, California, called “Cotino.”
Disney plans to develop “Storyliving” residential communities across the U.S., including the first in Rancho Mirage, California, called “Cotino.”
Michael Jordan's Highland Park mansion has been on the market for nearly 10 years
"At this point, I'm not at all surprised. It's a very specific house. It was built for Jordan and his family. It was built for a tall person. Kitchen cabinets and counters are high, things like that."
"At this point, I'm not at all surprised. It's a very specific house. It was built for Jordan and his family. It was built for a tall person. Kitchen cabinets and counters are high, things like that."
Austin Habitat for Humanity helps 7 families become new homeowners
There are some new homeowners in the area thanks to Austin Habitat for Humanity.
There are some new homeowners in the area thanks to Austin Habitat for Humanity.
Do you know the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning?
The CDC says the risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning increases during cold weather. CO is found in fumes produced by furnaces, stoves, or generators.
The CDC says the risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning increases during cold weather. CO is found in fumes produced by furnaces, stoves, or generators.
Winter storm warning: How to deal with frozen pipes
Frozen pipes that burst is a leading source of property damage. Here’s what the experts say about preventing and dealing with frozen pipes.
Frozen pipes that burst is a leading source of property damage. Here’s what the experts say about preventing and dealing with frozen pipes.