How can I prepare my home for freezing weather?
A very strong arctic cold front will move through Central Texas by Thursday morning and continue possibly into the afternoon, residents should take steps now to prepare.
A very strong arctic cold front will move through Central Texas by Thursday morning and continue possibly into the afternoon, residents should take steps now to prepare.
City of San Marcos offering home improvement kits, free of charge
The City of San Marcos wants to help residents by offering curb painting, fence staining, tree trimming, and power washing kits on loan, free of charge.
The City of San Marcos wants to help residents by offering curb painting, fence staining, tree trimming, and power washing kits on loan, free of charge.
Mortgage rates rise to prepare for Fed rate hikes
In the second week of January, the 30-year mortgage rate rose to the highest point since March 2020 in preparation for the Fed to raise rates during this quarter.
In the second week of January, the 30-year mortgage rate rose to the highest point since March 2020 in preparation for the Fed to raise rates during this quarter.
Record home price appreciation to continue in 2022, economist says: What it could mean for first-time buyers
Home prices rose significantly in 2021, and now one economist is predicting this appreciation will continue into 2022. Homeowners stand to gain the most from the continued price increases.
Home prices rose significantly in 2021, and now one economist is predicting this appreciation will continue into 2022. Homeowners stand to gain the most from the continued price increases.
Clint Harp with Harp Design Co. at Austin Home + Garden Show
FOX 7 Austin's Tierra Neubaum gets details about the event and gets a look at the workshop of one of the best carpenters in Central Texas.
FOX 7 Austin's Tierra Neubaum gets details about the event and gets a look at the workshop of one of the best carpenters in Central Texas.
'A Nightmare on Elm Street' house sells for nearly $3 million
The house from the 1984 slasher film “A Nightmare on Elm Street” has been sold for $2.98 million.
The house from the 1984 slasher film “A Nightmare on Elm Street” has been sold for $2.98 million.
Austin Energy shares tips for keeping warm safely
Austin Energy says these simple precautions can help you stay safe in winter weather.
Austin Energy says these simple precautions can help you stay safe in winter weather.
US home prices surged nearly 19% in October as market continues to boom
U.S. home prices surged again in October as the housing market continues to boom in the wake of last year’s coronavirus recession.
U.S. home prices surged again in October as the housing market continues to boom in the wake of last year’s coronavirus recession.
Airbnb says it'll 'crack down' on New Year's Eve parties
Airbnb customers who don’t have a positive review history will be subject to restrictions
Airbnb customers who don’t have a positive review history will be subject to restrictions
Housing inventory shortages drive seller's market in November, Redfin reports
Redfin's housing market predictions for 2022 are more positive with a higher supply of new homes causing price growth to slow down. But by then, higher mortgage rates are likely to impact housing affordability.
Redfin's housing market predictions for 2022 are more positive with a higher supply of new homes causing price growth to slow down. But by then, higher mortgage rates are likely to impact housing affordability.
Drought-stricken Las Vegas may ban grass yards for new homes
Grassy yards would be banned at all new housing and commercial developments in the Las Vegas metro area as officials try to expand water use limitations and the region prepares for a hotter and drier future.
Grassy yards would be banned at all new housing and commercial developments in the Las Vegas metro area as officials try to expand water use limitations and the region prepares for a hotter and drier future.
Austin “is facing an unprecedented housing crisis,” city council says
The City of Austin needs at least 135,000 additional housing units in the city over the next decade to meet housing needs, according to a resolution.
The City of Austin needs at least 135,000 additional housing units in the city over the next decade to meet housing needs, according to a resolution.
Travis County temporarily closes rental assistance application portal
It will stop accepting new applications after 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, December 5, 2021. Sunday is also the last day to drop off paper applications at drop boxes located at Community Centers.
It will stop accepting new applications after 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, December 5, 2021. Sunday is also the last day to drop off paper applications at drop boxes located at Community Centers.
IKEA renting tiny home in Tokyo for less than $1 per month
IKEA family members have a shot at renting a Tokyo-based tiny home that will cost less than $1 per month to rent.
IKEA family members have a shot at renting a Tokyo-based tiny home that will cost less than $1 per month to rent.
Some locals moving out of Austin as city becomes more unaffordable
Affordability and available housing supply have become major issues in Austin as the city continues to see booming growth.
Affordability and available housing supply have become major issues in Austin as the city continues to see booming growth.
Nightmare home sale leads Minnesota couple to arbitration
It was a problematic home sale: a failed retaining wall, the ground infilled with unopened bags of mulch, wallpaper concealing holes in the walls, the backyard slipping away into the nearby creek and an unpermitted porch structure on the verge of falling away with it.
It was a problematic home sale: a failed retaining wall, the ground infilled with unopened bags of mulch, wallpaper concealing holes in the walls, the backyard slipping away into the nearby creek and an unpermitted porch structure on the verge of falling away with it.
So, how much does it take to buy a house in the Bay Area?
Question: So, how much does it take to buy a house in the Bay Area? Answer: A lot.
Question: So, how much does it take to buy a house in the Bay Area? Answer: A lot.
Subdivision of 3D-printed homes coming to East Austin area next year
Construction will begin early next year on a new development in the Austin area featuring 100 homes built by 3D printers.
Construction will begin early next year on a new development in the Austin area featuring 100 homes built by 3D printers.
Century 21 CEO: Millennials ‘storming’ housing market amid supply pinch
Pace of housing development must double in order to keep up with demand, said Mike Miedler
Pace of housing development must double in order to keep up with demand, said Mike Miedler
Texas voters will decide on lowering property taxes after Legislature completes last-minute Hail Mary
If voters approve the measure next year, it will raise the state’s homestead exemption from $25,000 to $40,000 for school district property taxes, netting the average homeowner about $176 in savings.
If voters approve the measure next year, it will raise the state’s homestead exemption from $25,000 to $40,000 for school district property taxes, netting the average homeowner about $176 in savings.