Detroit mayor Duggan says HGTV's Nicole Curtis was 'scammed' in house deal
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said HGTV star and Metro Detroit native Nicole Curtis was 'scammed' when she bought a blighted home from someone who wasn't the owner.
Couple buys Riverside dream home, but seller refuses to move out in eviction moratorium loophole
When Tracie and Myles Albert purchased a beautiful four-bedroom house in Riverside, California they never realized that at the end of escrow the seller would suddenly refuse to give up the keys and leave.
Custom sheds on the rise during pandemic as people forced to work at home
Home is where the heart is, and with COVID-19, it's also where the office is.
What happens after mortgage forbearance ends? Here's what you need to know
Millions of homeowners will be exiting COVID-19-related mortgage forbearance over the next few months. It’s important to know what to expect and what steps you can take next.
Plumbing supplies still difficult to find following winter storms
Local plumbers are still dealing with homes damaged during the winter storms, and one of the big issues right now is getting supplies.
City officials announce updated RENT Assistance Program for 2021
The City of Austin’s Neighborhood Housing and Planning Department and the Housing Authority of the City of Austin announce details of the program that will provide $25 million of rental assistance.
Landlord says he's owed nearly $30,000 in unpaid rent, has no recourse under City of Seattle
Some landlords with a smaller selection of rental properties in Washington state say they feel trapped due to the eviction moratorium.
How to buy homeowners insurance
Homeowners insurance is essential when buying a new home and to protect your most valuable asset. It only takes a few minutes to compare rates and get the best home insurance.
Resources for Austin residents impacted by severe winter storm
The Austin-Travis County Emergency Operations Center has released several resources for the many Austinites still feeling the effects of the February 2021 severe winter storm.
Program to help low-income Austin homeowners with winter storm repairs
The City of Austin is launching an Emergency Home Repair initiative to assist low-income homeowners repair widespread damages due to the February 2021 severe winter storm.
5 factors that affect home insurance rates
Shop around to see if your home insurance rate can be cheaper.
Berkeley ends more than 100-year-old single-family zoning policy
Berkeley was the first city in the country to enact single-family zoning more than 100 years ago. Opponents of single-family zoning say it was used to exclude people of color from moving into certain neighborhoods.
80 acre cattle ranch bordering Area 51 for sale - including mailbox sought out by alien enthusiasts
For $4.5 million you can be the owner of a cattle ranch in the beautiful Nevada desert overlooking the infamous Area 51 military base.
Massive cleanup effort begins to help homeowners recover from damage
Homeowners in Bastrop, Hays, Travis and Williamson counties will be able to request help with removing fallen trees, limbs, and other storm-related damage.
139-year-old San Francisco home rolls to new address
A 139-year-old Victorian house in San Francisco was loaded onto giant dollies and moved Sunday to a new location six blocks away.
Insurance Council of Texas provides advice on handling weather damage
The Insurance Council of Texas provided some advice to FOX 7 Austin on what to do concerning damage from busted pipes and downed trees.
Radiant Plumbing offers advice on what to do if pipes burst
If your pipes burst it could be some time before a plumber can get out to fix it. Here's some advice if it's happened to you.
You can refinance your home with no closing costs — but there's a major downside
A no closing cost mortgage refinance may sound appealing on the surface, but this type of refinance may not truly save you money in the long run. Learn how a no closing cost mortgage refinance works and how to determine whether it's right for you.
Mortgage underwriting process — how does it work?
Mortgage underwriting doesn't have to be a confusing part of the loan approval process. Here's what you need to know about it.
3 signs you should refinance your mortgage right now
Thanks to historically low interest rates, there’s never been a better time to do a mortgage refinance. But how do you know if refinancing is the right move for you?