How home renovations impact your homeowners insurance premiums

With Americans’ savings rates up and stimulus cash on the way again, home renovations are soaring – but at what impact on homeowners’ insurance?

Sugar Land family discovers home was once Black Like Me Doll Museum

After moving into the Sugar Land home, a local mom discovered nearly 200 rare and vintage Black dolls. She did some research and found that her new home was once the Black Like Me Doll Museum

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.  

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.

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.

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.

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.