Apartment rental prices may finally be falling in US, data shows

Zumper, a real estate marketplace company, analyzed rental data from over one million active listings across the U.S.

Criminal trespassing: How Texas law defines it

Recently, a West Austin woman reported dealing with a man who would not leave her front porch, but was it trespassing under Texas law and what should you do if you find yourself in a similar situation?

Plumbers prepare for 'Brown Friday' calls following Thanksgiving

The day after Thanksgiving is known as "Brown Friday", the day plumbing companies say they receive the highest number of calls, but there are things people can do to prevent costly repairs.

Real estate market in Austin dominated by international buyers, says new report

A new report showing more and more people from around the world are buying homes here in the Austin area, contributing $613 million to the region's economy from April 2021-March 2022.

Super Bowl 2023: Ultra-luxurious Arizona homes available for rent during the week of the Big Game

The big game in 2023, which is set to take place in Glendale, is expected to attract some A-listers to Arizona, and for these people, there have some great options to choose from in terms of lodging. The options are not cheap either.

US mortgage rates rise above 7% for the first time since 2002

The monthly payment on a median priced home is 78% higher now than it was a year ago for buyers who are able to make a 20% down payment.

Homeless man builds wooden house 'on wheels' on Hollywood Boulevard

A small wooden house built by a homeless man on Hollywood Boulevard is drawing a lot of attention from people passing by the popular Los Angeles road.

FHFA to eliminate G-fees for some homebuyers

At the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) conference on Monday, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced the elimination of added mortgage fees for some borrowers. Here's what that means for you.

Without Elon Musk's help, Grimes says she 'couldn't afford to buy a house' in Austin

Musician Grimes has weighed in on housing affordability in Austin and shared that she "couldn't afford to buy a house that fits my kids" without help from their dad, Elon Musk.

Housing market in Austin could be moving from seller to buyer

In a recent study conducted by the Consumer Affairs website, 33% of participants said Austin would be the first to experience a housing crash among the 50 most populated cities in the country.

Existing home sales drop to lowest level since 2020

Sales of previously owned houses fell in August for the seventh consecutive month as rising interest rates pushed potential homebuyers out of the market.

Housing market shift: Austin forecasted to favor buyers over sellers

Real estate website Knock.com is projecting that the nationwide seller's market is cooling from its historic highs and that it's moving toward favoring buyers.

Cooling housing market: Idaho, Colorado, Utah sellers drop prices in July

Here are the top 10 U.S. cities that had the highest share of sellers who dropped their asking prices in July as more buyers backed out of the market.

How to best cover your property against floods

With a hyperactive Atlantic hurricane season now underway, up to 20 named storms this year could have an impact on many coastline communities.