Texas law requires automatic explanations from insurance companies in 2026
A new Texas law effective January 1, 2026, mandates that insurance companies automatically provide written explanations for any declined, canceled, or non-renewed home and auto policies to increase industry transparency.
A new Texas law effective January 1, 2026, mandates that insurance companies automatically provide written explanations for any declined, canceled, or non-renewed home and auto policies to increase industry transparency.
Houston proposes new 'high-risk' apartment ordinance to crackdown on worst rental properties
Houston is debating a proposed "high-risk" apartment ordinance that would subject the city's 20 worst-rated rental properties to mandatory inspections and steep daily fines for safety violations.
Houston is debating a proposed "high-risk" apartment ordinance that would subject the city's 20 worst-rated rental properties to mandatory inspections and steep daily fines for safety violations.
Proposed apartment inspection ordinance in Houston
Houston leaders and landlords clash over a proposed Apartment Inspection Ordinance. As councilmembers look to help the city's worst properties, one District F landlord blames a costly squatter crisis and lack of city support.
Houston leaders and landlords clash over a proposed Apartment Inspection Ordinance. As councilmembers look to help the city's worst properties, one District F landlord blames a costly squatter crisis and lack of city support.
Zillow: US rent growth slows as affordability improves
U.S. rent growth continued to cool in January, slowing to its weakest pace in more than four years as supply increases and vacancies remain elevated, according to Zillow.
U.S. rent growth continued to cool in January, slowing to its weakest pace in more than four years as supply increases and vacancies remain elevated, according to Zillow.
Gov. Abbott targets 'out-of-control' property taxes with new five-point tax relief plan
Governor Abbott is proposing a sweeping overhaul of the Texas property tax system that would cap annual appraisal growth at 3% and create a constitutional pathway for voters to eliminate school district taxes for homeowners.
Governor Abbott is proposing a sweeping overhaul of the Texas property tax system that would cap annual appraisal growth at 3% and create a constitutional pathway for voters to eliminate school district taxes for homeowners.
Texas squatter 'rocket docket' is here: How new laws change landlord rights in 2026
Texas’s new "Rocket Docket" laws aim to end the squatter nightmare, but some Houston property owners remain trapped in legal limbo.
Texas’s new "Rocket Docket" laws aim to end the squatter nightmare, but some Houston property owners remain trapped in legal limbo.
Looking to move to a Texas city? These are the best and worst options
The top ten places to move to include seven cities in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, one Austin suburb, and two near Houston and Galveston.
The top ten places to move to include seven cities in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, one Austin suburb, and two near Houston and Galveston.
Local ministry helps homeless family through housing crisis, avoids foster care
One family was hours from losing their newborn to foster care until a Conroe-based ministry secured them housing in Spring. Their story highlights the region's growing shortage of shelter beds and affordable housing.
One family was hours from losing their newborn to foster care until a Conroe-based ministry secured them housing in Spring. Their story highlights the region's growing shortage of shelter beds and affordable housing.
Texas city ranks as strongest home buyer's market in US
Four other major Texas cities are also considered strong buyer's markets, where home buyers tend to have the advantage in negotiations.
Four other major Texas cities are also considered strong buyer's markets, where home buyers tend to have the advantage in negotiations.
Hidden homeownership cost in US is nearly $16K a year, Zillow analysis finds
Homeownership is already expensive, but a new report shows the additional costs that may be putting a squeeze on your finances.
Homeownership is already expensive, but a new report shows the additional costs that may be putting a squeeze on your finances.
Wells Fargo to host free ?Advancing Homeownership? fair in Houston
Wells Fargo will host a free ?Advancing Homeownership Fair? to help Houston residents learn more about the home buying process, local resources available for down payments and closing costs, and opportunities that may help them achieve the goal of becoming a homeowner.
Wells Fargo will host a free ?Advancing Homeownership Fair? to help Houston residents learn more about the home buying process, local resources available for down payments and closing costs, and opportunities that may help them achieve the goal of becoming a homeowner.
Monthly mortgage payments are the highest they’ve been in decades
Consumers are dealing with the rigors of finding a reasonably priced home but soaring mortgage payments are placing a financial dent on their budgets, according to recent data.
Consumers are dealing with the rigors of finding a reasonably priced home but soaring mortgage payments are placing a financial dent on their budgets, according to recent data.
HOME Investment Partnerships Program may be cut by feds: What is it?
The HOME Investment Partnerships Program, a decades-old federal grant that has funded more than a million affordable homes, could be cut under President Donald Trump’s budget proposal, raising alarms for rural communities.
The HOME Investment Partnerships Program, a decades-old federal grant that has funded more than a million affordable homes, could be cut under President Donald Trump’s budget proposal, raising alarms for rural communities.
Here's where home equity has grown the most
Rising housing prices are causing changes in home equity gains nationwide, according to a recent study.
Rising housing prices are causing changes in home equity gains nationwide, according to a recent study.
Black homebuyers are 1.7 times more likely to be denied a mortgage: study
Black homebuyers are 1.7 times more likely to be denied a mortgage compared to all other homebuyers, a new analysis found.
Black homebuyers are 1.7 times more likely to be denied a mortgage compared to all other homebuyers, a new analysis found.
These cities are the best and worst for renters in 2025, study shows
Rental prices can vary depending on where you live, but these places offer buyers quality options.
Rental prices can vary depending on where you live, but these places offer buyers quality options.
Cities with the most pet-friendly landlords
Your chances of finding a pet-friendly rental are higher in some cities than others. Here's the list.
Your chances of finding a pet-friendly rental are higher in some cities than others. Here's the list.
Here's how much you need to earn to buy a home in 2025, report shows
A recent housing report reveals that prospective homebuyers are facing obstacles to affording a home based on rising costs, which is a contributing factor to lower homeownership rates.
A recent housing report reveals that prospective homebuyers are facing obstacles to affording a home based on rising costs, which is a contributing factor to lower homeownership rates.
HUD Secretary Scott Turner visits Houston touting $314 million Disaster Block Grant
U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner appeared in Houston on Tuesday to discuss the shortage of affordable housing, sheltering the homeless and preparing for disastrous heavy weather.
U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner appeared in Houston on Tuesday to discuss the shortage of affordable housing, sheltering the homeless and preparing for disastrous heavy weather.
Housing secretary highlights $314M grant in Houston
U.S. Housing Secretary Scott Turner spoke in Houston on Tuesday about a new $314 million grant to be allocated to disaster recovery.
U.S. Housing Secretary Scott Turner spoke in Houston on Tuesday about a new $314 million grant to be allocated to disaster recovery.