The overlooked obstacle keeping America from building the homes it needs
Behind the scenes, homebuilders are grappling with an overlooked challenge that is slowing construction and making it harder to close the nation's housing gap.
Behind the scenes, homebuilders are grappling with an overlooked challenge that is slowing construction and making it harder to close the nation's housing gap.
New Braunfels short-term rental ordinance upheld by federal appeals court
A federal appeals court has upheld a New Braunfels ordinance regulating short-term rentals within its residential areas.
A federal appeals court has upheld a New Braunfels ordinance regulating short-term rentals within its residential areas.
Trump cancels signing of housing affordability bill
President Donald Trump said in a social media post Wednesday that he wouldn't sign the bipartisan legislation until the SAVE America Act was passed.
President Donald Trump said in a social media post Wednesday that he wouldn't sign the bipartisan legislation until the SAVE America Act was passed.
Galveston housing: Families evicted as non-profit sublease program collapses
A Galveston mother and her children face homelessness after the collapse of a murky subleasing arrangement between an organization and a local outreach ministry.
A Galveston mother and her children face homelessness after the collapse of a murky subleasing arrangement between an organization and a local outreach ministry.
Sublease dispute leaves Galveston family homeless | Houston Live & Local
A woman and her children were evicted on Wednesday due to subleasing issues between management and the organization that helped the family get housing. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle spoke to the woman on "Houston Live and Local" as her unit was being cleared.
A woman and her children were evicted on Wednesday due to subleasing issues between management and the organization that helped the family get housing. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle spoke to the woman on "Houston Live and Local" as her unit was being cleared.
'We're not done': Abbott calls for property tax overhaul in Report to the People
The annual report looks back at what the governor feels are the major accomplishments of his administration and the state over the past year, while setting priorities for the future. The report is released instead of a traditional State of the State address.
The annual report looks back at what the governor feels are the major accomplishments of his administration and the state over the past year, while setting priorities for the future. The report is released instead of a traditional State of the State address.
Renters see $2,300 in savings as rent growth cools to 2020 levels
A new housing report reveals that renters in the U.S. are seeing significant financial relief as the national median rent continues a significant downward trend.
A new housing report reveals that renters in the U.S. are seeing significant financial relief as the national median rent continues a significant downward trend.
Where your state ranks on housing costs — The most and least expensive revealed
A new WalletHub analysis finds that housing costs in the U.S. have risen sharply in recent years, outpacing inflation and putting increasing financial pressure on households.
A new WalletHub analysis finds that housing costs in the U.S. have risen sharply in recent years, outpacing inflation and putting increasing financial pressure on households.
US home sales hit 9-month low as rising mortgages, Iran conflict weigh on buyers
U.S. existing home sales fell 3.6% in March to a nine-month low of 3.98 million units, pressured by tight inventory, higher mortgage rates, and labor market concerns.
U.S. existing home sales fell 3.6% in March to a nine-month low of 3.98 million units, pressured by tight inventory, higher mortgage rates, and labor market concerns.
When it comes to rent, these are the cities most affordable for residents - See the list
Rising rents are outpacing wages across the U.S., with prices increasing more than 50% over the past decade, according to Federal Reserve data.
Rising rents are outpacing wages across the U.S., with prices increasing more than 50% over the past decade, according to Federal Reserve data.
Migration to Texas slows: These are the top 'inbound' and 'exit' cities
The trend of moving from other states to Texas that's dominated the last decade is seeing a downward trend, a new study has found.
The trend of moving from other states to Texas that's dominated the last decade is seeing a downward trend, a new study has found.
Houston rents may be cooling, but affordability remains a challenge for many renters
Rent increases in Houston are starting to slow, according to researchers at Rice University’s Kinder Institute. But experts say housing remains unaffordable for many renters.
Rent increases in Houston are starting to slow, according to researchers at Rice University’s Kinder Institute. But experts say housing remains unaffordable for many renters.
Rents in this Texas city among biggest decreases in country, report says
Texas rent prices have been declining faster than the national average, a new report says, and one major city in particular is leading the charge.
Texas rent prices have been declining faster than the national average, a new report says, and one major city in particular is leading the charge.
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.