Survey: Half of homeowners want to move but feel stuck
Even a small shift in mortgage rates could make a big difference to home affordability.
Home affordability is the worst it has been in nearly 40 years, study shows
U.S. home prices recently faced their sharpest rise since November.
New home sales up 4% in July
There was a 4% increase in new home sales for the month of July.
Real estate brokerage giant predicts 'tough' market for remainder of 2023
Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman said the real estate market is at a 'standstill.'
These four US cities face the biggest housing shortages
The U.S. housing shortage is worse in several cities that have experienced a booming labor market, strong population growth, and low housing inventory.
Remote work could wipe out $800B from office building value by 2030
A survey estimates office attendance is about 30% lower than pre-pandemic level in "superstar" cities.
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.
Monthly mortgage payments reach record highs in US
The median monthly payment for home purchase loans jumped 14.1% in May to an all-time high $2,165.
Texas rep calls for voters to decide property tax future
Republican leaders are split over whether they should raise homestead exemptions or compress the tax rate, but those aren't the only plans on the table.
Homeownership is the new hot wedding gift
Newlyweds are asking for cash to help with buying their first house in lieu of more traditional wedding presents.
Nasty nuisance leaves Brazoria Co. neighbors outraged
It's a dangerous nasty nuisance residents say they’ve known about for years. So, why haven't Brazoria County officials done something to help residents living around it? FOX 26's Randy Wallace tells the full story about a house no one wants to live next to.
Harvey damage still a reality for residents 6 years later
It’s been almost six years since Hurricane Harvey hit and some residents are still living in flood-ravaged homes. FOX 26’s Damali Keith explains what the hold-up is for some Houstonians.
Home listings plummeted to record low in May: Redfin
A shortage in homes for sale is fueling bidding wars, experts say.
Hidden secret about Section 8 Housing Vouchers
Section 8 Housing Vouchers are designed to help low-income recipients pay the rent. However, it’s a little-known secret that they can be used to buy a home as well. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares some “Smart Sense” on how it works.
House hits the market on America’s oldest residential street for $500K
The property was built around 1728 – when the nation was still a colony.
Counter-offer delivered to break Property Tax dead-lock
State lawmakers may be closer to an agreement on Property Tax Relief. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan shares what deal senators have offered members of the house.
Private island for sale cheaper than average price of US home
The listing agency for the island says there's plenty of room to install a helipad and a swimming pool.
Texas Lt. Governor delivers ultimatum on property tax relief
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, leader of the Texas Senate, has dug his line-in-the sand over property tax relief into a virtual trench.
Texas Lt. Governor delivers ultimatum on property tax relief
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is demanding the State House work on property tax relief. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan shares what else he said during a stop in Houston.
Texas ghost town Lobo selling for $100,000
The current owner of the 10-acre town of Lobo, in West Texas, purchased the town in 2001 for $20,000 with a few friends.