New home sales up 4% in July
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There was a 4% increase in new home sales for the month of July.

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.

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
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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
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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
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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.

Hidden secret about Section 8 Housing Vouchers
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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.

Counter-offer delivered to break Property Tax dead-lock
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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.

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
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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.

Rod Stewart lists Beverly Hills mansion for $70 million

Sir Rod Stewart's English country estate in the heart of Beverly Hills is up for sale to the tune of $70 million.

$100,000 ghost town in West Texas up for sale
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Lobo, Texas was abandoned by its residents in 1991. Three friends from Germany bought it in the early 2000s for art events and movie festivals, now they?re looking for a new buyer. It?ll only cost you $100K.