Report shows upbeat look at local real estate market, but analysts expect slowdown
The Houston Association of Realtors's monthly report shows an 8 percent increase in buyers closing on single-family homes last month over a year earlier.
The Houston Association of Realtors's monthly report shows an 8 percent increase in buyers closing on single-family homes last month over a year earlier.
State Farm, Progressive to return up to $2 billion to policyholders amid coronavirus pandemic
On average, State Farm says auto customers can expect to receive a credit of about 25 percent of premium for the time period March 20 through May 31.
On average, State Farm says auto customers can expect to receive a credit of about 25 percent of premium for the time period March 20 through May 31.
IRS speeds up coronavirus check printing, delivery ahead of schedule
Cash-strapped consumers may catch a break.
Cash-strapped consumers may catch a break.
Realtors adjust to the new norm during COVID-19 pandemic
Realtors are now using live streams and virtual tours online to show homes to prospective buyers to avoid spreading the COVID-19 virus in person.
Realtors are now using live streams and virtual tours online to show homes to prospective buyers to avoid spreading the COVID-19 virus in person.
Allstate to return more than $600 million to customers amid coronavirus pandemic
Allstate said that on average, personal auto insurance customers will reportedly receive 15 percent money back based on their monthly premium in April and May.
Allstate said that on average, personal auto insurance customers will reportedly receive 15 percent money back based on their monthly premium in April and May.
How to save on auto insurance while working remotely
For customers who are struggling to pay bills during the COVID-19 pandemic, many auto insurance carriers say they will offer payment plans, delayed payments, or drop late fees.
For customers who are struggling to pay bills during the COVID-19 pandemic, many auto insurance carriers say they will offer payment plans, delayed payments, or drop late fees.
Hobby Lobby closes all stores, furloughs most employees without pay
The company will also be ending emergency leave pay and suspending use of company-provided paid time off benefits.
The company will also be ending emergency leave pay and suspending use of company-provided paid time off benefits.
HBO offering 500 hours of streaming content available for free to non-subscribers
Starting Friday, April 3, people will no longer need to borrow a friend's HBO account for a while.
Starting Friday, April 3, people will no longer need to borrow a friend's HBO account for a while.
A guide to surviving financially as the bills come due
The coronavirus has already dealt a financial blow to millions of Americans dealing with layoffs, furloughs or reduced hours.
The coronavirus has already dealt a financial blow to millions of Americans dealing with layoffs, furloughs or reduced hours.
Lenders give homeowners break during COVID-19 crisis
Bank of America says it will let homeowners and car owners pause their payments. How many months will depend on your situation, and the payments will be added to the end of the loan without hurting your credit.
Bank of America says it will let homeowners and car owners pause their payments. How many months will depend on your situation, and the payments will be added to the end of the loan without hurting your credit.
Gas hits 99 cents a gallon at Kentucky gas station -- then sells out
The price of a gallon of gasoline has hit 99 cents at a station in Kentucky.
The price of a gallon of gasoline has hit 99 cents at a station in Kentucky.
Bank of America will allow customers to defer payments on mortgages amid COVID-19 financial crisis
Bank of America has announced it will also implement a series of actions aimed at creating financial ease for its customers.
Bank of America has announced it will also implement a series of actions aimed at creating financial ease for its customers.
Business owners worried fed assistance won't come soon enough
The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced it will offer low interest disaster loans. But many businesses worry the money won't arrive in time to save them.
The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced it will offer low interest disaster loans. But many businesses worry the money won't arrive in time to save them.
Walmart reduces hours, adds special shopping time for senior citizens
The retail giant announced that they will open their stores an hour early on Tuesdays to give seniors time to get their essentials.
The retail giant announced that they will open their stores an hour early on Tuesdays to give seniors time to get their essentials.
Website tells you how long your toilet paper will last in COVID-19 pandemic
A website called "How much toilet paper" has emerged, showing people how long their supply of the highly coveted rolls will last them.
A website called "How much toilet paper" has emerged, showing people how long their supply of the highly coveted rolls will last them.
Burger King responds to coronavirus pandemic by offering free kids meals
Burger King will start offering free kids meals at their US restaurants.
Burger King will start offering free kids meals at their US restaurants.
Analysts say it’s just the beginning for massive economic impact
Bars and restaurants have been forced to stop serving customers in-house, businesses are closing, and the oil industry is contracting.
Bars and restaurants have been forced to stop serving customers in-house, businesses are closing, and the oil industry is contracting.
Several malls, shopping centers closing temporarily amid COVID-19 concerns
The Galleria Mall, Katy Mills Mall and Houston Premium Outlets are among several malls and shopping centers closing until the end of March.
The Galleria Mall, Katy Mills Mall and Houston Premium Outlets are among several malls and shopping centers closing until the end of March.
Target to close at 9 PM, reserve hour for vulnerable guests amid COVID-19 outbreak
Target announced Tuesday that it will limit store hours and set specific hours to more vulnerable guests amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Target announced Tuesday that it will limit store hours and set specific hours to more vulnerable guests amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Amazon limiting shipments to warehouses for next 3 weeks
Amazon, in an attempt to fill its warehouses with toilet paper, hand sanitizer and other items in high demand, said Tuesday that it will limit what suppliers can send to its warehouses for the next three weeks.
Amazon, in an attempt to fill its warehouses with toilet paper, hand sanitizer and other items in high demand, said Tuesday that it will limit what suppliers can send to its warehouses for the next three weeks.