First-time homebuyers are older than ever before, National Association of Realtors survey finds
The number of first-time homebuyers dropped to its lowest level in 2024 as the age for new homeowners climbed to a new record.
Resources for home repair help after Hurricane Beryl, May storms
Hurricane Beryl and the May derecho devastated many homes in our area. Many low income households may not have had insurance or have the funds to make repairs, but some programs are stepping up to help.
How to make your home more resilient
We still have four weeks to go until the end of hurricane season and seven month until next hurricane season. This is a good time to start thinking about how to better prepare your home.
Home repair resources after Hurricane Beryl, derecho
Hurricane Beryl and the May derecho devastated many homes in our area. Many low income households may not have had insurance or have the funds to make repairs, but some programs are stepping up to help.
National Sandwich Day 2024 deals and freebies
National Sandwich Day is Sunday, Nov. 3 this year, and a handful of restaurants are offering deals and freebies to celebrate.
Quilt festival draws tens of thousands to enjoy unique art form
An old standby at your grandmother's house has been elevated to an art-form that will draw tens of thousands of people to the George R. Brown Convention Center in downtown Houston this weekend.
Price difference between new and used cars hits all-time high — what to know
The gap between the average price of a new vehicle compared to a used car topped $20,000 for the first time last quarter, according to data from auto shopping guide Edmunds.
Nearly half of recent buyers have mortgage rates below 5%, Zillow says – here's how
Although average rates are much higher, 45% of buyers who have purchased a home in the past year report having a rate below 5%, according to a new Zillow survey.
Recall expanded for Dynacare Baby Powder due to potential asbestos contamination
The baby powders were sold on Amazon.com and in several states.
What is VIN cloning? Here's what you should know
Houston police say they see cases of what's called VIN cloning about once a week and that it can have serious financial consequences.
BBB warns of jury duty scam
Scammers are still trying to scare people into thinking they missed jury duty.
What is VIN cloning?
Houston police say they see cases of what's called VIN cloning about once a week and that it can have serious financial consequences.
Costco issues recall notices for frozen waffles, freeze dried meat over listeria concerns
Two more products were added to Costco's recall list this due to concerns of listeria, a foodborne illness especially dangerous for pregnant women. (321 kB)
Visa report highlights emerging scams targeting consumers and travelers
Visa's new report highlighted the emergence of digital pickpocketing and scams targeting travelers.
FTC bans fake online reviews, but is it game over?
Businesses can be fined $51,000 for fake reviews. Will it stop the problem?
FTC bans fake online reviews, but is it game over?
Businesses can be fined $51,000 for fake reviews. Will it stop the problem?
Amazon brings gas benefit to Prime membership: Here's how it works
E-commerce giant Amazon brought a fuel savings benefit to its Prime membership that will knock 10 cents off each gallon of gas they purchase at about 7,000 U.S. gas stations.
Butterball unveils Thanksgiving turkey you ‘cook from frozen’
Butterball’s new “cook from frozen" turkey requires only two steps to make it: unwrapping it and popping it in the oven.
