Mortgage demand jumps as rates drop

Home purchase activity saw a surge last week after long-term mortgage rates fell for the first time in two months.

Here are ways to avoid scams on Black Friday

Experts warn of criminals using elaborate scams to take advantage of unsuspecting consumers searching for holiday bargains on Black Friday.

Amazon offers tips to protect packages from porch pirates

As you place those online orders for the holidays, Amazon offers tips and things you need to watch out for with those porch pirates.

Protecting packages from porch pirates
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As you place those online orders for the holidays, you need to watch for those porch pirates. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has a way to protect yourself.

Black Friday deals at Bass Pro reels in shoppers
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It's Black Friday, known for big retail discounts and door busters, and people were lined up overnight to get their hands on the deals. FOX 26's Shelby Rose spoke to customers in line at Bass Pro Shops.

Avocados, tequila could be targets of Trump's tariffs

Trump's proposed 25% tariffs on Mexico could raise prices on avocados, tequila, and more, impacting both U.S. consumers and Mexican producers.

When do major stores open on Black Friday?

Walmart, Best Buy and others are due to kickstart holiday shopping with Black Friday deals.

Houston stores open on Thanksgiving 2024: Hours for H-E-B, Kroger, more

What Houston grocery stores and pharmacies are open on Thanksgiving this year? Here are store hours for H-E-B, CVS, Walgreens and more today.

Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae backing bigger home loans in 2025

The loan amount limits for mortgages backed by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae will rise by 5.2% next year to over $800,000, the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced.

Here's how many Californians moved to Texas last year

Not only do Texans like to stay in Texas, but Californians like to move to Texas, according to the Fall 2024 Texas Relocation Report from Texas Realtors.

Food recalls ahead of Thanksgiving: 3 you should know about

The FDA and USDA announced three recent recalls on food items that have been potentially contaminated with E. coli and listeria as Thanksgiving approaches.

Here's what the housing market will look like in 2025

Mortgage rates will play a big role in shaping next year's housing market, according to a new report.

Tortilla strips in 22 states recalled over undeclared allergen: FDA

Fresh Gourmet Tortilla Strips Santa Fe Style have been recalled for an undeclared allergen in the package. Here's what to know.

Thanksgiving on a budget: How to make a feast for $30

Many grocery stores are offering holiday meal deals with all the fixin's for a turkey dinner. Here's how to make a holiday turkey dinner for $30.

Hyundai, Kia recall over 208,000 EVs; could suffer loss of power

The recalls cover Hyundai and Genesis vehicles including the 2022 through 2024 Ioniq 5, the 2023 through 2025 Ioniq 6, GV60 and GV70, and the 2023 and 2024 G80.