Federal judge in Texas rules CDC eviction ban "unconstitutional"
Many tenants may find they are no longer protected by the CDC's eviction moratorium after a federal judge in Texas ruled it unconstitutional.
Harris County, City of Houston offering $159M combined rental aid
Harris County and the City of Houston voted to offer a combined $159 million, plus the state of Texas is making $1.3 billion available.
Biden extends mortgage relief, ban on home foreclosures through June 2021
Certain mortgage protections that were put in place amid the pandemic, and were set to expire next month, have been extended through June.
$2.6 million in rent relief available to Harris County residents
Harris County Commissioners Court approved an additional $2.6 million in spending, which county officials estimate will support as many as 304 families.
Rental assistance available to eligible Galveston residents
The program can pay up to six-months of an eligible Galveston City household’s rent.
Company lets you buy new home before selling your old one
A real estate company Orchard just moved into Houston, and it lets you buy a new house before you sell the old one.
President Biden extends eviction moratorium through March
President Biden signed executive orders today to extend the pause on student loan payments through September and extend the eviction moratorium through March.
Many landlords turning down rental aid from Eviction Diversion program
The state allocated $221 million from the federal C.A.R.E.S. Act to help keep delinquent tenants in their homes but a number of landlords say the assistance is too late.
Revitalization project in Houston's Greater OST, South Union hopes to add value to community
The Grand Park Square project plans to build 16 single-family homes on an empty lot off of Ward Street.
Houston woman says CDC moratorium didn't stop notice to vacate
A Houston renter says the CDC's affidavit didn't stop her landlord from issuing a notice to vacate. So what do you do then? Sullivan's Smart Sense shares some options.
CDC directs halt to renter evictions to prevent virus spread
Renters covered through the executive order must meet four criteria, including a household income of $198,000 or less for couples filing jointly, or $99,000 for single filers.
HUD-certified counselors offer free counseling to avoid eviction & foreclosure
If you can't afford to pay rent or mortgage, HUD-certified counselors say they're ready to help you through the financial crisis and to try to avoid eviction or foreclosure.
Historic Missouri home for sale with fully functioning jail attached
A historic home in Fayette, Missouri is for sale, equipped with its own fully functioning jail — complete with booking area and cells.
Houston homebuilder offering mortgage assistance to homeowners in need
If you can't afford your mortgage payment this month, one Houston homebuilder may be able to help.
Houston City Council approves additional $20M in rent relief
As Houstonians continue to suffer through the economic crisis brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, city council unanimously approved a second round of rental relief.
Trump tells voters who live in suburbs they ‘will no longer be bothered’ by low-income housing
President Trump told suburban voters in a tweet on Wednesday they will “no longer be bothered or financially hurt” by having low-income housing in their neighborhood after his administration revoked an Obama-era housing rule.
Wave of evictions expected as federal moratorium ends
As the eviction moratorium ends, many renters are left trying to figure out their rights.
Life after an eviction: How to restore your credit
Texas law does not allow tenants to have an eviction suit expunged as many other states do, but there are steps you can take to repair the damage to your credit report.
US new home sales rise surprisingly strong 16.6% in May
Sales of new homes rose a surprisingly strong 16.6% in May suggesting that the reopening of major parts of the country were giving a boost to the housing market.
Report shows half of Houston apartments offering discounts
If you're looking to move, now is the time. Don't be afraid to try to negotiate your rent, particularly if you can sign a longer lease. It doesn't hurt to ask.