Build-to-rent homes option for affordable housing
The price of homes and low inventory has put homebuyers on the sidelines. As a result of this high demand, more build-to-rent communities are being constructed in the Houston area to offer an alternative. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan joins the senior managing director of the Tricon Peek Road community to hear more about the benefits.
The price of homes and low inventory has put homebuyers on the sidelines. As a result of this high demand, more build-to-rent communities are being constructed in the Houston area to offer an alternative. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan joins the senior managing director of the Tricon Peek Road community to hear more about the benefits.
Mortgage rates finally declining but may not go much lower
The recent dip in mortgage rates is encouraging for consumers searching for a home. Here's what you need to know.
The recent dip in mortgage rates is encouraging for consumers searching for a home. Here's what you need to know.
How Trump's tariffs will impact lumber prices and the housing market
Canada is the source of about 70% of US lumber imports. Canadian lumber is now facing a nearly 40% tariff.
Canada is the source of about 70% of US lumber imports. Canadian lumber is now facing a nearly 40% tariff.
Texas homeowners must now verify homestead exemptions every 5 years — or risk losing it
If you get a letter from your appraisal district asking you to verify your homestead exemption, don't ignore it. Those who don't respond could end up losing their exemption and paying more in taxes. Here's what you need to do.
If you get a letter from your appraisal district asking you to verify your homestead exemption, don't ignore it. Those who don't respond could end up losing their exemption and paying more in taxes. Here's what you need to do.
The most and least affordable cities for renters: Final 2024 data
Rental prices have spiked significantly making it more challenging for consumers to find housing in certain cities based on data from a new housing market report.
Rental prices have spiked significantly making it more challenging for consumers to find housing in certain cities based on data from a new housing market report.
Housing affordability improved in half of the largest US markets last year; see the list
Home affordability slightly improved in 2024, with Texas metros seeing the most gains.
Home affordability slightly improved in 2024, with Texas metros seeing the most gains.
Texas bill would limit corporate ownership of rental homes to 10
A filed Senate bill would impose ownership limits and fines to corporations that purchase single-family homes.
A filed Senate bill would impose ownership limits and fines to corporations that purchase single-family homes.
Jimmy Carter's Habitat for Humanity legacy: 'He stood up for us'
President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn spent decades helping build thousands of homes with Habitat for Humanity.
President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn spent decades helping build thousands of homes with Habitat for Humanity.
The 5 most affordable ZIP codes in the Houston area
A new study shows the top spots in Houston where renters can expect to spend a lower percentage of their income on rent each month.
A new study shows the top spots in Houston where renters can expect to spend a lower percentage of their income on rent each month.
CEO makes bold prediction on housing market as trend signals positive outlook
Inter Ikea CEO Jon Abrahamsson Ring believes that the housing market will likely rebound before the end of this year amid rising mortgage rates.
Inter Ikea CEO Jon Abrahamsson Ring believes that the housing market will likely rebound before the end of this year amid rising mortgage rates.
Families move to Texas' first cohousing community
Families are moving into the first "co-housing" development in Texas and construction is almost finished on the property in Houston's East End. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has a look inside at the development that will save families money.
Families are moving into the first "co-housing" development in Texas and construction is almost finished on the property in Houston's East End. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has a look inside at the development that will save families money.
Tiny space described as 'Harry Potter cubby' listed for rent in San Jose
A San Jose man is renting out a small space under a set of stairs, for "very cheap" with the promise to perform light chores. He said the space is big enough to fit a cot sits under a set of stairs.
A San Jose man is renting out a small space under a set of stairs, for "very cheap" with the promise to perform light chores. He said the space is big enough to fit a cot sits under a set of stairs.
Mortgage rates go up again this week – what’s the forecast for November?
Mortgage rates could change in November, but experts are split on by how much, according to a recent report.
Mortgage rates could change in November, but experts are split on by how much, according to a recent report.
Texas Housing Market: Buyers have more choices, more time to decide
Listings are taking longer to sell, so homes will need to be market-ready and priced well to attract offers, according to Jef Conn, chairman of Texas Realtors.
Listings are taking longer to sell, so homes will need to be market-ready and priced well to attract offers, according to Jef Conn, chairman of Texas Realtors.
Here are the cities with the highest mortgage delinquency rates
Skyrocketing housing costs in the U.S. are making it difficult for some homeowners in certain areas to consistently cover their monthly mortgage payments, according to a recent report.
Skyrocketing housing costs in the U.S. are making it difficult for some homeowners in certain areas to consistently cover their monthly mortgage payments, according to a recent report.
Big Sur home made from giant wine barrels on sale for $3.3M. See inside
Have you ever loved wine so much that you wanted to live in it? Now you can, sort of.
Have you ever loved wine so much that you wanted to live in it? Now you can, sort of.
Spot rental scam ahead of time: tips and advice
Consumers lost nearly $400 million in rental scams last year. Finance professor Dan Roccato had advice on how to spot a scam before it's too late.
Consumers lost nearly $400 million in rental scams last year. Finance professor Dan Roccato had advice on how to spot a scam before it's too late.
What to know about tapping into your home equity as interest rates drop
The latest interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve may have created an opportunity for homeowners to explore options for their home equity. Here’s what you need to know.
The latest interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve may have created an opportunity for homeowners to explore options for their home equity. Here’s what you need to know.
More than 50% of Americans opting for 'rent-first' lifestyle, survey finds
A recent survey by Credit Karma reveals that over 50% of Americans are choosing a 'rent-first' lifestyle, prioritizing flexibility and savings over traditional ownership in various aspects of life, from housing to cars and fashion.
A recent survey by Credit Karma reveals that over 50% of Americans are choosing a 'rent-first' lifestyle, prioritizing flexibility and savings over traditional ownership in various aspects of life, from housing to cars and fashion.
HHA accused of knowing about toxic contamination
Only on FOX, strong evidence has emerged that the Houston Housing Authority suppressed knowledge of toxic contamination when it asked the state to help fund a low-income housing project. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Geoogan reports on this shocking development.
Only on FOX, strong evidence has emerged that the Houston Housing Authority suppressed knowledge of toxic contamination when it asked the state to help fund a low-income housing project. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Geoogan reports on this shocking development.