Hurricane Harvey damage still a reality for residents 6 years later
Some Houstonians who didn’t have flood insurance when the water rose turned to a government program to help rebuild, but a couple of residents say things haven’t gone as they had hoped.
Hidden secret about Section 8 Housing Vouchers
Section 8 Housing Vouchers are designed to help low-income recipients pay the rent. However, it’s a little-known secret that they can be used to buy a home as well. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares some “Smart Sense” on how it works.
Counter-offer delivered to break Property Tax dead-lock
State lawmakers may be closer to an agreement on Property Tax Relief. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan shares what deal senators have offered members of the house.
Texas Lt. Governor delivers ultimatum on property tax relief
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is demanding the State House work on property tax relief. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan shares what else he said during a stop in Houston.
Houston named nation's top real estate market, according to study
Researchers at Storage Café examined how the state's relative affordability and business-friendly environment, have had people moving to Space City in droves. This in turn gave a huge push to the property development market.
New Styrofoam home construction can withstand Category 5 hurricanes, company claims
A new way to build safer and stronger homes is coming to Central Florida, but the material is something you might not expect. The builders say these homes can hold up to category-five hurricanes.
Mayor's Strike Force Team helps Houston residents living in inhumane conditions
Rodents, roaches, and mold are just a few of the health hazards thousands of Houston residents report living in every day. FOX 26’s Damali Keith shares an update on what’s being done to help.
Harris County-area judge's efforts to offer hope, resources, amid growing number of evictions
Judge Wanda Adams may not be able to keep many of the Houston and Harris County residents from being evicted this time, but she’s offering resources with the hope that they will never be put in this position again.
How a Harris County judge is offering resources to help people facing eviction, homelessness
On any given day, hundreds of people in Harris County face eviction and homelessness. FOX 26’s Damali Keith shares what one Houston-area judge is doing to help.
Do new mortgage rules mean higher credit homebuyers pay more?
Controversy is buzzing over new mortgage rules taking effect Monday: higher fees for homebuyers with good credit, and lower fees for people with lower credit. However, mortgage experts say that’s not the whole story.
New rules on mortgage fees that may have some people with stronger credit scores paying more
Controversy is buzzing over new mortgage rules taking effect Monday: higher fees for homebuyers with good credit, and lower fees for people with lower credit. However, mortgage experts say that’s not the whole story.
Affordable housing development coming to Pasadena, $17.7 million budget
A new affordable housing development has broken ground in Pasadena to help serve families earning under 80% of the Area's Median Income.
Homebuyers find opportunity in declining mortgage rates: Freddie Mac
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 6.32% for the week ending March 30, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Affordable Housing Houston website launched by Houston Housing Authority
Houstonians in need of affordable housing can now visit the HHA's new Affordable Housing Houston website for more information and resources to help them through the process.
Texas has the 5th highest homelessness rate in the nation: study
Homelessness is an ongoing problem that needs serious examination, and a new study says Texas has the fifth largest rate.
How housing market across the country is trending as prices dropped for first time in years
Home prices in Houston dropped in February for the first time in nearly three years after values rose during the pandemic. It’s a similar situation in other parts of the country.
Houston's most expensive home, according to Zillow; take a glimpse inside
If you're driving along west Houston, come across this palace by Buffalo Bayou, and wonder "who lives in there?" It could be you if you can afford $36 million.
Organization breaks ground on new home near Tomball for wounded Afghanistan veteran
On the 20th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq, the war on terror left an indelible mark on thousands of men and women who came home with terrible injuries. However, FOX 26’s Tom Zizka shows how a former soldier near Tomball is getting a new lease on life with a home built specifically for him.
Texas Rent Relief applications will close on Thursday
Applications for the Texas Rent Relief Program Portal will close on Thursday just two days after the applications re-opened.
Housing affordability is at the lowest level in over a decade
Home prices are finally falling after hitting an all-time high in 2022, but ownership is still out of reach for many Americans.