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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Home prices are finally falling after hitting an all-time high in 2022, but ownership is still out of reach for many Americans.
Texas has 6th highest real estate property taxes, according to study
With prices seeming to get higher and higher due to inflation, it's no surprise that Texas residents, according to a new study, are paying some of the highest rates in real estate property taxes.
With prices seeming to get higher and higher due to inflation, it's no surprise that Texas residents, according to a new study, are paying some of the highest rates in real estate property taxes.
Houston residents say neighborhood protection plans go too far
A crusade has reached Houston City Hall aimed at slowing down the rapid gentrification of several historically African American neighborhoods.
A crusade has reached Houston City Hall aimed at slowing down the rapid gentrification of several historically African American neighborhoods.
Houston residents say neighborhood protection plans go too far
A crusade has reached Houston City Hall aimed at slowing down the rapid gentrification of several historically African American neighborhoods. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan tells us what?s on the table and how it might impact all of us.
A crusade has reached Houston City Hall aimed at slowing down the rapid gentrification of several historically African American neighborhoods. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan tells us what?s on the table and how it might impact all of us.
Home prices forecasted to plunge, but US expected to avoid a repeat of 2008 financial crisis: Fannie Mae
Fannie Mae's latest economic forecast predicted home prices will drop by over 6% in the next two years but said the U.S. market is in good shape to weather the decline.
Fannie Mae's latest economic forecast predicted home prices will drop by over 6% in the next two years but said the U.S. market is in good shape to weather the decline.