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.
America is more rent-burdened than ever: These cities take the biggest chunk of your budget
Renters in these U.S. cities pay, on average, more than 30% of their income in rent.
Renters in these U.S. cities pay, on average, more than 30% of their income in rent.
Buying a home is now more affordable than renting in these 5 US cities
While renting is more affordable than owning in 45 out of the country's 50 largest cities, there are five cities where a person may consider buying instead.
While renting is more affordable than owning in 45 out of the country's 50 largest cities, there are five cities where a person may consider buying instead.
Cohousing development offers community, cost savings, and sustainability
The first cohousing development in Texas is being built in East Houston.
The first cohousing development in Texas is being built in East Houston.
First co-housing development in Texas being built in Houston
FOX 26?s Heather Sullivan shares how families are saving money on housing expenses and helping the environment.
FOX 26?s Heather Sullivan shares how families are saving money on housing expenses and helping the environment.
Real estate in 2023: Best, worst locations to move to in the new year
Experts offer insights into what parts of the country are best to move to if you're looking to get the most bang for your buck. Renters, meanwhile, will be in their "strongest negotiating position."
Experts offer insights into what parts of the country are best to move to if you're looking to get the most bang for your buck. Renters, meanwhile, will be in their "strongest negotiating position."