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. 

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.

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.

Houston residents say neighborhood protection plans go too far
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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.

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.

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."

How will the home real estate market look in 2023?
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Looking to buy a home or sell one? We asked Cathy Trevino with the Houston Association of Realtors for her outlook on the Houston real estate market for 2023.

Couple rebuilds homes to revitalize north Houston neighborhood
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A couple is taking a new approach to revitalizing a north Houston neighborhood by replacing two run-down old homes with new ones specifically designed to be Airbnbs. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan gives us a look inside.

US Marine Corps. Veteran from Houston receives mortgage free home
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John Garcia's house is one of 11 homes that the group, Building Homes For Heroes, is gifting in 11 weeks in honor of the September 11th anniversary and Veterans Day.

'They don’t care,' residents at senior living apartment complex feeling trapped; elevator broken for months

Residents at the Life at Sterling Woods Apartments, a senior living complex reached out to FOX 26, saying they’re being mistreated. They tell us, their elevator has been out-of-service for almost two months.

Houston judge seeing a spike in domestic violence victims facing evictions
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Justice of the Peace Wanda Adams says over the last two months she's seen far too many domestic violence victims standing in her courtroom facing eviction or accused of breaking their leases after running away from their abusers.

More couples are asking wedding guests to help buy a home, experts say

The wedding experts at Zola.com (http://zola.com/) said they’ve seen the number of couples asking for housing-related funds double since 2019.