Houston’s top dog and cat names for 2026 have been revealed
Pet names can be just as unique as the four-legged friends we take into our homes.
Pet names can be just as unique as the four-legged friends we take into our homes.
Tips to lower your energy bill costs
If you want a smaller energy bill, we have some ideas that can help lower your bills and save some money. FOX 26 reporter Olivia Dance speaks with Bill Clayton with Reliant on ways to lower your energy bill.
If you want a smaller energy bill, we have some ideas that can help lower your bills and save some money. FOX 26 reporter Olivia Dance speaks with Bill Clayton with Reliant on ways to lower your energy bill.
Mortgage rates rise for seventh straight week, squeezing homebuyers
Mortgage rates climbed for the seventh consecutive week, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage rising to 7.4% from 7.28% the previous week, according to Freddie Mac.
Mortgage rates climbed for the seventh consecutive week, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage rising to 7.4% from 7.28% the previous week, according to Freddie Mac.
Texas home, auto insurance rates trending down, state officials say
Insurance rates appear to be dropping for many Texans, according to the latest data from the Texas Department of Insurance.
Insurance rates appear to be dropping for many Texans, according to the latest data from the Texas Department of Insurance.
What are these mushrooms appearing on your lawn?
Little white mushrooms appear every year on lawns across the country. They may look harmless, but you should think twice before touching them.
Little white mushrooms appear every year on lawns across the country. They may look harmless, but you should think twice before touching them.
Texas Comptroller forecasts steady rise in property values
Texas Comptroller Don Huffines is forecasting a steady rise in property values over the next couple of years, based on preliminary estimates released Wednesday.
Texas Comptroller Don Huffines is forecasting a steady rise in property values over the next couple of years, based on preliminary estimates released Wednesday.
Airbnb invests $6.4 million in Austin affordable housing project
Airbnb announced a $6.4 million investment in an Austin housing development that is intended to help fund 201 affordable housing units as part of the company's new national housing initiative.
Airbnb announced a $6.4 million investment in an Austin housing development that is intended to help fund 201 affordable housing units as part of the company's new national housing initiative.
Texas urges home insurers to offer discounts for storm-resistant upgrades
Following average home insurance rates surging 79% in Texas, state regulators are calling on insurance companies to give policyholders "meaningful" premium discounts when they protect their homes against severe storms and wildfires.
Following average home insurance rates surging 79% in Texas, state regulators are calling on insurance companies to give policyholders "meaningful" premium discounts when they protect their homes against severe storms and wildfires.
Mortgage rates climb to highest level in over a year: What homebuyers need to know
Mortgage rates climbed this week, with the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rising to 6.69% from 6.66% last week, according to Freddie Mac.
Mortgage rates climbed this week, with the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rising to 6.69% from 6.66% last week, according to Freddie Mac.
Mortgage rates are climbing: What homebuyers need to know
While rates remain slightly below where they were a year ago, higher mortgage costs continue to weigh on the housing market by reducing buyers' purchasing power.
While rates remain slightly below where they were a year ago, higher mortgage costs continue to weigh on the housing market by reducing buyers' purchasing power.
Turn it off or turn it up? How to save on that A/C bill
The age-old debate about what to do with the air conditioning when no one is home is heating up, especially as a record-breaking heatwave grips the eastern United States.
The age-old debate about what to do with the air conditioning when no one is home is heating up, especially as a record-breaking heatwave grips the eastern United States.
Mortgage rates edge higher amid Iran tensions, inflation uncertainty
Mortgage rates edged slightly higher this week, with the average 30-year fixed loan rising to 6.49%, according to Freddie Mac, while remaining relatively stable over the past six weeks.
Mortgage rates edged slightly higher this week, with the average 30-year fixed loan rising to 6.49%, according to Freddie Mac, while remaining relatively stable over the past six weeks.
These states have the most million-dollar 'starter homes'
More than half U.S. states now have at least one city with million-dollar starter homes, according to a new study.
More than half U.S. states now have at least one city with million-dollar starter homes, according to a new study.
Mortgage rates drop to lowest level in more than a month as Iran deal progresses
Mortgage rates fell this week to their lowest level in more than a month, with Freddie Mac reporting the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage declined to 6.47% from 6.52% the previous week.
Mortgage rates fell this week to their lowest level in more than a month, with Freddie Mac reporting the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage declined to 6.47% from 6.52% the previous week.
US existing-home sales jump to highest level since December
Sales of existing U.S. homes rose sharply in May, climbing 3.2% from April and 3.2% from a year earlier to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.17 million units.
Sales of existing U.S. homes rose sharply in May, climbing 3.2% from April and 3.2% from a year earlier to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.17 million units.
Mortgage rates are moving again: What homebuyers need to know
U.S. mortgage rates eased this week from their highest level in nine months, offering modest relief to prospective homebuyers.
U.S. mortgage rates eased this week from their highest level in nine months, offering modest relief to prospective homebuyers.
Texas summer power demand could jump nearly 10% from last year, ERCOT says
The group charged with operating the bulk of the Texas power grid said this week they are preparing for a record level of electricity demand this summer.
The group charged with operating the bulk of the Texas power grid said this week they are preparing for a record level of electricity demand this summer.
Dallas, Houston, and Austin rank among best U.S. cities for college graduates, study says
A new report from Redfin and Glassdoor names Dallas, Houston, and Austin among the top 10 U.S. cities for recent college graduates based on job opportunities, salaries, and housing affordability.
A new report from Redfin and Glassdoor names Dallas, Houston, and Austin among the top 10 U.S. cities for recent college graduates based on job opportunities, salaries, and housing affordability.
Texas law requires automatic explanations from insurance companies in 2026
A new Texas law effective January 1, 2026, mandates that insurance companies automatically provide written explanations for any declined, canceled, or non-renewed home and auto policies to increase industry transparency.
A new Texas law effective January 1, 2026, mandates that insurance companies automatically provide written explanations for any declined, canceled, or non-renewed home and auto policies to increase industry transparency.
Mortgage rates fall to lowest level since 2022
Mortgage rates fell this week to their lowest level since September 2022, with the average 30-year fixed rate dropping to 6.01% from 6.09% last week, according to Freddie Mac.
Mortgage rates fell this week to their lowest level since September 2022, with the average 30-year fixed rate dropping to 6.01% from 6.09% last week, according to Freddie Mac.