'Dazed and Confused' home in Austin up for sale

A for-sale sign now sits in the front yard of the home that belonged to one of the characters in the 1993 film "Dazed and Confused".

Texas homeowners must now verify homestead exemptions every 5 years — or risk losing it

If you get a letter from your appraisal district asking you to verify your homestead exemption, don't ignore it. Those who don't respond could end up losing their exemption and paying more in taxes. Here's what you need to do.

Most expensive homes in Texas reach $2.7M, Houston-metro city makes list: Stacker

Texas has some EXPENSIVE homes on the market with the most expensive reaching $2.7 million. See which cities, including one in the Houston-metro, made the list.

Hurricane season: Tips for purchasing flood insurance policies

Hurricane season is just beginning and it is recommended many homeowners consider applying for flood insurance as NOAA predicts a busy season.

Homeowners raising homes to prevent flooding
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Homeowners in Meyerland are taking a unique approach to prevent their homes from flooding. FOX 26's Jade Flury spoke with a homeowner who says residents are raising their homes to keep them safe.

US Department of Housing offers federal aid to Texans after severe weather

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will begin offering federal disaster assistance for Texans impacted by severe weather that began on April 26.

Graceland faces foreclosure battle as Elvis' granddaughter fights to halt auction

Riley Keough, granddaughter of Elvis Presley and an actress, is currently engaged in a legal battle to prevent the auctioning of Graceland, Elvis's famous mansion.

Homes are overvalued in most of the US – and the problem is worse in these 5 states

An overwhelming majority of homes in the U.S. are overvalued as steep mortgage rates and an ongoing housing shortage push the price of real estate even higher.

Baltimore sells $1 houses in effort to combat vacant home crisis

Baltimore, Maryland, city officials approved a program that would sell city-owned vacant homes for next to nothing at $1 for some applicable residents. 

Housing benefits could lure employees back to office, survey shows

Many companies are facing the ongoing dilemma of office versus remote work four years after the pandemic, with a new survey highlighting housing benefits as a potential solution.

Time to sell your home? Here are 3 questions to ask yourself

As someone deeply involved in the real estate industry for decades, I understand that selling your home isn't just a financial transaction; it's a significant life decision. 

League City homeowners sue home builder for allegedly leaving homes 'unfit' to live in

Only on FOX, three League City homeowners living in the same block filed a lawsuit against their homebuilders for allegedly causing dangerously high levels of mold.

Biden doubles down on billionaire tax plan, homebuyer tax credit

President Joe Biden, addressing a crowd in Las Vegas, announced plans to tackle economic inequalities and the housing affordability crisis.

Airbnb bans indoor security cameras to safeguard guest privacy

Airbnb has announced a ban on indoor security cameras to safeguard guest privacy. Previously permitted in common areas with disclosure, indoor cameras will now be prohibited entirely.

How to avoid 'Brown Friday'
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While Black Friday is usually known for shopping sprees it's also a time when plumbers get a surge in calls. The day after Thanksgiving or "Brown Friday" is also a busy time for plumbers. FOX 26's Jade Flury has more.

Plumbers see surge on 'Brown Friday' following Thanksgiving feasts

The day after Thanksgiving, also known as Brown Friday, is the busiest day of the year for plumbers as the aftermath of the holiday takes a toll on household plumbing systems.