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.

Housing inventory remains painfully low as shortage persists

The number of homes for sale on the market fell for the fifth straight month in September amid the already severe housing shortage.

The four US cities facing the biggest housing shortages

Prospective homebuyers across the U.S. are facing a chronic shortage of available houses, but the scarcity is worse in some parts of the country, according to new Bank of America research. 

Hurricane Harvey damage still a reality for residents 6 years later

Some Houstonians who didn’t have flood insurance when the water rose turned to a government program to help rebuild, but a couple of residents say things haven’t gone as they had hoped.

Texas ghost town Lobo selling for $100,000

The current owner of the 10-acre town of Lobo, in West Texas, purchased the town in 2001 for $20,000 with a few friends.

Best neighborhoods to buy a house in Houston

Houston is a large and diverse city, with something to offer homebuyers of all budgets and lifestyles. Here are a few of the best neighborhoods to consider!

Homebuyers are finding better deals in these cities, survey says

Roughly 25% of home searchers looked to relocate to a new metro in the first quarter, according to a Redfin survey. But they may start seeing an uptick in inventory as sellers enter the housing market.

'The Brady Bunch' home hits the market for $5.5M

In 2018, HGTV purchased the home for $3.5 million. With the help of the actors who played the Brady kids on the hit show, they were able to turn the inside of the home into an exact replica of the television set.

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.