Housing inventory remains painfully low as shortage persists

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 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

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. 

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

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.

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

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.

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

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!

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

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.

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

'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.

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?

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.

Texas new home market sales increase, buyers being offered incentives

Texas new home market sales increase, buyers being offered incentives

The new housing market seems to be on a climb with more people taking advantage of incentives from home construction companies to put in their down payments.

The new housing market seems to be on a climb with more people taking advantage of incentives from home construction companies to put in their down payments.

The best time to sell your home is this week, data reveals

The best time to sell your home is this week, data reveals

According to the research, the week of April 16-22 offers higher-than-average prices and a lower-than-average time on the market, while also offering a higher-than-average number of buyers.

According to the research, the week of April 16-22 offers higher-than-average prices and a lower-than-average time on the market, while also offering a higher-than-average number of buyers.

Texas has the 5th highest homelessness rate in the nation: study

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.

Houston's most expensive home, according to Zillow; take a glimpse inside

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.

Houston residents say neighborhood protection plans go too far

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.

Tyler Perry donates $750K to keep Atlanta senior citizens in their homes

Tyler Perry donates $750K to keep Atlanta senior citizens in their homes

The 53-year-old filmmaker, philanthropist and Tyler Perry Studios owner shared his concern with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens that even modest increases in property taxes could push seniors who live on a fixed income out of their homes.

The 53-year-old filmmaker, philanthropist and Tyler Perry Studios owner shared his concern with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens that even modest increases in property taxes could push seniors who live on a fixed income out of their homes.

First-time homebuyer? See the typical weather you can expect in the top 10 best markets

First-time homebuyer? See the typical weather you can expect in the top 10 best markets

Several qualities make a town attractive, including affordability, livability and where it might be easier for young buyers to break into the housing market. But have you ever considered what the typical weather looks like?

Several qualities make a town attractive, including affordability, livability and where it might be easier for young buyers to break into the housing market. But have you ever considered what the typical weather looks like?