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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

Apartment rental prices may finally be falling in US, data shows

Zumper, a real estate marketplace company, analyzed rental data from over one million active listings across the U.S.

How much are apartments in Houston? Rent by neighborhoods, areas

Houston rent prices continue to increase year-by-year and if you're looking to move within the Houston area, you'll find some neighborhoods are more affordable than others.

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.

Virginia man builds more than 30 pirate ships

A $49,000 pirate ship went viral after being posted on the popular social media page Zillow Gone Wild. The ship is for sale in Callao, Virginia, in the Commonwealth’s Northern Neck.