Affordable housing for teachers, staff considered at existing Austin ISD facilities
Teachers are crucial to a community, but many Austin ISD teachers and staff can't afford to live in the communities they serve.
Housing market shift: Austin forecasted to favor buyers over sellers
Real estate website Knock.com is projecting that the nationwide seller's market is cooling from its historic highs and that it's moving toward favoring buyers.
Bank of America tests no-down-payment mortgages for homebuyers in Black, Latino neighborhoods
The program – called the Community Affordable Loan Solution – will be available to people in certain predominantly Black and Hispanic neighborhoods.
Homebuyers are taking back their bargaining power, survey shows
Approximately 92% of homeowners accepted 'some buyer-friendly terms' when selling their home last month.
Mayor Steve Adler: Austin could end homelessness in 3 years
"The city is fighting back. Austin is poised to become the first major city in America to end homelessness," said Mayor Adler, Thursday night during his State of the City address.
Mortgage rates increase as market reacts to expected Fed rate hike, experts say
Rates for the 30-year mortgage are back up again this year over concerns that the Federal Reserve will again raise interest rates.
Cooling housing market: Idaho, Colorado, Utah sellers drop prices in July
Here are the top 10 U.S. cities that had the highest share of sellers who dropped their asking prices in July as more buyers backed out of the market.
How to best cover your property against floods
With a hyperactive Atlantic hurricane season now underway, up to 20 named storms this year could have an impact on many coastline communities.
Massive rent hikes may finally be coming to an end, economist says
Rent prices are still at an all-time high for many tenants, but data shows asking rent prices have begun to slow.
Attorney claims letter notifying Mesquite mother of eviction trial was forged after he asked for it
An attorney fighting the eviction of a Mesquite mother is making a strong accusation that a letter notifying his client of her eviction trial date was forged and placed in her file after the date had passed.
Severe US housing downturn 'possible,' with prices falling 10%-15% over multi-year period, report says
In the case of “a more pronounced” U.S. housing downturn, Fitch analysts predicted that home prices could fall 10% to 15% in the next few years.
Here are the 10 'hottest' ZIP codes for home buyers in America
Many of 2022’s “hottest” ZIP codes are in the U.S. northeast, while the Midwest and South each managed to snag a spot, according to the report. Did yours make the list?
California retirement community hikes elderly couple's rent by $1,000/month: 'That has to be a mistake'
Residents at a Southern California retirement home are seeing their monthly payments go up by more than $1,000 a month, leading some to question whether they'll still be able to afford to live there.
Orlando man says he paid rent to fake homeowner for months, now might have to move out
19-year-old Isaac Aviles was relieved to finally find a rental home he could afford. But a couple of weeks ago, the home's real owner told him he's been paying the wrong person, and he might need to get out.
Median U.S. home price exceeds $400K for 1st time, report finds
Home prices are continuing to climb, based on newly released data from the National Association of Realtors. Here are some of the most expensive cities to live.
Rent in Texas: How much you need to make per hour to afford it
According to the report, workers cannot afford modest one-bedroom apartments in 91% of U.S. counties.
Here’s how much the average 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom rent is in America
Nationwide rent prices continued to climb in August 2022, according to a new report. Here’s a look at how much renters are paying on average this month, and when the market could level off.
Rent in Austin: How much you need to make per hour to afford it
According to a National Low Income Housing Coalition report, the Austin-Round Rock area is the most expensive area in all of Texas.
FTC says Opendoor must pay $62 million after cheating home sellers
The Federal Trade Commission says online homebuyer Opendoor must pay $62 million to settle charges that it cheated homesellers out of thousands of dollars.
This is how much home prices grew in the second quarter
Home prices surged in the second quarter, nearing a record high, according to Fannie Mae. Here's how homeowners can tap into their home's value.