Mesquite police question timeline of homeowner’s squatting complaint
The homeowner told state senators on Wednesday that her house was taken over for several months last year. However, Mesquite PD is pushing back with a different timeline of events.
Texas homeowner evicted aggressive goat, squatter from newly purchased property
As squatters continue to torment homeowners across the U.S., a San Antonio homeowner is retelling the events that warranted his eviction of a woman and her aggressive goat from the property he purchased from her.
Mesquite homeowner shares squatter horror story in Texas Senate committee hearing
We hear about squatters in cities like New York and Los Angeles, but the problem is happening here in North Texas and across the state as well.
Dallas residents opposed to city's housing development plan proposal
The plan is called "Forward Dallas" and includes a provision that would allow multiplexes to be built on single-family lots. There are some homeowners who aren't happy about it.
Former SMU football player breaks ground on new housing development in southern Dallas
Mikail Onu sees opportunities where others have seen obstacles. When an injury ended his football career, he turned to another venture. Now, he hopes to level the field to create better neighborhoods in neglected communities in Dallas.
Living close to mom is a major consideration for Americans buying a home
The location of a homebuyer's mom is playing a crucial role in purchasing decisions, according to a new study from Realtor.com.
Whopping 78% of aspiring homeowners say they can’t afford the American dream
Owning a home is still the centerpiece of the American dream, a new survey found – but that a vast majority of Americans say they simply can’t afford it.
Plano City Council passes permanent ban on new short-term rentals in single-family neighborhoods
The council Monday night approved a measure that bans all STRs in single-family neighborhoods, but they will be allowed in areas where businesses are allowed to operate.
2024 Solar Eclipse: Short-term rentals along path of totality almost completely booked
Short-term rentals along the path of totality for the April 8th solar eclipse are nearly completely booked, according to a new report.
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.
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.
Home buyers need to make $47,000 more than in 2020 to afford a home
A new report from Zillow finds that some people are relying on financial gifts to help cover the cost of a down payment for a home or moving to low-cost cities to find affordable housing.
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.
Stay inside the world's 1st Eggo House of Pancakes: Fluffy beds, butter chimney, and sweet syrup scent await
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate breakfast getaway! Eggo is turning dreams into reality with the unveiling of the first-ever Eggo House of Pancakes in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
Real estate fraud: What to look out for when buying a home
CertifID's 2024 State of Wire Fraud report released Tuesday found that 1 in 20 Americans who bought or sold a home within the past three years have been victims of some type of real estate fraud.
Lewisville City Council considering ban on short-term rentals
The issue of short-term rentals in residential neighborhoods has generated controversy in a number of North Texas cities, and it’s in the spotlight now in Lewisville.
Baby boomers to blame for housing shortage, real estate report says
A new Redfin report shows that older Americans are hanging onto their homes longer, making it difficult for homebuyers to find and afford houses.
Celina Marine veteran gets mortgage-free home
U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Nef Mendoza and his family were selected by Operation Finally Home. That organization partnered with Normandy Homes to build a house.
Housing is expensive for a record half of American renters, study shows
A new Harvard analysis reveals soaring housing costs put a financial strain on millions of renters, with prices spiking during the pandemic.
Dallas building fees could soon go up by 2,700%. Here's why.
Some of the proposed fee increases are enormous, especially compared to Dallas suburbs, and industry leaders say that could cause a developer to potentially delay or move a project elsewhere at a time when affordable options are greatly needed in Dallas.