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Developers unsure of next steps after Dallas permitting errors led to non-compliant home construction
Developers say they’re stuck after the city of Dallas issued stop work orders for homes under construction in a historic neighborhood.
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City of Dallas stops construction in Elm Thicket neighborhood
Developers in Dallas are facing issues after the city issued ‘stop work’ orders for homes under construction in a historic neighborhood because their permits did not comply with new zoning rules. NBC 5’s David Goins has more.
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You're not ‘throwing away money' on rent, says self-made millionaire: ‘I've made more renting than I would owning'
You aren’t wasting money by renting, says self-made millionaire. In fact, it can be a smarter financial move than buying.
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Homebuying is hard in these counties that could decide the election, but it's harder in the U.S. overall
Homes are getting less affordable for buyers all over the country — including in places where the 2024 presidential race could be decided.
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From Raleigh to Fort Worth: Top 10 renter-friendly cities in America
ApartmentAdvisor analyzed 98 major cities across the U.S. to rank the most renter-friendly.
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False information circulating online over Section 8 housing vouchers
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Development wants you to know about false information circulating online. It’s about a Section 8 housing choice voucher waitlist opening to the public. It comes at a time when many Texans are desperate to find affordable housing.
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What to expect from the housing market in the second half of 2024, according to real estate experts
While one expert points to signs of improvement in the housing market, others say more listings and lower interest rates won’t counteract higher home prices.
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5 Talk Street: Kyra Henry
5 Talk Street’s Brandi Smith sits down with local influencer, Kyra Henry, and discusses her start in social media as well as her recent purchase of several acres of land. You can follow Kyra’s journey by searching @kyrahenry_ on all social media platforms.
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These are the 10 most ‘unaffordable' cities in America—Los Angeles is No. 1
Creditnews Research ranked the cities by the percentage of neighborhoods within reach for the typical married-couple household to buy a home.
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Nonprofit accepting applications for veterans looking for housing help
A national nonprofit is offering a way to help veterans trying to navigate the challenging housing market.
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New program offers help for veterans in need of housing
Operation Homefront provides veterans and their families with transitional homes and financial counseling. They can stay for two to three years and receive their rent money back upon graduation. So far, 27 families have used this program to buy their own homes. NBC 5’s Brittney Johnson has more.
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Biden to target ‘rent gouging' landlords, as high housing costs factor into 2024 race
February’s 0.4% rise in consumer prices was driven largely by housing and energy costs.
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Home buyers to be spared automatic broker commissions under new $418 million settlement
The National Association of Realtors has agreed to a landmark settlement that would eliminate real estate brokers’ longstanding automatic commissions, commonly of up to 6% of the purchase price.
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Homebuyers need to earn 80% more than in 2020 to afford a house in this market. It's not just due to high mortgage rates
While mortgage rates remain elevated for potential homebuyers, factors outside borrowing costs are keeping housing unaffordable for many, experts say.
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Pushback over 1,400-home development in north Fort Worth highlights infrastructure issues in growing area
North Fort Worth is growing rapidly, and some in the community say new housing is being built before the area has the roads to sustain it, leading to major traffic backups.
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Governor Abbott's push for school choice ahead of primary election: The Connection
Governor Abbott is making another push for school choice in Texas and Dallas unveils a housing plan that includes three equity target areas.
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Here are the top 10 hottest housing markets in 2024 — and why you may consider other options
Here are the top 10 “hottest housing markets” for 2024. However, homebuyers should consider that “market heat” means more competition, an expert says.
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Special Dallas City Council session to be held on homelessness
A special Dallas City Council Housing Committee will focus solely on the issue of homelessness on Thursday evening.housin
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Effort underway to convert unused Dallas office space into housing
Some workers have been called back to the office but demand for office space is still much lower than before the pandemic. That’s left the equivalent of one out of every five Dallas office buildings vacant. Ken Kalthoff reports on the effort to turn that space into much-needed housing.
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Vacant Dallas office space converted to residential use for housing demand
The equivalent of one out of five office buildings is vacant in Dallas and property owners see conversion to residential as a way to shift for changing demand.