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Austin becomes the first Texas city to experiment with ‘guaranteed income’

Austin joins at least 28 U.S. cities, like Los Angeles, Chicago and Pittsburgh, that have tried out some form of “guaranteed income” — financial assistance targeted at needy households.

JPMorgan Chase invests in Houston’s affordable housing efforts

With home prices, rent and evictions on the rise, one of the nation’s largest banks is investing in the future of affordable housing in Houston.

Eviction filings in Texas’ major cities reach new highs since pandemic began

Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth and Austin all ranked among the top 10 cities for new eviction filings in early April, among the 31 cities tracked by Eviction Lab.

Some landlords got a piece of Texas’ $2 billion in rent relief money — and evicted their struggling tenants anyway

It’s unclear whether landlords face any penalties from state agencies for improperly evicting tenants while receiving rent relief dollars intended to help those tenants stay housed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Stronger Houston: Program to help Houston’s homeless community sees major success during pandemic

The city of Houston, Harris County and a non-profit have been working amid the pandemic to reduce the number of people who are homeless and in emergency shelters.

A year after feds allocate funds, Texas launches program to help homeowners avoid foreclosure because of COVID-19

Twenty-five states, including California and New York, preceded Texas in getting federally backed programs up and running to help homeowners suffering financial hardship because of COVID-19.

Elderly residents at Pleasant Village Apartments fear eviction because of new ownership, increased rent

For decades, the Pleasant Village apartments have served as a home for senior residents in Pleasantville. Now, many of them fear they will be evicted and displaced because of new ownership.

Texas tenants hit with soaring rent increases see little relief in sight

Renters are seeing their housing costs jump as population increases, strict zoning regulations and rising home sales push up rent prices.

Home prices soared during the pandemic. Here’s what that looks like in one East Texas city.

Texas’ housing crunch has spread outside of the state’s major metropolitan areas and into more rural parts of Texas. Smaller cities and towns saw steep increases in home prices as COVID-19 spread.

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Houston-area community land trusts could help fill a widening gap in housing affordability – Houston Public Media

Programs like the Houston Community Land Trust aim to help low-income residents buy homes and keep them affordable, while also breaking down misconceptions about affordable housing.

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Evictions in some Texas cities are almost back to normal levels as tenant help dries up

Evictions in major Texas cities have reached levels not seen since the pandemic began. But tenant protections and financial assistance for struggling renters are beginning to fade.

Fort Bend and Montgomery County named among top areas for housing growth in US Census list

If you are a resident in Fort Bend or Montgomery County and have noticed a rise in new housing units popping up in your area, you are not just imagining things.

Citing overwhelming demand, Texas Rent Relief Program will stop taking new applications after Friday

Housing advocates worry some Texans won’t get the help they need as the state enters the cold winter months.

El difícil camino para acceder a los fondos de asistencia para el alquiler

¿Busca asistencia para pagar su renta? Esto es lo que sucede cuando se intenta acceder a los fondos de ayuda distribuidos entre ciudades y condados de Texas.

Houston Newsmakers: Houston attorney ‘a driving force’ behind tribute to Lyndon B. Johnson

Houston Newsmakers: Houston attorney ‘a driving force’ behind tribute to Lyndon B. Johnson

Houston-area property managers accused of discriminating against people with disabilities, violating Fair Housing Act

Several Houston-area property managers have been charged by the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) with violating the Fair Housing Act.

WATCH | Episode 2: Solutionaries tackles affordable housing crisis

Episode 2 of “Solutionaries” tackles the lack of affordable housing across America and highlights the people and organizations who are working to solve the crisis.

Are you able to find affordable housing? That’s the question on our next episode of ‘Solutionaries’

When you hear the term “affordable housing,” what do you think of?

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The nationwide ban on evictions is over. Here’s what Texas renters need to know.

There’s $1 billion in rental assistance available to struggling Texas tenants. But for many renters, getting the help they need depends on where they live.

Houston Newsmakers: Climate change’s impact on catastrophes

Houston Newsmakers: Climate change’s impact on catastrophes

You paid HOW much over asking? Tell us your wild housing market stories here

We’ve all heard about it by now: Houses are selling like crazy (and they have been for quite some time), interest rates have been at all-time lows, and it seems like everywhere you turn, you learn of another wild real estate story.

As federal eviction moratorium expires, tenants and rent advocates scramble to obtain state and local rental relief funds

In the first phase of funding from the federal government for emergency rental assistance, Texas received about $2 billion. Now the state has to get those funds in the hands of Texans.

Texas Supreme Court extends state program to help tenants avoid eviction until Oct. 1

The extension comes as the federal moratorium on evictions is set to expire on July 31.

Houston city council approves $15M affordable housing complex in Greenspoint

Houston’s city council announced Thursday that a $15 million loan to help fund a development project that aims to build an affordable housing complex in the Greenspoint area has been approved.

Houston Newsmakers: Harris County Democrats elect new party chair

Houston Newsmakers: Harris County Democrats elect new party chair

Covid death rate 25% higher in Greater Manchester - report

Life expectancy declined more in the North West in 2020 than in England overall, a report finds.

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CDC extends eviction ban through July, but enforcement in Texas is up to individual judges

The agency cited the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant as reason to keep the anti-eviction measure in place.

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Houston housing market: Families struggle to buy homes in competitive market

In their 23 years of marriage, the Kallals said they’ve never seen anything like Houston’s current housing market.

Biden’s $213 billion pitch to build, retrofit homes may be ticket to homeownership

Current owners with a tight budget also could benefit with energy-efficient improvements.

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Texas House Advances Bill That Would Ban Homeless Encampments In Public – Houston Public Media

The bill still needs final approval by the House — usually a formality after it's passed in the chamber's first vote — and then will head to the Senate.

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5 ways to make your home more environmentally efficient, sustainable

There’s often no place like home, although that sentiment can sometimes fade when a house starts to rack up energy bills and breaks down in places over the course of time.

‘The Barndominium Lady’ Stacee Lynn takes us inside her beautiful Cleveland, Texas ‘Barndo’

HOUSTON – Have you ever heard of a ‘barndominium?’It’s the latest housing trend that adds a modern twist to small-town farm-charm. Technically, the name does the describing: ‘barndominiums’ (or ‘barndos’) are big metal or steel structures that have been transformed into beautiful living spaces. Stacee Lynn, aka ‘The Barndominium Lady,’ has designed nearly 150 barndominiums all over the country, with no formal design training. She is a self-taught designer, contractor, and decorator…that designed, built, AND LIVES IN her own barndo in Cleveland, Texas. Stacee Lynn and her husband Oliver were nice enough to give us a tour of her magnificent Cleveland property, and with so many ‘wow!’ factors, you’re guaranteed to want one of your own.

Kicked out after Christmas? Thousands in our area face eviction - what is being done to help?

Hers is one of 16,618 cases filed in Harris County since late March. Countless Zoom meetings later, they’ve made no recommendations that have made it out of the task force. 108,076 have received at least a one-time payment from the City of Houston or Harris County since early May. Harris County Precinct One Foundation has a Free Eviction Legal Assistance Hotline you can call if you are facing eviction. All of the $60 million from Harris County has been allocated, but you can contact Catholic Charities for other resources.

This Houston-area city named one of America’s 5 best under-the-radar ’burbs

HOUSTON – Pasadena is one of America’s most affordable suburbs with a city feel, according to a report on the “Cityness Index” created by Zillow and Yelp Inc.Pasadena offers an affordability edge over Houston. The typical home value in Pasadena is $168,080, which is about 14% lower than in Houston, according to the report. Located about 15 miles southeast of downtown Houston, Pasadena is ranked No. 5 on the list of affordable suburbs. The flexibility to work from home occasionally amid the pandemic is driving more people to consider moving, per the report.

Ask 2 Live: Facing eviction? Here’s the advice our legal experts gave in our exclusive Zoom conversation

HOUSTON – As the economic crisis due to COVID-19 continues, more and more Houstonians are struggling to pay their bills, put food on their tables, and keep a roof over their heads. And to make matters worse, a new CDC moratorium is more confusing than helpful. But KPRC Channel 2 is here to help. Watch: Raising ‘good digital citizens’ and more from our Zoom conversation on cyberbullyingOur panel of experts answered questions to help people facing evictions. You can watch the entire discussion below:Resources from the conversationTexas HousersLone Star Legal AidEviction Defense Collaboration Hotline — (713) 982-7340Lone Star Legal Aid direct number — (713) 652-0077Access the CDC declaration forms in English, Spanish and VietnameseCDC suspende temporalmente los desalojos a inquilinos elegibles

Ask 2: Are students locked in to their housing contracts if classes go virtual due to COVID-19?

As part of our Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. Question: Are students locked into their housing contracts if classes go virtual due to COVID-19? Some Texas universities are waiving fees and requirements for students who chose remote learning or return home before their residential contracts expire. Students can have their cancellation fees waived if they choose to take their classes remotely. However, the University of Houston students who choose a spring-only housing option after cancelling fall housing will need to pay another $50 application fee, but do not need to pay the $300 prepayment.

Hard times hitting home? Here are ways to avoid foreclosure amid pandemic

As soon as you realize you might have trouble making your mortgage payments, you’ll want to get in touch with your lender. You do not want to wait until you can’t pay your bills to contact your lender. If foreclosure is something you fear you might face, the following are options you may have available to you. Mortgage forbearanceAccording to USA.gov, federally backed home loans can get six months of mortgage help, and Federal Housing Administration reverse mortgages are eligible, as well. There are many options available to you, but the bottom line is: Contact your lender, and do not wait until it’s too late.

7 dirtiest places in your home -- and how to clean them the right way

Safe to say, a lot of people really buckled down when it came to cleaning over the past couple years, given the COVID-19 pandemic.

Housing's fitful rebound

Housing's fitful rebound Buyers are eager, but tight credit and higher mortgage rates are holding some back, says Ronald Kaplan, CEO of decking company Trex

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