Reality star's real estate company locks hundreds of North Texans into controversial contracts
Homeowners could get up to $5,000 up front for agreeing to use MV Realty as their agent when or if they decided to sell their home.
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Homeowners could get up to $5,000 up front for agreeing to use MV Realty as their agent when or if they decided to sell their home.
Personal finance site SmartAsset ranked these cities as the best markets for first-time buyers in terms of affordability and other factors.
Expired sales labels led to overcharges on more than 150 grocery items, according to an investigation led by Consumer Reports and others.
Those over 65 and the disabled would receive an additional $60,000 this year, up from $10,000.
Homeowners in the U.S. are getting older as the dream of buying a house slips further out of reach for many Americans.
Across much of the U.S., owning a home now requires spending more for housing than experts generally recommend.
These charts track prices consumers pay for groceries and other goods now compared to five years ago.
"It's not a seller's market. It's not a buyer's market. It's getting very balanced."
Four major cities in California were included in a Chapman University study of housing affordability around the world.
The median income is just over $58,000 and the average home price is just over $400,000.
The presidents of two realty associations in North Texas said negotiating a commission with a real estate agent doesn't require a lawsuit in Texas. Commissions have always been up for hammering out.
As housing prices continue to rise, new data highlights how hard it can be to afford a home in some parts of the U.S.
"Even places that historically have been affordable now need six figures," according to Redfin's chief economist.
According to Freddie Mac, interest rates are at 7.19%.
Home prices have jumped so much that Americans must pay a third of their income on housing, according to one study.
You have five minutes to try and lower your property tax bill. So how do you do it? CBS News Texas sat down with tax attorney Bobby Ola to get advice on how to handle an appraisal protest hearing.
Property owners across North Texas are planning to protest their appraisals after another year of skyrocketing values, but it's not just homeowners feeling the pinch.
The outrage over sky high property tax appraisals is getting personal in one North Texas county.
The outrage over sky high property tax appraisals is getting personal in one North Texas county.
Property owners can expect to see values go up by 10% to 20% this year.
Property appraisal notices are starting to go out across North Texas this week, with another 10% to 20% increase in home values expected across the region over last year.
As the spring homebuying season approaches, affordability is at its lowest point in history, one economist said.
The Collin County Association of Realtors reports year-to-year median sales prices in Collin County are up nearly 20%, but homes are staying on the market longer.
Debt just became more costly for consumers – whether that's auto loans, credit cards, and in some cases home mortgages.
Surge in borrowing costs is pushing some buyers out of the market, while sellers face a quandary.
The incident happened at Fuel City located in the 800 block of S. Riverfront Boulevard.
At about 6:30 a.m., police said she was safely reunited with her family. But police told CBS News Texas that the department is still investigating the incident.
Texas legislators say they not only have to address the urgent needs facing Central Texas right now, but also focus on long-term solutions.
Redistricting is one of 18 items on the agenda during the Texas legislative special session that begins July 21.
Rangers RHP Nathan Eovaldi (6-3, 1.62 ERA) starts Sunday's rubber game opposite Astros RHP Hunter Brown (9-3, 2.21).
While not a washout for the area, when storms do set up, they carry abundant moisture.
The incident happened at Fuel City located in the 800 block of S. Riverfront Boulevard.
At about 6:30 a.m., police said she was safely reunited with her family. But police told CBS News Texas that the department is still investigating the incident.
Texas legislators say they not only have to address the urgent needs facing Central Texas right now, but also focus on long-term solutions.
Redistricting is one of 18 items on the agenda during the Texas legislative special session that begins July 21.
On Thursday, the Texas House and Senate announced the creation of committees on disaster preparedness and flooding.
In what experts call "Flash Flood Alley," the terrain reacts quickly to rainfall steep slopes, rocky ground, and narrow riverbeds leave little time for warning.
For days before catastrophic floods left parts of Central Texas inundated, the National Weather Service was tracking the chance of rain.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick told CBS News Monday that the state of Texas could pay for storm sirens along the Guadalupe River.
Federal investigators are examining the role driver fatigue may have played in a deadly I-20 crash near Terrell over the weekend.
Texas legislators say they not only have to address the urgent needs facing Central Texas right now, but also focus on long-term solutions.
Redistricting is one of 18 items on the agenda during the Texas legislative special session that begins July 21.
The two have criticized each other publicly for years, an often bitter back-and-forth that predates President Trump's involvement in politics.
President Trump announced on social media that he is levying 30% tariffs against Mexico and the European Union. They are set to begin on Aug. 1.
Authorities executed criminal search warrants in Carpinteria and Camarillo, California, on Thursday, the Department of Homeland Security said.
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel," Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
Latinas in Tech DFW started back up last year after the pandemic. They have lots of opportunities for Latinas to network, connect, and learn new skills.
Anchor Ken Molestina shows us how he makes his Cuban coffee for the CBS News Texas newsroom.
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Many Southeast, Southern and West Coast states are likely seeing an increase in COVID cases.
It's therapy that doesn't exactly look like therapy: outdoors, alongside a horse. Across North Texas, the demand for it is soaring.
Scientists conducting medical research are facing an existential crisis: Layoffs and budget cuts pushed by President Trump that, they say, jeopardize finding a cure for cancer.
A Dallas mail carrier died Saturday after collapsing on his mail route on the first day of summer.
Pest control company Terminix used call data to determine which cities had the most bed bug-infested areas in the country.
Located off the Guadalupe River in Historic Old Ingram Loop, the shop was once filled floor to with lighting, decor and trinkets.
They were already concerned about tariffs, but construction businesses in North Texas said they have new fears with the president's immigration crackdown.
The Texas Restaurant Association said 47% of Texas restaurant operators currently have job openings that are difficult to fill.
Plans to spruce up Frisco's historic downtown before next year's World Cup have business owners demanding help from the city to stay open.
A North Texas man who has made a fortune off of honey is turning to politics to save the creatures that made him rich.
Cooper Flagg strolled into UNLV's Thomas and Mack Center at 4:17 p.m. for his Summer League debut, wearing Dallas Mavericks gear, bright white New Balance shoes, and an emotionless look on his face as he passed through security.
The Dallas Stars have traded defenseman Matt Dumba to the Pittsburgh Penguins.
The Sky, who beat Dallas 97-92 on May 29 and 94-83 on May 31, swept the three-game regular-season series.
Nathan Eovaldi allowed one unearned run in six innings, Jake Burger and Wyatt Langford each homered and drove in four runs, and the Texas Rangers blew out the Los Angeles Angels 13-1 on Tuesday night.
Hopefully, we'll get to enjoy the much-anticipated Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark matchup this time around.
The two have criticized each other publicly for years, an often bitter back-and-forth that predates President Trump's involvement in politics.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyer says the music mogul got a standing ovation from fellow prisoners when he returned to the federal lockup in Brooklyn after the verdict.
Julian McMahon's last acting role before his death was playing the prime minister of Australia in Netflix's murder mystery series "The Residence."
Joey Chestnut is returning to the 2025 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. Here's how and when to watch.
Michael Madsen apparently went into cardiac arrest and was found unresponsive in his home in Malibu, California, on Thursday morning, according to his manager.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
CBS News Texas viewers got out and enjoyed the snow day on Thursday and send us all of their best photos. Take a look.
CBS News Texas captured the excitement and energy of the BMW Dallas Marathon Festival through photos.
