Housing
Texas Supreme Court Extends State Program To Help Tenants Avoid Eviction Until Oct. 1
Posted on · The extension comes as the federal moratorium on evictions is set to expire on July 31.
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Houston Matters
The Pandemic’s Effect On The Cruise Industry (June 28, 2021)
Posted on · On Monday's show: An update on COVID vaccination in the area, the pandemic's effect on the cruise industry, and the affordability of housing here -- or lack thereof.
Housing
Conditions For Houston Renters Were Tough In 2019. The Pandemic Only Made It Worse
Posted on · Houston-area renters saw a growing gap between median home sales price and household income in 2019, according to a new report from Rice University -- a trend likely made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Housing
Houston Apartment Rents, Occupancy Up After Sluggish 2020
Posted on · In April, apartments gained more tenants than ever in one month.
In-Depth
Rising Prices Are Making Houston Homebuyers Lower Their Expectations
Posted on · Houston homes remain relatively affordable compared to the rest of the country, but rising prices are making the search for the dream house harder.
Texas
Texas Supreme Court Ends Enforcement Of National Eviction Moratorium Statewide
Posted on · Local judges are no longer authorized to pause eviction cases because of the CDC moratorium.
National
Texas Judge Rules Federal Eviction Moratorium Unconstitutional. Lawyers And Advocates Disagree On What That Means For Tenants
Posted on · The judge opted against issuing an injunction that would block the federal ban on evictions, instead signaling that he expected the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to withdraw its moratorium.
Houston
Houston-Area Renters Could Qualify For $159 Million In Local Emergency Assistance
Posted on · Next week, Houston City Council is set to consider an eviction "grace period" ordinance that would expire at the end of March.
Texas
Texas Tenants Behind On Rent Will Soon Be Able To Seek Aid From $1.3 Billion Assistance Program
Posted on · The statewide program should start in two weeks and could help with up to 15 months of rent for tenants that have felt the impact of the pandemic.
Houston Matters
Is Another COVID-19 Surge On The Horizon? (Nov. 9, 2020)
Posted on · Dr. David Callender of Memorial Hermann updates us on what his hospitals are seeing lately related to the virus.
Houston Matters
Monday’s Houston Matters: City Pulls Out Of Housing Stability Task Force (Sept. 14, 2020)
Posted on · On Monday's Show: How the city leaving a housing stability task force will affect Harris County, listeners share their pet peeves about life in Houston, and an update on sports.
City of Houston
Mayor Turner Pulls Houston Out Of COVID-19 Housing Task Force, Blindsiding Members
Posted on · In a press release, Turner said going forward Houston City Council would work to address housing stability.
Houston
How The National Eviction Moratorium Could Impact Houston Renters
Posted on · "If I have any criticism, it is that this didn't take place a very long time ago. But better late than never."
Harris County
Protestors Rally At Harris County Housing Court In Attempt To Stop Evictions
Posted on · The tenants and housing advocates said the march was in part a reponse to Mayor Sylvester Turner's reluctance to pass an eviction grace period ordinance.
Business
In Gentrifying 5th Ward, One Developer Makes A Pitch To Former Residents
Posted on · Real estate investor Chris Senegal’s townhomes target young professionals who care about the community.