HOMES

Texas homeowners insurance premiums still highest in United States

A new study from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners showed that the average annual premium in Texas for the most common homeowner policy was $1,372 a year, considerably more than the nationwide average of $764.

Existing home sales fall for eighth straight month

The National Association of Realtors reported that sales of existing single-family homes and condominiums dropped by 1.2 percent last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.97 million units.

High-end apartments planned in East Dallas

Zale|Corson Group said Tuesday that it has acquired 2.5 acres at southeast corner of Henderson and Belmont avenues for its rental home project.

Residential care homes provide more intimate setting for frail seniors

A growing number of people looking at senior living communities are deciding that bigger isn’t necessarily better and are choosing smaller homes such as Lexington Place in North Dallas.

Fed endorses rules on subprime lending

The Federal Reserve unveiled a proposal Tuesday that would give people taking out home mortgages new protections against shady lending practices.

Cozy nooks pop up in open plans

Some of the most luxurious North Texas homes feature 20-foot ceilings, great rooms the size of football fields and bathrooms with enough space for a pilates studio.

At Hollywood Heights home, it's wattage without equal for the holidays

Liz Simmons is the mad scientist behind the explosion of color on Newell Avenue in Hollywood Heights. This year, Ms. Simmons' goal is 100,000 Christmas lights, a number chosen to commemorate her 10 years of outdoor Christmas decorating. More lights: Interactive map

Waxahachie proud of its charm

Allen Gradnigo and his wife, Pearline, traveled the world during his 22-year Air Force career, but when it came time to settle down, they chose a place more like home.