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Needs vs. Wants Changing When It Comes To Home Buying

According to Consumer Reports, since the housing market crisis Americans have changed their criteria for what makes a home desirable.

CBSDFW.COM–2013/03/25

Fans enter Rangers Ballpark in Arlington before Game 4 of the ALDS between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Texas Rangers on October 10, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (credit: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Possible Restrictions For Homeowners Who Rent To Sports Fans

Arlington residents who rent out their homes to sports fans may soon face new restrictions.

CBSDFW.COM–2013/03/19

Grand Prairie Homeowner Shoots Home Invader

Grand Prairie police say the homeowner called 9-1-1 to report someone breaking into a window of his home and fired at the suspect while still on the phone with the dispatcher.

CBS 11–2012/11/27

FW Police Officers Watch As Citizens Chase, Shoot Suspects

Police responding to a 9-1-1 call for a burglar with a bat, ended up watching a citizen observer and a resident chase down and shoot both suspects.

CBSDFW.COM–2012/10/25

A surburban home is shown. (credit: Getty images/Preston C. Mack)

Tarrant County Offering Property Fraud Alerts

Tarrant County offers a free program that gives property owners a “heads up” if someone is trying to file documents on their property. The program is called Property Fraud Alert and it alerts individuals to potentially fraudulent activity involving their personal information.

2012/04/02

Tips To Make Sure Your Home Isn’t Underinsured

It’s the time of year when North Texas starts to see tornadoes, wildfires and other weather related catastrophes. Now is also the time to consider the chance your property insurance won’t cover the cost of losing everything in your home.

2012/03/27

Security Camera Captures N. Texas Homeowner Attack

Haltom City police are searching for the person who attacked a homeowner after he confronted suspects trying to break into vehicles in his neighborhood.

2012/01/11

A truck heads towards the tollway on August 27, 2004. (credit: Tim Boyle/Getty Images)

Celina Residents Surprised To Find Road Planned Through Homes

No one wants a freeway running through their backyard, but some Celina Residents are learning for the first time that they might soon have one.

2011/10/28

A bank owned sign is seen in front of a foreclosed home. (credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Local Homeowners Flock To Event For Mortgage Help

North Texans, struggling to make mortgage payments, have a chance to save their dream. The Save the Dream Event” began Thursday at the Dallas Convention Center — aimed at helping homeowners cut through mortgage red tape.

2011/09/15

A picture of the house where a McKinney homeowner was shot. (credit: CBSDFW.COM)

McKinney Homeowner Shot During Home Invasion

A McKinney man is in critical condition after police say an intruder shot him with his own gun. The homeowner heard noises, grabbed his gun, and was confronted by three would be burglars.

2011/04/27