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Ways to help lower soaring rent prices | FOX 7 Austin

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SUMMARY: A recent study found that people living in some of the fastest-growing cities in the country, including Austin, Texas, need to make at least $85,000 a year to afford rent. Rent prices in Austin have increased by 8.2% in the past year and 25% in the past two years. Rent is the largest part of the monthly budget for 35% of households, which can be a significant financial burden. Ways to cut down on monthly rent payments include pre-paying rent, signing up for auto-pay, negotiating a two-year lease, and offering to do repairs or maintenance. Boosting credit scores and considering different neighborhoods are also options.

A new study finds people living in some of the country's fastest growing cities need to make at least $85,000 a year to afford rent. Finance professor Dan Roccato joins us live with more on what you can and can't control.

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Arlington church pastor charged with sexual assault

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www.youtube.com – FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth – 2024-07-26 17:38:23

SUMMARY: Arlington Pastor Ronnie Goens, 51, was arrested and jailed in Tarrant County, charged with indecent assault and sexual assault following an adult woman's outcry. The investigation into Goens, a pastor at Coiya Christian Church, is ongoing, with limited information released. Goens, previously involved in Arlington Police's clergy partnership program and the Unity Council, turned himself in, with his bond set at $23,000. Police have not indicated the relationship between Goens and the alleged victim, nor have they ruled out the possibility of more victims. The church has not responded to inquiries as of late Friday.

Ronnie Goines, the lead pastor at Koinonia Christian Church in Arlington, turned himself into the Tarrant County jail on Thursday after being charged with sex crimes.

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CrimeWatch: Human remains identified as missing Texas college student | FOX 7 Austin

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www.youtube.com – FOX 7 Austin – 2024-07-26 12:05:36

SUMMARY: In this Crime Watch digital exclusive, Dave Fry revisits notable crime stories from Texas. Key stories include the identification of missing Texas A&M student Caleb Harris's remains, found in a Corpus Christi wastewater facility on June 24th, with no signs of homicide. Also covered is the unsolved murder of Jose Banara in southeast Austin and an unexplained disappearance of Perry Moli Jr. since Christmas 2023. Additionally highlighted are an East Austin Family Dollar attack, illegal firearm sales by Andrew Pennington, a deadly road rage incident in Elgin, a historic fentanyl seizure, and the shooting during a Juneteenth celebration in Round Rock.

Human remains found in a Corpus Christi wastewater facility have been identified as missing college student Caleb Harris. The 21-year-old from New Braunfels had been missing since March. Dave Froehlich highlights that story and others in this week's episode.

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Home sales drop in Houston

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www.youtube.com – KPRC 2 Click2Houston – 2024-07-26 10:25:22

SUMMARY: In Houston, homes are staying on the market longer, with some sellers reducing prices slightly. Realtor Tangela Clark notes that while prices are dropping, many sellers are reluctant to lower them significantly. Rising home and flood insurance costs contribute to the market’s sluggishness, making homes unaffordable for many. Buyers are struggling to find low-interest rates of 2-3% seen in the past. Cash buyers are still active, but most people need assistance. Clark advises potential buyers to consult with knowledgeable lenders and explore grants and programs for affordability. She also suggests looking in outer suburbs like Tomball for affordable new constructions.

Realtor Tongela Clark says home sales in Houston have slowed down. Some sellers have begun to drop home prices while others hope to see a continued rise in prices.

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