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Texas ranked one of the country's most expensive states for property tax
By Art Benavidez | Feb 16, 2022
Recent reports have the state of Texas among the top 10 states with the highest property taxes.
Austin a top 5 metro for millennial homebuyers in LendingTree study
By Press Release | Feb 9, 2022
A LendingTree study found Austin was the fourth most popular metro for millennial homebuyers in 2021.
Wood Partners ‘breaks ground’ on new Austin-based luxury residential community
By Karla Florez | Dec 9, 2021
Wood Partners has secured the development of the new luxury residential community Alta Blue Goose, based in Austin.
'A great place for business and growing families': Wan Bridge builds first build-to-rent community in Central Texas
By Steven Hughes | Nov 10, 2021
Wan Bridge plans to build the company’s first build-to-rent (BTR) community called “Georgetown Heights” in the Central Texas suburbs over the next five years after noticing a population growth in the state.
Austin ranked among worst big cities for first-time homebuyers
By Michael Carroll | Nov 3, 2021
Austin’s housing market tied for 40th among the 50 largest U.S. metro areas in terms of homeowner friendliness, an analysis by the online loan marketplace LendingTree found.
AirBnB pledges to double the number of Afghan refugees it will house
By Carrie Bradon | Oct 6, 2021
Since the withdrawal of U.S. troops in Afghanistan and subsequent fleeing of Afghans seeking political asylum, Airbnb has pledged to house up to 40,000 individuals seeking places to live.
Flyhomes expanding into Austin, Dallas and Houston to 'help buyers make more informed home-buying decisions'
By Christina Heath | Sep 29, 2021
Flyhomes will be expanding its operations into three new housing markets in Texas including Austin, Dallas and Houston, according to a press release from Flyhomes.
New report shows housing market in Austin area finally 'calming' down
By Caleb Lombardo | Sep 28, 2021
In what is sure to come as a relief for those seeking to purchase a home in the Austin area, data indicates that the market in the area is finally cooling off from its record levels and growth in recent months.
The Loren condo units going fast as Austin project nears completion
By David Hutton | Sep 27, 2021
While The Loren condos, at the intersection of South Lamar Boulevard and West Riverside Drive, aren’t expected to open until next summer, 23 of the property’s 24 units are already taken.
Seaholm Waterfront rehabilitation project starts first phase of construction, expected to be completed 'early summer 2022'
By Christina Heath | Sep 25, 2021
Austin's Parks and Recreation Department's (PARD) long awaited Seaholm Waterfront project has entered its first phase of construction.
Rainey Street District development units 'completely sold out'
By Caleb Lombardo | Sep 21, 2021
Natiivo Austin, a new home-sharing building unlike any other, has “completely sold out” according to its developers at Pearlstone Partners in Austin and Newgard Development Group in Miami.
'An important hallmark for vibrant urban life in Austin': The Linden breaks ground downtown, near the Capitol
By Art Benavidez | Sep 21, 2021
A 28-story residential tower in Austin's Museum District that will be just blocks north of the State Capitol recently broke ground for construction.
New office project in East Austin features 'contemporary' design
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 16, 2021
A new office building project in East Austin called 1515 Cesar Chavez is being built about four blocks from Plaza Saltillo Station, according to The Statesman.
Study: Austin ranked No. 2 for most 'overpriced' homes
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 16, 2021
A new study ranked Austin as second in the U.S. for having one of the most overpriced housing markets.
'A dynamic real estate market in Texas': Home sales, prices booming in Austin and the rest of Texas
By John Kelly | Sep 3, 2021
Austin's home prices are rising.
Austin real estate market on track to becoming 6th least affordable, study finds
By Austin Journal Reports | Sep 1, 2021
By December, Austin residents will have to spend 30.1% of their income to pay a monthly home mortgage, making its residential real estate market the sixth least affordable among the largest U.S. cities, according to a new study.
Holly Park presents improvement plans to maintain its ‘tranquil and pastoral character’
By Karla Florez | Aug 20, 2021
Holly Park has confirmed plans to modify its infrastructure with the creation of new features, including a fishing pier.
Austin projected to rank as one of the 'least affordable' U.S cities
By Karla Florez | Aug 20, 2021
A recent Zillow affordability report ranks Austin as the seventh least affordable city in the U.S. The city is on pace to become the least-affordable city outside of California by December.
Austin office market rebounds to pre-COVID status
By Bree Gonzales | Aug 18, 2021
Austin has had 42 properties exchanged in 2021 — approximately almost 80% of the number of deals completed last year.
Austin has third highest average lot size among largest U.S. cities, study finds
By Austin Journal Reports | Aug 6, 2021
The average residential lot in Austin is 8,629 square feet, the third largest property size among the 20 largest cities in the nation, according to a new analysis based on U.S. Census Bureau data.