Foundation Communities closer to affordable housing goal
The Austin non-profit is closer to its goal of housing more than 2,000 people, many of whom will be transitioning directly from living on the streets.
Pending home sales slide for sixth straight month, slowest pace in nearly a decade
Signed contracts dropped by nearly double what analysts expected in April.
Rural Texas Airbnb hosts earned more than $115 million in 2021: report
Across the country, Airbnb Hosts in rural counties in the earned nearly $3.5 billion over the year. Texas hosts alone, in rural counties, earned more than $115 million in 2021.
Dallas rent prices seeing some of the highest increases in the U.S., data shows
Data from rent.com shows the average for a two-bedroom in Dallas has jumped up 46% from last year. Other cities like Grapevine and Grand Prairie are seeing even bigger rent increases. Only one North Texas city saw a consistent drop in rent prices.
The best places to live in the US in 2022-2023: A new city is crowned
A Southern city dethroned a Rocky Mountain destination for the new top spot.
Austin man builds home on top of his car, turns tragedy to positivity
An Austin man lives in a structure he built that sits on top of his car. He says the self-constructed home was built out of necessity, and was a result of tragedies he faced.
City of Austin celebrates new, affordable multifamily housing complex
A ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new, affordable housing complex in Southeast Austin will be held on Thursday, May 12.
Surfside condo building collapse survivors, victims' families reach $997 million settlement
Victims of the 2021 Surfside condo collapse in South Florida have reached a staggering $997 million settlement after the tragedy claimed the lives of 98 people.
Texas' most expensive home listed for $45 million and it is in Lake Travis
The Lake Travis mansion, also known as Villa Del Lago, is located at 12400 Cedar Street. The listing says the home is located just off RR620, with easy access to/from Lakeway or downtown Austin.
Discussion: Texas voters approve two modest property tax relief measures
Voters approved two propositions intended to lower property taxes for homeowners by decisive margins — one aimed at older and disabled Texans and another that would provide modest relief for homeowners across the board.
Here are the top 25 most overvalued housing markets in the US
Homes in 97% of cities in America are overvalued, according to Moody’s Analytics, with the most overvalued markets seeing homes priced at 50% to 70% more than they’re worth. But how long will this last?
Texas voters approve two modest property tax relief measures
Texas voters have approved two propositions intended to lower property taxes for homeowners.
Airbnb expands anti-party restrictions to include Memorial Day weekend
Airbnb is reinstating its anti-party measures for the July 4th weekend and will be expanding them to include Memorial Day weekend for the first time.
Migration from big cities boosts housing prices in smaller markets
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, more people are moving out of big cities, driving up housing prices in smaller markets like Boise.
New affordable graduate student housing under construction at UT Austin
The multistory building in East Austin will offer graduate students a residential option adjacent to campus and will feature 784 beds in studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units.
Austin affordability rule allows developers to bypass public input
The property was originally zoned for light business. But residents never got to challenge the change in use because of a city ordinance called “affordability unlocked.”
Hundreds of US urban areas will become rural with new criteria
More than 1,300 urban areas will now be designated rural.
Here’s how two Texas constitutional amendments could lower some property taxes
Texas voters have the chance in a May 7 constitutional amendment election to expand homestead exemptions that could lower the amount of property values upon which property taxes can be levied.
Squatters found inside Maryland apartment after residents return from vacation
Two suspects are on the run after being found squatting in an apartment while the residents were on vacation, according to authorities.
What appraisers look for: Home improvements that pay off
Home improvement do's and don't's to maximize your home appraisal.