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.
Texas cities rank in top 10 for new eviction filings in early April
According to data tracker Evictions Lab at Princeton University, Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, and Austin all ranked among the top 10 cities for new eviction filings in early April.
Travis County homeowners to see increase in market value on appraisal notices
According to this year’s values, the 2022 median market value for a residential property in Travis County is $632,208 and the median taxable value of a residential property is $338,344.
You can stay at this 'Friends' themed Airbnb in Tampa, and the attention to detail is amazing
This Friends-themed Airbnb in Tampa is part Monica and Rachel’s Manhattan apartment, part Central Perk cafe and part Chandler and Joey’s man cave. From the foosball table to the bright blue kitchen, complete with a copy of "The Shining" in the freezer, there are plenty of details and Easter eggs for eagle-eyed fans to appreciate!
City, AHFC announce available funds for developers to create more affordable housing
As rent prices continue to surge in Austin, the city and the Austin Housing Finance Corporation have announced available funds for developers to create more affordable housing.
Canada bans foreign home buyers for two years to cool market
The Canadian government is under pressure to cool an overheated market after prices climbed by more than 20% last year, while rental rates have also been rising.
UT Austin to offer gender-inclusive housing on campus starting Fall 2022
Called the “Family and Friend Expanded Roommate Option,” any UT Austin student can select any other UT Austin as a roommate.
FOX 7 Discussion: Poll shows what Texans think are most important issues in state
President of Progress Texas Ed Espinosa and CEO of JD Key Communications James Dickey join FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to speak on the Texas Lyceum poll.
Analysis: Property tax relief that doesn’t lower your tax bill
Property values in the state, on average, are rising — in some places, at an astonishing pace. Because of the 2019 legislation, tax rates for schools and other government entities are falling.
Round Rock Cares tornado relief fund now accepting applications
Preliminary assessments indicated the tornado caused more than an estimated $32 million in damage to 680 residential structures in Round Rock.
Austin Code Department asks for feedback on Repeat Offender Program (ROP)
The survey is available for submissions until June 30 and available in Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Vietnamese, and Arabic.
Austin 2nd in nation when it comes to rising rents
According to Redfin, between January 2021 and January 2022, rents in Austin surged by an average of 35% percent. That's second only to Portland, Oregon which saw a 39% increase.
San Marcos opens applications for CDBG funding to support projects benefiting low income residents
The City of San Marcos is accepting applications for CDBG funding which will support eligible projects that benefit low-to-moderate income residents.