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Where Austin Home Prices Are Rising and Falling in 2026
A home in Bouldin Creek goes under contract in under three weeks. A comparable resale in Cedar Park sits for two months. Two streets over from that Cedar Park house, a DR Horton subdivision is adve…
By Diana Park ·
How Austin's Three Property Tax Caps Work and What Each One Actually Does to Your Bill
TCAD appraises your home at one value, taxes you on another, and the state just added a third layer. A Travis County homeowner's real bill shows how it works—and where the protection runs out.
By Sarah Okonkwo ·
What You Need to Know About Austin Short Term Rental Permits in 2026
A current-state guide for hosts, investors, and property owners — because most online guides describe an ordinance that no longer exists.
By James Hartley ·
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