Real Estate

The Austin skyline as seen from Lady Bird Lake, with pink sunset sky

Live

How much it costs to live in Austin

We’ve broken down the cost of living in Austin, TX, comparing it to other states and the US national average.

August 27, 2024 02:41 PM

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Real Estate

Home inventory up in Austin: buyers search outside of city limits

Sales decreased since last July in Travis County, but increased in surrounding areas like Williamson, Hays, Bastrop, and Caldwell counties.

August 16, 2024

Morgan O’Neal

A white house with dark accents behind a lawn and stone pathway.

Real Estate

How difficult is it to buy a home in Austin?

This NBC tool utilizes home prices, interest rates, and availability (among other factors) to determine just how difficult it is to buy a home in Travis County.

August 14, 2024

Brianna Williams

A serene and luxurious lakeside property. In the foreground, there's a beautifully designed pool with a natural stone waterfall feature and adjacent hot tub. Several lounge chairs are arranged around the pool. Beyond the pool, there is a large, well-manicured lawn leading to the lake, a basketball court, and a boathouse with an upper deck stands at the water's edge. The lake is calm and surrounded by lush, green trees and hills, creating a picturesque and tranquil setting. The sky is clear and blue, enhancing the overall idyllic atmosphere.

Real Estate

Homes with amenities to channel your inner Olympian

Live like a world-class athlete at one of these three homes with Olympics-adjacent amenities that are on the market now here in Austin.

August 7, 2024

Laura Figi

The pond at Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park in Allandale, with a bench set to the right side.

Real Estate

How much it could cost to rent in Austin based on the neighborhood

Trying to move neighborhoods? We looked at 15 different neighborhoods around Austin to compare cost of rent to the local average.

August 1, 2024

Laura Figi

A rendering of the street view of what Block 18 could look like, including a mid-rise housing complex with murals, shops, pedestrians, sculptures, and the historic Victory Grill.

City

Two blocks in east Austin to be reshaped into cultural hubs

Blocks 16 and 18 on East 11th Street will undergo a major transformation when new mixed-use developments break ground.

July 19, 2024

Morgan O’Neal

Home Services

14 cost-saving home upgrades in Austin

Water conservation can be cool — and save you some cash.

July 17, 2024

Morgan O’Neal

A rendering of the interior with curvy textured walls, concrete floorings and an open kitchen + dining plan.

Real Estate

New slate of 3D-printed ICON homes coming to Wimberley

Available in four floorplans, the new homes are scheduled to break ground this summer as ICON’s most luxurious and largest to date.

July 16, 2024

Laura Figi

A screened-in porch covered in plants, with plenty of chairs, a bench, wooden floors and views of Downtown facing south.

Real Estate

Hot Home: enjoy city life from this Castle Hill oasis

Located in the heart of Old West Austin, Lou Lambert’s luxurious two-bedroom Castle Hill home is on the market for $1,650,000 now.

July 8, 2024

Laura Figi

A building with rainbow film, reading "XOXO Welcome to Downtown" in the windows.

City

What is the Downtown Austin Space Activation program?

Downtown pop-ups could get easier for small businesses, nonprofits, and artists with the Downtown Austin Space Activation program.

June 20, 2024

Laura Figi

The backyard of a Vacasa rental, with a brick house and pool surrounded by brown pool chairs.

More from ATXtoday

An outdoor padel court facility with multiple courts enclosed by black wire fencing. The ground is covered in light-colored gravel, and there are gray sofas and black chairs under large, modern umbrellas for spectators. The scene is illuminated by uniquely designed streetlights with an evening sky overhead. Some people are seen playing on the courts in the background.

Sports

Padel Club Austin celebrates grand opening

With construction on the facility now complete, Austinites can try their hand at padel, a sport that melds tennis and squash.

September 10, 2024

Laura Figi

A crowded indoor market under a large white tent filled with shoppers browsing various booths displaying art, antiques, and other vintage items. Many shoppers are wearing wide-brimmed hats and casual attire. The atmosphere is lively and bustling, with people closely examining the items on display, which include framed paintings and decorative artifacts.

Travel and Outdoors

Take a day trip to Marburger Farm Antique Show

The five-day festival draws vintage designers + collectors, musicians, and celebrities to Round Top, Texas.

September 9, 2024

Morgan O’Neal

An outdoor bar and seating area in the evening, filled with people enjoying drinks and conversation. The setting features long wooden picnic tables under string lights and a large ceiling fan. The bar area is partially enclosed with a wooden slatted design and illuminated by round hanging lights. In the background, a building with purple lighting and a sign that reads 'COSMIC' adds to the vibrant atmosphere.

Culture

Party like a local: How to celebrate a birthday in Austin

You can have your cake and eat it too — here’s how we recommend spending a birthday in ATX.

September 9, 2024

Morgan O’Neal

A display of Texas high school homecoming mums in shades of orange, white, and gold. The mums are adorned with various decorations, including ribbons, glittery streamers, feathers, and small trinkets, all arranged on a white lattice backdrop in a store setting.

Culture

Mum season is upon us in Texas

Did you know the local tradition didn’t start in Texas? Despite that, Texans have been donning mums since at least 1936.

September 6, 2024

Laura Figi

An overhead view of dozens of Manor homes and driveways.

Culture

Pack up: People are moving to Austin from these US cities

U-Haul rolled out info on 2024 moving trends — and now you just might know a little more about your new neighbors.

September 6, 2024

Monica Garske

Sports

Your guide to game day: Cowboys and Texans

Football season is upon us, and we have the need-to-know info about the Cowboys and Texans + how to make the most out of game days.

September 5, 2024

Hanna Williford

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Entertainment

All the artists with Austin ties playing at ACL 2024

At least 17 artists with ties to Austin will take the stage in front of adoring fans from around the country this October.

September 4, 2024

Laura Figi

A table set with a variety of breakfast dishes, including a vibrant red pancake topped with fresh berries and cream, a small bowl of granola with yogurt and mint leaves, a plate with slices of cantaloupe and assorted fresh fruits, a dish with a salad topped with sliced eggs, and a bowl of yogurt garnished with mixed berries. Two people are seated at the table, one holding a cup of coffee, and the other spooning a parfait from a jar.

Food

Restaurant duo opens this fall at Hyatt Centric

Heydey Social Club and The Traditional, An American Kitchen will open at the end of September.

September 4, 2024

Laura Figi

Astronaut in a blue uniform floating inside a module of the International Space Station, holding a binder labeled "International Space Station Robotics FS." The surroundings include various equipment, laptops, and cables attached to the walls and ceiling.

Education

Meet Stephanie Wilson, the astronaut cut from the next SpaceX flight

The former Longhorn has given up her seat to help bring two stranded astronauts home from the International Space Station.

September 3, 2024

Laura Figi

Runners pass by a small green building with a large red circular sign that reads "Jo's" at the top. The building has a red stripe along the roofline and is located at the corner of South Congress Avenue. A small crowd of people stands on the sidewalk, watching and cheering the runners as they go by. In the background, there are trees with bare branches and a street sign indicating Congress Avenue.

Wellness

Run clubs for every day of the week in Austin

Make friends and move your body — we found a club in Austin for any day your schedule is open.

August 30, 2024

Laura Figi