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Austin is the top buyer’s market for homes in the US
Austin’s housing market has been a roller coaster ride for the last five years, but this time, it’s swinging back in favor of buyers.
October 23, 2025 04:07 PM
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Laura Figi
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A definitive ranking of the top five tallest buildings in Austin — for now
These five skyscrapers are the current tallest in the Capital City’s skyline.
May 23, 2023
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London Gibson
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Real Estate
9 dream homes for sale in Austin
Mentally, we’re decorating one of these dream homes.
May 22, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Real Estate
Envisioning Austin’s architectural future with Gensler Austin
We spoke with Kirsten Cessna and Todd Runkle, co-managing directors of the architecture firm behind some of Austin’s most iconic buildings.
May 3, 2023
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London Gibson
A map of some of the hottest housing markets in the US.
Real Estate
Austin ranks No. 3 among hottest housing markets
Things are heating up.
April 26, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Austin City Council to consider eliminating minimum parking requirements
Here’s what that could mean for the fabric of the urban landscape.
April 25, 2023
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London Gibson
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Development
What does the future of Project Connect look like?
The Austin Transit Partnership unveiled five updated plans to replace the Blue and Orange Lines.
March 23, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Travel and Outdoors
How to help Central Texas’ Golden-cheeked warbler
This tiny Texan is the only known bird to nest entirely in the Lone Star State.
March 22, 2023
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London Gibson
An organic-looking 3D-printed home that is fully furnished.
Development
ICON’s Initiative 99 wants you to design its next project for under $99,000
Do you have what it takes to create the most innovative affordable home?
March 15, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Events
7 kid-friendly events during Austin’s spring break
Between plays, petting zoos, and bug safaris, there are plenty of ways to keep the kiddos busy next week.
March 8, 2023
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London Gibson
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Development
ICON to debut 3D-printed El Cosmico resort at SXSW 2023
The construction company is adding another project to to its roster.
March 8, 2023
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Laura Figi
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I’ll have an espresso martini and a bottle of sunscreen on the side, please.
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Bar Hacienda is now open underneath Tiger Lilly
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13 Austin speakeasies to visit
You’ll need to be pretty savvy to get into these Austin speakeasies, which range from rooftops and garages to basements and caves.
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