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Texas Governor Doubles Down on Lowering Property Taxes
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Jun 28

Greg Abbott Says He’ll Keep Calling Special Sessions Until Property Tax Relief Bill Reaches His Desk

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A pandemic-era 'lifeline' for renters facing eviction in San Marcos is set to expire
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Jun 28

Andrew Maglich was living in student apartments last year when he got notice he would receive less financial aid for the following school year than...

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Apartment Rents Decline YoY for First Time
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Jun 28

Renters now prioritize affordability with studios outperforming two-bedroom units.

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Governor Abbott Announces Second Special Session Agenda
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Jun 27

June 27, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced Special Session #2 and issued a proclamation identifying agenda...

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What Austin and Travis County learned about rental assistance during the pandemic
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Jun 22

THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023 BY NINA HERNANDEZ When the Covid-19 pandemic hit in 2020, Austin and Travis County had no overarching infrastructure in...

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'Largest property tax cut in the world' | Texas Senate passes $18B property tax bill
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Jun 20

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Senate on Tuesday passed what Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is calling "the largest property tax cut in the history of the...

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Renting is much cheaper than owning in these housing markets
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Jun 19

Owning a starter home is now $1,000+ per month more expensive than renting one. While the metric has decelerated from a $1,188 peak in October 2022,...

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Austin Council Proposes Multi-Family Affordable Housing Program
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Jun 13

The proposal would permit larger buildings on single-family lots.

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City of Leander looks at regulations for short-term rentals
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Jun 9

LEANDER, Texas (KXAN) — Regulations could be coming soon for short-term rental (STR) operators in Leander. This comes as the City of Leander...

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Council Poised to Pass Three Housing Supply-Friendly Items
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Jun 9

The most controversial would allow larger apartment complexes near single-family homes

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County-supported development brings more multifamily housing to market
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Jun 8

THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2023 BY SETH SMALLEY The Travis County Commissioners Court on Tuesday authorized final approval on a multifamily housing revenue...

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Multifamily industry grapples with surging insurance costs in wake of climate risks
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Jun 7

Short Summary: Rising property insurance premiums are becoming a significant challenge for multifamily property operators, adding to the high...

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