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1 Hotels to make debut on Austin skyline
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1 Hotels to make debut on Austin skyline

AUSTIN –1 Hotels announced plans to open a luxury hotel within a 74-story tower being constructed at 98 Red River St. The hotel will consist of 251 rooms. The mixed-use tower will also house 352 apartments and 686,000 sf of office space. Dallas-based Lincoln Property Company and San Antonio-based Ka

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Innovative Industrial commits $22 million to greenhouse aquisition
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Innovative Industrial commits $22 million to greenhouse aquisition

BASTROP – Cannabis company Texas Original Holdings LLC has sold its new headquarters facility in Bastrop in a sale-leaseback arrangement. Innovative Industrial Properties Inc. acquired the property for $12 million. The 85,0000-sf industrial and hybrid greenhouse facility is currently under construct

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Manor Crossing making headway
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Manor Crossing making headway

MANOR – Developer Butler Family Partnership Ltd. has begun securing approvals for Manor Crossing, which would bring 95 acres of living and shopping space to the city. Located at the corner of US 290 and FM 973, the development will have 600 multifamily units and 425,000 sf of commercial space. The p

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Hotel Granduca Austin getting renovated
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Hotel Granduca Austin getting renovated

AUSTIN – California-based Pacific Hospitality Group is renovating the 190,000-sf Hotel Granduca Austin. Located at 320 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., additions coming to the 194-room hotel include a spa, redesigned signature restaurant, and renovated pool deck and lobby. The project will wrap this fall.

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All Aboard! Luxury apartments in development near Lakeline Station
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All Aboard! Luxury apartments in development near Lakeline Station

AUSTIN – Austin-based Sabot Development Ltd. and Oklahoma-based American Residential Group Ltd. have broken ground on Lakeline Station Apartments at 13621 and 13701 Lyndhurst St. The development will have 378 one-, two-, and three-story units and 7,184 sf of retail space. The location is within walk

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OHT breaks ground on 750-unit multifamily
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OHT breaks ground on 750-unit multifamily

​AUSTIN – OHT has begun phase-one construction on a 37-acre site that will house two multifamily communities totaling 750 units. The site is at 10801 Wayne Riddell Loop in south Austin. The first community, Len​​ox Woods, will comprise 402 one- and two-bedroom units. It will have​​ two resort-style

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Repositioning wraps on Austin creative office space
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Repositioning wraps on Austin creative office space

AUSTIN – Gensler has completed the repositioning of Fifth + Tillery, a 188,000-sf Class A office building at 3100 E 5th St. The owner is CIM Group, who acquired the former industrial facility in October 2019. The property has outdoor balconies, a landscaped courtyard, and various outdoor amenities.​

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3,000 acres purchased for master-planned project in Caldwell County
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3,000 acres purchased for master-planned project in Caldwell County

AUSTIN – RREAF Communities has acquired 3,173 acres for a master-planned development. The site is at the intersection of SH 130 and SH 80 in Caldwell County. Plans include thousands of residential homes, retail, restaurants, hotels, offices, healthcare, and light industrial. RREAF will offer singl

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May 2022 Central Texas Housing Market Report
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May 2022 Central Texas Housing Market Report

AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK MSA INVENTORY IMPROVES WHILE CLOSINGS REMAIN ROBUST CENTRAL TEXAS HOUSING REPORT AUSTIN, TX — According to the Austin Board of REALTORS® May 2022 Central Texas Housing Market Report, active listings experienced triple digit percentage growth year over year and inventory rose to ove

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Fed makes largest rate hike in 30 years
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Fed makes largest rate hike in 30 years

​WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve has raising its key interest rate by three-quarters of a point—its largest hike in nearly three decades "The increase is in response to continued high inflation," said Dr. Harold Hunt, research economist with the Texas Real Estate Research Center. "This is intended

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Huntington Meadows sells
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Huntington Meadows sells

AUSTIN – In a joint effort, VCP and Vaultcap Partners have acquired Huntington Meadows at 7000 Decker Ln. VCP and VaultCap have now collaborated on three purchases in Texas. The 200-unit complex comprises one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom units ranging from 672 to 1,239 sf. Amenities include a p

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One million-sf spec industrial project underway in Kyle
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One million-sf spec industrial project underway in Kyle

​​​​KYLE – A partnership between Alliance Industrial Co., Kyle Economic Development, and the Greater San Marcos Partnership is moving forward with plans for a one million-sf speculative industrial project. Kyle/35 Logistics Park will comprise five facilities ranging from 140,000 to 475,000 sf. Featu

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Affordable housing complex coming to southwest Austin
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Affordable housing complex coming to southwest Austin

AUSTIN – Heartwood Real Estate Group is planning a 72,400-sf affordable housing complex at 1418 Frontier Valley. The site was originally zoned for mobile homes, but due to the Affordability Unlocked Development Bonus Program, denser multifamily housing is being allowed. Of the 101 units planned, 51

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St. Elmo district welcoming new mixed-use project
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St. Elmo district welcoming new mixed-use project

AUSTIN – Bishop Momo, a mixed-use project offering multifamily housing and retail space, is coming to Austin's St. Elmo district. The project will combine 5,840 sf of street-level retail space with 274 studio and one- and two-bedroom units. Ten percent of units will be allocated for low-income famil

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April 2022 Central Texas Housing Market Report
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April 2022 Central Texas Housing Market Report

AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK MSA MARKET REMAINS COMPETITIVE AS HOME SALES DIP IN APRIL CENTRAL TEXAS HOUSING REPORT AUSTIN, TX — April residential home sales decreased across the Austin-Round Rock MSA for the second month in a row according to the Austin Board of REALTORS® April 2022 Central Texas Housing Ma

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3735 Indian Point Dr
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3735 Indian Point Dr

3735 Indian Point Dr, Austin, Texas 78739 SOLD FOR $850K | ASKING PRICE $775K Excellent opportunity to own a wonderful 3/2 home in Shady Hollow. The home sits on an immaculate property that backs to a green belt with a lot size of nearly an acre of land. In the yard, there is a […]

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Lots for Sale in Butterfield, El Paso, Texas
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Lots for Sale in Butterfield, El Paso, Texas

10 Lots for Sale (11.34 acres) in Butterfield, El Paso, TX 10 Lots for Sale Lot Size (acres) A 1.02 B 0.28 C 0.34 D 0.34 E 0.34 F 0.34 G 0.34 H 0.34 I 0.29 J 7.73 Less than 1-mile to Montana Avenue. 25 minutes to El Paso International Airport 33 minutes to Downtown […]

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TBD Kovar Rd
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TBD Kovar Rd

TBD Kovar Road, Smithville, TX 78957 10.1+ ACRES FOR SALE | $275K 47 Acres in Bastrop county to be subdivided as TBD Kovar. The available track is 10.1+ acres. – Minimal Deed Restrictions – Acqua Water Supply Corporation Zone 1 – Electric Onsite – Bluebonnet Electric Coop – Flat & Developable – C

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First Quarter 2022 Housing Report
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First Quarter 2022 Housing Report

AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK MSA First Quarter 2022 Executive Summary Metro area sales volume decreased 1% to 8,182 transactions. Median price increased 25.9% year-over-year to $500,000. 2022 Q1 months inventory for all residential properties rose 44.1% year-over-year to .5 months. Metro area residential prope

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March 2022 Central Texas Housing Market Report
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March 2022 Central Texas Housing Market Report

MARCH HOME SALES DECLINE AND INVENTORY TICKS UP AS HOME PRICES SET RECORDS ACROSS MSA CENTRAL TEXAS HOUSING REPORT AUSTIN, TX — The Austin-Round Rock MSA experienced a decline in residential home sales, while a slight increase in housing inventory coincided with a new all-time record for median sa

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5 Best Austin Swimming Holes to Beat the Heat this Summer
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5 Best Austin Swimming Holes to Beat the Heat this Summer

Anyone living in Austin, Texas, knows most of the year is hot and dry. So how do Austinites beat the heat and still enjoy the outdoors? Pools, hammocks, sunscreen, shade, and swimming holes. Austin is well known for its beautiful lakes in the surrounding areas. But, if you're looking to check out a

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February 2022 Central Texas Housing Market Report
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February 2022 Central Texas Housing Market Report

AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK MSA HOUSING MARKET POSTS STRONG FEBRUARY, MARKET POISED FOR BIG YEAR CENTRAL TEXAS HOUSING REPORT AUSTIN, TX — According to the Austin Board of REALTORS® (ABoR) February Central Texas Housing Report, closed listings increased 11.3% year over year to 2,581 sales across the Austin-

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Austin Short Term Rentals: A Comprehensive Hosting Guide
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Austin Short Term Rentals: A Comprehensive Hosting Guide

A visit to Texas is never complete without visiting its capital, Austin. The City is full of lively events, delicious cuisines, and stunning art galleries. It’s also among the exciting destinations in the U.S due to events like Austin City Limits and countless live music venues. As the popularity o

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