Real Estate
Report: San Marcos had least expensive rent in region
September 26, 2021
Report: San Marcos had least expensive rent in region
Crystal Chen The Zumper Austin Metro Area Report analyzed active listings in August 2021 across 6 metro cities to show…
With Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s blessing, lawmakers fast-track property tax cut proposal
September 24, 2021
With Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s blessing, lawmakers fast-track property tax cut proposal
With the renewed backing of Gov. Greg Abbott, legislation to cut property tax rates is on a fast track through the…
Austin-Round Rock MSA housing market calming, still a top-market in U.S.
September 20, 2021
Austin-Round Rock MSA housing market calming, still a top-market in U.S.
“There have been reports of Austin’s housing market being overvalued, but from an economist’s perspective, my question is, ‘overvalued compared…
Student loan debt holding back majority of millennials from homeownership
September 16, 2021
Student loan debt holding back majority of millennials from homeownership
Millennials, also known as Gen Y, were born between 1981 and 1994/6. They are currently between 25 and 40 years…
Report: More than 3m Texas homes sold, $112K increase in median price from 2011 to 2020
September 2, 2021
Report: More than 3m Texas homes sold, $112K increase in median price from 2011 to 2020
“Some of the factors that have affected real estate transactions and property ownership include significant population growth, natural disasters...
Existing home sales across the country climb 2.0% in July
September 1, 2021
Existing home sales across the country climb 2.0% in July
“As more homes come on the market, opportunities for prospective buyers continue to increase in regions across the country...”
Reports: Austin will be least affordable city outside of California by December
August 31, 2021
Reports: Austin will be least affordable city outside of California by December
Austin also is plagued by homelessness, mirroring California’s tent cities on a smaller scale. After two years of fighting the…
Austin-Hays area home sales dip 9.9% in July
August 26, 2021
Austin-Hays area home sales dip 9.9% in July
"“As we have moved away from the post-COVID boom, the market has begun to stabilize. The typical seasonality for the…
San Marcos City Council increases property tax rate
August 24, 2021
San Marcos City Council increases property tax rate
On Tuesday, August 17, the San Marcos City Council voted to approve the proposed maximum property tax rate to $0.6030 cents…
San Marcos ranked as the most affordable city in the Austin Metro Area
August 15, 2021
San Marcos ranked as the most affordable city in the Austin Metro Area
The Zumper Austin Metro Area Report analyzed active listings in July 2021 across 5 metro cities to show the most…