Austin

How Three North Texas Cities Fared in a Study of Starter Home Affordability

By Marlin Weso / November 11, 2022 /

Renters in Dallas, Fort Worth, and Arlington don’t earn enough money that’s required to buy a starter home in their market, according to a Point2 study.

A Closer Look at How Other Texas Cities Deal With Short-Term Rentals

By April Towery / August 1, 2022 /

Dallas has been wrestling with the issue of whether to change the code allowing short-term rentals in residential areas, but it’s not the only city that’s had to evaluate the matter. When Airbnb announced in June that party houses and “open-invite gatherings” of more than 16 people are permanently prohibited following a trial period due…

Once Regarded as ‘Weird,’ Austin Is Making Gains in Luxury Home Sales

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / July 21, 2022 /

In the latest report from the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University, the Austin area is experiencing a surge in luxury home sales and slowly erasing the region’s reputation of being hip and bohemian.

You Can Ride The Rails to Your New Four Seasons Private Residence at Lake Austin

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / May 24, 2022 /

A new luxury development will uplift residential real estate to a new dimension at Lake Austin. Luxury housing the levels of which have not been seen before in Texas, or much of the southwest, has a new grab: a two-minute Funicular descent to The Marina and The Lake Clubhouse at The Four Seasons Private Residences will present…

Our Favorite Boutique Hotels in Texas, Part 2

By Mary Cate Long / May 3, 2022 /

It’s true that everything is bigger in Texas but, on occasion, there is magic in seeking out the small. Boutique hotels, with their attention to detail, personal warmth and fascinating histories, make your stay all the more enriching, whether you hang your hat in West Texas or the Hill Country. Here are some more worthy…