Nature-inspired hotel opens reservations in Austin's tallest tower
Culture Map
A luxury hotel chain is coming to Austin, adding the Texas capital to a cohort of a dozen North American cities. Called 1 Hotel Austin, the 252-room stay is designed t… Read more
Slow Sales, High Home Prices—What’s Going On?
NAR
The spring housing market is off to a slower-than-expected start, with home sales dipping in March after a brief uptick in February. A shortage of homes for sale may b… Read more
New East Austin housing project combines affordable rent with support for musicians
Austin Art Village
Austin musicians are the economic engine behind the “Live Music Capital of the World,” yet many are being priced out and displaced. The SIMS Foundation reports that la… Read more
What the Supreme Court's tariff ruling changes, and what it doesn't
PIIE
In a clear rebuke to President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, the Supreme Court ruled on February 20 that many of his tariffs—those that invoked the International Eme… Read more
Average US long-term mortgage rate dips to 6.01%, lowest level in more than 3 years
AP News
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate slipped this week to its lowest level in more than three years, but remains around 6% in the same narrow range it has been in … Read more
Austin crowned No. 1 US city for movers. Where are residents coming from?
MYSA
he study found almost one in four new Austin residents had moved to the capital last year from other major metros in Texas, with 10% coming from Houston, 9% from Dalla… Read more