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8 Central Texas projects to watch

  An almost $30 million redevelopment of a historic shopping strip, more commercial space at the Domain and proof that Austin is still keeping it weird are among the construction and development projects underway around the metro area. Full article here: 8 Central Texas projects to watch (512) 853-0110 or robert@AustinTxHomeSales.com If you are unable to open the link/article above, please...

50 Cheap & Free Things to Do in Austin, TX 

Experience the best of Austin — without putting a serious dent in your wallet—with our suggestions for 50 free and cheap things to do while you’re here. Stretch your travel dollars with everything from affordable food truck eats and outdoor adventures to free live music and fun activities for the whole family. Full article here: 50 Cheap & Free Things to Do in Austin, TX  (512) 853-0110...

Hutto advances housing project with 147 new residential and duplex lots

  Hutto’s Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the first phase of a nearly 50-acre development expected to include 127 residential lots, 20 duplex lots and nearly 20 acres of parkland. It’s the latest development in the nation’s 13th-fastest growing city among those with at least 20,000 residents, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Full article here: Hutto advances housing...

Work advances on Tesla’s robot factory

  Tesla Inc. has spent years pitching its humanoid robot as a product that could transform work. Now, new construction activity near Gigafactory Texas is offering a clearer look at an Austin-area site where future versions are expected to be produced. In its first-quarter update, Tesla said it was carrying out site preparation work for Optimus, which the company says is designed to perform unsafe,...

Suburbs of Austin, S.A. tops in growth

  With residents and businesses flocking to both cities, a pair of Austin and San Antonio suburbs topped a list of “America’s New Boomtowns.”  Georgetown, about 30 miles north of downtown Austin, ranked No. 1 and New Braunfels, about 40 miles northeast of San Antonio, ranked No. 2 in a new survey from financial technology firm SmartAsset. They were among seven Texas cities in the top 10 of the...

Growth slow in U.S. — but not in Texas 

Texas’ population grew more than most other states in 2025 as growth has generally slowed across the United States. A report by the credit rating agency Fitch Ratings measured population growth from June 2024 to June 2025 and showed a significant slowdown across the country. However, there is good news for Texas. Full article here: Growth slow in U.S. — but not in Texas  (512) 853-0110...

Map: How your Austin neighborhood has changed by race, age and population since 2010

  Each year, the Census Bureau releases local demographic stats on population, diversity, income and more. We've compiled that data so you can explore how your neighborhood has changed over the last 15 years. Full article here: Map: How your Austin neighborhood has changed by race, age and population since 2010 (512) 853-0110 or robert@AustinTxHomeSales.com If you are unable to open the...

Austin area dominates fastest-growing ZIP codes

  The next great Texas boomtown may be closer than you think. Jarrell, a small Williamson County city about 45 miles north of Austin, has landed near the top of a new national ranking tracking the fastest-growing communities in the United States. A new report by apartment search website RentCafe ranked Jarrell’s 76537 ZIP code as the fourth hottest “up-and-coming community” in the country for...

See the most (and least) expensive ZIP codes for Austin home buyers and sellers

  Whether you’re seeking to buy or sell a home in the Austin area, this real estate tracker can help you understand and navigate the housing market here and across Texas. The map shows which ZIP codes have the highest home values, current sales prices and largest sale-to-list ratios. Full article here: See the most (and least) expensive ZIP codes for Austin home buyers and sellers (512) 853-0110...

Instant Reaction: Jobs, May 8, 2026

  The national economy is not in a recession, nor is it about to fall into one. The latest job market is showing more net new job additions and low unemployment of only 4.3%. The wage growth of 3.6% to an average hourly rate of $37.41 in April is modestly outpacing the latest available consumer price inflation in March. Moreover, income growth is easily outpacing national home price growth and,...

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