Growing Austin

Texans may get major property tax relief with SB 2; standardized appraisal process eyed - Austin Business Journal SB 2 is a big piece of legislation that, in essence, acknowledges that property taxes have been levied unevenly across the state. It aims to deliver a more level playing field to property owners, although some cities and counties worry that such a move would drastically decrease their revenue.

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Why Is Everyone Moving to Austin? [Infographic] - Internet Austin With over 150 new people moving to Austin, TX every day, it's one of the fastest growing cities in the world. Why? Here are six reasons in an infographic.

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Austin ranks near top on U.S. News' Best Places to Live - Austin Business Journal U.S. News & World Report says the Texas capital is one of the country's most attractive and livable cities — although affordability and traffic concerns are troubling.

Austin declared one of the best cities to buy a home this year, but there's a catch Looking to make a big investment in 2016? According to Forbes, you’re in the right place. In an annual report, the magazine names Austin the No. 7 "best buy city" for 2016. ...

Austin couple seize opportunity by renovating duplexes in Southeast... A husband-wife team are building their nest egg one duplex at a time — and reveal how the numbers work, by a 'get rich slow' scheme.

'Popcorn Ceilings' Can Be An Ugly Problem, But Here's How To Get Rid Of It It’s a problem many homeowners have to face, and not many know how to fix it. “Popcorn ceilings” are a style that became popular in home installation in the 1950s.

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Austin named one of the best beer cities in America | Liquid Well, it's official: Austin's many breweries have now made the city one of the top destinations in the U.S. for grabbing a freshly made brew. Wine Enthusiast magazine recently listed the seven "great American beer cities" — and our beloved Texas town took a bow...