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"Uhland near Austin and San Antonio poised for a boom"

Austin Business Journal writes, "Uhland, about 25 miles south of downtown Austin, is hardly a household name, but developers are starting to circle the tiny city.

For the last several years, Uhland has been a target of homebuilders due to its prime location near fast-growing cities like Kyle and Lockhart. The official population now is 1,885. Based on home platting, current estimates are that Uhland could add 18,000 residents soon — a tidal wave of growth that's turning the heads of real estate investors.

The city has celebrated some wins in recent years. Operators of the popular Dripping Springs Pumpkin Festival moved the fall event to Uhland and rebranded it as the Uhland Fall Fest — with owners aiming to turn the site into a 97-acre "Old…

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"Luxe new South Lamar hotel residences bring the suite life to Austin"

CultureMap Austin writes, "Situated at 2323 South Lamar Blvd., The Code is a new Zilker-area hotel offering something rare in Austin’s hospitality scene: the chance to actually own your suite.

A collaboration between Austin-based real estate developer Pearlstone Partners and short-term rental company AvantStay, The Code combines the strengths of both brands in a five-story property featuring 178 units, a resort-style pool, a rooftop terrace, a 24-hour concierge, and a suite of upscale amenities.

Locals may recall construction going on at the intersection of South Lamar and Bluebonnet Lane since 2022, according to Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation records.

Per a news release, guests can choose from three options when booking a stay…

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"The Tech Hub Emerging as America’s Most Affordable Market for Renters"

Realtor.com reports, "while aspiring homeowners are facing economic headwinds, rents are becoming increasingly affordable nationwide, with Western and Southern metros leading the way. However, one metro stands out from the rest.

In September, Austin, TX, the COVID-19 pandemic-era boomtown and technology hub, overtook Oklahoma City, OK, as the nation's most affordable rental market.

A family earning a typical household income looking to rent in Austin would spend just 16.5% of their monthly paycheck on housing, down 2.8 percentage points from a year ago, according to the September monthly rent report from Realtor.com®.

"Austin's rising housing affordability is primarily driven by declining rents," says Realtor.com economist Jiayi Xu. "The…

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"Compass To Become World’s Largest Real Estate Brokerage in $1.6 Billion Merger"

Realtor.com shares, "Brokerage giant Compass is set to become the largest residential real estate firm in the world after announcing a deal to acquire major rival Anywhere for $1.6 billion.

Compass, which also operates Christie’s, announced the acquisition on Monday, which will see it take control of Anywhere's subsidiary brands, including Century 21, Sotheby’s, and Coldwell Banker.

The all-stock deal values the combined companies at roughly $10 billion and will create what is by far the largest residential real estate brokerage in the world.

Compass says the merger will expand its reach into every major U.S. city and 120 countries, with a combined workforce of 340,000 real estate professionals globally. Compass was already the largest U.S.…

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"What do developers think of building under Austin's HOME ordinance?"

Austin Business Journal writes, "Off a quiet road in South Austin, a homebuilder is trying something new to bring more and less expensive housing to the city. 

Ash Creek Homes is using the city's Home Options for Mobility and Equity ordinance — known as the HOME ordinance — to build 28 detached homes on a 2.4-acre property with 10 residential lots. The location is on Drew Lane near the intersection of Slaughter Lane and Menchaca Road. 

The goal of the project is to see if building a mid-sized housing development under Austin’s HOME ordinance will result in more homes at cheaper prices, said Jenna Edge, president of Ash Creek Homes. She said the company bought the property before the HOME ordinance was approved, with the hope of using the…

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"AISD real estate could be up for grabs as district evaluates closing some campuses"

Austin Business Journal reports, "The Austin Independent School District plans to consolidate operations amid a tough financial outlook and could either sell or lease up to 13 school sites that it's considering closing.

The district published a proposed consolidation plan Oct. 3 in which 13 schools would be closed and most of the district’s attendance boundaries would be altered. The proposal is aimed at addressing anticipated enrollment declines and financial challenges, with the AISD’s approved 2025-26 budget projecting a $19.7 million deficit and the potential consolidation forecast to save more than $25 million. 

“To protect the quality of education in Austin ISD, we must reassess where our limited resources are spent,” Superintendent Matias…

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"Georgetown shines as one of America’s most sought-after suburbs"

CultureMap Austin shares, "Georgetown is soaring as one of the top 30 most highly sought-after U.S. suburbs of 2025, according to a new national survey by moving services provider MoveBuddha.

MoveBuddha's experts analyzed Zillow Home Value Index data and mover search data from August 1, 2024, to September 11, 2025, for the 100 largest U.S. metro areas. The study then determined the most desirable suburb for each metro by analyzing which had the highest inbound-to-outbound move ratio. Cities that qualified as "suburbs" were those located about 31 miles from their main metros.

Georgetown ranked as the 27th most desirable American suburb, and it's the No. 3 best suburb to move to in Texas. This North Austin neighbor fell third to Boerne, a city…

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"A NEW LEVEL OF LUXURY"

Austin Business Journal writes, "Look, in the air — it's a bird, it's a plane ... actually it's a big pool rising higher than a pool has gone in the history of Texas.

It's also our photo of the week. The penthouse pool at Waterline in downtown Austin has been set. MC Aquatic Construction in Georgetown gets much of the credit. The company is used to installing pools at apartment complexes and even a high-rise or two, but this project was at a completely other level.

The stainless steel pool was manufactured by Bradford Products LLC, and a crew from DPR Construction got it up there in a single bound under the supervision of developers Kairoi Residential and Lincoln Property Co.

Waterline is the tallest tower in all of Texas, with unmatched…

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"5 Austin suburbs featured on 2025 list of best small cities in America"

CultureMap Austin shares, "Five Austin suburbs — Leander, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville, and Kyle — are maximizing their popularity on WalletHub's 2025 list of the best small cities in America.

The annual survey compared more than 1,300 U.S. cities with populations between 25,000 and 100,000 residents based on 45 livability metrics categorized into five key dimensions: Affordability, economic health, education and health, quality of life, and overall safety. Cities were grouped by percentile, where the 99th percentile represents the best small American cities.

Out of the 19 total U.S. cities that ranked among the 99th percentile of best small cities in America, Carmel, Indiana; Brookfield, Washington; and Apex, North Carolina landed in…

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"Here's where homes are selling the fastest as the housing market evolves"

Austin Business Journal writes, "Home sales have slowed in many cities across the country — including some Covid-era hotspots — but some communities are bucking the trend and seeing houses sell more than 40% faster than they did pre-pandemic.

That's according to The Business Journals' second-quarter analysis of the nation's hottest housing markets based on quarterly listing and sales data from Intercontinental Exchange.

ZIP code 49629 in Elk Rapids, Michigan, was the fastest-selling housing market in the nation for the second quarter. Homes in Elk Rapids spent an average of 23 days on the market.

The small, waterfront community — approximately 17 miles from Michigan vacation hotspot Traverse City — provides easy access to nearby Elk Lake and…

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