The Haus Resource Hub

Is Austin a good place to live in 2026? A practical comparison of Zilker, Barton Hills, Travis Heights and Bouldin plus taxes, land value, walkability and daily-life tradeoffs.

Five Texas law changes Austin homeowners should understand in 2026, plus the Realty Haus block-level checks that matter before you buy, sell, rent or install solar.

Austin megaprojects explained by real homeowner impact: I-35, AUS airport expansion, the convention center, Zilker, light rail and the South Central Waterfront.

September 2026 Austin Haus Index: Buyer Advantage rises to 75 as August prices fall, inventory reaches 5.1 months, and pending sales remain positive across the Austin metro.

Compare your old and new mortgage payment, then work through escrowed taxes, insurance, shortage repayment and other components to see what changed and what still needs an explanation.

Compare a home price reduction with a seller credit. See estimated cash to close, usable credit, monthly payment, loan balance, seller net, and the tradeoffs over your expected ownership period.

Compare your Austin lease renewal with a realistic home-buying scenario, including monthly ownership costs, cash needed upfront, reserves, timing and an optional longer-term scenario.

A curated local guide to October 2026 in Austin: ACL Fest, Hot Luck, Formula 1, Texas football, Viva La Vida, AIA Homes Tour, Austin Film Festival and one very crowded October 24.

Austin is under NHL expansion review and the Friedkin sports group now has a registered South Congress office buildout. See what is confirmed, what is still missing, and the next evidence that would move the bid forward.

Cedar Park approved two aerospace and defense supplier expansions at Cedar Tech I. See the capabilities being added, what the $41.9M and 240-job commitments actually mean, and what is still conditional.

Skyways is expanding autonomous cargo aircraft operations across North Austin and Bastrop County. Realty Haus explains what is operating today, what is still in development, and why the build-test loop matters locally.

Nearly 900 acres tied to a proposed PowerHouse data center near Uhland were released from the city's ETJ. Realty Haus explains what changed, what did not, and why county jurisdiction matters.

Austin approved changes that could allow up to 1,000 dwelling units on part of Circle C Tract 110. See the two approvals, what changed, what traffic decisions are still open, and what has to happen before construction.

A plain-English guide to the proposed U.S. 290 extension between Manor and Elgin: tolled vs. free lanes, intersection and access changes, the 60% design, and how to comment by October 30, 2026.

Monroe Square is turning the 38th and Speedway corner into neighborhood retail while keeping four existing structures. See what is changing, what is staying, what Rockman has confirmed, and what still comes next.

M/I Homes and Taylor Morrison are developing roughly 800 planned homes in Chisholm Trails in southeast Georgetown / Williamson County. Realty Haus explains the phases, timing, builders and what buyers can actually compare now.

Austin's tallest building is open. Here's what the public can actually visit inside Waterline, what requires a reservation, what is private, and what it costs to live there.

That Austin condo can look affordable until you see the HOA dues. Here's how to read the fee, reserves, assessments, insurance and resale certificate before you compare condos by price alone.

Airbnb is investing $6.4 million into affordable housing at Austin's St. John redevelopment. Here's the 201-home slice it supports, the larger 526-home project, and what was already underway before the announcement.

Compare price, seller contributions, rate help, repairs, timing and other levers before defaulting to “offer less.”

Compare last year with this year, convert percentage deductibles into dollars, and find the lines worth asking your licensed insurance professional about.

Explore major Austin-area projects by corridor and stage, then see what is confirmed, what physically changes, and the next milestone worth watching.

Why quantum is becoming a real-estate-and-infrastructure story involving labs, testing, manufacturing and technical talent.

UT’s new medical center is the anchor for a much larger research campus built around medicine, life sciences and advanced computing.

More than 1.25 million hospital deliveries are feeding the next generation of an Austin-built physical AI platform.

The local expansion lands as Qualcomm pushes deeper into AI, data centers, robotics, automotive and next-generation networks.

A former warehouse project is becoming a 270,000-square-foot headquarters for engineering, manufacturing and testing.

Housing is being added to a Cedar Park district already built around major retail, dining, hospitality and convention uses.

A fresh state filing puts the roughly 130-room AC Hotel back on a current path after years of revisions and expired plans.

A local guide to the part of August still ahead, plus the first September events worth putting on your calendar.

A closer look at the East Austin project, what is changing around it, and what is worth watching.

The supplier story behind another piece of Northeast Austin's manufacturing and employment map.

What the East Austin hub adds to the area's employment, land-use, and development picture.

Bastrop's SpaceX story is getting bigger. Here is what the expansion means to watch locally.

In a slower, more selective market, presentation can change how quickly buyers understand the value of a home.

June archive: a local guide to the Austin events that were worth putting on the calendar.

The incentive window is changing. Here is what buyers should compare before assuming the headline deal is the best deal.

A practical look at how geopolitical volatility can move the rate environment without pretending anyone can call the next move.

$20B investment. Tesla + SpaceX + xAI. What it means for housing near the corridor.

Two lots, $9.4M in combined TCAD value, a ground lease through 2029 with no renewal options.

Austin-San Antonio corridor becoming one of the largest data center markets in the country.

No WARN notices filed yet. But Oracle is one of Austin's largest employers.

66-acre, $3B project near The Domain adapting to a softer market. 500K sqft renovated instead of demolished.

318 apartments, 61 condos, 287 hotel rooms. Council overrode 200-ft recommendation.

$30.8M budget deficit by 2028. Retail leakage. The economic development strategy.

FEMA just updated Austin's flood maps. Thousands of properties moved zones.

Lumber, appliances, and HVAC costs are moving. What it means for renovations and new builds.

$4.5B I-35 rebuild, 6.5 miles of underground tunnels, Project Connect light rail design.

5,000-acre master-planned community in Northeast Austin. Affordability and early-mover opportunity.

The I-35 corridor transformation reshaping East Austin property values.

Geothermal energy, Google Fiber, organic farm. Homes from the low $300Ks.

What the suburbs are building along the I-35 south corridor.

7-step guide to buying smart in a market with 12,764 listings and 89 avg DOM.

Inspection timelines, rate buydowns, seller concessions. What to ask for right now and why it works.

Data-driven framework for deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold in 2026.

TSAHC down payment programs, real numbers, honest timelines. The Austin-specific version.

Everything you need to know before you make your first offer in the Austin market.

Tax trade-offs, lender quirks, neighborhood breakdown. For out-of-state buyers.

18 neighborhoods ranked by price tier. Under $350K to $750K+.

Prices, schools, flood risk, Convention Center impact. Actual numbers.

How to use closing timelines, option periods, and creative terms to win offers.

Avg rent $1,853 vs $2,768 mortgage. When buying makes sense and when it doesn't.

Tax protest deadline, HVAC tune-up, roof check, insurance review. All in one list.

Pipes, HVAC, generator, roof, and water heater. Everything before a freeze hits.

65% of Austin protests succeed. Step-by-step guide to filing, evidence to gather, and when to hire a firm.

$100K off your assessed value. How to file, who qualifies, and the extra exemptions most homeowners miss.

Avg premium $4,085/yr. Rates up 54% since 2019. Actual strategies to lower your premium.

SB 1412 makes it easier than ever. Costs, rules, permits, and real numbers.

If you bought at 7%+, you could save $300-500/month. Here's the math.

How much equity Austin homeowners are sitting on, what it's worth, and what you can do with it.

Take the quiz, get your playbook. Homeowner, renter, and investor tools all in one place.

Pick your situation - buying, staying, selling, renting - and get the honest take on what moves make sense.

Pick your situation - ready to move, staying put, or watching the market - and get a tailored game plan.

Scripts, tactics, and timing for renewing, negotiating, or deciding it's time to buy.

The specific asks that work in today's Austin market - with scripts for each one.

Take the quiz. Get a personalized playbook for your exact situation - buying, staying, or somewhere in between.

SB 1412 makes it easier than ever. ADUs as rental income - costs, permits, and real return numbers.

Community property rules, buyout math, your options, and the tax timing most people miss.

Probate paths, stepped-up basis, timeline from court to closing. What to watch out for with multiple heirs.

For Austin residents - where to go, what to avoid, and how to actually enjoy your city during SXSW.