Austin Community College Experts Offer Strategies for Smart Mortgage Refinancing Choices
ACC experts, including Real Estate Professor Job Hammond, offer practical advice on mortgage refinancing, emphasizing the need for homeowners to assess financial goals and lender legitimacy for a successful refinance.
Austin Habitat for Humanity Empowers Single Moms with New Home Builds in East Austin
Austin Habitat for Humanity is building 12 townhomes for single mothers and has begun its largest project, Persimmon Point, with 126 affordable homes in response to Austin's high real estate prices.
Texas AG Paxton Launches Compensation Aid for Landowners Affected by Border Crime
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton initiates the Landowner Compensation Program, providing aid for property damage due to border crime. Applicants must file claims within 90 days, backed by law enforcement reports.
Austin ISD Breaks Ground on Modernized Wooten Elementary, Leads Charge on School Improvements
Austin ISD broke ground on a new Wooten Elementary building, funded by a $2.44 billion bond. The project promises modern features and enhanced security, energy efficiency, and reduced maintenance costs.
Austin Readies Senior Affordable Housing Project, Cairn Point Cameron to Assist Those Exiting Homelessness
Austin, Texas, initiates Cairn Point Cameron, an affordable housing development for seniors below 50% median income, with 150 studio apartments and supportive services for those exiting homelessness.
Austin's Moody Center Unveils Behind-the-Scenes Tours Revealing Origin and Charity Efforts
Austin's Moody Center offers exclusive behind-the-scenes tours, showcasing areas typically off-limits to the public and detailing its development story. Proceeds from ticket sales support local initiatives.
Austin Embraces Agrihood Experiment, Council Approves Merging Farms with Affordable Housing in East Austin
The Austin City Council approved an "agrihood" pilot program to integrate agriculture with affordable housing in East Austin, despite some concerns over the term's cultural sensitivity.