Redfin ranks Austin, Houston and Dallas among the most affordable U.S. metros for renters, but local data and residents show many households remain cost‑burdened.

The Port released a draft environmental report for an East Harbor Island makeover that would add a Topgolf and a 10‑acre waterfront park. Public comments are open through Aug. 24, 2026.

The California Coastal Commission unanimously approved a 110‑room Hyatt Place at 1191 Main Street, ending years of debate over views and coastal access.

A new State of Black Arizona report finds Black homeownership at about 39.5% versus 67.4% statewide and lays out a three-part roadmap to close the gap. The authors pair data with community workshops planned for Fall 2026.

Local agents say summer's quieter market is giving Salt Lake County buyers leverage, with lower‑priced homes moving fastest and more room to negotiate.

Ralph Lauren quietly added 22,000 square feet at the Starrett‑Lehigh Building, lifting its Chelsea footprint to roughly 280,000 square feet.

State grants up to $10,000 open July 13 to help Oklahoma homeowners upgrade roofs to FORTIFIED standards; eligibility includes a homestead exemption and active wind coverage.

Stickbulb has signed a roughly 27,000‑sq‑ft lease at MADE Bush Terminal and is relocating from Long Island City to expand production and staff.

A 19-story, 84-unit condominium broke ground on Roosevelt Avenue, adding for-sale housing plus retail, office and medical space to Sunnyside along the 52nd Street 7 train corridor.

A Carefree hilltop home appraised at about $4.4M is being offered as fractional co-ownership; one‑eighth shares are listed near $550K. Experts say read the fine print.

Brandywine sold downtown Austin’s 405 Colorado tower for $151 million. The largely leased 206K-sq.-ft. building shows continued investor appetite for stabilized office assets.

A draft ordinance would require owner‑occupancy, create licensing and bar rentals in some multiunit buildings and near schools.

Adeline Alliance Partners is negotiating with BART and the City of Berkeley to transform the Ashby west lot into housing, retail and station upgrades. A community open house is set for July 16.