Texas Housing Heat Goes Ice Cold As Austin Sinks Near Rock Bottom
A new Construction Coverage analysis puts Texas dead last in national housing-heat rankings, with Austin near the bottom and five Texas metros in the weakest tier. Market shifts and rising inventory are giving buyers more leverage.
Gruene Tourist Strip Scores $7 Million Mashup Of Bank And Taproom
A $7 million, 16,265-sq.-ft. development near Gruene would house a Karnes County National Bank branch and an Austin-based taproom. Filings and federal approval signal new private investment in the tourist district.
Amazon's 'Lavender Hill' Data Fortress Riles San Antonio's West Side
Filings tied to a project called “Lavender Hill” put Amazon at 2200 State Highway 211 in San Antonio, reviving concerns about the power and water demands of new data centers. City leaders are weighing zoning, recycled‑water and utility impacts as multiple Amazon projects appear in state records.
Northern Metals Player Circles Refinery Deal at Port of Brownsville
A Canadian company is in early talks to lease Port of Brownsville land for a metal-processing/refining site. The proposal joins other large industrial projects being pitched to the port.
Mid-April Money Week Has San Antonio Home Sellers Seeing Dollar Signs
Realtor.com finds the week of April 19–25 gives San Antonio sellers more views, faster sales and a possible $15,000 bump; local prices and mortgage trends will shape results.
San Antonio Homeowners Take $600 Monthly Hit While Renters Get A Break
A new LendingTree analysis finds San Antonio metro renters paid a median $1,422 in 2024 versus $2,023 for mortgaged homeowners — about $601 less per month. Local and federal data show the gap is reshaping buy-versus-rent decisions.












