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A half-hidden East Austin home exposes and restores an environmental legacy
Edgeland House speaks to ecologies past and present
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I backed out of buying a house during coronavirus—and I feel more at home in my city than ever
Amid xenophobia and uncertainty, I walked away from a closing and rediscovered my community.
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We searched the city to find the best family-friendly activities in Austin, from miniature trains to top-notch museums.
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We thought about not doing a map guide on the occasion of 4/20. But then we thought it would be a lot cooler if we did.
Bringing it all back home
House concerts conjure an intoxicating intimacy for artists and audiences alike.
10 Austin transportation realities that didn’t exist 10 years ago
Transpo trends of the 2010s, from scooters to Uber
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Austin’s best gardening and plant stores
16 places to get plants, supplies, tools, and advice for growing your best beds—or just find a house plant or several
Are these ‘modern tree houses’ the future of Austin infill?
Eight sustainable homes on a tree-covered lot take creative approach to urban infill, with sophisticated results
Austin’s best neighborhoods for car-free living, ranked
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101 things to love about Austin
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Fab midcentury modern pad seeks $1.7M
The Zilker home was built in 1956 by local architecture legend A.D. Stenger.
Michael Hsu’s home office is beautiful and functional, of course
The lauded Austin architect has some tips for your space, too
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15 iconic Austin buildings everyone should know
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15 'Friday Night Lights' filming locations, because football
While the television series Friday Night Lights went dark a few years ago, the passion for high school football in Texas continues to burn brightly. We mapped some of the show's locations in the spirit of the season.
Austin’s 10 best social media accounts for homes, real estate, and design
If you love the city’s built environment, follow these Instagram and Facebook accounts
16 Austin-related movies you can stream right now
Plus how to see films from Alamo Drafthouse, Violet Crown, AFS Cinema, and SXSW
Where to live in Austin in 2020
Take the worry out of home hunting with seven neighborhoods worth checking out this year.
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Austin’s best vintage and antiques stores to shop on a budget
Where to find unique and beautiful things, vintage and new, including some major bargains
How these 10 well-known Austin neighborhoods got their names
From Mueller to Montopolis, the origin stories behind 10 well-known areas throughout the city
7 Austin-related TV shows to binge right now
From live music to the living dead, episodic series shot, set, inspired by, or otherwise connected to Central Texas
At home? Take a virtual tour these Austin museums and cultural institutions
Stuck inside? You can still experience some of the city’s best cultural offerings.
Six new tiny homes 3D-printed to help end homelessness in Austin
Pairing cutting-edge tech with social good could have worldwide implications
Austin’s hottest neighborhoods aren’t necessarily what you think they are
There are plenty of great reasons people flock to planned communities.
What Austin renters need to know during the coronavirus pandemic
From rent strikes to RISE, how the city is working to protect tenants
10 downtown Austin buildings that didn’t exist in 2010
Highlights include the Independent’s Jenga-like tower and its neighbor, the sustainably built, stunning new Central Library
With Austin’s building ban lifted, construction continues amid coronavirus fears
A state executive order superseded Austin’s ban on most construction. Now, as industry leaders dig in, fears percolate about how the order may affect COVID-19’s spread.
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Austin’s most expensive homes for sale right now
The priciest luxury properties on the market, from West Lake estates to Barton Creek ranches.
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Austin’s best hotels for design lovers
These chic hospitality spaces are a cut above the cookie-cutter international chains.
What $1,200 rents you around Austin
The price of apartments, condos, and houses for lease in five city neighborhoods. Which one would you choose?
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and COVID-19: Guide and updates
How to get around when you’re on the ground—during a pandemic
You can now live in Austin’s beloved Streamline Moderne McFarland House
The well-known, renovated home is leasing for $3,500 per month.
Distinctive Zilker traditional seeks $1.7M
The two-story stone house in South Austin has a pool, lush gardens, and European flair.
Taking it outside: How Austin’s Forklift Danceworks taps into a well of creativity in the unseen city
From firefighters to public-pool swimmers, the group’s free public performances put communities front and center
Austin area rents remain steady despite coronavirus
It’s too early to know what the pandemic’s effects might have on leasing a place to live
Dreamy midcentury modern in Barton Hills seeks $1.35M
A 1950 Barton Hills Stenger was restored by MJ Neal with sublime results.
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Coronavirus impact in Austin
News and updates on how the novel coronavirus is affecting Austin housing, transit, and more
Austin real estate business deemed ‘essential’ during coronavirus pandemic
A new state order allows home showings, says the Austin Board of Realtors.
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The slow train to Plaza Saltillo
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Modernist home in landmarked West University apartment complex returns for $770K
The striking home was previously offered as a $3,500 per month rental property.