Austin's housing market is unlocking "positive momentum" this summer with a sharp rise in July home sales and steady prices, according to the latest Central Texas Housing Report.Unlock MLS and the Austin Board of Realtors reported that residential home sales in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos MSA (

A large live-water ranch — a type of property with a constantly flowing creek, spring, or river running through or along it — is a rare find near Austin. One of these gems just came on the market in the Hill Country for $21.4 million.Miller Creek Vista Ranch, loaded with Lone Star charm, comprises 8

Millions of Texas renters, both current residents and new arrivals, suffer from wallet whiplash.A new report from the Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers shows 45 percent of the state’s renters spend more than 30 percent of their income on housing. Renters occupy more than 4.2 million