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Groundbreaking for New 348-Unit Affordable Housing Community in Austin

Groundbreaking for New 348-Unit Affordable Housing Community in Austin

by Phil Hall | May 15, 2026 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The NRP Group and the Housing Authority of Travis County have broken ground on Sanara, a new 348-unit affordable housing community in Southeast Austin. The new development All of the units are reserved for households earning up to 60 percent of the Area Median Income...
Texas Attorney General Warns Localities Against Violating New Law in Raising Property Taxes

Texas Attorney General Warns Localities Against Violating New Law in Raising Property Taxes

by Phil Hall | May 15, 2026 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has notified more than 130 localities across the Lone Star State that they were prohibited from raising ad valorem taxes above the no-new-revenue tax rate. According to a statement issued by his office, Paxton notified the localities...
Two Texas Realtor Groups Announce Merger Plans

Two Texas Realtor Groups Announce Merger Plans

by Phil Hall | Apr 20, 2026 | Industry Updates, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Two trade groups representing Texas real estate professionals, the San Antonio Board of Realtors (SABOR) and Four Rivers Association of Realtors, have announced a strategic merger agreement. SABOR represents more than 13,000 members across 13 counties in South Texas....
First Suspect Arrested in Texas Real Estate Fraud Scheme

First Suspect Arrested in Texas Real Estate Fraud Scheme

by Phil Hall | Apr 20, 2026 | News/Current Events, Real Estate Investing, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The Financial Crimes Unit of Texas’ Midland Police Department made its first arrest after investigating a series of fraudulent real estate sales. The suspect, 50-year-old Courtney Lister, was arrested on April 13. At the time of his apprehension, he possessed and...
Texas Gov. Abbott Proposes Tax Relief Plan

Texas Gov. Abbott Proposes Tax Relief Plan

by Phil Hall | Apr 13, 2026 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has proposed a “taxpayer empowerment plan” designed to lower property taxes on homeowners. Abbott, who is seeking a fourth term as governor, used his Substack page to present five key points for his plan: Property tax increases must be voted on...
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