How Much House Can You Afford on a $250K Income in Austin?

What are Austin’s short-term rental rules in 2026? Updated October 2026 Every property rented out for less than 30 consecutive days in Austin needs a City of Austin short-term rental (STR) license, and as of July 1, 2026, Airbnb and VRBO are required to delist any property that doesn’t display a valid license number. There […]

Last updated: October 2026 Walk through your home during or right after a long storm and look at every ceiling for small yellow or brown rings, darker damp spots, or bubbling paint. These small stains often show up only in heavy or wind-driven rain, and they can appear on newer roofs too, usually around the […]

5306 Wellington Dr sits on a little over a quarter acre in Windsor Park, and the backyard is the reason to come see it. The yard is fenced, private, and backs to greenspace with views of trees and a seasonal creek. Inside, you get three bedrooms, an updated kitchen, and a lot of natural light. […]

Found Our Neighborhood · A Find Your Austin Series What Is North Loop in Austin, and Who Is It a Good Fit For? North Loop is a central Austin neighborhood just north of Hyde Park, tucked between North Lamar Boulevard and Airport Boulevard south of Koenig Lane. It’s known for post-World War II bungalows and […]

912 Abbeyglen Castle Dr gives you four bedrooms on one level and a backyard with nothing behind it. That combination is harder to find in this part of Pflugerville than you would think. The house has been cared for closely over the years, and you feel it the minute you walk in. If you want […]

5721 Trelawney Ln sits on a quiet street in Austin’s Circle C Ranch. It’s the kind of neighborhood where the trails get used and the pool fills up on a Saturday. This four-bedroom home is single story from front door to back fence. That’s a layout that’s getting harder to find at this price point. […]

3627 Menchaca Rd Unit 105: The Quiet Back Corner of South Austin The first thing I do at 3627 Menchaca Rd Unit 105 is stop talking and let you listen. You are at the back right corner of the community, off the road, and it is quiet. Then you walk out front and you are […]

403 W 55th St, Austin TX 78751: Character, a Private Yard, and North Loop at Your Doorstep Some homes make sense because of the house. Others are all about the location. 403 W 55th St in Austin TX 78751 gives you both. This Central Austin bungalow has the original character that makes an older Austin […]

Living in University Hills, Austin, TX: A Neighborhood Guide University Hills is a 1960s and 1970s subdivision in northeast Austin where every street is named for a college, the lots are large, the terrain actually has hills, and the houses were built before anyone thought to make them look alike. It sits about seven miles […]