What is coming to Austin, and what it means.
New development first, then the growth, business and luxury-market trends behind it. Every article cites its sources.
Harris County housing market report: October 2026
Harris County home sales, October 2026: $875,000 median sale price over the last 12 months, up 4.8% from the year before, 2,704 closed sales and 1,292 homes for sale. Charts and month-by-month compar
Horseshoe Bay housing market report: October 2026
Horseshoe Bay home sales, October 2026: $750,000 median sale price over the last 12 months, down 4.1% from the year before, 170 closed sales and 184 homes for sale. Charts and month-by-month comparis
The University of Texas Golf Club: home of the Longhorns at Steiner Ranch
A private club at Steiner Ranch that is also home to UT's golf teams, the University of Texas Golf Club plays a Bechtol Russell course with holes above Lake Austin.
Burnet County housing market report: October 2026
Burnet County home sales, October 2026: $750,000 median sale price over the last 12 months, down 4.1% from the year before, 170 closed sales and 184 homes for sale. Charts and month-by-month comparis
Round Rock housing market report: October 2026
Round Rock home sales, October 2026: $411,000 median sale price over the last 12 months, down 4.2% from the year before, 1,806 closed sales and 648 homes for sale. Charts and month-by-month compariso
Liberty Hill housing market report: October 2026
Liberty Hill home sales, October 2026: $517,000 median sale price over the last 12 months, down 0.6% from the year before, 1,070 closed sales and 478 homes for sale. Charts and month-by-month compari
Spanish Oaks Golf Club: Bobby Weed's Hill Country valley course in Bee Cave
A private Discovery Land Company community in Bee Cave, Spanish Oaks plays a Bobby Weed course routed through limestone valleys, with homes set above it.
Cedar Park housing market report: October 2026
Cedar Park home sales, October 2026: $490,000 median sale price over the last 12 months, down 2% from the year before, 813 closed sales and 206 homes for sale. Charts and month-by-month comparisons.
Fulshear's next wave: Cross Creek West, Heritage Bend and the tollway
Cross Creek West opens a north tract with $1.1M custom homes, Heritage Bend starts its first section, and the Westpark Tollway pushes west through Fulshear.
Leander housing market report: October 2026
Leander home sales, October 2026: $469,000 median sale price over the last 12 months, down 3.3% from the year before, 1,579 closed sales and 629 homes for sale. Charts and month-by-month comparisons.
Georgetown housing market report: October 2026
Georgetown home sales, October 2026: $450,000 median sale price over the last 12 months, down 3.2% from the year before, 3,066 closed sales and 1,221 homes for sale. Charts and month-by-month compari
Barton Creek: four courses, a resort and a gated community
Barton Creek pairs a resort and a private club with courses by Tom Fazio, Coore and Crenshaw and Arnold Palmer, and hosts the PGA Tour's Good Good Championship in November 2026.
Blue Origin's proposed Hutto campus: what's approved and what's not
Hutto and Williamson County approved incentives for a proposed Blue Origin facility with up to 2,000 jobs. Here is what is confirmed, and what it means nearby.
Williamson County housing market report: October 2026
Williamson County home sales, October 2026: $450,000 median sale price over the last 12 months, down 3.2% from the year before, 8,334 closed sales and 3,182 homes for sale. Charts and month-by-month
Red River weekend: Texas vs. Oklahoma, Aggies at Mizzou, district play
Weekend guide: Texas and Oklahoma on Oct. 10 at the Cotton Bowl, Texas A&M at Missouri, and this week's district games for our area high schools.
The Woodlands at 52: villages, the Waterway and a new golf complex
A look at The Woodlands, Texas: George Mitchell's 1974 plan, nine villages, the Waterway, a new golf complex, the 2026 tax rate and HAR market data.
Dripping Springs housing market report: October 2026
Dripping Springs home sales, October 2026: $625,000 median sale price over the last 12 months, down 2.3% from the year before, 609 closed sales and 255 homes for sale. Charts and month-by-month compa
Austin luxury homes over $1.5 million: where the market stands
Sales of $1.5M and up in West Lake Hills, Austin, Lakeway, Dripping Springs and Horseshoe Bay: medians, days on market and inventory from Unlock MLS.
Hays County housing market report: October 2026
Hays County home sales, October 2026: $625,000 median sale price over the last 12 months, down 2.3% from the year before, 609 closed sales and 255 homes for sale. Charts and month-by-month comparison
Austin Country Club: Pete Dye on Lake Austin, and 125 years of history
The private club where Harvey Penick taught for decades plays a Pete Dye course on Lake Austin at Davenport Ranch. Here is the course, the club and the homes around it.
Leander and Georgetown ISD tax rate elections on the Nov. 3 ballot
No bonds this fall in our Austin-area districts, but Leander and Georgetown ISDs ask voters to approve tax rate increases. Rates, costs and dates.
The Hills housing market report: October 2026
The Hills home sales, October 2026: $963,000 median sale price over the last 12 months, up 3% from the year before, 64 closed sales and 16 homes for sale. Charts and month-by-month comparisons.
What MUD taxes really cost in Williamson County (2025 rates)
Williamson County has 75 municipal utility districts with a 2025 tax rate. Here is what they add to a home's tax bill, with real examples and a free estimator.
Lakeway housing market report: October 2026
Lakeway home sales, October 2026: $735,000 median sale price over the last 12 months, down 3.3% from the year before, 291 closed sales and 125 homes for sale. Charts and month-by-month comparisons.
Bee Cave housing market report: October 2026
Bee Cave home sales, October 2026: $847,000 median sale price over the last 12 months, down 0.2% from the year before, 30 closed sales and 8 homes for sale. Charts and month-by-month comparisons.
West Lake Hills housing market report: October 2026
West Lake Hills home sales, October 2026: $2.5 million median sale price over the last 12 months, down 8.1% from the year before, 42 closed sales and 14 homes for sale. Charts and month-by-month comp
Austin housing market report: October 2026
Austin home sales, October 2026: $897,000 median sale price over the last 12 months, down 0.3% from the year before, 3,709 closed sales and 1,437 homes for sale. Charts and month-by-month comparisons
Travis County housing market report: October 2026
Travis County home sales, October 2026: $890,000 median sale price over the last 12 months, down 1% from the year before, 4,138 closed sales and 1,600 homes for sale. Charts and month-by-month compar
Montgomery County home sales: August 2026
Montgomery County closed home sales for August 2026: 102 closings at a $600,000 median, compared with August 2025, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Fort Bend County home sales: August 2026
Fort Bend County closed home sales for August 2026: 640 closings at a $400,000 median, compared with August 2025, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Harris County home sales: August 2026
Harris County closed home sales for August 2026: 194 closings at a $918,000 median, compared with August 2025, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Burnet County home sales: August 2026
Burnet County closed home sales for August 2026: 13 closings at a $675,000 median, compared with August 2025, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Williamson County home sales: August 2026
Williamson County closed home sales for August 2026: 681 closings at a $449,000 median, compared with August 2025, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Hays County home sales: August 2026
Hays County closed home sales for August 2026: 44 closings at a $650,000 median, compared with August 2025, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Travis County home sales: August 2026
Travis County closed home sales for August 2026: 360 closings at a $897,000 median, compared with August 2025, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Montgomery County home sales: July 2026
Montgomery County closed home sales for July 2026: 136 closings at a $622,000 median, compared with July 2025, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Fort Bend County home sales: July 2026
Fort Bend County closed home sales for July 2026: 774 closings at a $420,000 median, compared with July 2025, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Harris County home sales: July 2026
Harris County closed home sales for July 2026: 252 closings at a $853,000 median, compared with July 2025, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Burnet County home sales: July 2026
Burnet County closed home sales for July 2026: 15 closings at a $590,000 median, compared with July 2025, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Williamson County home sales: July 2026
Williamson County closed home sales for July 2026: 791 closings at a $469,000 median, compared with July 2025, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Hays County home sales: July 2026
Hays County closed home sales for July 2026: 55 closings at a $650,000 median, compared with July 2025, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Travis County home sales: July 2026
Travis County closed home sales for July 2026: 393 closings at a $920,000 median, compared with July 2025, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Montgomery County home sales: June 2026
Montgomery County closed home sales for June 2026: 131 closings at a $675,000 median, compared with June 2025, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Fort Bend County home sales: June 2026
Fort Bend County closed home sales for June 2026: 804 closings at a $450,000 median, compared with June 2025, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Harris County home sales: June 2026
Harris County closed home sales for June 2026: 291 closings at a $995,000 median, compared with June 2025, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Burnet County home sales: June 2026
Burnet County closed home sales for June 2026: 20 closings at a $977,000 median, compared with June 2025, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Williamson County home sales: June 2026
Williamson County closed home sales for June 2026: 859 closings at a $475,000 median, compared with June 2025, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Hays County home sales: June 2026
Hays County closed home sales for June 2026: 77 closings at a $558,000 median, compared with June 2025, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Travis County home sales: June 2026
Travis County closed home sales for June 2026: 488 closings at a $957,000 median, compared with June 2025, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Montgomery County home sales: May 2026
Montgomery County closed home sales for May 2026: 138 closings at a $745,000 median, compared with May 2025, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Fort Bend County home sales: May 2026
Fort Bend County closed home sales for May 2026: 821 closings at a $429,000 median, compared with May 2025, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Harris County home sales: May 2026
Harris County closed home sales for May 2026: 289 closings at a $925,000 median, compared with May 2025, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Burnet County home sales: May 2026
Burnet County closed home sales for May 2026: 19 closings at a $760,000 median, compared with May 2025, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Williamson County home sales: May 2026
Williamson County closed home sales for May 2026: 890 closings at a $450,000 median, compared with May 2025, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Hays County home sales: May 2026
Hays County closed home sales for May 2026: 63 closings at a $610,000 median, compared with May 2025, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Travis County home sales: May 2026
Travis County closed home sales for May 2026: 448 closings at a $892,000 median, compared with May 2025, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Montgomery County home sales: April 2026
Montgomery County closed home sales for April 2026: 129 closings at a $670,000 median, compared with April 2025, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Fort Bend County home sales: April 2026
Fort Bend County closed home sales for April 2026: 759 closings at a $420,000 median, compared with April 2025, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Harris County home sales: April 2026
Harris County closed home sales for April 2026: 248 closings at a $892,000 median, compared with April 2025, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Burnet County home sales: April 2026
Burnet County closed home sales for April 2026: 17 closings at a $945,000 median, compared with April 2025, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Williamson County home sales: April 2026
Williamson County closed home sales for April 2026: 791 closings at a $455,000 median, compared with April 2025, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Hays County home sales: April 2026
Hays County closed home sales for April 2026: 53 closings at a $575,000 median, compared with April 2025, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Travis County home sales: April 2026
Travis County closed home sales for April 2026: 406 closings at a $875,000 median, compared with April 2025, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Montgomery County home sales: March 2026
Montgomery County closed home sales for March 2026: 88 closings at a $712,000 median, compared with March 2025, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Fort Bend County home sales: March 2026
Fort Bend County closed home sales for March 2026: 666 closings at a $422,000 median, compared with March 2025, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Harris County home sales: March 2026
Harris County closed home sales for March 2026: 213 closings at a $900,000 median, compared with March 2025, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Burnet County home sales: March 2026
Burnet County closed home sales for March 2026: 16 closings at a $437,000 median, compared with March 2025, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Williamson County home sales: March 2026
Williamson County closed home sales for March 2026: 730 closings at a $450,000 median, compared with March 2025, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Hays County home sales: March 2026
Hays County closed home sales for March 2026: 55 closings at a $665,000 median, compared with March 2025, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Travis County home sales: March 2026
Travis County closed home sales for March 2026: 376 closings at a $850,000 median, compared with March 2025, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Montgomery County home sales: February 2026
Montgomery County closed home sales for February 2026: 61 closings at a $575,000 median, compared with February 2025, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Fort Bend County home sales: February 2026
Fort Bend County closed home sales for February 2026: 564 closings at a $400,000 median, compared with February 2025, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Harris County home sales: February 2026
Harris County closed home sales for February 2026: 180 closings at a $830,000 median, compared with February 2025, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Burnet County home sales: February 2026
Burnet County closed home sales for February 2026: 11 closings at a $849,000 median, compared with February 2025, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Williamson County home sales: February 2026
Williamson County closed home sales for February 2026: 569 closings at a $429,000 median, compared with February 2025, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Hays County home sales: February 2026
Hays County closed home sales for February 2026: 34 closings at a $619,000 median, compared with February 2025, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Travis County home sales: February 2026
Travis County closed home sales for February 2026: 270 closings at a $847,000 median, compared with February 2025, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Montgomery County home sales: January 2026
Montgomery County closed home sales for January 2026: 68 closings at a $598,000 median, compared with January 2025, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Fort Bend County home sales: January 2026
Fort Bend County closed home sales for January 2026: 467 closings at a $400,000 median, compared with January 2025, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Harris County home sales: January 2026
Harris County closed home sales for January 2026: 136 closings at a $782,000 median, compared with January 2025, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Burnet County home sales: January 2026
Burnet County closed home sales for January 2026: 9 closings at a $499,000 median, compared with January 2025, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Williamson County home sales: January 2026
Williamson County closed home sales for January 2026: 461 closings at a $446,000 median, compared with January 2025, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Hays County home sales: January 2026
Hays County closed home sales for January 2026: 30 closings at a $587,000 median, compared with January 2025, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Travis County home sales: January 2026
Travis County closed home sales for January 2026: 174 closings at a $858,000 median, compared with January 2025, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Montgomery County home sales: December 2025
Montgomery County closed home sales for December 2025: 84 closings at a $589,000 median, compared with December 2024, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Fort Bend County home sales: December 2025
Fort Bend County closed home sales for December 2025: 701 closings at a $415,000 median, compared with December 2024, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Harris County home sales: December 2025
Harris County closed home sales for December 2025: 247 closings at a $800,000 median, compared with December 2024, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Burnet County home sales: December 2025
Burnet County closed home sales for December 2025: 16 closings at a $1.18 million median, compared with December 2024, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Williamson County home sales: December 2025
Williamson County closed home sales for December 2025: 766 closings at a $469,000 median, compared with December 2024, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Hays County home sales: December 2025
Hays County closed home sales for December 2025: 64 closings at a $603,000 median, compared with December 2024, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Travis County home sales: December 2025
Travis County closed home sales for December 2025: 343 closings at a $888,000 median, compared with December 2024, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Burnet County home sales: November 2025
Burnet County closed home sales for November 2025: 8 closings at a $565,000 median, compared with November 2024, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Williamson County home sales: November 2025
Williamson County closed home sales for November 2025: 586 closings at a $449,000 median, compared with November 2024, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Hays County home sales: November 2025
Hays County closed home sales for November 2025: 36 closings at a $710,000 median, compared with November 2024, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Travis County home sales: November 2025
Travis County closed home sales for November 2025: 253 closings at a $834,000 median, compared with November 2024, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Burnet County home sales: October 2025
Burnet County closed home sales for October 2025: 13 closings at a $690,000 median, compared with October 2024, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Williamson County home sales: October 2025
Williamson County closed home sales for October 2025: 672 closings at a $462,000 median, compared with October 2024, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Hays County home sales: October 2025
Hays County closed home sales for October 2025: 60 closings at a $687,000 median, compared with October 2024, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Travis County home sales: October 2025
Travis County closed home sales for October 2025: 348 closings at a $899,000 median, compared with October 2024, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Burnet County home sales: September 2025
Burnet County closed home sales for September 2025: 14 closings at a $847,000 median, compared with September 2024, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Williamson County home sales: September 2025
Williamson County closed home sales for September 2025: 693 closings at a $450,000 median, compared with September 2024, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Hays County home sales: September 2025
Hays County closed home sales for September 2025: 53 closings at a $595,000 median, compared with September 2024, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.
Travis County home sales: September 2025
Travis County closed home sales for September 2025: 335 closings at a $850,000 median, compared with September 2024, plus the $750K+ and luxury markets and a city-by-city breakdown.