Growing Austin

Texans may get major property tax relief with SB 2; standardized appraisal process eyed - Austin Business Journal SB 2 is a big piece of legislation that, in essence, acknowledges that property taxes have been levied unevenly across the state. It aims to deliver a more level playing field to property owners, although some cities and counties worry that such a move would drastically decrease their revenue.

Austin couple seize opportunity by renovating duplexes in Southeast... A husband-wife team are building their nest egg one duplex at a time — and reveal how the numbers work, by a 'get rich slow' scheme.