Shonda Novak
Austin American-Statesman
Austin, TX, United States
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Recent articles by Shonda:
Planning for Austin growth, JPMorgan Chase leases two floors in downtown tower
The New York-based banking giant JPMorgan Chase & Co will occupy about 35,000 square feet on the top two floors of 405 Colorado in downtown Austin. → Read More
Downtown's Austin Proper Hotel gets new owner, sells to Colorado-based firm
Tthe 32-story Austin Proper Hotel & Residences opened in late 2019. → Read More
Another condo project planned in Austin's booming Bouldin Creek neighborhood
Construction in Bouldin Creek is due to start in 2022. The 106 Austin condos will be priced from the $400,000s to $1 million and up. → Read More
Nearly 1,600 homes coming Hutto's way as Austin region's rapid growth continues
More housing is coming to Hutto, with projects planned that will bring more than 1,600 homes to the growing area north of Austin. → Read More
New Austin concept: Natiivo, a hybrid condo/hotel project, sells out as it nears completion
Developers say Natiivo, a hybrid condo/hotel project in downtown Austin, is a new concept in short-term rentals and in the hospitality industry. → Read More
Rents rising: Austin apartment market shifts into overdrive as pandemic recovery continues
Building boom continues among strong demand from new tenants moving into the area, experts say. → Read More
New 41-story tower planned for Austin's booming Rainey Street district
The tower, called Vesper, would have 284 condominiums at 84 Rainey Street. → Read More
New 41-story tower planned for Austin's booming Rainey Street district
The tower, called Vesper, would have 284 condominiums at 84 Rainey Street. → Read More
Austin's Bunkhouse Group expands brand, will operate Carpenter Hotel
Bunkhouse says it plans to renovate Carpenter Hotel's rooms, pool area, lobby and restaurant. Bunkhouse also operates Hotel San José, Austin Motel, Jo's Coffee and more. → Read More
Two new office towers planned near Austin Convention Center
Downtown Austin could get two new high-rise buildings, with one up to 50 stories. Cielo Property Group's plans call for 1.6 million square feet of office space. → Read More
Austin-area housing market continues to break records, even as affordability concerns loom
The median home-sales price reached all-time highs both in the five-county Central Texas region and the city of Austin limits. → Read More
How hot is Austin's housing market? Homes regularly selling for $100K or more above asking
From Jan. 1 to May 23 of this year, more than 1,500 Austin-area homes sold for at least $100,000 more than their asking price, according to a report. → Read More
'One of the best buildings in downtown Austin' has a new owner
A 22-story building that has stood as a landmark on Congress Avenue and Cesar Chavez Street for more than three decades has a new owner. → Read More
More than 300 apartments to open late this summer in 32-story downtown tower
The first residents are expected to move into a mixed-use tower this summer at East Fifth and Brazos streets. The project will have 331 luxury apartments, with monthly rents averaging $2,636, along with two Hyatt-brand hotels. → Read More
Texas restaurants: Making alcohol to-go sales permanent 'a lifeline'
Under the bill, Texas restaurants can sell beer, wine and mixed drinks to be included with pickup and delivery food orders → Read More
As appraisals roll out, Travis County homeowners can expect surging values and higher tax bills
As Austin's housing market continues to boom, appraisal notices will go out. The median taxable value for Travis County homes went up 9.1% this year. → Read More
After year of COVID, Austin showing signs of a retail rebound
Retailers say shoppers are returning, although many remain wary. → Read More
Major tenant signs on at downtown Austin's Indeed Tower
Law firm Vinson & Elkins will lease the tower's entire 25th floor and part of the 26th floor. → Read More
Austin's tiny home trend grows with new 66-home project
Rental cost for the 66 micro units in the Casata tiny home community are expected to range from $1,200 to $1,450 a month. → Read More
Hyatt Regency Austin hotel sells for $161 million
New owner Host Hotels & Resorts says the hotel will continue to operate under Hyatt brand → Read More