Shonda Novak
Austin American-Statesman
Austin, TX, United States
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Recent articles by Shonda:
More apartments headed to Austin's St. Elmo District, south of downtown
The five-story project will bring 274 apartment units, along with retail space, to the rapidly changing area south of Ben White Boulevard. → Read More
Hyatt sells historic Driskill hotel in downtown Austin to new ownership group
Woodbine officials say the purchase is "an opportunity to be a catalyst for the repositioning of 6th Street." → Read More
Divine digs? South Austin condo in remodeled church sells for $1.5 million
The condo is in the former St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic Church, a 1939 Mission Revival-style structure that was transformed into four condominiums in 2018. → Read More
El Mercado's downtown Austin property sold; site to be redeveloped
The El Mercado Uptown site had been coveted by many developers through the years. → Read More
Austin's skyline keeps growing: 46-story office tower planned for downtown
Austin-based Cielo Property Group said the high-rise, named Perennial, will have 750,000 square feet of office space and three floors of retail space. → Read More
$2 billion mixed-use project planned for 156 acres in Williamson County
The Pearson Ranch development will take shape on 156 acres at the northeast corner of Texas 45 and West Parmer Lane → Read More
Another Austin apartment complex sells as rental market stays hot
The acquisition follows other recent sales of complexes in the Austin region, which is seeing a surge of new apartment construction and rising rents. → Read More
Downtown Austin office tower on Congress Avenue sells for $174 million
The new owner, Regent Properties, says it plans a number of renovations to 816 Congress, a 20-story high-rise. → Read More
Slow sales, high prices continue as influx of new Austin residents enter the housing market
November's median sale price was $470,000 across the five-county region, and was $540,000 within Austin's city limits → Read More
Plan for 20,000-seat amphitheater project near Bee Cave ignites opposition
The project, which could cost $600 million to $750 million, is facing questions about the potential impact on the environment and nearby neighbors. → Read More
Austin home prices still rising, but market frenzy slows in October
The number of Austin-area home sales dipped in October, but prices keep going up as market stays on pace for another record year → Read More
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