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Local experts report steady home prices and sales despite national rate cut expectations
ABILENE, Texas — For buyers across the country facing steep housing prices, the Fed's recent rate cut was expected to heat up the housing market. Instead, here in Abilene, experts are seeing little impact, with both prices and sales remaining stable. “I think any time there’s national news coverage...
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Stamford launches plan to boost housing development on vacant lots, inviting new proposals
Stamford, Texas — The City of Stamford has unveiled a new initiative aimed at encouraging housing construction on vacant lots throughout the community. During a City Council meeting on September 15, 2025, officials approved a Request for Proposals (RFP) to utilize these long-unused parcels for new home development. City...
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‘Construction boom’ causes Abilene to lead the state in hotel/motel revenue increase
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A construction boom is causing Abilene to see the biggest increase in hotel/motel revenues for the entire State of Texas for the second quarter this year. Texas Lodging Industry Performance Data shows Abilene experienced a “staggering” 60.3% increase in hotel/motel lodging revenue in Q2 for 2025, despite the state overall seeing […]
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Abilene homeowners face new tax rates and rising property values
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – As Abilene taxpayers brace for the 2026 tax season, economist Dr. John Hill offers insights into the anticipated changes, outlining what residents can expect as they finalize tax rates. Understanding property taxes can be confusing, especially with terms like “appraised value,” “tax levy,” and “homestead cap.” Dr. John Hill, a professor […]
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Cities with the most expensive homes in the Abilene metro area
Cities with the most expensive homes in the Abilene metro area. Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers.
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Students cite housing struggles after The Arch rebrands
One of the main apartment complexes that houses university students, The Arch, changed management companies and owners over the summer. The Arch was rebranded as The Grand at Buffalo Run. Residents say the change in management has created communication issues regarding move in. Front desk officials at The Grand said...
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Abilene rental market dries up as demand surges and prices rise
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The Abilene rental market continues to dry up for incoming college students, new hires, and any other residents hoping to find a place to hang their hat on key city soil. Available units at apartment complexes are in steady decline, and as demand skyrockets, prices are following suit. Abilene Couple, Cyra […]
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Downtown Abilene building could become 49-unit living space
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A multi-story renovation project in Downtown Abilene has been approved by the Abilene Board of Adjustments. The building at 301 Cypress Street sits in downtown Abilene across the street from the historic Paramount Theater. It has been vacant for about two years, with the last use being an office space, but […]
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City of Abilene to host public hearing on proposed tax rate
ABILENE, Texas — The City of Abilene is holding a public hearing as it proposes to reduce the property tax rate. The City is proposing to reduce the tax rate by 1.3% but due to higher property values, homeowners can expect to pay more in property taxes. A tax...
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Clark Real Estate Group hosts ribbon cutting for new Breckenridge office
Clark Real Estate Group was joined by the Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce and other members of the community on Wednesday afternoon, June 30, for a ribbon cutting ceremony at their new office in downtown Breckenridge. Tim Clark of Weatherford, owner and broker for Clark REG, welcomed the crowd gathered outside...
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Major residential project underway in Albany
A major new housing development in Albany is beginning to take shape, though progress has slowed due to state permitting delays and water runoff concerns. Once completed, the project will feature 53 residential lots, multiple commercial tracts, and full access to city water and sewer services. The development is located just inside the city limits along Highway 6 and is owned by the Albany Economic Development Corporation.
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Historic Former Hilton Hotel Building Changes Ownership in Abilene, Texas
ABILENE, TEXAS — Franklin Street has arranged the sale of The Windsor Hotel Apartments at 401 Pine Street in Abilene. Franklin Street represented the seller, North Management LLC, in the sale of the property to Studio 168 Productions. The 10-story, 110,000-square-foot building was originally a Hilton Hotel built in 1926 and was among the first Hilton-branded hotels in the country.
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‘The Diamond of the Neighborhood’: Condemned Abilene home set for long-awaited remodel
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A notorious Abilene home that has sat condemned in a nice neighborhood is finally seeing progress after new investor begins reconstruction of neighborhood eyesore. Five years ago, construction began on 4474 La Hacienda Drive – a home in Vaquero Ranch, which is a gated neighborhood in southeast Abilene. Fast forward to June […]
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Cities with the most expensive homes in the Abilene metro area
Cities with the most expensive homes in the Abilene metro area. Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers.
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Tenant challenges Lancium AI facility property value
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A tenant at the Lancium AI facility, also known as Stargate, being built in far northern Abilene, is protesting the property value of the site. Taylor County Commissioners listened to the details during Taylor County Budget hearings that began this week. According to the county auditor’s office, the initial new property […]