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Democrat Radnofksy demands AG Abbott returns builder cash
"...ordered to in arbitration. Perry's people claimed that the homeowners had waived the right to arbitration, and then dragged..."
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March 3, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker
No Fair Share? Property Tax Report Provokes a County Review.
Property tax study says commercial property owners are draining homeowners' bank accounts
"...vowed to unravel a "historic and systematic" trend of homeowners shouldering the greater share of the local property-tax load..."
July 17, 2009 News Feature by Amy Smith
Lake Austin Shoreline Shortcuts Raise Alarm
A new grassroots group aims to draw City Council's attention to environmental concerns of Lake Austin
"...often lack direct access to the lake, so some homeowners have crafted other methods of reaching the water. From..."
Jan. 30, 2009 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham
The Common Law
Beware of 'Foreclosure Prevention' Companies
"...risk of foreclosure creates a desperation that makes some homeowners susceptible to this scam, which often involves the homeowner..."
Feb. 15, 2008 Column by Luke Ellis
Endorsements
No on everything. Double no on Proposition 2.
"...even by many of the nearby Hamilton Pool Road homeowners. But this is design funding only – still just..."
Oct. 28, 2005 News Feature
Linebarger's Fan Letters
"...works to the particular disadvantage of poor and minority homeowners. Not addressed in the letters is how a 20%..."
May 6, 2005 News Feature
Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...• Last year, 1,338 homeowners reduced their energy bills thanks to the nice folks..."
March 25, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols
Cut Property Taxes Dramatically Now!
"...3% based on appraisals. Both these proposals won't help homeowners nor local governments very much. At least a 50%..."
Feb. 1, 2005 Postmarks
Searching for the Right House
"...amount of renovations required of us just to get homeowners insurance would have been great fodder for home improvement..."
Dec. 6, 2004 Postmarks
Austin @ Large: To Preserve and Thrive
Alvarez and Thomas' Eastside plan needs fine-tuning,
but it's about time
"...used citywide – and to contribute to a new Homeowners Assistance Fund that would subsidize (through utility bill vouchers)..."
Oct. 15, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison
The Hightower Report
The Department of Homeland Security shills for Big Insurance; and Dubya uses Nixon's old hatchet man against Kerry
"...mass mailing recently put out by DHS urging America's homeowners to buy flood insurance. Yes, flood insurance. In the..."
Sept. 17, 2004 News Column by Jim Hightower
Farmers Insurance: Off the Hook Forever?
Internal memos suggest the insurer frequently mishandled claims -- and the state may not be able to investigate.
"...-- leading to the denial of legitimate claims by homeowners in Texas and elsewhere -- that the state attorney..."
Dec. 5, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith
Wal-Mart, Always
The mayor's rebate idea bombs as foes contemplate dragging the Beast into court.
"...role as a paid consultant to the Circle C Homeowners Association, one component of the coalition fighting the proposed..."
Oct. 3, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith
The Owl, the Chicken, and the Beast of Bentonville
Environmental and community groups have come together to defend South Austin against plans for three new Wal-Mart Supercenters.
"...an hour of impassioned pleas from Park Ridge neighborhood homeowners and other citizens, Chairwoman Baker, in a move that..."
Sept. 12, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith
Here a Box, There a Box, Everywhere a Big Box
One Lowe's, two Wal-Marts, and three sets of angry Southside citizens
"...The retailer's latest PR target is the Park Ridge Homeowners Association, Wal-Mart's potential neighbors and opponents of the company's..."
Aug. 22, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith
Naked City
Insurance Policy
"...-- filed early bills addressing various aspects of the homeowners insurance crisis. But the headlines leapt last week when..."
Nov. 29, 2002 News Feature by Michael King
Pssst. Rick Green Has Some Moldy Little Secrets
"...wrong constituent: Melinda Ballard, winner of the $32 million homeowners' insurance mold claim lawsuit against Farmers Insurance Co. and..."
Nov. 1, 2002 News Feature by Michael King
Historical Revision
Rainey Neighbors Debate the Future of Their Neighborhood
"...a big project. This would also give the Rainey homeowners a better financial deal than they'd get from selling..."
April 14, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
The Rent Rub
Working Poor Getting Stiffed on Housing Costs
"...get approved, as happened last year when northeast Austin homeowners stormed Austin City Council chambers and deep-sixed the Tannehill..."
Aug. 21, 1998 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton
Naked City
Off the Desk:
"...Three young homeowners on Woodland Avenue have learned the expensive way to..."
Oct. 17, 1997 News Feature
Postmarks
"..."Who's the Boss" [Vol.17, No.4], depicting the plight of homeowners in the Deer Park area. Sadly, Deer Park is..."
Oct. 3, 1997 Column
Second Phase of Major Zoning Changes to Increase Middle-Income Housing Kicks Off
You can comment on HOME 2.0 Thursday
"...minimum lot size change will boost affordability and allow homeowners to stay in place. “If a homeowner is struggling..."
April 9, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher
With Six Seats Up in the Air, City Council Could Look Very Different Next Year
Ready to rumble?
"...while potentially offsetting increasing property tax bills for D10 homeowners, Ganguly said...."
Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Opinion: No Home Sweet HOME for Austin’s Black and Latino Communities
A member of the Planning Commission argues that Austin’s proposed new land use plan would result in another major forced relocation of Austin’s Latino community and its dwindling Black community
"...capital via low-interest or forgivable loan opportunities for participating homeowners who want to build an additional unit on their..."
Dec. 8, 2023 Column by Alberta Phillips
Young Parents, UT Students Support Zoning Changes at Historic Meeting
The renting generations
"...and "a meaningful preservation incentive that is accessible to homeowners. Existing homes have inherent value and keeping those materials..."
Nov. 3, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher
Chronicle Endorsements for the November 7 Election
Looking for guidance on the ballot's constitutional amendments and county propositions? We got you.
"...include direct relief for renters because there's no guarantee homeowners will use tax savings to reduce or stabilize rents...."
Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature
Got Repairs or Debris Following the Ice Storm? Here's What to Do.
Who to call, where to go, and how best to get back to normal
"...city's Development Services Department is providing emergency repairs to homeowners and businesses, and permits are not required to start..."
Feb. 10, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher
Council Considers How Fast to Move on Land Development Code Reform
Sometimes the tortoise loses
"...win, period," she said – those "haves" being the homeowners whose desires have been prioritized over those of renters..."
Dec. 2, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Austin at Large: Housing and the Mayor’s Race
Celia Israel: “This election is about who can afford to live here, and who gets to decide”
"...for example, Israel's proposals to make it easier for homeowners to build accessory dwelling units overlap with code amendments..."
June 10, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison
Nobody Wants to Stop Voters From Approving Prop A
Pro-legalization and pro-freedom folks see eye to eye on the May 7 ballot
"...safety improvement" that would eliminate the "risk to bystanders, homeowners, and officers themselves" that can occur during execution of..."
