We all know Austin is a great place to live. Mild climate. Wonderful quality of life. Friendly people.

What you may also know is that we pay a premium to live in our wonderful city. At $184,700, Austin has the second-highest median home-sales price in Texas, behind only Collin County. That's the price we pay to enjoy the many great things about our city.

But, did you know our city leaders are considering mandated energy efficiency upgrades for existing single-family homes that would make it even more expensive to buy a home in Austin and could mean thousands out-of-pocket for homesellers?

We all support energy efficiency and want to protect our environment. However, we should use incentives and education to achieve energy efficiency that keep Austin homes affordable, not expensive mandates that hit hardest those who can afford it least: first-time homebuyers, low-income families, and seniors living on fixed incomes.

Read on to learn more about this important issue and join us to help Keep Austin Affordable for homeowners in our city.