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Natiivo Austin, a 33-floor, 249-unit building slated for 48 East Ave., Austin, in the Rainey Street district, will open in September 2021. Instead of offering hotel rooms by the night, the new facility will instead offer multifamily residences for purchase. Buyers will then have the option to list the units on homesharing platform Airbnb. 888-267-6353. www.natiivoaustin.com
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