Small Land Sales are Big in Texas
Definitions of “small” and “large” vary among the state’s seven regions, but a purchase of less than 200 acres is generally considered a small land sale. Here are a few highlights from the report:...
View ArticleWhat to Know About Home Warranties
Home warranties, also known as residential service contracts, cover the repair and replacement of certain systems or appliance that fail due to normal use during the term of the contract. A home...
View ArticleSan Antonio’s 2015 Housing Forecast Recap
San Antonio Board of REALTORS® Housing Forecast was January 8, 2015. According to guest speaker Mario Hernandez, President of the Economic Development Foundation, the population of San Antonio...
View ArticleSales Up…Affordable Housing Still Strong in San Antonio
Sales of single-family homes in San Antonio showed a 13 percent year-over-year increase in April with the majority of sales taking place in homes priced under $200,000, according to figures in the...
View ArticleWhat Are You Waiting For?
The Home Price Expectation Survey polls a distinguished panel of over 100 economists, investment strategists, and housing market analysts. Their most recent report projects appreciation in home values...
View ArticleTexas Appraisal-Protest Process Refined
HB 2083 will take effect January 1, 2016, which is an important step toward a more consistent, fair, and transparent appraisal-appeal process. Now property owners who appeal their appraisals using...
View Article2016 Housing Markets Continues Growth from Previous Year
San Antonio Board of REALTORS® releases January 2016 housing market report: January kicked off the year with 1,534 homes sold in the San Antonio area, a seven percent increase over the previous year...
View ArticleSan Antonio Housing “HEATING UP”
San Antonio – As the summer is heating up, so is the San Antonio area housing market. May reported 2,807 homes sold in the area, a 10 percent year-over-year increase according to the Multiple Listing...
View ArticleBuyers Need Some Skin in the Game
I still see many buyers still requesting the seller to pay all of their closing costs when purchasing a house not even considering the amount of closing costs the seller is responsible for paying on...
View ArticleCan’t Find That Perfect Home?
When inventory is tight, it can be hard to find properties that match what you are looking for, and there’s a lot of competition with other buyers. Buying a new construction home might be a good option...
View Article