Despite the dismal forecast of the national housing market, San Antonio’s strong local economy is keeping the local housing market steady. The job growth in Texas, especially in San Antonio’s military installations, Fort Sam Houston, Randolph AFB and Lackland AFB, is still going stronger than other regions in The United States. According to a recent Metro study and the Greater San Antonio Builders Association, San Antonio experienced a healthy price appreciation of approximately 7% in 2007.   Read Full Post

As a Realtor, I constantly get calls from people wanting to own a home in the San Antonio/Fort Sam Houston, TX vicinity, but have no idea where to start. Their questions range from how much home they can afford and if so, how much they can qualify for. Here is the question you should really be asking when it comes to buying your Texas home: Can I afford NOT to buy one.  If you can afford to rent a house while during your assignment at Ft. Sam Houston, you can certainly afford to BUY one.  Remember, property owners do not rent their homes out for less than the payments, insurance, taxes and upkeep cost them.  They have to make a monthly profit on that property you are renting---the same profit, in the form of ever increasing home values, and could be… Read Full Post

It’s that time of year again! Service members of all branches and their families are relocating to their newest assignments during the summer months in record numbers. It’s time to put homes up for sale and hit the road again. For those of you fortunate enough to be relocating to Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, TX, I would love to be your local Realtor and help you find your new Texas home. But first, let’s talk about safely moving from point A to point B. Let’s face it. We move way more often than the average family. We have learned it’s not just about the real estate we have bought and the home values attached to it, but all the memories and “stuff” we collect along the way. For service members who are preparing to move, there are things they can and… Read Full Post

Before you decide which option is best for you, whether it be homes for sale or rent, let’s look at the cost difference in upfront cash, monthly payments, repair and maintenance expenses and projected investment results before you make your decision to purchase or rent during your military tour at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Please be assured, after you have considered all the benefits I present of home ownership over renting, and the timing just is not right for you and your family, I will be more than happy to assist you with finding a great rental home in the area.     Purchase: Closing Costs:   This depends on the type of loan you and your lender decide is best for you. There are several loan types to choose from, with options available for you to… Read Full Post

Spring has sprung and so has the real estate market here in San Antonio.   Listed below are some ideas on preparing your home for a fast and profitable sale.  In todays competitive market your home must stand out in the crowd.   You only have one chance to make a first impression!

Attention to detail will make your home stand out from the crowd.  The estimated cost for all items below is less than $500 and could yield you thousands on a home sale in less days on market or a higher sales price.  These items should be first on your list

• Repair or replace any landscape borders that are not in top condition
• Add a thick layer of fresh mulch.  We love the red cedar strips for a pop of color.  Be sure not to put the mulch up directly against the…

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San Antonio Real Estate

As you may have heard, the San Antonio Real Estate market is one of the hottest in the nation and had a jaw-dropping year in 2006. Better yet, there is every indication this trend will continue for years to come. According to Fortune magazine, San Antonio was the nation’s best real estate market in 2006 and, in addition, the 2007 forecast still has it ranked in the top three cities to experience continued growth and appreciate at rates far above the national average.   Why buy a home in San Antonio? Besides being a wonderful place to live, rich in southwest culture and history, it has one of the healthiest job markets in the nation. In the past several years alone, San Antonio has attracted huge employers such as Washington… Read Full Post