Category Archives: Real Estate

When? When? When?

This is a question that is asked over and over…When Will My House Sell? If I had a crystal ball; it would be so much easier to predict.   Since this is not the case, many factors come into place … Continue reading

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Single Family Residential Homes Sales Up Five Percent in October 2011

October 2011 Stats and Insights 1,349 – Total number of single- 1,349 family residential home sales in  October 2011, a 5% increase from October 2010. $182,304 – Average price of a single-family residential home in October 2011, a 1% decrease from October 2010. $149, … Continue reading

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Waiting To Buy A House? It May Cost You More.

The housing market has been in a downward trend for four years. There is some speculation that inventories will not reduce any time soon which will be necessary for prices to rise. However, there are other factors that can increase … Continue reading

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Lions, Tigers, Bears…OH MY!

It’s “Bear Season” and we are hunting for bears.  Actually we are hunting for any new or pre-loved stuffed animals…lions, tigers, bears…Oh My! In 1990 one of our offices wanted to do something for children in need during the holidays … Continue reading

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IMPORTANT CHANGES: Homestead Exemption

Effective September 1, 2011 to qualify for a residential homestead exemption you must provide the following when submitting your application: Texas Drivers License or State ID Card Vehicle Registration Receipt The address on the above MUST match the physical address … Continue reading

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Mortgage Interest Tax Deduction…Is This Important?

When the holidays are over and the new year rings in, the next big hurdle to overcome is the dreaded income taxes. If you own a house and itemize, have you ever taken the mortgage interest deduction (MID)?  What difference … Continue reading

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Selling Preventions to Avoid

We all feel our house are the best on the market and have a monetary value fixed to it.  It’s human nature. The reality is the monetary value you have arrived at may not be the one the buyers in … Continue reading

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Housing is Rockin’ n Rollin’ in San Antonio

San Antonio continues to move forward in growth trends and employment according to Forbes which ranked San Antonio#4 in Best City for jobs and growth. The housing market is no different as April marketing reports show the local average price … Continue reading

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It’s Great live in San Antonio!

If you are considering a move…make that move now!  With Spring in the air, low interest rates and super inventory; what are you waiting for? The real estate market in San Antonio is doing great for 2011.  Our average home price … Continue reading

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