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san antonio real estate: The Long Story on Short Sales - 06/13/09 10:52 PM
Everyone likes a story with a happy ending: Boy meets girl, they fall in love, get married and live happily ever after. The story is a little longer if boy and girl try to buy a short sale house and then live happily ever after. That story is not as simple. Patience is the main ingredient in any story involving a short sale.
First of all, a short sale is when the seller owes more than house can be sold for and the lender agrees to accept a loss on the house. President Obama recently announced further measures to … (1 comments)
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san antonio real estate: Obama's "Making Home Affordable" Initiative - 06/06/09 04:47 AM
In a plan that promises to keep seven to nine million borrowers from losing their homes, the Obama administration announced its "Making Home Affordable" initiative. The Treasury Department released detailed guidelines about how it plans to help Americans refinance mortgages that would offer lower monthly payments.
A statement released by the Treasury Department said, "The present crisis is real, but temporary. As home prices fall, demand for housing will increase, and conditions will ultimately find a new balance. Yet in the absence of decisive action, we risk an intensifying spiral in which lenders foreclose, pushing area home prices still lower, … (3 comments)
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san antonio real estate: What's Involved in the Home Buying Process? - 05/22/09 10:49 PM
Not a first time home buyer? That's okay. Even veteran home buyers forget the particulars when pursuing the purchase of a new home. You may need a refresher, or you may be a first-time home buyer who wants to know the ropes. Either way, there are several items you'll want to be aware of even before you start looking for another home.
Follow the steps below so that you don't skip a beat in the process. This will ensure you are getting the very best deal possible on the purchase of your new home.
* Free credit report. Before … (2 comments)
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san antonio real estate: Least Risky Markets to Invest in Real Estate - 05/22/09 10:35 PM
Savvy investors across the U.S. have been watching the real estate market to see which ones look like they will soon hit bottom and begin bouncing back from all the foreclosures. There are several that are experiencing either a slowdown in falling prices or are bouncing back already. These are the markets that are the least risky to invest in real estate.
Charlotte, NC - Real estate prices in Charlotte are down $50,000 from where they were a year ago, but up $26,000 from January of this year. The average list price started at $270,680 last year, but is now … (2 comments)
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san antonio real estate: Top 10 Must Haves For Your Kitchen Remodel - 03/15/09 06:00 PM
1.) Appropriate Storage: Ample storage space provides the opportunity for a neat and tidy kitchen. The options available in today's cabinetry give homeowners a variety of ways to stay organized. These options include recycle bins, spike racks, pull-out trays, full extension drawers and cutlery dividers. These options help you follow the ever-important mantra of "a place for everything and everything in its place."
2.) Hiding Places: A common trend in today's kitchen design is being able to hide appliances and unsightly items such as trash cans. Today, homeowners are hiding trashcans behind decorative cabinet doors with roll out capabilities. Special … (33 comments)
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san antonio real estate: January Sales for the San Antonio Real Estate Market - 03/02/09 12:22 AM
The stats are published for the San Antonio real estate market. There were 828 sales. This was 41 percent lower than the number of sales San Antonio saw 2 years ago (1421) and 33 percent lower than than the number of sales seen last year (1235). One interesting side note is that the average sales price is up 7.87 percent compared to last year. The months of inventory is 7.8 which indicates a buyers market but is not as bad as some other markets around the country.
It looks like the market came down for a lot of different markets … (0 comments)
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san antonio real estate: The City of New Braunfels Texas - 02/21/09 11:50 PM
Located on Interstate 35 between Austin and San Antonio is New Braunfels. Founded in 1845 by German settlers, and the word "Braunfels" actually means "Brown rock" in German and this community is actually named after the city Braunfels in Germany. The current population of New Braunfels is about 52,000. This little town is full of old world heritage and charm.
The historic district is a great place to start. There are museums, performing arts and many places to shop, eat and relax. There are many attractions nearby, including The Natural Bridge Caverns Wildlife Ranch, lots of shopping and much … (1 comments)
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san antonio real estate: San Antonio Market Stats for Dec 2008 - 01/28/09 06:49 PM
December 2008 was San Antonio’s tenth straight month of double-digit percentage loss in number of home sales in 2008. There were 20.08 percent fewer homes sold in December 2008 than in December 2007, which is a difference of 339 homes. The 1349 homes sold was also the fewest number of homes sold in the market, excluding November, since January 2008, and the third fewest in the entire two year snapshot illustrated below.
The two year picture is worse. December 2008 was 32.95 percent behind December 2006, which is the difference of 663 homes. This drop also continues a … (0 comments)
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san antonio real estate: Natural Bridge Caverns - 01/18/09 06:52 PM
Located just down the road in San Antonio is a little hidden wonder called Natural Bridge Caverns. If caverns and caves are your thing, then this is the one you want. Natural Bridge Caverns is located just 30 miles north of San Antonio, just a few miles west of IH-35. Take exit #175 to Natural Bridge Caverns Road/ FM 3009.
The cavern was discovered back in 1960 when a few college students were exploring the surrounding area. The cavern was actually formed by an underground river that moves slowly cutting through the limestone. Over time the limestone broke down and … (1 comments)
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san antonio real estate: San Antonio Market Slows Way Down In November - 01/07/09 01:37 AM
San Antonio has seen declining sales since May 2007. The largest one year decline occurred in November 2008. The number of homes sold dropped to 1064 from 1591 in November 2007, or 33.12 percent. November was also the largest drop looking at two-year differences. November 2008 saw 44.55 percent less sales than November 2006. Every month was at least 9.4 percent lower than its 2006 counterpart, though the average loss was 24.72 percent (more at San Antonio Real Estate Blog)
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san antonio real estate: How to Design your Own Business Card - 12/18/08 12:49 AM
Buying business cards can be expensive and a hassle, especially if the printer gets it wrong! Instead of buying them, try making your own, it is easy and much cheaper.
Most office supply stores carry everything you need, except your imagination!
* Always make your name or your business name prominent. When you hand someone your card, you want them to see your name and remember it. Try using raised letters. You want your name to be the focal point on the card.
* Design a logo to place on your card. It can relate to your business, life … (4 comments)
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