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2012 Housing Forecast for San Antonio, TX

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Real Estate Agent with Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, TREC #0492321

2012 Housing Forecast for San Antonio, TX
San Antonio has a very strong real estate market due to job growth, the military presence,  and expansion in the city, and is well on the road to recovery compared to last year’s statistics. San Antonio presently has 6.5 month supply of unsold homes in the city. Down from 7.3 in Nov 2011. The median Sales Price in 2011 was $152,000 compared to $149,800 in 2010. That is an increase of 1%, and another indicator of how strong the real estate market is in San Antonio, TX. Randolph AFB

The total number of sales as of Nov 2011 was 16,516 compared to 16,515 in Nov 2010. Though the number of sales were basically the same both years, there was a differences in the days on the market, as well as, the price per square foot. Depending on the location and the community, the days on the market, and price per square foot varied. For example, in Deerfield, the price per square foot was $116.33 in 2010, but it dropped to $112.97 in 2011. In Alamo Heights the price per square foot was $193.51 in 2010, but dropped to $186.73 in 2011. On an average the days on market in 2010 was 98 days, and in 2011 it was 96 days.

There were comparisons made with several of the major communities in the city, and also comparisons made with homes in different price ranges. The ranges were broken down $0 to $199,000, $200,000 to $499,999, and $500,000 and above. To see all the individual statistics as compiled from the local San Antonio Board of  REALTORS, see slides on the Housing Trends in San Antonio, TX. Looking back at 2009, 2010, and 2011 will give us good idea where the real estate and housing industry in heading in 2012.

If you are planning to buy or sell a home in San Antonio, or any of the surrounding areas, contact your Local San Antonio Real Estate agent, or visit my website at Homes For Sale in San Antonio for more information. Then get your up to date reports on the local market in San Antonio.

(statistics taken from the San Antonio Board of REALTORS®)


Comments(18)

John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Jerry -

I am always so happy to see a positive, upbeat post on the market!  Indeed it looks like San Antonio Texas is on her way back up the real estate ladder!  Kudos my friend on a good post. 

Thanks for stopping by Jeaneans post and leaving a comment.  She is such a nice lady and friend in the Rain.

Have a great evening Jerry.

Feb 01, 2012 03:06 PM
Doug Bullwinkel
E Mortgage Capital, Inc. NMLS 1416824 - Roseville, CA
Mortgage Loan Officer NMLS #281609

Glad to hear that your San Antonio market is starting to recover.  I think there are many areas in the country that are showing improvement.  Hopefully 2012 will be a great year for all of us.  I agree with John.  We need more positive news stories out there. 

Feb 01, 2012 05:53 PM
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Good morning, Jerry. Good report. It does seem as if your market is paralleling ours in many respects...

Feb 01, 2012 11:41 PM
Ron Cooks
The Real Estate Marketplace - Killeen, TX
Texas Real Estate, Ft Hood/Killeen Homes for Sale

Jerry, This is very good news, things are looking very good in your neck of the woods!  

Feb 02, 2012 12:02 AM
Dan and Amy Schuman
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Solon, OH
Luxury Home Specialists

Jerry, nice to hear the San Antonio market is doing well. I also love the photo that you used.

Feb 02, 2012 12:42 AM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Good morning Jerry,

So many amazing cities in Texas, and most with strong forecasts in Real Estate...San Antonio is one of them.  Thanks for sharing, it's always wonderful to see positive news!

Feb 02, 2012 01:23 AM
Cheryl Dickson
Retired Realtor / Retired Home Inspector - Oklahoma City, OK
Retired Realtor, GRI / Retired Home Inspector

Jerry, I so love the pic that you shared!!! Wish I could see that in person! It would overwhelm me with pride! I can feel the lump in my throat just seeing the pic.

I'm so glad to see a positive Market Report. Yay! Things are starting to look up in many markets! Have a great day Jerry!

Feb 02, 2012 03:25 AM
Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

Hey Jerry-always great to see things pointing in a positive direction!

Feb 02, 2012 10:23 AM
Louise Thaxton NMLS 69996
Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp Louisiana NMLS#2289 Equal Housing Lender - Leesville, LA
Military Mtg Specialist - 866-960-9115 VA FHA USDA

Jerry - as always - you are keeping the community up to date with what's happening in the market - GREAT!

Feb 02, 2012 10:28 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Hi John, I was very impressed with Jeanean, and I have even featured her Facebook Business page today. Have a Great Weekend my Friend!

Feb 03, 2012 07:40 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Hi Doug, Yes, I am glad to say that San Antonio, and other markets appear to be heading into a successful 2012. The real estate market is strong in our area.

Feb 03, 2012 07:42 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Hi Michael. Yes. this is very good News for our Market. Glad to hear that Tennessee is doing well also.

Feb 03, 2012 07:43 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Thanks, Ron. Please keep San Antonio in mind for any future re locations. We have a great market here. Have a Wonderful Weekend!

Feb 03, 2012 07:44 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Hi Dan and Amy. Thanks. San Antonio is doing GREAT. The photo was taken at Randolph Air Force Base.

Feb 03, 2012 07:46 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Thanks, Lisa. I know that Dallas should be doing just as great as San Antonio. Have a Blessed Weekend!

Feb 03, 2012 07:47 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Hi Cheryl. We get to see these air shows at Randolph Air Force quite often. I know you would enjoy seeing one too. Check out my Facebook Friday's post. You may see a surprise. Have a Wonderful Weekend!

Feb 03, 2012 07:49 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Thanks, Marco. Positive News is always good to hear. Wishing you a Great 2012!

Feb 03, 2012 07:50 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Hi Louise. I love doing these Localism posts. I will be following up with other similar ones soon. Have a Great Day!

Feb 03, 2012 07:51 AM