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San Antonio's real estate market may be down slightly from last year. However, the single-family home market remains resilient, according to statistics released by the San Antonio Board of Realtors (SABOR). There were 13,763 sales of existing single-family homes year-to-date, which is down 7 perc...

            Opportunities to make big, quick profits in residential real estate tend to come and go in cycles.  When a local market is hot, families may find it possible to buy a house at an attractive price, fix it up, and watch its value rise in just a few years.            When the same local ...

Why is it that some homes sit on the market for a year while others sell like hot cakes?  Frustrated sellers will blame a bad market, while a good real estate professional will tell you that many times, a slow sale is often attributed to the listing price.                  If a home is overpriced...

 Maybe you're moving to a larger home to accommodate a growing family, relocating for a new career opportunity, or purchasing a townhouse for retirement.  Whatever the reason for the move, you'll need to take the necessary steps to sell your home for the best possible price, within a reasonable a...

             The old adage that "timing is everything" especially applies to buying a new home.  And trying to be at the right house at the right time and get it for the right price can be tricky.  Here are some guidelines to assist you:•·         Turn to the real estate section of your Sunday ne...

                    Purchasing a home can be a complicated and confusing process, especially for first-time buyers.  Throughout the process, first-time home buyers will encounter a variety of unfamiliar real state terms. There are several key terms associates with purchasing real estate that are ...

When trying to sell a home, silence isn't always golden especially when your clients are expecting a call.  In fact, it's one of the leading complaints among sellers in the real estate market.  Often times agents are more than willing to take on a listing, but not qquite as eager to communicate r...

Very interesting article from the San Antonio Express News....enjoy! San Antonio real estate isn't exactly as hot as it was last year. The city has thousands of additional homes on the market: nearly 40 percent more existing homes than at this time last year, and it's taking longer to sell them. ...