Showing posts with label real estate in San Antonio. Show all posts
Showing posts with label real estate in San Antonio. Show all posts
Recession Does NOT Equal Housing Crisis
Got to love the media. Ever feel undertones of "the sky is falling" and a need to present it that way? That is how they sell news. The truth is a recession does not mean a housing crisis. Check out the facts. What happens to home prices may surprise you indeed!
Secrets for a Stress Free Transaction
Licensed REALTORS® spend many hours in first getting licensed and then maintaining that license. There is a reason for that - they are Professionals properly trained to act as your representative in a real estate transaction. Consider always letting a professional help you.
We've Been Seen
If you scroll to the bottom of the blog page - bottom right column, you can see the number of views at any time. This is a snapshot of where we are today! Thank you to all our followers and viewers. We appreciate your visits. From an old movie line... "Y'all come back now"
SanAntonio.homes (sharing our 700th post on this blog)
Take a look at today's report and see how many borrowers do not have the highest credit scores. The only way you will know for sure if you qualify - or what adjustments you need to make in order to qualify - is try! Why wait? Mortgage rules change - Lenders change - and uh oh, prices change (usually UP). So by waiting to apply, your borrowing capacity may go down rather than improve. Questions on that? Call me Al
But, did you know The latest survey, which includes data from 2010-2013, reports that a homeowner’s net worth is 36 times greater than that of a renter ($194,500 vs. $5,400). Let that sink in a minute. The have a quick look at today's report
Waiting may end up costing you more! Yes, waiting to have more money down, waiting for prices to come down, waiting for interest to come down - all likely to cost you. It is actually a double hit - we have mentioned before prices are going up, interest may follow and then there is the matter of the rent you are paying. Don't forget to add in the cost of an extra year or two - or three - in rent to your cost of "waiting". Don't lose the opportunity - read more
That supply shortage of homes available is about to get worse. And, that adds to price pressure. And, that means now is good if you are ready to buy - or sell if you are ready to move into your next home
Some folks get all bent out of shape when I share something that does not feature Texas as number one. Well, Texas cannot be number one in everything. We are neither the highest nor the lowest - and that is OK. Nothing wrong with being GREAT and SOLID. Texas has a HUGE economy - larger than most countries around the world. Did I just say COUNTRIES. Yes! Have you heard about the TEXAPLEX? That link will take you to my site where you can watch the two videos on the Texaplex. It is worth it
Are you single and renting?
Singles Are Falling for Their Dream Home! About a fourth of all recent buyers are single. The number one reason is they just wanted to own their own home. There are many other reasons and, of course, tax savings is one of them. It makes a lot of sense to hang on to or improve wealth - same story, why pay someone else's mortgage when you can pay your own. Whether you are a beginning single or returning to singledom, ownership offers many advantages. Have a look at today's article for more about singles and homeownership. I would be glad to help you find your new home
Making a Difference in San Antonio
Why Working with a Local Real Estate Professional Makes All the Difference! Perhaps you may be surprised by these survey results... "75% of respondents would use a local real estate agent over an online agent, and 71% would choose a local lender." A real estate agent might have a slightly different value perception depending on generation, but no matter how you look at it, a local real estate professional cannot be replaced by an impartial program living in a box and operating in a cloud. Of course technology plays a role in today's real estate transaction, but the very heart of being a true real estate professional is being an educated professional with local knowledge, someone with experience who can serve as a process coach, someone who is trustworthy, and someone who is responsive. An impartial app cannot do that. Maybe someday when AI advances to new heights - but not today! Best is to find an agent you like and go with it. You can read more in today's article
How's the Real Estate Market
How's the Real Estate Market? Find Out What the Experts Are Saying. In San Antonio, as in many other areas of the country, the market is getting stronger and a good summer for sellers is expected. That does not mean every house is going to sell in less than 30 days. There are many exceptions and for a variety of different reasons. I looked at one property with a list price of just over a half million and it has been on the market almost 9 months! Great location, great house and priced well in line with homes in the area. It just has not sold - yet! If you are ready to look at listing your home and you would like to know your home's market value, contact me. We can explore the possibilities. Meanwhile, have a look at today's article
San Antonio Long-Term Investment
Gallup: Real Estate is Best Long-Term Investment 4 Years Running. Historically, real estate has made many families and famous people very wealthy. The majority of Americans favor real estate as the best long-term investment - and for good reason. At the very basic level of one home - your wealth increases dramatically over that of a renter. Have a look at the inforgraphic in today's article. You can see how other investments stack up compared to real estate. And, you know you cannot live in any of the other investments. Are you ready to begin the journey to increased wealth
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