San Antonio Blog

Don’t get scammed selling your San Antonio home.

  Your house is one of the most expensive assets you can acquire in your life, so it’s important to choose a reputable home buyer when you decide to sell. Real estate can be a lucrative area, and sometimes investors are willing to sacrifice the most important part of their business—integrity—in order to generate the […]

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The housing market in San Antonio 

A large migration to San Antonio from 2021–2022 resulted in a housing seller’s market.  More than 2 ½ million people visit the Alamo Mission each year in San Antonio. The Alamo serves as a reminder of the courage and honor of the Texan revolutionaries who refused against all odds to surrender to the much larger Mexican Army […]

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Can an executor sell a house without beneficiaries approving it in Texas?

An executor is responsible for distributing estate assets to beneficiaries. In San Antonio, executors have a wide range of responsibilities related to the protection, management, and allocation of these assets according to the terms outlined in a will. In many cases, executors need to sell property contained in the estate to resolve a number of […]

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How gentrification is affecting housing prices in San Antonio

Urban renewal provokes a variety of responses. One thing’s for sure though – if you’re looking to purchase a home in an area considered to be in a time of gentrification, you’re going to need some serious cash. Gentrification as defined by Merriam-Webster is “the process of renewal and rebuilding accompanying the influx of middle-class […]

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What Happens to a Condemned House in San Antonio?

Everyone has their own opinion on what makes a home safe, including the government. When the government decides a home is unsafe, that means it is deemed unfit for occupants to live in, and the home faces the risk of becoming condemned. No one is allowed to live in a condemned home, which can be […]

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How to protest a property tax increase in San Antonio

Because the state of Texas has no income taxes, the state needs to ensure they are getting tax money from other places. Due to this, the government looks to collect these taxes from property taxes, sales taxes and vehicle taxes. This explains why Texas has the 4th highest rate of any state. It has been argued […]

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Remodeling projects that require a permit in San Antonio

Being a homeowner means often you end up making a choice whether to hire a contractor or put in the time and hard work to get repairs or remodels addressed. Many larger projects will require a licensed contractor because they are registered with the city of San Antonio and have already acquired the proper permits. […]

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Most popular house styles in San Antonio

San Antonio is known throughout the country for it’s rich history of colorful, striking, and extraordinary architectural styles. Like the other big cities in Texas, one can find homes that range in styles from contemporary to Victorian classic. If you’re looking to buy a home, you’ll want to familiarize yourself with the variety of home […]

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The 411 on Wood, Laminate, and Vinyl Flooring

It’s that time of year when a lot of homeowners in San Antonio are faced with a choice. Do you crank up the A/C and pay the price with CPS Energy later, or do you try to sweat it out? Thankfully, you don’t have to do either. Simple tricks like planting trees along your western […]

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