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VIP Realty wants you on our Team! »

There is one certainty: VIP Realty is unlike any other real estate firm!
As many other real estate companies are suffering due to last year’s lackluster economy and housing market crisis, VIP Realty actually has too many leads and not enough agents!
Now may be the best time to join VIP Realty and become a part of [...]

San Antonio Commercial Real Estate Activity Increases as Rent Prices Fall »

The San Antonio commercial real estate market is many things, and lately one word to describe it is unique. Even as sales and activity continue to pick up in the San Antonio commercial real estate market, rent prices continue to fall.
According to NAI REOC San Antonio, asking rents for the fourth quarter of 2009 in [...]

San Antonio’s Office Space Sector still Gaining Momentum Despite Challenges »

There have been some positive signs for the San Antonio office space market. From the debut of the headquarters for the local company Tesoro Corporation and the consolidation of operations for Wells Fargo, these moves are being seen as very positive signs for the San Antonio economy.

However, these positive signs for the economy left more [...]

The Broadway gets its Finishing Touches »

Downtown San Antonio condos are about to have a brand new addition: the Broadway.
The Broadway, which will be the newest in downtown San Antonio condos, is the brainchild of Koontz McCombs, who envisioned a lifestyle development that features only the highest standard of living. To further highlight his vision of the Broadway, there are now [...]

Luxury Heads Outside: Today’s Outdoor Kitchens »

There seems to be a trend in today’s luxury homes that simply keeps getting better: the outdoor kitchen.
In fact, many of today’s luxury homes are sure to feature the finest outdoor living spaces, complete with a fantastic outdoor kitchen.
Going Back Home: Entertaining at Home
There has been a shift in living over the last few years [...]

Home Buyer Tips: Have you Considered Location? »

Have you considered location in your home search? Not just the physical location, but the location within the community.
In other words, is your home conveniently located so that your lifestyle and schedule can be accommodated? For example, purchasing the Alamo Heights’ home of your dreams, only to find that the noise from the nearby highway [...]

The Top Five things every Home Buyer Should Know »

Are you considering purchasing your first San Antonio home? If so, congratulations! You are making an excellent financial move.
There are, however, a number of factors that you must remember when obtaining a home loan and purchasing your first Bexar County home:

Don’t make any large purchases before closing – Don’t make [...]

Weekend Warrior: Simple Home Improvements you can Tackle in a Weekend »

Selling your home is a bit of an art these days. Gone are the days of the real estate boom when all we needed to do to sell a home was to slap a “for sale” sign up in the front yard.
Instead, buyers are more particular, mainly because there is an influx of homes on [...]

A Checklist of Items to Consider when Leasing Commercial Space »

Are you hunting for San Antonio commercial lease space, but you’re not sure where to start?
The San Antonio commercial lease space market is the place to be for renters because there is a high vacancy rate and the lease rates are quite reasonable.
There are a slew of major differences between commercial leases and residential leases, [...]

Bexar County says Good Riddance to a Year of Record Foreclosures »

The courthouse steps of Bexar Country have seen a lot of activity over the past year. Foreclosure auctions, unfortunately, have become an all-too-common occurrence, not only in Bexar County, but throughout most of the country.

Looking ahead, it is expected that mortgage lenders will be coming in to take back 1,652 properties throughout Bexar County in [...]