San Antonio, Texas Real Estate Blog & Market News - Richard Soto's Blog | Page #23

With an average temperature of 70 degrees and 300 days of sunshine every year, it's no wonder why people flock to San Antonio. It's the abundant excitement, opportunities and growth, however, that make them settle down and stay awhile.

Just the Facts

San Antonio is the third fastest-growing city in the US, the fastest growing city in Texas and the seventh largest city in the US.

Forbes.com recently ranked San Antonio as the nation's second top recession-proof city.

More than 26 million people visit San Antonio every year. It is one of the safest and most affordable cities in the US and was rated as one of the top 25 cities in the US for the arts, according to American Style magazine. Travel Smart has ranked San Antonio as one of the most…

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Let’s face it. It’s no longer a seller’s market. Gone (at least for the immediate future) are the days of homes priced greatly above their appraised value and homes flying off the market in a matter of days.

Homes in Leon Valley remain on the market for an average of 90 to 120 days. That’s three to four months of waiting, wondering and agonizing over whether your home will sell. To expedite this process, and to attract potential home buyers, there are few, basic things to take care of:

Price it Right

If you have time to spare and selling your home quickly is not a priority, then by all means, price it higher and be prepared to wait. However, if you’re like most people selling their home, you want a quick sell. Therefore, the bottom line is: price it…

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Alamo Heights is a quiet, suburban haven with a warm, old-fashioned, family-oriented feeling. Alamo Heights, which is known as "the friendliest city in Texas," is located just two miles from downtown San Antonio. Major roadways into the city include Interstates 35, 10, 410 and U.S. Route 281, all of which allow for an easy drive into the city. In fact, most residents of Alamo Heights enjoy a commute of less than 20 minutes. Most residents of Alamo Heights are involved in education, health and social services, professional services, finance and insurance industries.

Homes in Alamo Heights This residential suburbia has a diverse selection of homes in a wide variety of prices. Most of the single-family homes in Alamo Heights consist of two-story,…

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