San Antonio, Texas Real Estate Blog & Market News - Richard Soto

The Success of Vidorra’s Partnership with Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

The beautiful new condo community of Vidorra has enjoyed great success, even amidst the fumbling economy and housing slump. Although one cannot dispute the many perks of living in this beautiful high-rise building, the developers of Vidorra also credit the success of the development to the partnership with Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Wells Fargo Home Mortgage obtained approval for the joint venture just prior to Vidorra’s completion last year, thereby allowing buyers to receive competitive market rates, backed by one of the country’s largest banks.

Because condo buyers generally have a harder time obtaining financing for condominiums, this partnership with Wells Fargo home mortgage allowed many of the condo’s buyers to receive financing at very…

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Internet Advantage when Buying a Terrell Hills Home

Purchasing a home today is far different than it was even a few years ago. Now, buyers have begun recognizing the value of the Internet and the time and money it can save them. The Internet may very well be your best resource when shopping for a new home. In fact, the Internet can prove to be incredibly useful during every step of the home buying way. From searching for Terrell Hills homesto finding the mortgage that best meets your financial needs, the Internet can be your best friend when shopping for a home. Here are just a few of the way in which you may use the power of the Internet to purchase a Terrell Hills property:

• Find a real estate agent – Many of today’s real estate agents have made a point to develop an Internet presence. From…

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Exceptional Stone Oak Living

Residents of Stone Oak enjoy the best in Southern living, thanks to its top-notch master-planned community atmosphere.  Couple this with the many opportunities of San Antonio and you’ve got a home run in terms of highly sought after real estate. What can you expect to find in Stone Oak? Premier real estate, quaint neighborhoods and excellent community amenities; and that’s just the beginning.

Stone Oak Real Estate

There is a great array of real estate options afforded to the residents of Stone Oak, including single-family homes, townhomes and condominiums. Many of the neighborhoods of Stone Oak, including Sonterra, the Vineyards, Canyon Springs, Champions Ridge and Roger’s Ranch, feature any number of neighborhood facilities, including swimming…

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The Future of San Antonio Real Estate Careers

The real estate downfall of 2009 left in its wake a number of victims; and not just homeowners. Many real estate agents all across San Antonio found themselves struggling to keep up with, well, a struggling market. And the fact of the matter is not many of them survived. However, while other real estate companies were fighting to keep their heads above water VIP Realty was growing by leaps and bounds.

The Secret Behind our Success

The secret to VIP Realty’s success is no secret, really. It all comes down to the innovative way in which VIP Realty allows it agents to control their own destiny, all the while enjoying unlimited income potential. Once in a while a company comes along that bucks the trends and looks at the real estate industry in a whole…

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How to Make a Military Relocation less Stressful on the Kids

A military relocation, or any other type of relocation for that matter, is often difficult on the children. However, there are ways to make this move less stressful - both for you and for your children! Below are several suggestions to help you make moving and relocation, easier, more convenient, and more enjoyable.

1. Maintain an ongoing dialogue with your children about the move. Children often feel much less stressed about a military relocation if you keep them in the loop and inform them of any and all changes that will be taking place within the family. An ongoing conversation about the move is also a great way for your children to feel as if they can ask questions and express their concerns.
2. Don’t assume that your children understand the details…

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Why we Love the Broadway

Downtown San Antonio has its share of beautiful condominiums. However, every once in a while a residence comes along that simply exceeds expectations. Meet the Broadway: one of downtown San Antonio’s premier condominium buildings.

Located in the heart of downtown San Antonio, the Broadway enjoys a fabulous proximity to the opportunities and excitement of San Antonio, including major companies, excellent dining and entertainment, and world-class shopping, just to name a few. This 22-story high-rise, although located in the city, bucks the trends by surrounding itself with beautiful, lush gardens and historic buildings.

Upon entering the premises, guests and residents will enjoy covered verandas surrounded by picturesque, tropical gardens. Adding to the…

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Reasons Why You May Experience Difficulty in Seeling Your Home

You’ve done everything right – or so you think – to sell your home. You’ve priced it right and sat back and waited for the onslaught of offers. However, a few months later and no offers have you rethinking your plan for selling your Live home.

Pricing your home to sell may only be one part of the equation. It is important to understand that most home buyers of today want homes that appeal to them; homes that they feel welcome in; homes that they get a warm, fuzzy feeling about. After all, much of the home buying process involves emotions. With that in mind, are you doing everything you can to appeal to your buyers? The following tips may help you create the mood to attract your buyers:

• Let the sun shine in – A dark home doesn’t show well. It makes…

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Show Buyers you’re Serious about Selling your Home

There are a number of things you can do increase the chances of selling your home, but there is nothing better than showing buyers that you are interested, serious and motivated to sell your home. Once you have shown buyers that your serious about selling your Alamo Heights home you will likely see an increase in activity, which will likely lead to a few serious offers. There are a number of things you can do today to make sure that you show buyers you are more than ready to sell your Alamo Heights home:

• Price it Right – The absolute best way to show your intentions and your willingness to sell is to price your home right. Sure, you can price it according to what you want to get for it, but in the end it won’t do you a bit of good. Frankly, buyers…

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Budget Busters: Household Expenses you may not have Considered

One of the very best things we can do when considering purchasing a Terrell Hills home is to determine how much we can afford to put towards housing expenses each month. As a result, we consider things such as our monthly mortgage payment, our homeowners insurance and our taxes into our monthly household expenses. However, not many of us take it further and really dig deep to find out how much our dream home will cost us each month. Before you sign on the dotted line for your new Terrell Hills home, don’t forget to consider the following hidden expenses:

• Landscaping – Does your new Terrell Hills home have a sprawling backyard that is the envy of the neighbors? Although a great yard is often a selling point, consider the cost of maintaining your yard…

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How to Show Sellers you’re Serious about Buying

As a buyer, you may think you are in the driver’s seat, especially given the fact that many industry experts refer to this type of market as a “buyer’s market.” However, you may not always have the perfect case scenario in your back pocket when it comes to buying a Bexar County property. In fact, you might just find yourself in a situation where you must prove yourself to your seller.

The bottom line is that the more prepared you are, and the more you show your sellers (and their agent) that you are prepared and serious about purchasing a Bexar County home the more likely you will be able to negotiate a great deal on a great home. How to Show Sellers you Mean Business

• Get preapproved – One of the best things you can do before you start home…

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