San Antonio, Texas Real Estate Blog & Market News - Richard Soto's Blog | Page #21

For the past two years, the real estate industry has gone through a severe slump in the US. Despite the economic downturn and the slump in the real estate industry, San Antonio real estate has seen a considerable growth. It was resistant to all the effects of recession. While the real estate market slowed down, San Antonio maintained a steady pace. This makes us wonder how could San Antonio develop such resilience to recession and what makes the San Antonio real estate properties more desirable? Some of the reasons that contribute to the success of the San Antonio real estate include cost of living, moderate weather and reliable economy.

When the cost of living is low, the city can attract a considerable amount of interest. Especially during these times…

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Downtown San Antonio condominiums are luxurious, exceptional and upscale, to say the least. From top-notch amenities and services to outstanding views and surroundings, life in downtown San Antonio is top rate. The luxury condominiums of San Antonio include:

La Cascada

La Cascada, located along the famed Riverwalk, features 12 stories and 28 exceptional residences. Some of the features of La Cascada include expansive, open floor plans, hardwood floors, granite, tile and marble finishes, walk-in showers and oversized bathrooms and vanity areas. Some of the building amenities afforded to the residents of La Cascada include a fitness center, a business center, a rooftop swimming pool and spa, private, secure parking and 24-hour concierge service.

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Has the San Antonio new home construction market hit bottom? Some experts say that the dismal start of the new home construction industry this year speaks volumes about where the housing market is and where it is expected to go this year.  Even further, many real estate experts are betting on the fact that the bottom of the housing market might come this year. To give you an idea of the market and how it has changed, even from just a year ago, consider that there were 1,393 new homes started in the first quarter of 2009. That's a 40 percent decline from last year's numbers. Take it one step further and consider that in the last 12 months there were 7,762 homes started in San Antonio, which is a 33 percent decline from the previous 12 months. To get a good…

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The Piazza San Lorenzo is set to be San Antonio's newest, luxury community! Located alongside the San Antonio River, in the heart of San Antonio, the Piazza San Lorenzo is reminiscent of some of the grandest residences in Italy. The community of Piazza San Lorenzo includes: La Residenza, which features 28, high-end condominium residences; and Villa Verona, which features 41 furnished and appointed accommodations that are centered on a private residence club. The Piazza sets the groundwork, and will be the centerpiece of an entire community, complete with boutiques, high-end restaurants and offices. The entire community will lead directly into San Antonio's Riverwalk. This community will also be within walking distance to many of the galleries, restaurants…

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Amongst other tanking markets around the nation, San Antonio is holding its own. Although, like many of the markets in the US, it certainly isn't experiencing a surge in commercial real estate transactions, it also hasn't seen sharp declines like some of the larger cities in the country. Much of San Antonio's steady commercial real estate market relies on its strong, local economy and growth, which has proven to be quite reliable and consistent. In fact, according to Emily Spicer of the San Antonio Express News, San Antonio is "one of the bright spots on the tumbling housing market landscape." What is it about San Antonio that sets it apart from many of the other markets in the country?

  1. San Antonio is the place to be for banking and medicine.…

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The historic Judson's Candy Factory recently saw a beautiful revitalization which transformed an old warehouse into one of San Antonio's hottest, new loft residences.

Great San Antonio Location

Conveniently located within minutes from the Riverwalk, the King William District and the Blue Star Arts Complex, the loft residences of the Judson Candy Factory Lofts allow residents to become fully immersed in the exciting, urban lifestyle of San Antonio. The Judson Candy Factory Lofts are also just a short drive away from downtown San Antonio, thus making this residence ideal for urban professionals. The Judson Candy Factory Lofts, which feature 84 loft residences, are affordably priced from the $150,000s. Homes range from 700 to 2,100 square feet in size.

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Life in downtown San Antonio is taking off as other cities are cooling off. Up until a couple of years ago, downtown and central city living options in San Antonio were limited, according to any standards.

Urban Living Renewal in San Antonio

However, several hundred new resident units, which are due to open in the upcoming year, are set to lead the way to a new, urban community in San Antonio. As long as developers begin to realize that starting a new project in San Antonio is a lucrative decision, downtown San Antonio real estate is expected to thrive.

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Many analysts are predicting that, between 2007 and 2015, there will be a demand for as many as 2,000 new apartments and 2,000 new condos in the…

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San Antonio Real Estate has a very progressive real estate market. You may wonder what has San Antonio possesses to draw many people to want to relocate and settle permanently in this part of Texas. Undeniably, economic opening is the compelling force that has contributed to the consistent job growth, and the city’s over-all financial strength. 

Different factors add to the progressive growth of the San Antonio real estate market. Among these are the strong economy and manpower supply of San Antonio, outstanding weather, and low cost of living. Many are encouraged to purchase a residential house in San Antonio because these houses are so affordable, about thirty percent lower than the national average. These houses are a lot cheaper than the houses of…

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Buying and selling land in Texas has always be a very exciting thing, since the real estate market in this State is very dynamic and active, despite the general skepticism because of the current economical situation. San Antonio TX is one of the areas that have been expanding and its market has been progressively growing, due to a combination of factors, such as the relatively low cost of life, the friendly weather, it’s convenient location and active economy.

What more to ask for a good quality of life? San Antonio and its surroundings offer a great variety of beautiful houses and most importantly in very affordable prices. According to researches and statistics of the Economic Development Foundation, prices in San Antonio houses are more than 25%…

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It is a nerve-rattling experience - a home inspection on your home! If you are like most sellers, you may be more than a bit nervous when the home inspection rolls around. As most people know, a home inspection can make or break your San Antonio real estate transaction. Although there's not much you can do regarding the unknown, there are a few simple tips that can make the home inspection process a bit more pleasant:

  1. Clean up! This may sound simple, but the first thing you need to remember is that a home inspector's first impression of your home can often create an impression in his or her mind. A clean house, for example, evokes a feeling that the homeowner takes pride in his or her home and that basic maintenance has been taken care of.
  2. Assemble…

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