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San Antonio Real Estate Market in 2010

Multi-million dollar homes flying off the market would be a good way to sum up the San Antonio real estate market a few years ago. But times certainly have changed. As the national economic crisis took hold of even the most resilient cities such as San Antonio, buyers were no longer interested in the McMansions that were once all the rage.

Back to Basics

As a result, today’s real estate market in San Antonio is decidedly different. In fact, a good way to now sum up San Antonio’s real estate market is “back to basics.” The San Antonio real estate market, like most other markets in the United States, struggled amidst the credit sector debacle and the national economic crisis. Now that the market seems to be leveling off – and in many cases improving…

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Downtown San Antonio is the Place for Second Homes

The downtown San Antonio real estate market continues to be the shining star in San Antonio. In fact, it is now becoming a hot spot for second homes.  Many local real estate agents have discovered that there has been a great deal of activity in the downtown market for individuals searching for a second home. In particular, the reasonably priced condos found here – those priced around $200,000 – are becoming a hot commodity.

San Antonio is a popular destination for very wealthy Mexican nationals, many of whom seek second homes. Many of these Mexican buyers are searching for new condominium homes, gated communities and country club neighborhoods throughout San Antonio, but the downtown market seems to be particularly appealing to their needs.

A Break…

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Moving out: How to Pack like a Professional

If you are moving on and you don’t want to spend a fortune on professional packers and movers then it pays to learn a little about packing before you embark upon such a large task.Packing takes a bit more finesse than just throwing things into a box and taping it up; if you want to your possessions to remain safe and undamaged, and if you want to remain neat and organized, then it pays to learn how to pack like a professional:

• The moment you realize you are moving, begin packing. This may seem a bit premature, but you will be glad you got a head-start. Begin by packing off-season items, such as holiday décor. You can also begin packing fragile, rarely used items, such as china and stemware. Gather newspapers and bubble wrap and take care to pack each…

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San Antonio Foreclosure Crisis also Affecting Renters

Many think of only the homeowners when they hear of the record number of foreclosures across the country. However, it is often the renters that pay in this brutal real estate market. Many renters, for example, have been evicted from their homes because the owners of the homes in which they are living are foreclosed upon. Many times, it is the renters that receive a notice of eviction, not from their landlord, but from the lender that foreclosed on the home. And, unfortunately, many of these renters find themselves without homes and without their security deposits.  In addition, because of the high foreclosure rates, many cities, including San Antonio, have seen rent prices increasing sharply and vacancy rates dropping.

Across the country, vacancy rates…

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San Antonio New Home Communities go High-Tech

As San Antonio continues to lure individuals and families from all over the country, new home communities have sprung up all around the city. With an eye towards energy efficiency and a conscience about protecting our environment, many of these new communities have employed the latest design techniques and state-of-the-art building materials. These homes are not only earth-friendly, but offer many advantages to those who live in them. 

Go Green and Save Money

Not only are energy efficient homes good for our environment, but they mean money saved every month on heating and air conditioning. By using closed attic systems, innovative framing, and high-grade insulation systems, not only do your heater and air conditioner have to work less, but they will…

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Advantages of using Online San Antonio MLS

MLS stands for Multiple Listing Service. Your San Antonio MLS is basically a database of all the real estate properties that are for sale in San Antonio at any given point of time. This is very helpful for the buyers that are interested in real estate property. There are number of advantages in using your San Antonio MLS for searching your real estate property. First of all, you will be able to find a complete list of all the properties that are available in a given locality. You will not have to depend on your San Antonio Realtor to show you the properties.

All the information is freely available and we just need to go through the properties that are listed with photos. One of the best things about MLS is that it is free. It does not cost us anything…

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San Antonio Real Estate Market: Where is the New Home Construction Industry Headed?

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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