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The Truth About The 2022 Housing Market | November 2021 Update
Welcome to the November Housing Market Report, 2021. Lately, we have been focused in on the inventory levels and we’ve been watching those slightly tick up in different areas of the San Antonio market. One of the key indicators we use to predict future sales is the Showing time Index. This is basically the measure…
Read MoreOptions for First-Time Homebuyers [INFOGRAPHIC]
Options for First-Time Homebuyers [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights With a housing market this competitive, sometimes you have to think outside the box. Work with your trusted real estate advisors to do things like assess your budget, expand your search radius, look into other options, and determine your true needs. If you’re having trouble finding your first home, let’s connect to explore…
Read MoreHousing Market Report | Is The Insanity Over?| August 2021
Welcome to the San Antonio housing market report August 2021 Today, I want to discuss with you; what’s driving housing bubble predictions, mortgage forbearance, and the general San Antonio housing market. Housing Bubble The first and foremost thing that we’re seeing that is causing folks to say, “Hey, we’re in a housing bubble and it’s…
Read MoreSellers: Make Today’s Home Price Appreciation Work for You
San Antonio home prices continue to rise as we move through the summer, and that’s good news for sellers who are looking to maximize their home’s potential. If you’re on the fence about whether to list your house now or later, the question you should really ask is: will this price appreciation…
Read MoreWith San Antonio Rents on the Rise – Is Now the Time To Buy?
According to recent data from realtor.com, median rental prices have reached their highest point ever recorded in many areas across the country. The report found rents rose by 8.1% from the same time last year. San Antonio is sitting at around a 7% increase in rents. “Beyond simply recovering to pre-pandemic levels, rents across the…
Read More3 Simple Questions You Need To Ask Yourself Before Buying A Home In San Antonio
Sometimes it can feel like everyone has advice when it comes to buying a home. While your friends and loved ones may have your best interests in mind, they may also be missing crucial information about today’s housing market that you need to make your best decision. Before you decide whether you’re ready to buy…
Read MoreWaiting To Buy a Home Could Cost You [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights If you’re thinking of buying a home but wondering if waiting a few years will save you in the long run, think again. The longer the wait, the more you’ll pay, especially when mortgage rates and home prices rise. Even the slightest change in the mortgage rate can have a big impact on…
Read MoreHome Sellers: There Is an Extra Way To Welcome Home Our Veterans
Some veterans are finding it difficult to obtain a home in today’s market. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR): “Conventional conforming mortgages (mortgages that conform to guidelines set by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac), accounted for 74% of mortgages obtained by homebuyers in May 2021, an increase from about 65% during 2018 through…
Read More4 Reasons Why the End of Forbearance Will Not Lead to a Wave of Foreclosures
With forbearance plans about to come to an end, many are concerned the housing market will experience a wave of foreclosures like what happened after the housing bubble 15 years ago. Here are four reasons why that won’t happen. 1. There are fewer homeowners in trouble this time After the last housing crash, about 9.3…
Read MoreA Look at Housing Supply and What It Means for Sellers
One of the hottest topics of conversation in today’s real estate market is the shortage of available homes. Simply put, there are many more potential buyers than there are homes for sale. As a seller, you’ve likely heard that low supply is good news for you. It means your house will get more attention, and…
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