The Inspecting Realtor Podcast Is Back!

🎙️ The Inspecting Realtor Is Back on the Air! We’re thrilled to announce that The Inspecting Realtor is back — where real estate meets real experience! Hosted by Keith Campbell, Realtor® with Keith & Sheila Realty Group (a spouse team under LPT Realty), Keith brings unmatched expertise to every epi

How to Install a Drip Irrigation System Around Your Foundation to Stabilize Expansive Texas Clay

Foundation Drip Plan for Texas Concrete Home Slabs Consistent, low-flow moisture helps reduce swell/shrink cycles in expansive soils. Below is a ready-to-install, two-zone plan for a rectangular home with a 200-ft perimeter using ½″ dripline and 1 GPH emitters. System Layout (Two Zones) Zone 1Front

Top Home Improvements That Deliver the Best ROI for San Antonio Homeowners in 2025

  🔧 Top Home Improvement Projects & ROI San Antonio Homeowner Insights | Keith & Sheila Realty Group Improvement Approx. Cost Range* Typical ROI / Value-Boost Notes Local Considerations for San Antonio Interior Paint (Neutral Colors) $2 – $5 per sq ft Often >100% ROI for cost-effective refreshes. W

Beware of Deed Scams in San Antonio: What Happened in Leon Valley & How to Protect Your Title

Beware of Deed Scams in San Antonio: What Happened in Leon Valley & How to Protect Your Title Published: September 17–18, 2025 • Area: Greater San Antonio area What happened A Leon Valley homeowner reported being approached at home by someone offering financial help during foreclosure. Believing he

San Antonio Housing Market Update — September 2025

🏡 San Antonio Housing Market Update — September 2025                     Steady Momentum Amid Seasonal Cooling as Interest Rates Shape Buyer Behavior As we step into fall, the San Antonio real estate market continues to show resilience. According to the latest data from the San Antonio Board of REA

Smart Budgeting for the Holidays: Enjoy the Season Without Overspending

🎄 Smart Budgeting for the Holidays: Enjoy the Season Without Overspending The holiday season is one of the most joyful times of the year — but it can also be one of the most expensive. Between gifts, travel, decorations, meals, and festivities, costs can spiral if you’re not careful. The key to enj

What You Need to Know Before Installing a Water Softener (2025 Guide)

If you're thinking about installing a water softener in your home, it’s important to understand what’s involved before you buy. From sizing the system to planning drain lines, many homeowners overlook critical details — which can lead to expensive mistakes or underperforming equipment. In this guide

Real Estate Market Update - San Antonio / Cibolo / Schertz / New Braunfels

📉 National Market Is Cooling — What That Signals The U.S. housing market is clearly losing steam. In July, home prices rose just 1.7% year-over-year — the weakest annual growth rate seen in two years.Both the 10-city and 20-city composite indices recorded pullbacks, and inflation is eating into rea

Mortgage Rates Hold Steady As of September 29, 2025

📈 Mortgage Rates Hold Steady as Markets Watch Washington As we close out September, mortgage rates are starting the week on a steady note — a welcome dose of calm amid ongoing economic uncertainty. 📊 Current Snapshot (as of Sept. 29, 2025) 30-Year Fixed Rate: 6.38 % (unchanged) 15-Year Fixed Rate:

Survey vs. Plat in Texas: What Buyers & Sellers Need to Know

Survey vs. Plat in Texas: What Buyers & Sellers Need to Know In Texas real estate, a survey is a precise, property-specific map created by a licensed surveyor, while a plat is the recorded subdivision map that shows how land is divided into lots and streets. Use this quick guide to understand when y

What is a FEMA Flood Map? Flood Map Explained

A FEMA Flood Map (officially called a Flood Insurance Rate Map or FIRM) is a tool created by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. It shows flood hazards in a community and identifies areas that have a higher or lower risk of flooding. These maps are used by: Homeowners and buyers – to understand

Property fraud is one of the fastest growing crimes and is as damaging as identify theft!? Protect Your Home In Bexar County

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Explaining HOA Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CCR’s) Simply Explained

Understanding Restrictive Covenants When you’re searching for a new home, you likely have a list of must-haves in mind. But alongside those preferences, it’s just as important to know what rules may apply once you become a homeowner. In many neighborhoods—particularly those with a homeowners associa

Understanding MUDs, PIDs, and Other Special Districts When Buying A Home in Texas

Texas has home to some of the largest and most impressive master-planned communities in the country (Largest numbers in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, but more are being developed in San Antonio area).  To make these new neighborhoods possible, developers often rely on special districts—such as Municip

San Antonio Market Stats - August 2025

🏡 San Antonio Market Update – August 2025 (Source: San Antonio Board of REALTORS® – MLS Summary Report) August 2025 data reflects a market that is steady overall but showing important shifts across property types. Here’s the breakdown: 📊 All Single-Family Homes (New + Existing) Closed Sales: 2,952

When Should You Stop Making Mortgage Payments When Selling a Home?

Selling a house with an existing mortgage is common—but many sellers wonder: When should I stop making mortgage payments when selling my home? The answer is simple: keep paying until your home officially closes. Here’s everything you need to know. Do You Stop Paying Your Mortgage When Selling a Hous

Understanding VA Appraisals, Tidewater Notices, and Reconsideration of Value

If you’re buying or selling a home using a VA loan, the appraisal process can feel a little more detailed than with conventional financing. That’s because the VA wants to make sure veterans are paying a fair price for their home, and lenders are making safe loans. One part of the VA appraisal proces

Understanding Home Appraisals: A Friendly Guide

When you’re buying, refinancing, or selling a home, an appraisal plays an important role. Appraisers help determine a fair market value for your home so that everyone—buyers, sellers, and lenders—can feel confident about the numbers. Since so much rides on an appraisal, it’s natural to feel a little

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs property tax relief bills that could save homeowners thousands of dollars

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed three bills on Monday that he says will bring more property tax relief to millions of Texas homeowners and businesses. Abbott signed House Bill 9, Senate Bill 4 and Senate Bill 23 into law during a ceremony at the Robson Ranch, a retirement community in Denton. Now it's