Your Roadmap to Homeownership — Built for Veterans & First-Time Buyers

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Texas Homeowners Insurance Considerations

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Be Prepared - Avoid Winter Home-Selling Mistakes | San Antonio Area Realtor Tips

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The Inspecting Realtor Podcast — Real Experience for Texas Homebuyers

Buying a home is one of the biggest investments of your life —and a good home inspection can protect you from thousands in hidden costs. In this episode, The Inspecting Realtor, Keith Campbell, shares the 10 questions every buyer should ask before hiring a home inspector, based on over 13 years as

Coming Soon: Country Comfort Meets Modern Living in Bentwood Subdivision – Floresville, TX

✨ Coming Soon: Country Comfort Meets Modern Living in Bentwood Subdivision – Floresville, TX Experience peaceful Texas living with room to breathe!This stunning Bentwood Subdivision home sits on over 3 acres of pristine land and perfectly blends country charm with modern updates. Whether you’re dr

The Inspecting Realtor Podcast Is Back!

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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

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

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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. Believ

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 R

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 en

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 r

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

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 whe

Maximize the Value of an Inherited Property

Inheriting a property in San Antonio or the surrounding communities of Cibolo, Schertz, and New Braunfels can be both a blessing and a challenge. While the property often carries emotional value, it also represents a significant financial opportunity. Whether you decide to sell, rent, or hold onto t

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 underst

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 assoc

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 Munici