Archive for April, 2010

Question: Should I work with a Realtor® when building a new home?

Building from the ground up. I’m often asked (or see questions) about whether one should work with a Realtor® when buying and building a new home. When you visit a new community and sit with the sales representative for a builder in San Antonio, you’re sitting with the seller. The sale rep is working for [...]

Fiesta San Antonio – Tuesday April 20, 2010 Events

It’s Fiesta time! Fiesta San Antonio is still going strong. Unfortunately, this year has been a little rough for Fiesta in terms of weather, but not much deters San Antonio from it’s favorite festival. Ever since I became a resident of San Antonio, I’ve been fascinated by pride and excitement that sweeps over the city [...]

Has the tax credit helped lower inventory in San Antonio?

7-day stats for Single Family properties in SAN ANTONIO, TX as of April 16, 2010 Median List Price $169,900 Average List Price $242,168 Total Inventory 8,470 Price per Square Foot $85 Average Home Size 2,100 Median Lot Size 0 Average # Beds 3.45 Average # Baths 2.50 Homes Absorbed 611 Newly Listed 624 Days on [...]

Fiesta San Antonio – Monday April 19, 2010 Events

It’s Fiesta time! All over the world, Mondays aren’t known for being a “I feel like partying” kind of day. Mondays mean going back to work or school. Mondays are for catching up on all the work you should have been doing over the weekend. Have you ever listened to “Rainy Days and Mondays” by [...]

The A-Ha Factor of Community in the Social Media World

Community is more than just a way to say “where I live.” The idea of community was around long before social media was even possible. Whether it was local town hall meetings, early computer bulletin board systems, or nomadic tribes bonding together for safety and security; community has always existed. It’s a place and a [...]

Fiesta San Antonio – Sunday April 18, 2010 Events

It’s Fiesta time! While the weather hasn’t exactly been prime for Fiesta in San Antonio, people are making the best of it and having fun. The bad news it doesn’t look like this rainy pattern is going to dissipate any time soon and most of Fiesta will be touched by showers, clouds, and the occasional [...]

Fiesta San Antonio – Saturday April 17, 2010 Events

It’s Fiesta time! It’s the weekend and that means time for San Antonio to spend the day hopping from event to event during Fiesta. It doesn’t look like the weather is going to cooperate today (Saturday), but that shouldn’t slow down the residents of San Antonio. As you can see by the schedule listed below, [...]

Conviction, a goal, and a lesson in community.

A little something isn’t always little. The woman to the left is a Realtor® from Delaware (which by the way, I have a terrible tendency to spell Del-E-ware). Her name is Maya and I know her through Twitter and some common acquaintances and friends. I know a lot of agents across the country and occasionally, [...]

Fiesta San Antonio – Friday April 16, 2010 Events

It’s Fiesta time! The first Friday of Fiesta San Antonio, may not be the official kick off date, but for many people around the city, this is when the party really starts! From Oyster Bake to A Taste of New Orleans, you’ll find plenty to do, see, and experience across San Antonio. Watch out for [...]

Question: What is the average price per square foot in 78259?

San Antonio 78259 San Antonio loves their housing market statistics. A lot of keyword searches related to specific zip codes and the market statistics find their way to this site and with so many people signing up for weekly San Antonio market reports via email, it’s easy to see why so many San Antonio residents [...]