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The city of San Antonio is constantly growing. Many decide to move to San Antonio to retire, for a new job, a life change, or to serve at one of the military bases in town.

While there are many towns in the United States that people could relocate to, the Alamo City is a special place worth considering. Here’s why: 

It’s a Great Cost of Living
San Antonio has a lot to offer in comparison to other Texas cities. Cities in the United States are ranked on a scale of 1-100 that represents where they fall in comparison to other cities as well as the national average in terms of living costs. The overall cost of living for San Antonio ranks 89/100. The state of Texas as a whole ranks 93/100. Overall, the cost of living in San Antonio allows residents to get more…

Realty San Antonio agents and staff rolled up their sleeves at the Platinum Top 50 San Antonio Day of Service Event on Friday, March,19. The team joined over 100 colleagues in the real estate community at the San Antonio Food Bank which provides food assistance to over 120,000 individuals weekly.

The Realty San Antonio Team made a huge impact by sorting and packing items in the warehouse, assisting in the Urban Gardens, and helping out in the community kitchen.

Due to COVID-19 and the unprecedented winter storms, food insecurity is at an all-time high, and families in San Antonio are in need of additional resources. Mario Obledo, Government & Public Affairs Chief at San Antonio Food Bank stated, “The Urban Farm consists of nearly 30 acres of growing…

Realty San Antonio, the #1 independent residential real estate brokerage in Central Texas, congratulated their agents who were recognized on the Platinum Top 50 (PT50) 2021 Top 500 list. The PT50 Top 500 is a mid-year recognition for top-producing agents based on closed transactions from September 2020 to February 2021. 

The Top 500 list recognizes agents who are on track to qualify for the coveted Platinum Top 50 Award. PT50 year-end winners exemplify outstanding achievements in sales, education, industry participation, civic leadership, and philanthropy.

Realty San Antonio agents who earned a spot on the 2021 PT50 Top 500 list are:

• Adam Biechlin
• Anni Colaw 
• Chaz Jackson (Jackson Team)
• Julia Bilhartz (Jackson Team)
• Melissa Cabello…

If you’re a foodie, you’re going to love San Antonio Restaurant Weeks from August 14 through August 28. Hosted by CulinariaSA, explore dishes from the 42 restaurants and food vendors participating in this biannual event. 

Restaurant Weeks has something for everyone – from Tex-Med, Italian, seafood, wine and spirits, steaks, burgers, and street foods. Lunch is set at $20, while dinner is either $35 or $45, depending on the types of food and the restaurant.

As San Antonio lifts its COVID-19 restrictions, CulinariaSA will be sure to provide the best and safest experience possible for guests. If you don’t feel comfortable dining indoors or around large groups of people, many of the participating restaurants and food vendors will be offering to-go options…

The San Antonio housing market continues to rise in competition as home sales in May increase by 27% year-over-year with fewer listings on the market. 3,669 homes were sold in the San Antonio area, as inventory decreased by 2.0 months to 1.3 months. Home sales averaged $341,853 with a median price of $282,400. 

“Home sales have continued to outpace last year and inventory still remains low at just 1.3 months available,” said Cher Miculka, SABOR’s 2021 Chairman of the Board. “Homebuyers need to be prepared to move quickly on a home they are interested in.”

In May, there were 4,148 listings in San Antonio, and homes averaged around 33 days on the market.

The fast-paced market across the Central Texas area shows no…

1. REVAMP YOUR OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE 
Creating a desirable outdoor living space will add significant value to your home. If you make your backyard space more appealing, your house will be more appealing to prospective buyers when you decide to sell. Homeowners that add a deck or renovated patio space large enough for entertaining, recoup about 65%-90% of their investment.

2. KITCHEN REMODEL

The kitchen is known as the heart of the home, and because of this, updates to this room almost always pay off. If you’re looking to make improvements to your kitchen, stick to easy upgrades such as new paint on the cabinets and walls, new countertops, added backsplash, and updated appliances. Kitchen remodels recoup 60%-120% of your investment, as long as it’s…

Things are still moving quickly in the San Antonio housing market, even as experts point to a shift. Homes spent an average of 31 days on the market, which is 7 days less than in April 2021.

According to data from the San Antonio Board of REALTORS® (SABOR), the month of April showed a slight dip in home sales for the San Antonio area (which mirrors what we are seeing in Austin). 3,255 homes were sold in April 2022 compared to 3,524 in April 2021, which is a 7.6% decrease. The average home price rose to $395,847, which is up 20% from April 2021 to April 2022.

The median home price also increased 23% to $338,700 from April 2021 to April 2022. Active listings were up 9% with 4,800, and pending home sales were down 2% with 3,290, both of which point to…

1.  DETERMINE THE COST OF LIVING

Understanding the cost of living in your new city will be crucial for your budget. It’s important to know how far your current salary can take you and if you’re comfortable with your new budget. Leverage tools such as SmartAsset’s Cost of Living calculator to determine what salary you need in order to maintain the same lifestyle of living you currently enjoy. Housing, food, taxes, and transportation are a few of the costs you will want to account for before making the leap to your new destination.

2.  RESEARCH THE JOB MARKET

San Antonio is booming with more job opportunities in the city every month! Research what jobs are available to determine if there is a market for your…

Why Protest Property Taxes?

Did you know that 30-60% of taxable property is over-assessed, and less than 30% of all taxpayers challenge their tax assessment? Protesting your San Antonio property tax is a great way to help keep your property tax low each year, as Texas has the nation's 7th highest property tax rate. You should make it a yearly effort to protest your property value taxes because engaging in property tax protest could save you several hundred to several thousand dollars over time.

Here’s a tip: You won’t be notified unless your appraisal value has gone up by more than $1,000, so it is a good habit to protest every year to help combat any increase.

Why Is Tax-assessed Value Different Than Market Value?

The tax-assessed value is what…