This Month in Real Estate July 2020

This Month in Real Estate

Each month, This Month in Real Estate provides expert opinion and analysis on real estate trends across the nation.

What's Happening in Your Market?

Real estate is a local business and there are many factors that determine whether we're in a buyers' market, a sellers' market or an equally balanced market. Our experienced real estate professionals can help you determine the right move. Find a REALTOR®.

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"The Crossvine" - 8764 Stackstone, Schertz, TX 78154

YOU'LL LOVE THIS STUNNING 4/3 ONE & A HALF STORY HOME LOCATED MINUTES FROM JBSA-RANDOLPH IN MASTER-PLANNED "THE CROSSVINE" SUBDIVISION. HOME FEATURES INCLUDE AN OPEN-CONCEPT FLOOR PLAN, WELL-APPOINTED ISLAND KITCHEN WITH GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, UPGRADED CABINETS, SUBWAY TILE BACKSPLASH, GAS COOKING, SS APPLIANCES, UPGRADED HARDWARE & BREAKFAST BAR. SPLIT PRIMARY BEDROOM DOWNSTAIRS WITH CEILING FAN. PRIMARY BATH WITH DOUBLE VANITY, SEPARATE SHOWER & GARDEN TUB. TWO ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS DOWNSTAIRS. GAMEROOM UPSTAIRS WITH "TEEN SUITE" & FULL BATH. BEAUTIFUL EXTERIOR FEATURES FRONT PORCH WITH STONE PILLARS, BACK COVERED PATIO WITH LIGHTING, SCREENED FRONT DOOR, RAIN GUTTERS & SPRINKLER SYSTEM. REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN, BOSE SURROUND SOUND SPEAKER SYSTEM IN GAMEROOM & WATER SOFTENER IN GARAGE ALL TO CONVEY.

What's Happening in Your Market?

Real estate is a local business and there are many factors that determine whether we're in a buyers' market, a sellers' market or an equally balanced market. Our experienced real estate professionals can help you determine the right move. Find a REALTOR®.

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For Buyers: What to Know About Home Hazards

Radon

A colorless, odorless gas that can seep into your home from the ground, radon is often referred to as the second most common cause of lung cancer behind smoking. What to look for: Basements or any area with protrusions into the ground offer entry points for radon. The Environmental Protection Agency publishes a map of high-prevalence areas. A radon test can determine if high levels are present.

Asbestos

A fibrous material once popular as fire-resistant insulation, asbestos was banned in 1985. However, it’s often found in the building materials, floor tiles, roof coverings, and siding of older. If disturbed or damaged, it can enter the air and cause severe illness. What to look for: Homes built prior to 1985 are at risk of having asbestos in their construction materials. Home owners should be careful when remodeling because disturbing insulation and other materials may cause the asbestos to become airborne.

Lead

This toxic metal used in home products for decades can contribute to several health problems, especially among children. Exposure can occur from deteriorating lead-based paint, pipes, or lead-contaminated dust or soil. What to look for: Homes built prior to 1978 may have lead present. Look for peeling paint and check old pipes. To get a HUD-insured loan, buyers must show a certificate that their older home is lead-safe.

Other hazardous products

Stockpiles of hazardous household items — such as paint solvents, pesticides, fertilizers, or motor oils — can create a dangerous situation if not properly stored. They can easily spark fires and can cause illness or even death if ingested, even in small amounts. What to look for: Check all the corners, crawl spaces, garages, or garden sheds in the home. If these products are found, make sure you ask for their removal and get a disposal certificate prior to closing.

Groundwater contamination

When hazardous chemicals are disposed of improperly, they can seep through the soil and enter water supplies. A leaking underground oil tank or septic system can contribute to this. What to look for: Homes near light industrial areas or facilities may be at risk, as are areas once used for industry that are now residential.

What's Happening in Your Market?

Real estate is a local business and there are many factors that determine whether we're in a buyers' market, a sellers' market or an equally balanced market. Our experienced real estate professionals can help you determine the right move. Find a REALTOR®.

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Kitchen Remodel | #TheTipJar

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Kitchen remodeling and design can be expensive. Get cost-saving kitchen home improvement tips and remodeling solutions for your budget.

What's Happening in Your Market?

Real estate is a local business and there are many factors that determine whether we're in a buyers' market, a sellers' market or an equally balanced market. Our experienced real estate professionals can help you determine the right move. Find a REALTOR®.

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For Sellers: How to Hold a Successful Garage Sale

Garage sales can be a great way to get rid of clutter and earn a little extra cash before you move. But make sure you plan ahead; they can take on a life of their own.

Don’t wait until the last minute.

Depending on how long you’ve lived in your home and how much stuff you want to sell, planning a garage sale can take a lot of time and energy. And that’s on top of the effort of putting your home on the market!

Contact your local government.

Most municipalities will require you to obtain a permit in order to hold a garage sale. They’re often free or cheap, but the fines for neglecting to obtain one can be hefty.

See if neighbors want to join in.

You can turn your garage sale into a block-wide event and lure more shoppers. However, a permit may be necessary for each home owner, even if it’s a group event.

Schedule the sale.

Sales on Saturdays and Sundays will generate the most traffic, especially if the weather cooperates. Start the sale early — 8 or 9 a.m. is best — and be ready for early birds.

Advertise.

Place an ad in the newspaper, free classified papers, and websites, including the date(s), time, and address of the garage sale. Add information about what will be available, such as kids’ clothes, furniture, or special equipment. On the day of the sale, use balloons and signs with prominent arrows to grab attention.

Price your goods.

Clearly mark rounded prices (50 cents, 3 for $1, or $5, for example) with easily removable stickers.

If it’s junk, recycle or donate it.

If it’s truly garbage, throw it away or place it in a freebie bin. Don’t try to sell broken appliances, and have an electrical outlet nearby in case a customer wants to try plugging something in.

Display items nicely.

Organize by category, and don’t make customers dig through boxes.

Stock up on supplies.

Having a stock of old shopping bags that can be reused encourages people to buy more items. Newspapers are handy for wrapping fragile goods.

Manage your money.

Obtain ample change for your cashbox, and have a calculator on hand. Assign one person to man the “register,” keeping a tally of what was purchased and for how much.

What's Happening in Your Market?

Real estate is a local business and there are many factors that determine whether we're in a buyers' market, a sellers' market or an equally balanced market. Our experienced real estate professionals can help you determine the right move. Find a REALTOR®.

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The Seller's Road Map

A Step By Step Look at Selling a House

Before selling your home, before you start making repairs or marking dates on your calendar for an open house, it's smart to prepare a home selling plan. Of course, you probably want the most you can get, but you could make costly home selling mistakes along the way if your enthusiasm for quickly selling causes you to run out and stick a for sale sign in the yard before you're fully prepared to sell. I've seen bad stuff happen to good people.

What's Happening in Your Market?

Real estate is a local business and there are many factors that determine whether we're in a buyers' market, a sellers' market or an equally balanced market. Our experienced real estate professionals can help you determine the right move. Find a REALTOR®.

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San Antonio Outdoor Kitchen Homes For Sale

San Antonio Outdoor Kitchen Homes For Sale

View outdoor kitchen homes for sale in San Antonio, TX. Search San Antonio real estate listings to find new and pre-owned San Antonio outdoor kitchen homes for sale or other San Antonio realty property. Find experienced local San Antonio real estate agents (REALTORS) to help you buy or sell a outdoor kitchen home in San Antonio, TX.

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San Antonio Outdoor Kitchen Real Estate Listings

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Listed below are outdoor kitchen homes for sale in San Antonio, TX. These San Antonio real estate listings are updated daily from the San Antonio Board of Realtors MLS.

For additional information on any of these San Antonio outdoor kitchen homes for sale, simply click the "More Information" or "Schedule Showing" button located on the detail page of each property. As San Antonio real estate experts, we not only have access to the property disclosures and past sales history of each property, but the local knowledge to help you interpret them. We can also provide you with dates and prices of outdoor kitchen San Antonio homes recently sold in San Antonio, TX and more.

And, for your convenience, you can register for a free account to save your favorite homes and automatically receive email notifications when new outdoor kitchen San Antonio homes hit the San Antonio real estate market that match your search criteria.

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San Antonio Horses Allowed Homes For Sale

San Antonio Horses Allowed Homes For Sale

View horses allowed homes for sale in San Antonio, TX. Search San Antonio real estate listings to find new and pre-owned San Antonio horses allowed homes for sale or other San Antonio realty property. Find experienced local San Antonio real estate agents (REALTORS) to help you buy or sell a horses allowed home in San Antonio, TX.

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San Antonio Horses Allowed Real Estate Listings

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Listed below are horses allowed homes for sale in San Antonio, TX. These San Antonio real estate listings are updated daily from the San Antonio Board of Realtors MLS.

For additional information on any of these San Antonio horses allowed homes for sale, simply click the "More Information" or "Schedule Showing" button located on the detail page of each property. As San Antonio real estate experts, we not only have access to the property disclosures and past sales history of each property, but the local knowledge to help you interpret them. We can also provide you with dates and prices of horses allowed San Antonio homes recently sold in San Antonio, TX and more.

And, for your convenience, you can register for a free account to save your favorite homes and automatically receive email notifications when new horses allowed San Antonio homes hit the San Antonio real estate market that match your search criteria.

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San Antonio Historic District Homes For Sale

San Antonio Historic District Homes For Sale

View historic district homes for sale in San Antonio, TX. Search San Antonio real estate listings to find new and pre-owned San Antonio historic district homes for sale or other San Antonio realty property. Find experienced local San Antonio real estate agents (REALTORS) to help you buy or sell a historic district home in San Antonio, TX.

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San Antonio Historic District Real Estate Listings

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Listed below are historic district homes for sale in San Antonio, TX. These San Antonio real estate listings are updated daily from the San Antonio Board of Realtors MLS.

For additional information on any of these San Antonio historic district homes for sale, simply click the "More Information" or "Schedule Showing" button located on the detail page of each property. As San Antonio real estate experts, we not only have access to the property disclosures and past sales history of each property, but the local knowledge to help you interpret them. We can also provide you with dates and prices of historic district San Antonio homes recently sold in San Antonio, TX and more.

And, for your convenience, you can register for a free account to save your favorite homes and automatically receive email notifications when new historic district San Antonio homes hit the San Antonio real estate market that match your search criteria.

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San Antonio Guarded Access Homes For Sale

San Antonio Guarded Access Homes For Sale

View guarded access homes for sale in San Antonio, TX. Search San Antonio real estate listings to find new and pre-owned San Antonio guarded access homes for sale or other San Antonio realty property. Find experienced local San Antonio real estate agents (REALTORS) to help you buy or sell a guarded access home in San Antonio, TX.

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San Antonio Guarded Access Real Estate Listings

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Listed below are guarded access homes for sale in San Antonio, TX. These San Antonio real estate listings are updated daily from the San Antonio Board of Realtors MLS.

For additional information on any of these San Antonio guarded access homes for sale, simply click the "More Information" or "Schedule Showing" button located on the detail page of each property. As San Antonio real estate experts, we not only have access to the property disclosures and past sales history of each property, but the local knowledge to help you interpret them. We can also provide you with dates and prices of guarded access San Antonio homes recently sold in San Antonio, TX and more.

And, for your convenience, you can register for a free account to save your favorite homes and automatically receive email notifications when new guarded access San Antonio homes hit the San Antonio real estate market that match your search criteria.

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San Antonio Greenbelt Homes For Sale

San Antonio Greenbelt Homes For Sale

View greenbelt homes for sale in San Antonio, TX. Search San Antonio real estate listings to find new and pre-owned San Antonio greenbelt homes for sale or other San Antonio realty property. Find experienced local San Antonio real estate agents (REALTORS) to help you buy or sell a greenbelt home in San Antonio, TX.

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San Antonio Greenbelt Real Estate Listings

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Listed below are greenbelt homes for sale in San Antonio, TX. These San Antonio real estate listings are updated daily from the San Antonio Board of Realtors MLS.

For additional information on any of these San Antonio greenbelt homes for sale, simply click the "More Information" or "Schedule Showing" button located on the detail page of each property. As San Antonio real estate experts, we not only have access to the property disclosures and past sales history of each property, but the local knowledge to help you interpret them. We can also provide you with dates and prices of greenbelt San Antonio homes recently sold in San Antonio, TX and more.

And, for your convenience, you can register for a free account to save your favorite homes and automatically receive email notifications when new greenbelt San Antonio homes hit the San Antonio real estate market that match your search criteria.

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Why an ‘Instant Offer’ May Not Be Best for You

Getting a cash bid for your home after going to a website and inputting basic information sounds easy and stress-free. But there can be downsides to “instant offer” services.

Instant Offers May Benefit Investors More Than You

Investors who would buy your property want to make a profit. Some even intend to find a buyer willing to pay more right away. Why sell to an investor for less money than you could get otherwise?

The Offers May Not Be Based on Accurate Data

These services sometimes use incomplete, misleading information. Texas REALTORS®, however, have access to true market comparisons and pricing data. Have you done any of the following?

• Replaced bathroom fixtures

• Installed new floors

• Installed new kitchen countertops

• Replaced HVAC systems

“Instant offers” may not take those improvements into account. You need a thorough, in-person estimate of your home’s value.

Get the Best Offer

Texas REALTORS® can help you get the best possible offer for your home. They can …

• Market your property to the right potential buyers

• Access accurate pricing data

• Negotiate on your behalf.

Use a Texas Realtor®

Get the best price and service from a professional who’s looking out for your interests.

What's Happening in Your Market?

Real estate is a local business and there are many factors that determine whether we're in a buyers' market, a sellers' market or an equally balanced market. Our experienced real estate professionals can help you determine the right move. Find a REALTOR®.

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"Loma Park Heights" - 1103 NW 36th St, San Antonio, TX 78228

THE ULTIMATE CAR ENTHUSIAST HOME & THE NUMBER OF THE DAY IS "6" SO LET'S COUNT THEM (JUST LIKE THE COUNT FROM SESAME STREET) 1, 1 CAR...2, 2 CAR...3, 3 CAR...4, 4 CAR...5, 5 CAR...6, 6 CAR...6 CAR GARAGE AH AH AH!!! SUPER CUTE 3/2 CLASSIC STYLE ONE STORY HOME IN CLOSE-TO-TOWN "LOMA PARK HEIGHTS ED" SUBDIVISION. FRESH COAT OF PAINT ON EXTERIOR OF HOME & NEW SKIRTING. WELL-APPOINTED KITCHEN WITH MARBLE COUNTERS, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES & GAS COOKING. LARGE PRIMARY BEDROOM WITH WALK-IN CLOSET. UPDATED PRIMARY BATH WITH WALK-IN SHOWER. HEAT RESISTANT BAY WINDOW. REFRIGERATOR, WASHER & DRYER TO CONVEY. RELAX & ENTERTAIN IN MULTI-USE BACKYARD. HOME IS LOCATED JUST A FEW MINUTES AWAY FROM ST. MARY'S/OUR LADY OF THE LAKE UNIVERSITY. NO HOA.

What's Happening in Your Market?

Real estate is a local business and there are many factors that determine whether we're in a buyers' market, a sellers' market or an equally balanced market. Our experienced real estate professionals can help you determine the right move. Find a REALTOR®.

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