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A starter home now costs $1 million in more than 200 US cities, Zillow report finds
Read full article: A starter home now costs $1 million in more than 200 US cities, Zillow report findsThe price of a starter home is now $1 million or more in more than 200 U.S. cities, according to a report from Zillow.
San Antonio among top 5 cities with highest supply of homes for sale, report finds
Read full article: San Antonio among top 5 cities with highest supply of homes for sale, report findsSan Antonio is one of 50 markets with the highest number of homes for sale in May, according to a new report from Re/Max.
Rio Cielo Ranch, on sale for $21M+, features stunning nature views, native & exotic wildlife
Read full article: Rio Cielo Ranch, on sale for $21M+, features stunning nature views, native & exotic wildlifeThe beauty of Texas is unmatched, and the Rio Cielo Ranch in Blanco County is no exception. At more than 611 acres, the property features picturesque ranchlands, native wildlife and Cottonwood Creek.
Stunning remodeled winery and tasting room along renowned Texas Wine Trail selling for $3.75 million
Read full article: Stunning remodeled winery and tasting room along renowned Texas Wine Trail selling for $3.75 millionWine lovers who have always dreamed of owning their own winery and tasting room now have a unique opportunity to buy a stunning property in Blanco County.
The US Census Bureau says San Antonio is fastest-growing city; can its real estate market handle the growth?
Read full article: The US Census Bureau says San Antonio is fastest-growing city; can its real estate market handle the growth?One nonprofit said it is most concerned with the amount of affordable housing citywide.
‘Home Alone’ house on sale for 2nd time since iconic movie was filmed
Read full article: ‘Home Alone’ house on sale for 2nd time since iconic movie was filmedLocated on 671 Lincoln Avenue in Winnetka, Illinois, the house hit the market over the weekend for the second time since the 1990 film was released.
Mrs. Baird’s heirs selling family ranch with live creek for $12.95M
Read full article: Mrs. Baird’s heirs selling family ranch with live creek for $12.95MThe family who founded Mrs. Baird’s is selling a dream ranch that offers privacy and a live creek to enjoy all nature has to offer in the Hill Country.
Berkshire Hathaway's real estate firm to pay $250 million to settle real estate commission lawsuits
Read full article: Berkshire Hathaway's real estate firm to pay $250 million to settle real estate commission lawsuitsA real estate company owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has agreed to pay $250 million to settle lawsuits nationwide.
Compass agrees to pay $57.5 million, make policy changes to settle real estate commission lawsuits
Read full article: Compass agrees to pay $57.5 million, make policy changes to settle real estate commission lawsuitsReal estate brokerage company Compass Inc. will pay $57.5 million as part of a proposed settlement to resolve lawsuits over real estate commissions.
How new Realtor commission changes will impact selling your home
Read full article: How new Realtor commission changes will impact selling your homeNew rules for Realtors around the nation could mean changes for homebuyers and sellers after a $418 million settlement against the National Association of Realtors.
EMBREY construction executive talks bringing more women onto job sites, industry outlook
Read full article: EMBREY construction executive talks bringing more women onto job sites, industry outlookHelena Finley was recently named managing partner and executive vice president of construction at EMBREY.
Mid-century modern homes are time capsules
Read full article: Mid-century modern homes are time capsulesMany homes in Shearer Hills/Ridgeview were built in the 1950s and 1960s with a new, fresh style we now call mid-century modern. The homes, with their expansive windows, nearly flat roofs and clean lines are considered architectural gems that evoke a little nostalgia.
Developer to bring homes with personal vineyards, high-end hospitality to Fredericksburg
Read full article: Developer to bring homes with personal vineyards, high-end hospitality to FredericksburgA new development plans to draw hundreds of thousands of tourists visiting Texas' Wine Trail with a winery, luxury hospitality that could include a Michelin-starred chef and homes with their own personal vineyards.
Here’s how housing prices are expected to change in San Antonio in 2024
Read full article: Here’s how housing prices are expected to change in San Antonio in 2024After a year marked by volatile — and frequently high — mortgage rates, little inventory and affordability issues that sidelined many buyers, the 2024 housing market outlook offers more of the same, albeit with some relief.
Metros where homes are selling for the most under asking price
Read full article: Metros where homes are selling for the most under asking priceThere are still metro areas where homebuyers find homes selling below the asking price, especially in markets that recorded large price growth over the last few years.
‘Neighborhoods are key:’ Broker associate weighs in on potential real estate impacts of SAISD closures
Read full article: ‘Neighborhoods are key:’ Broker associate weighs in on potential real estate impacts of SAISD closuresThe SAISD board approved ‘rightsizing’ recommendations this week. A broker associate in San Antonio said this could have an impact on the future of the city's real estate market.
You must earn $115,000 to afford the ‘typical’ house in U.S. — $40,000 more than typical household, Redfin reports
Read full article: You must earn $115,000 to afford the ‘typical’ house in U.S. — $40,000 more than typical household, Redfin reportsA $420,000 home with a 7.57% mortgage rate — the current average — puts the typical U.S. homebuyer’s monthly mortgage payment at more than $2,800.
First Look: $300M mixed-use development from McCombs near Pearl
Read full article: First Look: $300M mixed-use development from McCombs near PearlA downtown property is set to undergo a major transformation that will see apartment, office and hotel uses fronting the River Walk, minutes away from the Pearl.
Check out $80 million ranch for sale in Bexar County
Read full article: Check out $80 million ranch for sale in Bexar CountyMt. Solitude Ranch is still on the market after it was originally listed in 2022 but the price tag is significantly more than your average buyer can afford at nearly $80 million.
Neighbors say developer offered free landscaping, painting for support on Schertz duplex project
Read full article: Neighbors say developer offered free landscaping, painting for support on Schertz duplex projectLess than an hour after KSAT started making calls about the allegations, the City of Schertz said HABI Land LLC pulled its zoning application.
Developer scraps plans for duplexes on Schertz golf course land
Read full article: Developer scraps plans for duplexes on Schertz golf course landHABI Land LLC pulled its zoning application Tuesday after pushing for a version of the development on the former Northcliffe Golf Club course for nearly a year.
Texas ranch for sale has historical ties, comes with picturesque swimming hole
Read full article: Texas ranch for sale has historical ties, comes with picturesque swimming holeA Texas ranch that was originally part of a land script of The Republic of Texas is on sale for the first time since the 1800s.
San Antonio’s real estate market steadied out since pandemic, but Texas is top of mind for buyers
Read full article: San Antonio’s real estate market steadied out since pandemic, but Texas is top of mind for buyersOne agent said the real estate market has steadied out since the start of the pandemic, but prices you see now across San Antonio may still be higher than they were a few years ago.
Texas home sales down 10%, prospective buyers have less to choose from, reports say
Read full article: Texas home sales down 10%, prospective buyers have less to choose from, reports sayThe real estate market is continuing to see a decline in sales as mortgage rates remain high after a somewhat volatile few years in the housing industry.
Texas ranch, half the size of Rhode Island, for sale near Big Bend National Park
Read full article: Texas ranch, half the size of Rhode Island, for sale near Big Bend National ParkBrewster Ranches, a massive 420,000-acre ranch on the north side of Big Bend National Park, is on sale for a big discount compared to its original list price.
San Antonio ZIP code has one of biggest home value increases in Texas, report says
Read full article: San Antonio ZIP code has one of biggest home value increases in Texas, report saysThe real estate market may have finally plateaued after the falling interest rates during the coronavirus pandemic caused home prices to skyrocket but one San Antonio ZIP code really stood out from the others.
Astonished land developer calls out Texas legislators following closure of popular state park
Read full article: Astonished land developer calls out Texas legislators following closure of popular state parkThe developer who purchased a 5,025-acre property in Freestone County, which also happens to contain a state park, is calling out Texas legislators for the recent condemnation talks that could allow the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to take back control of the hotly contested land.
Popular Texas state park with access to 2,400-acre lake may have just closed for good
Read full article: Popular Texas state park with access to 2,400-acre lake may have just closed for goodThe back-and-forth openings and closures for Fairfield Lake State Park continue after the park closed to the public once again on June 4 - and this time it might be for good.
$54 million Boerne ranch next to George Strait’s Hill Country resort sold after receiving six offers
Read full article: $54 million Boerne ranch next to George Strait’s Hill Country resort sold after receiving six offersRoughly an hour north of downtown San Antonio is a 2,270-acre ranch that sits next to George Strait’s Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort.
Take video tour of 3,000-acre recreational ranch for sale near Uvalde
Read full article: Take video tour of 3,000-acre recreational ranch for sale near UvaldeSoldier’s Gap Ranch is named for its historic natural crossing point once used by Cavalry soldiers from Fort Clark, which was established in 1852.
Texas state park could be saved from being turned into multimillion-dollar homes, private golf course
Read full article: Texas state park could be saved from being turned into multimillion-dollar homes, private golf courseThe Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission unanimously voted to authorize Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) executive director to take all necessary steps to purchase approximately 5,000 acres in Freestone County including Fairfield Lake State Park, according to a press release.
It’s cheaper to rent than buy a home in San Antonio (barely), but not the case for Houston
Read full article: It’s cheaper to rent than buy a home in San Antonio (barely), but not the case for HoustonIn San Antonio, buying a home right now would cost, on average, about 5% more than renting — not a huge difference.
Texas lake now fully infested with zebra mussels; video of ranch for sale on Gulf Coast; weekend rain
Read full article: Texas lake now fully infested with zebra mussels; video of ranch for sale on Gulf Coast; weekend rainKSAT meteorologists are forecasting heavy rainfall this weekend, leading to possible flooding in low-lying roads, rivers and creeks.
San Antonio will pay up to $25K for improvements, repairs to homeowners with aging homes for ‘Rehabarama’
Read full article: San Antonio will pay up to $25K for improvements, repairs to homeowners with aging homes for ‘Rehabarama’The city of San Antonio is looking to help residents who own older homes with free repairs and updates as part of the Rehabarama program.
Dirty deals: Imposters try to sell vacant land in Helotes they don’t own
Read full article: Dirty deals: Imposters try to sell vacant land in Helotes they don’t ownA San Antonio couple buying a vacant lot to build their home was stunned to find out the seller didn't even own the property. It's one example of a real estate scam sweeping the country.
Texas legislator files bill to save state park from being turned into multimillion-dollar homes, private golf course
Read full article: Texas legislator files bill to save state park from being turned into multimillion-dollar homes, private golf courseTexas state officials are still trying to prevent a privately-owned property that contained a Texas state park from being turned into a multimillion-dollar private home community.
Five restaurants, two law firms planned for The Creamery mixed-use building in Tobin Hill
Read full article: Five restaurants, two law firms planned for The Creamery mixed-use building in Tobin HillThe building will feature five restaurant concepts — Hook, Amelia Tapas & Wine, Lunatique, Creme Coffee and Easy Baby.
City of San Antonio to hold workshops to help homeowners lower property taxes
Read full article: City of San Antonio to hold workshops to help homeowners lower property taxesThe City of San Antonio, Neighborhood and Housing Services, is hosting workshops to help homeowners learn about lowering property taxes.
Texas state park to be turned into multimillion-dollar homes, private golf course
Read full article: Texas state park to be turned into multimillion-dollar homes, private golf courseA privately-owned property that contained a Texas state park will be developed into a golf course and a multimillion-dollar home community.
Window shop this $4.5 million Dominion estate
Read full article: Window shop this $4.5 million Dominion estateYou don’t have to tune into HGTV to take virtual tours of million-dollar homes, KSAT’s real estate section has many San Antonio listings to look through like this Dominion estate perched at the end of a private cul-de-sac.
Video tour takes you through $7 million Dominion estate with 9 bathrooms
Read full article: Video tour takes you through $7 million Dominion estate with 9 bathroomsNew video from Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty is giving an inside look at a $6.9 million home in the guard-gated Dominion neighborhood.
San Antonio-born Italian princess is fighting eviction from her villa in inheritance battle, reports say
Read full article: San Antonio-born Italian princess is fighting eviction from her villa in inheritance battle, reports sayA San Antonio woman who went on to become an Italian princess is fighting for her right to stay in the Italian villa she’s lived in for more than 13 years.
Graph shows how home values have changed since start of the pandemic
Read full article: Graph shows how home values have changed since start of the pandemicThe effects of the coronavirus pandemic on the housing market have been making headlines for nearly two years but you might be wondering what the big picture looks like in terms of where we started vs. where we are.
Look inside home Thomas J. Henry just sold to NBA star, San Antonio native Jordan Clarkson
Read full article: Look inside home Thomas J. Henry just sold to NBA star, San Antonio native Jordan ClarksonFamed San Antonio attorney Thomas J. Henry recently sold his Dominion estate and now you can take a look through some of the photos of the mansion, which was previously listed for $7.5 million.
New Braunfels, San Antonio make list of hottest ZIP codes in U.S. in 2022
Read full article: New Braunfels, San Antonio make list of hottest ZIP codes in U.S. in 2022New data from real estate company Opendoor shows New Braunfels and San Antonio were two of the hottest places to buy real estate in 2022.
Graphs show dramatic change in real estate trends in San Antonio, Bexar County in 2022
Read full article: Graphs show dramatic change in real estate trends in San Antonio, Bexar County in 2022The real estate market has been fiercely hot and somewhat volatile since the start of the coronavirus pandemic but rising interest rates have started to cool the market down a bit in 2022.
You now need to earn more than $87,000 a year to afford a typical home in San Antonio
Read full article: You now need to earn more than $87,000 a year to afford a typical home in San AntonioThe increase in home prices coupled with skyrocketing mortgage rates puts the median mortgage payment at 2,186, up from $1,463 just a year ago.
Home sales are down as prices keep climbing in the San Antonio area making it harder for homebuyers
Read full article: Home sales are down as prices keep climbing in the San Antonio area making it harder for homebuyersThe housing market in San Antonio is showing signs of slowing down as real estate becomes less affordable amid rising inflation and interest rate hikes.
Map shows average home value for San Antonio and surrounding areas based on ZIP codes
Read full article: Map shows average home value for San Antonio and surrounding areas based on ZIP codesA map of ZIP codes for San Antonio and the surrounding areas is providing insight into average home values as the housing market starts to cool down.
San Antonio’s income surge hints at more housing pressure, moving trucks on the horizon
Read full article: San Antonio’s income surge hints at more housing pressure, moving trucks on the horizonAccording to the latest data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, San Antonio's median family income has reached $83,500, a 13% spike over last year’s median of $74,100
With construction complete, this affordable San Antonio apartment complex already has a wait list
Read full article: With construction complete, this affordable San Antonio apartment complex already has a wait listAn affordable housing community on the Northeast Side, which broke ground in 2020 and held its ribbon cutting last month, is already 99% leased, as San Antonio scrambles to bring affordably priced units online.
New owner plots rehab of Spaghetti Warehouse building, eyes economic uncertainties ahead
Read full article: New owner plots rehab of Spaghetti Warehouse building, eyes economic uncertainties aheadInitial plans to rehabilitate the historic Spaghetti Warehouse building at 1226 E. Houston St. may be hitting a snag as the developer contends with the realities of the current economy.
Home sales down for fifth month in a row in San Antonio as prices continue to rise
Read full article: Home sales down for fifth month in a row in San Antonio as prices continue to riseFor the fifth month in a row homes sales were down in the San Antonio area. But that’s the case for prices as they continue to climb.
Rent has increased across Bexar County. How does your ZIP code stack up?
Read full article: Rent has increased across Bexar County. How does your ZIP code stack up?The real estate market in San Antonio is starting to cool down after nearly two years of surging sales and increases in price but renters have faced large increases in some areas as well.
A home on the North or West Side grows increasingly out of reach for most San Antonians
Read full article: A home on the North or West Side grows increasingly out of reach for most San AntoniansOver the course of the pandemic, nine San Antonio ZIP codes became prohibitively expensive for median income households.
Scobey Complex plans to revitalize the West Side move forward with new developments
Read full article: Scobey Complex plans to revitalize the West Side move forward with new developmentsIf VIA approves the development plans, they could be underway by the fourth quarter of 2023, and could be complete within 18 months.
Leading SA: Keller Williams Heritage CEO discusses San Antonio Housing Market
Read full article: Leading SA: Keller Williams Heritage CEO discusses San Antonio Housing MarketThe average sale price of a home in San Antonio in July was $295,000, according to Redfin. That’s up 12% since the same time last year. However, with a questionable national economy and an apparent pullback in offers on homes, how does the local real estate market look, and what comes next?