Susan’s Blog
300 Reasons to Love San Antonio: #46 – Our Toyota Plant
Toyota Texas has been in the news recently – and for good reason. Toyota has selected San Antonio over its nine other U.S. plants for a $391 million expansion that will bring advanced manufacturing capabilities to its South Side assembly plant and more supplier...
Five Mistakes to Avoid in a Real Estate Transaction
You’ve heard that everything is negotiable when it comes to real estate. Price, closing date, who pays for new carpet in the bedrooms, whether the patio furniture comes with the house and so on. Any of these can be part of the deal. Just remember that whether you...
My Referral Program: 10% Commission Give-Back to the Charity of Your Choice
Many thanks to so many of you who’ve recommended me to your family, friends and neighbors looking to sell their homes or buy new ones – or both! Most of my clients come from your referrals, so I very much appreciate your thinking of me when you hear of people looking...
San Antonio Home Sales Up as Summer Ends; City Celebrates Billion-Dollar Economy Boost
As the summer buying season winds down, San Antonio home sales continue to soar. We sold 3,440 homes in August, a 7 percent increase over last year. The average home price rose 4 percent to $277,114 and the median inched up 3 percent to $238,400. Compared with other...
4 Mortgage Myths Uncovered
Think you don’t have what it takes to qualify for a mortgage? Is your credit score a little low, or you don’t think you can cover a 20 percent down payment? The good news is, many of your worries may be based on myths. There are many programs available to people who...
300 Reasons to Love San Antonio: #45 – La Antorcha de la Amistad
Among the many iconic pieces of public art here in San Antonio, my favorite has to be La Antorcha de la Amistad (The Torch of Friendship). Standing 65 feet tall at the Losoya, Commerce, Market and Alamo roundabout above the San Antonio River Walk, this beautiful...
4 Ways Realtors Make a Difference
Sure, it’s true that you can successfully sell your home on your own, but you'll likely find it a long, expensive and stressful process without the help of a certified Realtor. Here are four great reasons why it’s best to use a San Antonio Realtor to sell your home:...
300 Reasons to Love San Antonio: #44 – Day of the Dead San Antonio
Our city may be 300 years old – but we're always open to new ideas. Especially if it involves festivities! Just this past week, San Antonio announced a new festival – Day of the Dead San Antonio – set for Nov. 1-3, with the majority of events taking place at La...
IBuyer vs. Realtor: Why Realtors Win
Selling your home can be a complicated process, and the time and effort that goes into it may seem overwhelming. You might be tempted by an online company that guarantees to buy your home quickly with no hassle and claims to put money straight into your pocket....
300 Reasons to Love San Antonio: #43 – Hemisfair Park
San Antonians and visitors to San Antonio: If you haven't visited Hemisfair Park recently, you're in for an incredible treat. Since the creation of the Hemisfair Park Area Redevelopment Corporation (HPARC) 10 years ago, Hemisfair has undergone a gorgeous makeover,...
6 Steps to Sealing the Deal
Here in San Antonio’s exciting world of real estate, it’s not unusual to get an offer for your home right away – multiple offers, in fact! And with me as your Realtor, I’ll ensure that your home selling process goes smoothly at all points along the way.These six steps...
San Antonio Home Sales, and Temperature, on the Rise
How’s everyone enjoying this three-digit heat? We San Antonians are sweating through 100 degrees and up this week!Our city’s economy is just as hot. I’ve mentioned before that we’re expecting 1.1 million newcomers to join us by 2040. This wonderful influx of residents...