Susan’s Blog
Summer Home Sales & Prices Jump Even Higher: Let’s Get The Real Estate Ball Rolling!
San Antonio home sales jumped around 10 percent in May as prices continue climbing in our extremely tight real estate market. House hunters purchased 3,608 homes last month, up from 3,290 in May 2018. About 62 percent of the houses sold fell into the $200,000 to...
300 Reasons to Love San Antonio: #36 – Best Father’s Day Gift Ever
What do you get the man who has everything? This Father's Day, why not get him a ranch? DD Ranch, that is! Here's a rare opportunity to own a 740-acre Texas ranch, approximately 8 miles from Boerne, 15 miles from Bandera and 30 miles from San Antonio. DD Ranch can be...
Offering Over Asking: Keep These Tips in Mind
When searching for homes, buyers typically aren’t eager to offer over asking price, but in some circumstances – especially in San Antonio's competitive real estate market – it may be necessary. These situations may imply that offering over asking price is essential,...
300 Reasons to Love San Antonio: #35 – Museum Reach
This month marks the 10th year of the Museum Reach portion of our gorgeous San Antonio River Walk! This 1.33-mile stretch features our world famous San Antonio Zoo, the Japanese Tea Gardens, Brackenridge Park, the historic and funky Pearl District and three very...
Smart Sellers Begin with the Details
Whether you’re selling your fifth home or your first, there are many ways to be a smart seller. One of the most important ways is to be open, honest and accurate about your property and its condition. That includes details such as the age of your home, the condition...
300 Reasons to Love San Antonio: #34 – San Antonio Zoo
Whether you’re selling your fifth home or your first, there are many ways to be a smart seller. One of the most important ways is to be open, honest and accurate about your property and its condition. That includes details such as the age of your home, the condition...
San Antonio Home Sales Sizzle Into Spring
Zoo La-La! How lucky are we to have our San Antonio Zoo as one of our many world-class attractions? Founded in 1914, the zoo is a 56-acre home to a wide variety of animals representing 750 species. It's open year-round and welcomes more than 1,000,000 guests annually...
Choosing an Offer: What to Consider
Howdy there, Cowgirls and Cowboys!If you've been thinking it's high time to own your own ranch in Texas, I've got a great one for you! The DD Ranch, located eight miles from Boerne, is for sale – all 740 acres of rolling hills, streams, wildlife and even an air strip....
8 Questions to Ask Prospective Listing Agents
In a busy market like San Antonio, it’s not uncommon for home sellers to receive multiple offers on their homes. But how do you determine which one is the best? It may seem like the easy answer – you accept the highest price. That’s not always the case, though.These...
4 Things That Affect a Home’s Asking Price
Selling your home is a major life decision, and the Realtor you hire will play a significant role in helping you reach your goals. You’ll want to work with someone you trust and who meets your expectations, so you may want to interview a few listing agents before you...
300 Reasons to Love San Antonio: #33 – Chicken on a Stick
Searching for your perfect home can be fun and exciting, until you see the asking price. Sometimes it can be hard to understand why homes are listed for the prices they are – especially here in San Antonio. Before completely writing off a house, take into...
300 Reasons to Love San Antonio: #32 – Fiesta Bling!
One of my favorite parts of Fiesta San Antonio has to be Chicken on a Stick. Especially when it's topped off with a jalapeno pepper – and when you want to get extra fancy, you can request a roll on your skewer, too! There are Chicken on a Stick Fiesta medals, of...