San Antonio, TX

Trend in sales prices - San Antonio 2004-2009

07-07-09

Sylvie Shurgot - Real Estate Broker - San Antonio - (210) 380-8681

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In terms of prices, the highest occur most often in June and the lowest in January, though there is some variation. In general, selling prices are higher during summer months and lower during winter months, as might be expected.

So if you're thinking about listing your property and want to get the highest price, consider listing in April or May for a June closing. If you want to buy a home for a lower price, November/December is the time to look and aim for a January closing.

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Best and worst time to sell your home in San Antonio

07-07-09

Sylvie Shurgot - Real Estate Broker - San Antonio - (210) 380-8681

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Data with numbers from January 2004 to June 2009 shows that some months are better than others to sell a home in San Antonio. And of course some months are more buyer-friendly.

The graph below shows the number of homes (single residential) sold each month. The month of June is when the highest number of homes are sold. The lowest number is in January.

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Wildhorse ~ June 2009 Market Update ~ San Antonio, Texas

07-06-09

Kristin Moran, San Antonio,TX~Real Estate 210-313-7397

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Wildhorse is a marvelous community located at Braun & 1604 (right outside the loop). Wildhorse is a DR Horton Community that is on it's last phase of development with homes from the 160's.

Wildhorse is conveniently located just minutes from La Cantera (PF Changs China Bistro, Tiffany's, Nordstrom's) and the newest shopping center on the other side of the neighborhood at 1604 & Culebra known as the "Shops at Culebra". Wildhorse recently got a brand new, 4 lane road that makes Wildhorse residents commute easier.

Wilhorse subdivision Braun & 1604 ~Market update

Wildhorse is a fantastic family neighborhood with an elementary school on the main street of the neighborhood http://www.nisd.net/krueger/ , two swimming pools a gazebo, walking trails, picnic area, basketball area and a daycare. All within walking distance.

Wilhorse subdivision Braun & 1604 ~Market update

Here's what's been happening the last couple of month's in Wildhorse:

2009: January, February, March, April, & May

2008: December , November

Listed below are the homes that sold during the month of June (based on the San Antonio board of Realtors):

June solds Wildhorse

serach mls ~ kristin Moran

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June 2004-2009 Single Residential stats for San Antonio

07-06-09

Sylvie Shurgot - Real Estate Broker - San Antonio - (210) 380-8681

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The number of homes sold continues to decline from its peak in 2006 and the number of days on market has increased dramatically.

Prices also declined a bit for the month of June but, surprisingly, not by much if we consider the length of time homes stay on the market.

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What you should know about "Cap and Trade" legislation and the real estate market

07-05-09

Patti Lora

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With all the news flood about Michael Jackson's death and funeral plans, little has been said about a legislation that was passed in the House of Representatives. The Waxman-Markey Cap and Trade Bill or also know as the National Energy Tax bill is now in the Senate which has a super majority which will drive very hard to push it through and get it to President Obama for a signature.

The premise behind this legislation is that the United Estates needs to take a leadership in the world regarding the reduction of green house gasses. It is a set of measures that is supposed to reduce our carbon emissions and help the world curb the eminent effects of "global warming." It is supposed to cut the energy consumption of homes by 62 percent by 2029. However, President Obama said "make no mistake, this is a jobs bill."

Whether you believe in global warming or not, there are some facts about this legislation that will affect you as a home buyer, home seller, or home builder.

New Home buyers: Saving up to buy a new home? Count on saving longer. The new legislation will require all builders to adhere to the new costly California building codes. These codes require builders to build "green" houses which can significantly increase the cost of building.

Home Builders: If your state does not agree with the Federal law, the Federal Government can assess huge penalties. Even if you invest in complying with all the rules, the requirements can be added unto by "consensus" of bureaucrats.

Home sellers: Do you think this is a tough market? The new legislation would require you to have an "energy audit" that could penalize you for older windows, original fixtures, and dated appliances. These are all things that are usually negotiated between the buyer and the seller but now, the seller would be mandated to make the changes. And who is conducting this "audit"? A government bureaucrat! Hope you are not selling your home during election and you have the wrong political sign on your yard!

The bill is so large, nobody has had the time to completely analyze the scope of government intrusion. On the last day of discussion of the bill before vote, a 300 page amendment was added that possibly furthers the regulatory control over a sale of a house.