By John Egan For many reasons, residents of San Antonio consider the region a gem. Now, the metro area has been declared a 2022 “hidden gem” among U.S. housing markets. The National Association of Realtors recently identified 10 “hidden gem” housing markets that are expected to see strong appreciation in home prices in 2022 compared with other markets. […]
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SAN ANTONIO’S FIVE MOST ‘ENERGY BURDENED’ NEIGHBORHOODS
The concept of ‘energy burden,’ or paying more than six percent of one’s income on home energy, is getting increased attention for its role in maintaining generational poverty. Today, San Antonio’s City Council voted to dedicate $30 million of its American Rescue Plan Act funding to help residents avoid forced disconnections from power and water utilities. The […]
“GROUNDBREAKING” NEWS!!!
We are elated to announce that we are well under way on our second project! This isn’t a cosmetic, “paint and carpet” remodel, this is a HUGE project. All new electrical, plumbing, foundation, HVAC… basically, everything. Location, Location, Location! We are all thrilled about this house because of the location, location, location! You can almost […]
Are Family Real Estate Firms Positioned For The Future Of The Industry?
In the 1950s, when Moishe Sonenreich first set foot in Colorado, he saw a future in real estate. It started small; he bought a duplex and lived on one side while renting the other out. Later, he tried his hand at buying and operating motels, a tough business. By the ’80s, when his son, Izzy, […]
VA Energy Efficient Mortgages (EEMs)
The Veteran’s Administration (VA) EEM program enables borrowers to make energy-efficient home improvements and save money on utilities costs all while taking advantage of low VA loan rates. Energy Efficient home improvements such as solar panels and storm or thermal windows can require a lot of money upfront but with an EEM you can finance […]
5 Benefits of a VA Loan
VA loans are a great way to utilize the VA’s benefits for eligible currently serving military members, certain surviving spouses of military members who have died on active duty (or as a result of active duty), and veterans. When looking to purchase your dream home, consider the many benefits of a VA loan listed below. […]
House Hacking 101: Why Buying a Multifamily Home Can Be the Best Way to Start Investing in Real Estate
If you’re in the market for a home and want to start investing in real estate, you may want to consider a strategy known as “house hacking.” What’s involved in house hacking? It’s simple: You buy a multifamily property and live in one of the units while renting out the other(s) to generate income. This is a great […]
Investing In Our Future
Here’s why real estate finance needs to build in sustainability: The real estate sector affects – and is affected by – climate change. We must identify solutions to reduce emissions and mitigate climate impacts. This approach can reap financial as well as moral dividends. The real estate sector has a serious impact on climate change. […]
Greenhabbing: Additions & Certifications
Greenhabbing a property is very similar to that of a traditional rehab. Both real estate exit strategies involve the acquisition of a property with the intent to remodel it. The resulting product is then sold for a profit that is greater than both the acquisition and rehab costs. However, there is one particular aspect that prevents these two […]
Greenhabbing: Incentives
Greenhabbing has been promoted as the next evolution in real estate exit strategies. The incorporation of sustainable materials and systems compliments the environment as much it contributes to an investor’s bottom line. It is essentially a win-win scenario for entrepreneurs and the local ecosystem. However, as a relatively new strategy, the greenhabbing concept may have eluded those […]