Which Remodeling Projects Give the Best Return?

Have you been thinking about remodeling parts of your home? if so you want to make sure you get the most REI on your improvements. So which projects provide the best returns? According to Dana Dratch with bankrate.com, it pays to keep it simple and have it done right. Use quality, but the least ornate option -- the simplest form of renovation that you can do will bring you the most return. There are six projects that toped the list. To see them, click on the link below.

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http://www.bankrate.com/finance/real-estate/best-home-fixes-for-the-money-1.aspx?ic_id=Top_Financial%20News%20Center_link_4

Construction Begins @ HomeSprings in Masters Ranch

HomeSprings Partner break ground on Masters Ranch at The Valor Club, a $30 million, 252-unit apartment community designed to accommodate tenants with disabilities particularly veterans. This is great news for the Alamo City who lacks affordable apartment housing for persons with disabilities but more specifically, for our veterans. This is much welcomed news especially on this meaningful day.

Finally, my sincere and humble graduated to all our beloved veteran’s. Thank you for keeping our great nation free and for your endless sacrifices.

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http://www.bizjournals.com/sanantonio/news/2014/11/10/homespring-breaks-ground-on-masters-ranch.html

Rents are Surpassing Wages in a Number of Metropolitan Areas

Anyone who has rented a house or an apartment knows that often times the amount of rent you pay can sometimes be equal to that of mortgage payment. According to an article on CNBC, “Rents skyrocket well beyond wages” Rents are rising most in the local housing markets where renters are already stretched thinnest. In the five least affordable markets, rents are now 7.8 percent higher than they were a year ago. Because of basic economics, rents are rising because affordable housing supplies have not kept up at the same rate of growth. This is causing rents to “skyrocket” and a shortage of affordable housing options. According to CNBC the average rent rose about 6 percent from the previous year.

It might make more sense to purchase rather then rent if the trend continues, which it looks like it will. Interest rates are still at an all time low.

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https://homes.yahoo.com/news/rents-skyrocket-well-beyond-wages-145800792.html

Foreign Buyers Continue to Power San Antonio, Texas Property Market | News Radio 1200 WOAI

Foreign Buyers Continue to Power San Antonio, Texas Property Market | News Radio 1200 WOAI



Are foreign buyers more or less difficult than non-foreign buyers?  Tell me what you think?



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It already takes lenders close to 45 days to get the loans closed and these new mortgage rules are going to create more delays. In the San Antonio market, the majority of potential home buyers are going to find it more difficult to get approvals and It's going to be imperative that as a Real Estate Agent, buyers are pre-qualified.  See full story on USA Today. 

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2014/01/09/qualified-mortgage-borrowers-consumer-protection/4361281/

 

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San Antonio; an Attractive Market for Real Estate Investors

According to a report published by Realty Trac, San Antonio has become a leading choice for investors. 14 percent of sales in the past 12 months are accounted for by institutional investors. These investors made up 29 percent of residential sales in the month of September. With the median price of a home being $168,700 make San Antonio a prime market for Real Estate investors. If you have considered investing in Real Estate, the Alamo City may be the perfect market for you. If you or anyone you know is looking to buy or sell a home or property, I would love to help. Click on the links below to see the entire article or to go to my web page.

San Antonio Investors Market

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Since the crash of the real estate market that began in 2008, many home owners lost equity in their investment and became upside down in their mortgages leaving them feeling trapped and unable to get out from underneath it.However, now that the Home Affordable Refinance Program, otherwise known as H.A.R.P has been extended through 2015, it can provide much need relief for distressed home owners.There has been no better time to refinance then now with rates being at historical lows.According to an article titled: Why Now Is the Time for a HARP Refinance by Tracy Mooney with FHFA, http://www.zillow.com/blog/2013-10-03/why-now-is-the-time-for-a-harp-refinance/ Borrowers nationwide are reaping significant savings either by lowering their payments, reducing their interest rates and/or securing a fixed rate. Homeowners who refinanced through HARP during the first quarter of 2013 will save an average of $4,300 in interest payments during the first 12 months.

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