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4 Things You Should Know Before Buying a Home

Are you ready to make that major life decision and buy a home in the San Antonio area? The process isn’t always simple. Here are four things that are good to know before you start house hunting. 1. You need to have good credit. How much debt you have, what kind of debt you have,

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Getting Your House Ready to Show

There’s a lot of real estate in San Antonio available for the prospective buyer to view. As a seller, it’s important to have your home prepared to make a memorable impression. Here are a couple of tips. Remove Clutter and Depersonalize Your Home When a potential buyer enters a home, they want to be able

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Are You Prepared to Flip a House in San Antonio?

It’s the dream of many a new San Antonio home buyer: purchase a fixer-upper, remake it from the floors up, and sell it for a pretty profit. But the decision to flip a house can be a risky one. Here’s how you can know whether you’re prepared for the responsibility of flipping a house. You

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5 Signs You’re Ready to Break into the Investment Property Market

Buying an investment property in San Antonio is a great way to build wealth. You buy a property and use it to earn money by renting it out, flipping and selling it for a profit, or both. But if you’re a would-be first-time investor then you may wonder whether or not you’re truly ready to

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How to Choose the Right Property for Your Business

Unless you work out of your home or run an online business, you will have to give some serious thought to your office location. How do you select the right place? Jadestone Real Estate has some tips for finding the perfect commercial property in the San Antonio area. Location Is Everything Carefully consider the overall

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5 Easy Ways to Boost Your Home’s Value Before Selling

Doing some touch-ups and even some renovation can massively increase a property’s value. But there’s no need to go overboard. The most effective steps you can take are also the easiest. 1. Get Rid of Carpets Hardwood floors sell the best. A clean and finished surface has more appeal to buyers. Carpets usually involve more

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6 Tips for a Smooth Transition to Your New Home

As moving day nears, you may feel overwhelmed by all the work on your plate. You can relax and get everything done with minimal stress if you keep a few basic tips in mind. 1. Contact Utility Service Companies Call local utility companies in advance to make sure your San Antonio home is ready for

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4 Things Every First-Time Homebuyer Needs to Know

Are you a first-time buyer looking to purchase a home in San Antonio? These four tips are some of the most important things you need to know. The Right Time to Buy You’re probably ready to buy your first home if: You’ve got enough saved up for the deposit You can meet all monthly payments

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Boomerang Buyers are Returning to the Marketplace. Are you Ready to Purchase Again?

During the housing crisis about a decade ago, many homeowners lost their houses in the foreclosure process. During that tumultuous few years, millions of families were displaced and unable to secure a mortgage. It takes as long as seven years for a foreclosure to cycle off of a credit report, and for many, that time

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Buying a Home During The Holidays

Most people believe that the best time to buy or sell a home is in the spring. People tend to get busy at the end of the year with holiday shopping, parties, vacation travel, and family gatherings, so home sales statistically drop way off in the fourth quarter. While more homes are bought and sold

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