RENTER’S BLOG

Surprisingly, more than one-third of renters have kids at home.  Although renting has always been characterized as a lifestyle choice, market factors have driven more people in the direction of renting. For those renters with kids at home, balancing the rising...

Downtown San Antonio is desirable, cultural, and home to some of the oldest and tallest buildings. There has been a lot of focus on the revitalization of downtown and with the growth that the Alamo City is experiencing, The Arts Residences couldn’t have found a more...

Many people expect homeownership to come at a much lower cost than renting, but thanks to Rentcafe and PropertyShark joining forces we now have proof that San Antonians who rent are in better shape than most states. San Antonio was one of only 12 cities in the country...

Using mirrors is a decorating trick that works wonders, but there are only so many mirrors you can hang up on the walls of your apartment.  When weighing the financial risks that come with furniture shopping we believe it is important that you do not become...

Moving out of your dorm and into an apartment is a big step and as excited as you might be to move out of a tiny room, this is not a decision you should take lightly.  With more freedom comes more responsibility, and unlike a dorm, an apartment carries a lot of...

Home to Texas State University and the popular outlet mall, San Marcos is just a short 45 minute drive from San Antonio. What you probably did not know is that AARP The Magazine recently recognized San Marcos for its affordability, ranking the city one of the best...

The average rent rates In San Antonio continue to rise, despite the high occupancy rates. While occupancy rose to 89.9 percent, average rent also increased to $928 during the month of May. Not only did rent increase, but so did the average size of an apartment to 850...

Home sales in San Antonio hit record high numbers during April 2018, according to a new report from the San Antonio Board of Realtors.  If you’re ready to tackle the summer home buying season, be prepared to make a quick decision. Not only are the number of homes...

The San Antonio real estate market is H-O-T.  Not only did home sales rise 3.8 percent in 2017, but the upward trend is continuing to soar into 2018. We know there are many neighborhoods to choose from, which can complicate a home search, so we’ve highlighted...

Owning a home has always been part of the American dream and has stood for stability, control and saying goodbye to rising rental prices. Today, finding affordable housing is a struggle for many during the home buying process due to low inventory and climbing prices....

Over the past three years, supply has outpaced demand in the 35 biggest housing markets in the country. Last year home buyers walked away with homes at a faster pace than prior years, according to a new report by the industry experts at Zillow. Therefore, we are...

The millennial generation is renting more than any other generation, plus they are known for moving around. When it comes to housing, they are also the generation hardest hit by rising rents. Generation Z, the generation following millennials, might even have it...