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Modest longtime family home on San Antonio's South Side purchased through owner financing

Twenty Years of Payments and No Deed

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You bought the house from a man. Not a bank, not a title company — a man, who owned it and agreed to sell it to you directly. Maybe there was a contract typed up on somebody’s computer. Maybe it was a page and a half, signed at a kitchen table. He said once it … Continued
Bexar County property tax statement on the table of an inherited San Antonio home

Mom Paid $1,900 a Year. Your First Tax Bill Was $6,400.

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Your mother paid about $1,900 a year on that house. The first bill that came to you was $6,400. Nothing was done to the house. Nobody added a room. The county didn’t make a mistake. Three separate protections came off the property at once when she died, and what you’re looking at is what the … Continued
Furnished short-term rental property in San Antonio subject to city permit rules

Your Short-Term Rental Permit Doesn’t Come With the House

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Most people selling a short-term rental in San Antonio believe they’re selling two things: a house and a business. It’s the same way accidental landlords misprice what they’re holding — the asset in your head isn’t the asset on the deed. They’re selling a house. The permit that makes it a business is yours, it … Continued
Hail-damaged shingle roof on a San Antonio home with an unrepaired insurance claim

The Insurance Check You Never Cashed

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Here’s the sequence, and I’ve watched it play out more times than I can count. A storm comes through. You file a claim. The adjuster comes out, writes it up, and the carrier sends a check that’s smaller than the estimate. Something more urgent happens — a medical bill, a job change, a transmission. The … Continued
Single-family rental house near Randolph Air Force Base in Converse, Texas

The Rental You Never Meant to Own

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Renting it out was probably the right call. I start there because most articles aimed at people in your situation open by implying you made a mistake. You didn’t. You had orders, or a job, or a market that wasn’t going to pay what the house was worth, and holding on made sense with what … Continued
San Antonio home near a creek affected by updated Bexar County FEMA flood maps

Your House Might Be in a Flood Zone Next Year: Bexar County’s New Maps

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Bexar County’s flood maps are being redrawn for the first time in more than fifteen years, and the draft version would put roughly 5,000 additional parcels and 5,600 additional buildings inside flood zones. The San Antonio River Authority finished the draft and handed it to FEMA. The public release and the community meetings that go … Continued

How To Sell A House That Needs Repairs | Sell My San Antonio House

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Inheriting a house can feel like a blessing at first—until you realize how much work the property needs before it’s ready to sell. Whether it’s a few minor touch-ups or major structural repairs, the process can quickly become overwhelming. If you’re wondering how to sell a house that needs repairs—especially in San Antonio—you’re not alone, … Continued

Do I Need To Do Repairs Before Selling My House?

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Selling a house in San Antonio can feel overwhelming, especially when repairs are needed. One of the most common questions homeowners ask themselves is: “Do I need to do repairs to my house before selling it?” The short answer? No, you don’t have to.Every situation is different, and while some homeowners choose to complete repairs … Continued

What To Do When You Inherit A House | Sell My San Antonio House

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Inheriting a house can feel overwhelming—especially if it comes during an emotionally difficult time. On top of dealing with grief, you’re suddenly responsible for legal paperwork, financial decisions, and property upkeep. If you’ve recently inherited a home in Texas, here’s what you need to know and the first steps you should take. What to Do … Continued
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