The LRG Realty Blog
Practical Texas real estate guides, written by the LRG team. San Antonio · Austin · Killeen
Moving to Boerne, TX: A Local Realtor’s Guide to Living Here
Boerne is a Hill Country town 30 minutes from San Antonio with TEA A-rated schools, a walkable downtown, and a pace most…
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Selling a Home During a PCS With Little or No Equity
PCSing out of Texas with little or no equity doesn't mean you're trapped. Military homeowners typically face three paths: price aggressively to…
VA Loan With a Non-Veteran Co-Borrower in Texas
Texas is a community property state, so a non-Veteran spouse's debts affect the VA Loan file whether that person co-borrows or not.…
Military Spouse Remote Income and VA Loan Qualifying
Military spouses working remotely can use that income to qualify for a VA Loan in Texas, provided the earnings meet lender stability…
Using BAH to Qualify for a VA Loan at JBSA
BAH counts as qualifying income on a VA Loan at JBSA San Antonio. Because the allowance is tax-free, most lenders gross it…
SCRA Protections When Selling or Breaking a Lease in Texas
The SCRA gives active-duty Military members the legal right to terminate a residential lease in Texas without early termination fees when PCS…
VA Appraisal vs Conventional: What San Antonio Buyers Should Expect
VA appraisals in San Antonio hold properties to a stricter standard than conventional appraisals, and that difference catches buyers off guard every…
VA Loan After a Previous Foreclosure or Short Sale in Texas
Texas Veterans applying for a VA Loan after a foreclosure or short sale typically face a two-year waiting period set by lender…
Appraisal Gap Strategy for San Antonio Buyers
An appraisal gap clause with a defined dollar cap gives San Antonio buyers the strongest leverage in multiple-offer situations heading into 2026.…
PCS to JBSA: A Rent vs Buy Decision Framework
Whether to rent or buy during a PCS to Joint Base San Antonio depends almost entirely on how long you expect to…
Listing While Deployed: Power of Attorney and PCS Timeline
Selling your Texas home while deployed requires a properly scoped Military power of attorney that names a trusted agent to sign listing…
Fair Oaks Ranch Luxury Market Guide
Fair Oaks Ranch combines luxury Hill Country living with lot sizes and tree canopy that most San Antonio suburbs cannot match. Properties…
Bulverde vs Spring Branch: Hill Country Acreage Compared
Bulverde and Spring Branch share the same stretch of Texas Hill Country, but they offer noticeably different acreage setups. Bulverde runs more…
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