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Austin to San Antonio Tunnel: What Musk’s Boring Company Proposal Means for Homebuyers on I-35
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Austin to San Antonio Tunnel: What Musk’s Boring Company Proposal Means for Homebuyers on I-35

Musk's Boring Company proposed an Austin to San Antonio tunnel. What's known, what isn't, and how I-35 corridor buyers should price homes…

Oct 7, 2026 14 min read
Home Inspection in San Antonio: What Buyers Need to Know Before the Option Period Ends
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Home Inspection in San Antonio: What Buyers Need to Know Before the Option Period Ends

A San Antonio home inspection covers foundation, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and roof under TREC Standards of Practice. Schedule it early in the…

Oct 2, 2026 16 min read
Affordable Multifamily Investing Near Austin: Where Small Investors Are Buying Duplexes and Fourplexes
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Affordable Multifamily Investing Near Austin: Where Small Investors Are Buying Duplexes and Fourplexes

Austin's population grew by 260,000 in five years. Surrounding cities offer multifamily properties at lower entry points for investors chasing renter demand.

Oct 1, 2026 16 min read
Every Benefit Texas Gives 100 Percent Disabled Veterans: Property Tax, Sales Tax, Education, and More
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Every Benefit Texas Gives 100 Percent Disabled Veterans: Property Tax, Sales Tax, Education, and More

Texas 100% disabled Veterans pay zero property tax on their homestead, save up to $25,000 in annual sales tax, and qualify for…

Sep 30, 2026 16 min read
How the Texas Veterans Land Board Land Loan Works for Central Texas Buyers
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How the Texas Veterans Land Board Land Loan Works for Central Texas Buyers

Learn how VLB land loans help Texas veterans buy acreage with low-interest financing, how they differ from VA home loans, and what…

Sep 29, 2026 15 min read
Jumbo Loans in San Antonio and Austin: What Central Texas Buyers Need to Know
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Jumbo Loans in San Antonio and Austin: What Central Texas Buyers Need to Know

Learn how jumbo loans work in San Antonio, Austin, and Central Texas, including current rates, conforming limit thresholds, qualification standards, and VA…

Sep 29, 2026 16 min read
What Is an Escrow Waiver Fee and When Can Texas Borrowers Opt Out?
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What Is an Escrow Waiver Fee and When Can Texas Borrowers Opt Out?

Escrow waiver fees in Texas range from 0.125 to 0.25 percent of the loan amount.

Sep 29, 2026 16 min read
San Antonio Property Tax Rate 2027: What the FY2027 Budget Means for Homeowners
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San Antonio Property Tax Rate 2027: What the FY2027 Budget Means for Homeowners

San Antonio's city property tax rate rises to 56.288 cents per $100 for FY2027. Learn what changed, how it affects your bill,…

Sep 21, 2026 14 min read
Property Deed Types in Texas: What Each One Means for Buyers, Sellers, and Families
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Property Deed Types in Texas: What Each One Means for Buyers, Sellers, and Families

Learn the main property deed types used in Texas, including general warranty, quitclaim, and gift deeds, plus how each affects taxes, exemptions,…

Sep 20, 2026 17 min read
How Assumable Mortgages Work in Texas: VA, FHA, and What Buyers Need to Know
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How Assumable Mortgages Work in Texas: VA, FHA, and What Buyers Need to Know

Assumable mortgages in Texas let buyers take over VA, FHA, or USDA loans at the original rate. See closing costs, tax rules,…

Sep 20, 2026 16 min read
Buyer Closing Costs in Texas: Every Fee, Who Pays, and What You Can Negotiate
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Buyer Closing Costs in Texas: Every Fee, Who Pays, and What You Can Negotiate

Texas buyers pay title insurance, appraisal, survey, escrow, and prepaid taxes at closing. Here is each fee category, what the state sets,…

Sep 18, 2026 16 min read
How to Buy a House in Texas: The Process from Pre-Approval to Closing
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How to Buy a House in Texas: The Process from Pre-Approval to Closing

Texas uses TREC promulgated contracts, a negotiable option period, and state-set title insurance rates. Here is each step of the buying process…

Sep 18, 2026 15 min read

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