City of San Antonio Homeownership Incentive Program (HIP 120)
Connect with LRG → San Antonio's Homeownership Incentive Program (HIP 120) provides first-time buyers up to $15,000 toward down payment and closing costs. The assistance comes…
Home Buying articles
Practical Texas real estate guides on Home Buying, written by the LRG team. San Antonio · Austin · Killeen
253 articles in Home Buying
How to Pass the VA Appraisal in San Antonio, TX (2025 Guide)
Connect with LRG → Most San Antonio homes pass the VA appraisal without major issues, especially after the May 2025 rule changes relaxed standards on minor…
The Ultimate First-Time Homebuyer’s Checklist for Veterans in San Antonio, Texas
Connect with LRG → Veterans buying their first home in San Antonio need five things before making an offer: a Certificate of Eligibility, a lender preapproval,…
Top 7 Mistakes First-Time Home Buyers Make in San Antonio
Connect with LRG → Most first-time buyers in San Antonio make the same handful of preventable mistakes, and they almost always cost more than the house…
Hidden Costs First-Time Buyers Should Budget for in San Antonio
Connect with LRG → First-time buyers in San Antonio face $8,000 to $15,000 in costs beyond the down payment that rarely show up in their initial…
First-Time Homebuyers Guide in San Antonio, Texas
Connect with LRG → San Antonio is one of the most affordable major Texas metros for first-time buyers, with a median sale price near $275,000 and…
Top San Antonio Builders Offering VA Buyer Incentives in 2025
Connect with LRG → San Antonio builders are stacking serious incentives for VA buyers in 2026, with packages that cut both upfront costs and monthly payments.…
First Time Homebuyer Programs in San Antonio
Connect with LRG → San Antonio offers several first-time homebuyer programs that cover down payment and closing costs at both the city and state level. The…
How to Sell a House in San Antonio: Your 2026 Step-by-Step Guide
Connect with LRG → San Antonio homeowners can close a cash sale in as little as 7 to 14 days, skipping repairs, staging, and the traditional…
Best Neighborhoods in San Antonio Near Military Bases for VA Buyers
Lackland City sits directly outside the main gates of Joint Base San Antonio–Lackland, making it the shortest commute in the San Antonio military community. Homes here…
Can You Use a VA Loan on a Fixer-Upper in San Antonio?
Connect with LRG → You can use a VA Loan to buy a fixer-upper in San Antonio, but the home must pass VA Minimum Property Requirements…
San Antonio’s Best New Construction Neighborhoods for VA Buyers in 2025
Connect with LRG → San Antonio has more than a dozen active new construction communities where builders regularly close VA Loans, spread along the 1604 corridor…
