Cibolo vs Schertz: Which Suburb Fits Your Family
Comparison · Guide Cibolo and Schertz share the same school district and most of the same retail, but the two suburbs split on lot size, new-build…
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
Garden Ridge Homebuyer Guide
Definition · Guide Garden Ridge sits northeast of San Antonio as one of the most competitive small-town markets in the corridor, with a median listing price…
Canyon Lake Waterfront and Neighborhood Buying Guide
Comparison · Guide Canyon Lake remains one of the more accessible lakefront markets in central Texas, with waterfront prices that still run below comparable parcels on…
Filing Your Homestead Exemption in Bexar County, Step by Step
Process · Guide Educational Notice: The Levi Rodgers Group provides real estate transaction services, not legal or tax advice. The information below is for general educational…
Your First Year of Homeownership in San Antonio: Taxes, Protest, Maintenance
Process · Guide Your first year owning a home in San Antonio hits hardest on three fronts: property taxes, the protest process, and maintenance costs you…
Cash to Close in Texas: What It Actually Includes
Cost · Guide Cash to close is the total you bring to your Texas closing table, not just the down payment. It bundles six or seven…
Using BAH to Qualify for a VA Loan at JBSA
Definition · Guide Using BAH To Qualify For VA Loan JBSA San Antonio BAH counts as qualifying income on a VA Loan at JBSA San Antonio.…
VA Appraisal vs Conventional: What San Antonio Buyers Should Expect
Comparison · Guide VA appraisals in San Antonio hold properties to a stricter standard than conventional appraisals, and that difference catches buyers off guard every closing…
VA Loan With a Non-Veteran Co-Borrower in Texas
Definition · Guide VA Loan With Non-Veteran Co-Borrower In Texas Community Property Texas is a community property state, so a non-Veteran spouse's debts affect the VA…
VA Loan After a Previous Foreclosure or Short Sale in Texas
Definition · Guide Educational Notice: The Levi Rodgers Group provides real estate transaction services, not legal or tax advice. The information below is for general educational…
PCS to JBSA: A Rent vs Buy Decision Framework
Decision · Guide Whether to rent or buy during a PCS to Joint Base San Antonio depends almost entirely on how long you expect to stay…
Selling a Home During a PCS With Little or No Equity
Process · Guide PCSing out of Texas with little or no equity doesn't mean you're trapped. Military homeowners typically face three paths: price aggressively to sell…
