Roman Alfaro and Randy Watson of Mission Realty welcomes you to San Antonio, Texas! We would like to show you why San Antonio is a great place to buy a home and settle down.

Unpretentious neighbors, beautiful weather and a low cost of living combine to make San Antonio real estate a great choice. Whether you are looking for a home to raise a family, a nice ranch or a storefront for your business, you’ll find something that is perfect for you in this growing South Texas city of nearly 1.5 million.

Pure Texan and Mexican culture don’t just co-exist in Alamo City; they blend together to give the city and the region a unique flavor. Spanish-influenced architecture meets the clean lines of modern design in downtown, and historic period homes stand next to the latest custom homes in the residential neighborhoods. Working horse and cattle ranches surround the San Antonio countryside. Regardless of the style or the price range, a San Antonio home search will turn up winning homes that fit any taste or budget.

· Founded in 1718 by Father Antonio Olivares

· Named for Saint Anthony of Padua

Twenty million tourists visit San Antonio every year, taking in the sights at the Alamo Mission, the Majestic Theater, Sea World and many other historic and cultural attractions. In addition to the sightseers, business and professional organizations from around the country schedule hundreds of conferences and seminars in downtown San Antonio. This year-round influx of visitors contributes a significant portion to the city’s economy.

San Antonio Home Search Tip

From your friends, Texas Realtors® Roman Alfaro & Randy Watson

The average cost of a home in San Antonio is about $147,000. Depending on the neighborhood and style of your home, sale price may be as low as $95,000 for a cozy, existing home in an established neighborhood. For a sprawling luxury estate in the new money sections of town, be prepared to put down upwards of 2 million dollars.

FRONT-Line Defenders Program

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Mission Realty rebates 25% of real estate commission received back to eligible Veterans and members of the FRONT-Line Defenders Program that buy a qualifying home exclusively through Roman Alfaro and Randy Watson of Mission Realty.

In addition to the substantial rebate on commission; both programs have teamed up with a variety of community minded San Antonio Real Estate professionals to offer lower rates, preferred pricing and discounts on such services as mortgage loans, home inspections, and home hazard insurance.

The FRONT-Line Program is now available to active and retired Firefighters, Paramedics, Emergency Medical Technicians, Law Enforcement Officers, Corrections Officers, Registered Nurses, and Texas certified schoolteachers. The MILRIP program is open to Active Duty, Reservists and Retired military personnel. Mission Realty respects and knows that these hard-working people protect the lives, children, and property of San Antonio, and is using these programs to say “thank you!”

Military Relocation Incentives Program (MILRIP)

For the Uniformed Services of the United States, don’t feel left out, we offer identical benefits to you through the MILRIP program.

We support our troops

TEXAS (globest.com, Real Estate Center) – Despite nationwide economic woes, construction of multifamily housing is surging throughout Texas.

There are 55,516 units under construction in the four major metros. Currently, 20,585 units are being built in North Texas; 16,282 in Houston; 13,018 in Austin; and 5,631 in San Antonio. Dallas–Fort Worth is seeing its highest building level since 1999.

This adds to the existing inventory of 562,465 units in Dallas–Fort Worth; 162,280 in Austin; 497,010 in Houston; and 136,455 in San Antonio.

Occupancy climbed slightly. Dallas–Fort Worth units held just over 93 percent occupancy; Austin, 94 percent; Houston, nearly 92 percent; and San Antonio, just under 93 percent.

Average monthly rent statewide jumped up $23 to $771. Averages also increased within the four major metros. Dallas–Fort Worth recorded an average of $776; Austin, $838; Houston, $764; and San Antonio, $712.

"The Texas multifamily market has always been highly cyclical," said Dr. Jim Gaines, research economist with the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University. "Now we're seeing an uptick because of the slowdown in the single-family housing market. Most of these projects reflect financing put in place before the financial crisis began to escalate. It will be interesting to see if any new projects begin in the new year."