The last 5 years have proven to be quite a rollercoaster in the real estate world.  We went from a time where putting a sign in the yard equaled multiple showings the next day or even an hour later to a time where you might actually have to move that sign several times when mowing your grass before you even get a showing!  Where did we end 2024 and what does this mean for 2025 if you are thinking of entering the real estate market as a buyer or seller?

Vessie from The Lodge at Leon Springs talks to us today about a hidden gem of a community halfway between San Antonio and Boerne offering both assisted living and cottage style independent living.  Vessie walks us through common reasons some of her residents have chosen to make the move from a traditional single family home into a community setting.  Join us to see if this type of living might be a good fit for you or your loved one!

On this episode Jennifer talks about a few things you need to take care of right away when you buy a home as well as a few things to be cautious of.  Additionally, she discusses a few basic maintenance items to keep top of mind.  

If you have questions or suggestions for upcoming episodes please reach out to Jennifer at [email protected] or 210-621-4153 or through Facebook by searching Redefining Home Real Estate Brokerage or her website at www.RedefiningHomeSA.com

Today you will hear from Jennifer Wilson and Danni Springfield, both experienced agents in the Greater San Antonio Metroplex.  They will share the inside scoop on what comes out of buyers mouths when they are looking at your home as well as some of the psychology behind buyer's viewing experience.  Take this information to help you get your home as show time ready as possible to help set you apart from other competing homes for sale!

Feel free to call, text or email Jennifer with questions or comments at 210-621-4153 or [email protected] or visit the website at www.RedefiningHomeSA.com or find us on Facebook by searching Redefining Home Real Estate Brokerage

In Texas we primarily close at a title company verses an attorney’s office.  Learn a little more detail about the title company’s role in ensuring good title to your property and a few other insights into how to have the best experience for your closing.  Nannette Williams with Alamo Title joins us today to discuss!

Listen to this fantastic podcast where we interview Brennen Boze  from the law office of Carol Bertsch. He has lots of insight on wills, trusts, probate, and other legal related complexities to consider when selling your home, or even simply if you are a homeowner. There are several things That you should consider having in place to protect your assets and your heirs.

Welcome to this episode where we meet with Amber who has worked many years in a retirement community.  She discusses both cottage living (with a garage and full kitchen) as well as independent living in a multi-story building.  She discusses who should consider each option, amenities available to residents and many other common questions that prospective residents have about moving into a retirement community.  

What do you do when you visit a loved one or aging parent during the holidays and realize that they aren't managing their home and their life like they were the last time you saw them?  What signs should you look for when visiting mom and dad during the holidays?  How do you know that a loved one shouldn't be living in their home any longer and what steps should you take to help them?

We hope this episode answers some of those questions for you and helps you know that their are experts out there to help you make the best decisions for your loved ones.  

Many clients of ours have lots of questions and misconceptions when it come to who pays which closing costs and what is negotiable.  This brief episode discusses both buyer and seller closing costs and which fees are dictated by other agreements and obligations to be paid by particular parties and which fees are often negotiated.  

On this episode we will discuss a list of items that subtract value from a home in a buyer's mind. . .something that no homeowner wants to do.  I encourage all homeowners to listen to this list and work on crossing some of these items off your list sooner than later.  You never know when a surprise move may enter your world and it's so much easier to do small improvements over the years rather than all in the 2 weeks before a move!