If you have listed a home before, you’ve probably heard your real estate agent talk about open houses. An open house is a scheduled period of time, usually a few hours, when a home is available for viewing by potential buyers.  But how do you know if you should have an open house? Some real estate agents love them, and others are indifferent about them. Let’s talk about some advantages and...

Oak Hills is a beautiful historic San Antonio neighborhood located in Bexar County. It’s situated between Fredericksburg Rd, Northwest Loop 410, Babcock Rd, and Oak Hills Country Club. Walking through the area, you will notice an abundance of beautiful oak trees, hence the name Oak Hills. Most of the Oak Hills neighborhood used to be part of a ranch belonging to the Frost banking family, a...

Christmas Lights Safety Holiday lights make the holiday season merry and bright,  but before you grab your ladder and boxes of lights, review this list of safety tips : Inspect lights before hanging Return or throw away any holiday lighting sets with cracked or broken sockets, loose connections, or frayed or bare wires.  Replace burned-out bulbs promptly with bulbs of the same wattage.  Hanging...

Hollywood Park is one of San Antonio's most sought-after neighborhoods, and it's located in Bexar County, about 14 miles north of downtown San Antonio. It is bordered by Loop 1604 on the north and US 281 on the east, and it has been classified as one of the best places to live in Texas by Niche. According to Niche, Hollywood Park is also highly rated in these areas: #3 of 702 Best...

Are you thinking of selling your Central Texas home? As our market continues to normalize, it will become increasingly important to prepare your home for market so that your home stands out from the competition. Let's take a look at how you might stage your home like a professional stager: Ensure inviting curb appeal. Think exterior paint, accents (like shutters and your front door), lawn and...

Do you or someone you know need assistance with downsizing, resizing, or rightsizing? At The Curtis Team, we offer comprehensive resources to help the ones you love with life...

You have probably heard all the news about “home prices are going down,” or “The Housing Crash of 2022.” Let’s decipher what is actually happening.  Home prices escalated at an above average pace for the last two years. In fact, earlier this year a homeseller would expect a flurry of showings followed by a flurry of offers and most likely a final sales price over the...

Curious about what's happening with the local real estate market? Here's our updated based on the numbers from September,...

One of San Antonio's most desirable areas, Shavano Park is located 12 miles north of downtown San Antonio in northwest Bexar County. Often referred to as an "ideal location" because of its proximity to Loop 1604 to the north, Huebner Road to the south, Lockhill Selma to the west, and Salado Creek to the east, Shavano Park is home to more than 3,000 residents. There are multiple gated neighborhoods,...