Kristen Smith, Realtor

09/22/2026

PCSing to Lackland AFB and trying to decide where to live in San Antonio? Start with these three areas:

🏡 Northwest San Antonio for established neighborhoods, convenient access, and comfortable price points

🏡 Far West San Antonio for newer homes and more inventory

🏡 Helotes for larger lots, mature trees, and a Hill Country feel

The biggest mistake I see is choosing a home based only on how close it appears to the base. Before making a decision, test the drive from the home to your actual gate during weekday rush hour. San Antonio traffic can completely change that commute.

After 23 years in the Air Force, more than 10 personal relocations, and helping hundreds of families move throughout the San Antonio area, I understand how overwhelming a PCS can feel.

Comment LACKLAND and I’ll send you my Relocation guide.

Kristen Smith
San Antonio’s Veteran Realtor
SERHANT.

09/20/2026

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09/17/2026

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09/03/2026

New Construction Homes for Sale!🏡 ❤️

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08/30/2026

More than 2,200 San Antonio home sellers changed their price in ONE week.

That’s the number that caught my attention in this week’s market.

From August 24–30:

🏡 6,352 active homes
🆕 934 new listings
📉 2,243 price changes
🔑 733 homes sold
💰 $300K median sold price
📆 65 median days on market
🤝 $10,238 average seller concessions
🏦 6.81% average 30 year mortgage rate
🇺🇸 6.37% average VA rate

For buyers, especially those relocating to San Antonio, this is why looking beyond the asking price matters.

A home that has been sitting for 60+ days, experienced multiple price reductions or is competing against new construction may give us opportunities to negotiate on price, closing costs or an interest rate buydown.

But relocation adds another layer.

Two similarly priced homes can have very different monthly payments because of property taxes, HOA fees and special taxing districts. And two homes that look close together on a map can give you very different daily commutes.

I’ve helped 225+ families relocate to San Antonio, and my process doesn’t start with scrolling listings.

We start at the gate.

Where do you need to commute? What payment are you comfortable with? What does your family need from the area?

Then we find the house.

If San Antonio is on your relocation radar, I’m always happy to be a resource.

08/27/2026

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08/23/2026

San Antonio Housing Market Update 🏡

If you're moving to San Antonio, this week's numbers show buyers still have something valuable: negotiating power.

For August 17 through August 23:

🏡 6,501 active homes
🆕 999 new listings
📉 2,059 price changes
🔑 663 homes sold
💰 $305,000 median sold price
🤝 $9,934 average seller concessions
📆 61 median days on market
🏦 6.77% 30 year mortgage rate
🇺🇸 6.35% VA mortgage rate

The number that stands out to me? Sellers contributed almost $10,000 on average toward buyer expenses.

Depending on the transaction, those concessions could potentially help with closing costs, prepaid expenses or an interest rate buydown.

For buyers relocating to San Antonio, remember that the purchase price is only part of the equation. Property taxes, commute times, HOA costs, builder incentives and neighborhood location can dramatically change what makes sense for your budget.

I've helped 225+ families relocate to San Antonio, and I help my clients understand the numbers before we ever write an offer.

Planning a move to San Antonio? Reach out and let's build a strategy around your move.

08/17/2026

Most relocation advice stops at closing.

I think that's where some of the most useful help should begin.

When a family moves to San Antonio, getting the keys doesn't answer questions like:

🚗 When do I register my car in Texas?

🏡 When can I file my homestead exemption?

💧 What are San Antonio's watering restrictions?

❄️ How often should I be checking my HVAC?

📚 How do I confirm my child's actual school assignment?

🦂 And yes…what do I need to know about South Texas pests?

I've helped more than 225 families relocate to the San Antonio area, and one thing I've learned is that a successful relocation isn't just about finding the right house. It's about helping a family actually get settled once they're here.

That's why I created a new First 30 Days in San Antonio Checklist covering the things newcomers should tackle during their first month, from Texas paperwork and utilities to insurance, schools and home maintenance.

If you're considering a move to San Antonio, save this one. And if you know someone relocating here, send it their way.

08/16/2026

What does $10,415 mean to a San Antonio home buyer?

That's the average amount sellers contributed toward buyer expenses on homes that closed this week.

And it's one of the numbers I think deserves more attention than the headlines about interest rates.

For August 10 through August 16:

🏡 6,690 homes were active
📉 2,161 properties had price changes
🔑 578 homes sold
💰 Median sold price was $316,000
🤝 Average seller concessions were $10,415
🏦 30 year mortgage rates were around 6.71%

For buyers, especially those relocating to San Antonio, this is why negotiating only on price can be a mistake.

A strong offer strategy might include negotiating closing costs, a rate buy down or other allowable expenses instead of simply asking the seller to reduce the sales price.

The bigger picture matters too.

San Antonio is a huge market. Property tax rates, commute times, new construction incentives and neighborhood options can change dramatically depending on which side of the city you're considering.

I've helped 225+ families relocate to San Antonio, and my job isn't simply to send listings.

It's to help my clients understand the numbers, compare their options and figure out where their money makes the most sense.

If San Antonio is on your relocation radar, this is a market where having a strategy matters.