North Star Realty Consulting and Brokerage

04/02/2026

Fresh on market!

For Sale: View 18 photos for 14706 Highland Peak, this 3 bed, 2 bath, 1332 sqft. single family home in San Antonio, TX listed at $250,000. MLS #1954513

03/12/2026

My Spring thoughts on the current market conditions and where we will go over the next year.

1) Tracking the HOPE for Homeownership bill in DC. This bill among other things would ban institutional investors from owning large amounts of homes. While on its face that appears good, there could be some hefty negative side effects. First being that if large investors must divest of their inventory, this could drastically lower prices by flooding the market. That would be a net positive for new buyers, but for large portions of America the home is where most of their net worth is stored, and older Americans and the working class could take a significant hit. Secondly, this would likely put a stop to build-to-rent projects, which if stopped would likely cause a shortage of rental units causing rental rates to go up in the long term.

2) Interest rates. The slow decent down into 5 has been long awaited, but how much further it will go before bringing significant buyers is yet to be seen. Right now with the significant increase in the cost of living over the last 3 years, I do not see a small rate reduction bringing a lot of buyers off the sidelines. Dropping $180/month on a median priced home in San Antonio doesn't change the affordability much for cash tight families.

3) Builder Incentives. Builders are still offering significant incentives for buyers. This is helpful especially on homes under $500K on getting people to purchase. This is though, in areas with significant new build activity, making it very hard for resale homes as the sellers cannot compete with the incentive packages being offered.

4) Hot Pockets. Some neighborhoods are picking up momentum going into spring. It really is a case-by-case basis on whether it is going to be an easy sale or much more difficult. Getting an experienced agent on your team is a must.

Final Thought: I expect we will see stable home prices across the San Antonio metro area with localized hot and cold spots throughout. New builds are attractive, especially for first time buyers and those buyers should hit on those while the incentives are still great. Sellers should talk with their agent to gauge what their individual neighborhood market is doing and to determine when and how to go about selling. Small SFD and multifam investors may want to wait and watch to see what happens in DC, there may be a dip in homes prices to take advantage of in some markets where institutional home ownership rates are high.

02/17/2026

NSR is now accepting new clients, from first-time home buyers to seasoned investors! Whether you are starting a family and looking to put down roots or you own a business that is ready for that second location, North Star Realty Consulting & Brokerage is your place for all your real estate needs. We can help you strategically plan your next move or investment, from first-time homes to first beach homes, we are here for you!

02/02/2026

10/22/2025

SOLD... Seller representation, 11k sqft industrial warehouse and office space.

07/23/2025

North San Antonio living. The only 5bd home priced under $400K in the Canyon Springs/Timberwood area.

10/15/2024

We are changing! New name, same expert guidance and personal attention.

02/01/2024

Going up today! Castles Hills

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01/16/2024

PSA: I just got alerted that someone is texting from a different number pretending to me and trying to scam former agents of mine. I don't know anything more than that. My number is 210-488-3710. If someone reaches out to you saying they are me from a different number, please alert me.

12/11/2023

Mortgage rates are down. Low-mid 6% is what my lenders are saying. Let's get some Christmas pre-qualifications done and buy some homes in the new year!

12/06/2023

Heard rumblings Fed is expected to cut rates 4 times next year. Low 6% could spur some action, 5% and I fear FOMO will kick in and people will rush to try and secure their new homes.