Ben Mason, Realtor

10/25/2022

A big congratulations on my clients finding their new home! It’s been a journey but a rewarding one. This market is ever changing but know I’m here to help you every step of the way. 💯🏡

09/11/2022

Always remembered, never forgotten.

09/01/2022

FYI today ONLY between 4 pm to 7 pm at Circle K gas stations. My understanding is no app or code is needed. Drive safe!

08/29/2022

My goal before end of year is 5 buy/sell/rental transactions closed but that doesn’t mean I only want 5, I want more. With this ever changing market, you need someone on your side. Shoot me a text, give me a call, an email or snail mail. Let’s set some time to discuss your needs.
Cell: 210.840.9080
Email: [email protected]
Thank you for your time 💯🤝

08/09/2022

In other news…Find those old cups in the pantry 😎

08/03/2022

This has been talked about within our industry, to potential clients and anyone in between. Now it’s official. I understand it could be a quick close and help you financially but there’s so much more than that. You should weigh out your options with a professional who will give it to you straight and let’s come to a decision that makes the most sense and secure for your home. Let’s talk 🤝💯

The Federal Trade Commission today took action against online home buying firm Opendoor Labs Inc., for cheating potential home sellers by tricking them into thinking that they could make more money

07/25/2022

The roads will be busy come the second week in August. Back to school kiddos!

Summer break is coming to a close in a few short weeks for some San Antonio area school districts.

07/25/2022

If you live in an HOA community, you will want to read this. HOA in general are a good when utilized correctly but we all know that some over step there boundaries. ***Change has come (this info is being passed around as going into law 2022 but it actually went into law September 2021) but this is a good reminder for those dealing with HOA’s themselves.

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NEW TEXAS LAW FOR HOMEOWNERS AND HOA’S BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 2021:

• Senate Bill 1588:

• Homeowners anywhere in Texas will be allowed to put up a perimeter fence around their property for added security (front, sides, and/or back of homeowner’s property). The law specifically states that homeowners associations (HOA’s) cannot restrict it (i.e: New fence/gate around homeowner’s front yard/driveway). Homeowners associations are allowed to enforce covenants which mandate the type of fence material that must be used. If required by the HOA, homeowners must obtain prior approval for the material of any new fence being built, but not the fence itself. Replacement of established fences (i.e: backyard fences) with existing material, do not need prior approval.

• Homeowners are allowed to install a perimeter fence around their pool, as well as security cameras and motion sensors on their property without prior approval. HOA’s are allowed to enforce covenants which prohibit homeowners from installing security measures outside of the homeowner’s property.

• HOA’s are prohibited from restricting homeowners who display religious items on their property. HOA’s may only enforce covenants which prohibit religious items that violate a law, contain graphic language, pose a threat to public health/safety, or are offensive to the public (other than its religious content).

• Resale certificate fees are now capped at $375 and updated resale certificate fees at $75. Deadline for HOA to deliver such certificate is now 5 days as opposed to 7. Homeowners are now permitted to seek a judgement against HOA for no more than $5,000 for failure to deliver certificate in a timely manner.

• If your HOA board makes a budget amendment, they must do it now at an open public meeting.

• Any HOA must obtain bids before awarding any contract more than $50,000.

• The bill prohibits a person from serving on an architectural review committee (“ACC”) if the person is: 1) a current board member; 2) a current board member’s spouse; or 3) a person residing in a current board member’s household.

• If you are late paying your HOA dues, your HOA can still report you to a credit reporting agency but they can’t charge you the fee to do that. You now have 45 days instead of 30 days to cure a delinquency. HOA must now send homeowner requisite enforcement action “209” notice prior to reporting to credit agency.

Bill was been passed and goes into effect on September 1, 2021

07/20/2022

Don’t believe everything you see on tv/internet. Just like a lot of things we buy, when have you seen a loaf of bread go down in price? Real estate is the same thing, it may dip but it’s always rising. Think smart, let’s discuss your options today. 💯

07/04/2022

Have a fun yet safe 4th of July!

06/24/2022

“I’m going to wait for the market to…”
“Well…umm…Maybe we should discuss”…
Yes, yes we should.

05/27/2022

Have a safe Memorial Day Weekend! Here are some things to do this weekend in and around San Antonio.

Top Memorial Day 2022 Events in San Antonio include fireworks, patriotic concerts, weekend activities, free museum admissions & more!