Michael Ibarra's (realtor70) Blog

Getting a Loan: Advantages of Using a Mortgage Broker vs. Your Local Bank When it is time to obtain a mortgage loan for a home purchase, it is really a good idea to take your time and assess all of your options.   Banks and mortgage brokers will offer you a variety of products and options from wh...

What You Need to Know About Foreclosures in Texas   The number of foreclosures in Texas is up and according to new RealtyTrac data, 1 in every 861 housing units received a foreclosure filing in May 2010, bringing the total of foreclosed homes in Texas to over 79,000 units.  The hardest hit areas ...

 The San Antonio River Walk Brings It - Fun, Sun and Everything In Between With the recent expansion of the San Antonio River Walk, there is even more to see, do and enjoy than ever before.  From restaurants to historical sites and beautiful unique lodging options to awesome nightlife choices, th...

  San Antonio Home Appraisals Down for 2010 For the second year in a row, the San Antonio area has seen its residential appraisals decrease.   Unlike other areas of the country, San Antonio's dip has been small in comparison.  In 2009, the overall reduction in appraisal values went down by about ...