Over there LONG haul, you will see appreciation, but more linked to inflation, around 3%.  

I don't know how these guys who are artificially inflating the markets are allowed to continue this practice - they should be shut down. 

Look for areas with rising real estate sales, employment growth, and other indications that the town will rebound from the recession.Sound Condition.

The biggest misperception of people from away is that we all live in Midtown high rises for $5k/month and dash around in taxis to fancy restaurants.  

So I will be keeping a close eye on the Jan 2015 number, and sent an email to the publishers of the data to pick their brain on my analysis..Note that this is not the type of index that will slowly rise as things get worse.

OR take advantage the historic low interest housing rates and purchase a small condo before they rise (which will be around the election).

Now is a favorable time to buy with low interest rates and a good housing selection, but act swiftly due to rising prices.

What this means for loans is anyone's guess, but they have been rising rapidly since early October.Release Date: December 14, 2016For release at 2:00 p.m.

If you buy at a 6% cap rate now, are you prepared to exit at an 8% cap rate after interest rates rise?

The rents are rising in the area as Alta Vista is 2-3 miles from downtown and this specific house is .5 miles from a park and 1 mile from San Antonio College.