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April 2025 San Antonio TX Real Estate Market Cooling

We are seeing signs in the local market that home prices are declining. For example, in 78258, my home only increased in value by $8,000 from the previous year. If I were selling, I wouldn’t be thrilled! However, I recognize that for the benefit of younger buyers, it would be beneficial for home prices to drop. Plus, dropping home values will help San Antoniio investors to pick, up more under market value San Antonio properties, always a plus! Below is more information about the San Antonio real estate market for April 2025.

The San Antonio real estate market in April 2025 shows signs of shifting toward a buyer’s market, driven by rising inventory and slower price growth. Here are the key trends based on available data and reports:

Market Dynamics

Data from the San Antonio Board of Realtors (SABOR) for March 2025 indicates a transition from a seller-dominated market to one favoring buyers. Inventory levels are increasing, with a 30% rise in homes listed compared to the previous year, aligning with national trends where unsold single-family homes are up 33% year-over-year. This suggests more options for buyers and less pressure to bid aggressively.

Price Trends

Home values in San Antonio experienced a notable decline, with Zillow reporting a 2% year-over-year drop in March 2025, making it one of the top U.S. markets for price decreases. This softening is attributed to increased supply outpacing demand, which remains tempered by high mortgage rates.


Mortgage Rates and Affordability

Mortgage rates are a significant factor, hovering around 6.5% to 7% for a 30-year fixed loan, with Fannie Mae forecasting rates averaging 6.5% by year-end 2025. These elevated rates, coupled with economic uncertainty from trade policies and tariffs, are cooling buyer enthusiasm, leading to fewer home sales when rates exceed 7%.

New Construction and Inventory

Social media posts on X highlight a surge in both new construction and existing home inventory, with prices correcting downward. This is particularly evident in new developments, where supply is described as “skyrocketing.” However, well-located, high-quality properties continue to attract competitive bids, indicating a disparity between property types.

Sales Outlook

The National Association of Realtors predicts a 7-12% increase in existing-home sales nationwide for 2025 as buyers adjust to higher rates. San Antonio is expected to follow this trend, though local sales remain sensitive to rate fluctuation

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Start Here To Invest in San Antonio Real Estate Today!

If you found our San Antonio real estate investing website, you probably are thinking about investing in real estate. Investing in under market value San Antonio properties can help you reach financial independence, and I can help.

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A recent rehab that I did.

If you are thinking about investing in under market value properties, here is how the investing process goes:

Get Cash to Invest

  • The real estate investor, as of 2016, needs approximately $40,000 to $65,000 to invest in a first San Antonio real estate property. If you have more cash available than that, I recommend buying several properties at once so that you can build your portfolio faster.
  • The money can come from cash savings of course, or, a good second option is a line of credit on your personal residence. If you can get a 3-5% interest rate on the money, you can invest it into cash flowing real estate that earns at least 10% interest.
  • If you do not have this much cash to invest, you need to find a private source of capital that will loan you money at a reasonable rate. Or, we can help you to find investment property loans. 
  • If you borrowed the cash out of your home to invest, we will get your first property done and producing cash flow for year. Then you can pull cash out of your investment property and pay off your loan on your personal home.
  • Then you can pull the cash out of your home again and we can start the process again with another property.
  • Note – I prefer to invest in cash, but on some of our properties, you can do 20% down and get a mortgage. In that case, I look for at least $200 to $300 per month in cash flow after all expenses. I can recommend lenders for investment property financing, if you need it. 

Investing the Money

  • I mostly recommend buying and holding San Antonio  investment properties for cash flow. If you want to flip, I’m not doing many of those deals right now given the tight margins.
  • When you have capital to invest, I recommend purchasing an under market value property in the $40,000 to $65,000 wholesale range. I have properties on this site that I have scouted out personally and have judged to be in areas that will produce good cash flow for the investor.
  • You buy the property in cash, and title goes to you or your business entity.

Rehab Begins

  • I present you with a bid that lists all of the repairs that need to be completed. Right now, I usually recommend $5-10k in repairs and then owner financing the property instead of renting.
  • 50% of the repair bill is paid up front, and 50% upon completion.
  • I give you regular updates, with photos, as work is done.

Property Is Rented or Sold 

  • Once the rehab is completed, my team will work to get the home rented or sold. Homes are listed in MLS.
  • You can either rent the home out and my team will manage it for you. Or you can owner finance the home, usually with these terms – $5000 down, 10% interest, $595-$999 per month depending on property.
  • Expect an ROI after expenses of 10% or more. I am seeing 15-16% ROI on some houses as of Jan. 2017. However, have reasonable expectations on each property. I have done very well over 15 years by making 10%-12% on my San Antonio investment properties.

And that is how investing on your first property or properties in San Antonio goes! Here is a good one to get you started:

  • Address: 1319 S Hamilton St., San Antonio, TX 78207
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Description: San Antonio buy and hold investors and real estate investors  – Another Major cash flow opportunity, 30% instant equity under market value, almost cute cottage, needs minor help, booming San Antonio Market West of Downtown,  2 beds, 1 bath, 616 sqft, lot size: .05 acres, estimated repairs: 5K, clean/lawn maintenance/interior paint/front paint. Max After Repair Value: 69K
  • Cash Price on San Antonio Fixer Upper:  $42,000 CASH ONLY
  • Exit Strategy: Owner Finance with 5k in repairs: 5Kdown payment, $695.00 monthly PI/TI, 30 year amortization, 10% interest, Sales Price: 69K, see attached sold/rental comparables.
  • Sold and Rental Comps: Sold Comps 1301 S Hamiltonrental comps 1301 s hamilton
  • For more information, please contact us.