Avoiding Those Pesky Pests

Nobody likes to have an annoying pest around. It doesn’t matter what it is; it could be ants, spiders, wasps, hornets, mosquitoes, cockroaches, and larger varmints. They can sometimes be more than an annoyance; they can also cause harm and carry disease. Most of the time, you can avoid an invasion from these pesky critters.

Texas Financial Toolbox

The Texas Financial Toolbox, created by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation, gives you an easy way to find the tools you need to achieve your financial and homeownership goals. Connect with an organization that can help you manage your finances, purchase or repair a home, or prevent a home foreclosure.  Contact Pyramis Company, San

Home Flipping In San Antonio

RealtyTrac says home-flipping in San Antonio up more than 50 percent. The Alamo City was one of several cities highlighted for having the biggest uptick in such activity. Between the first quarter of 2013 and the first quarter of 2014, home-flipping activity in the Alamo City was up 52 percent, RealtyTrac reports.  Read More

Renting May Be Your Best Option

What makes people want to rent a home? So why rent? During this most recent economic downturn, housing lost value for five straight years, illustrating the risks of homeownership. In 2013, despite a dramatic turnaround in housing prices and sales volume, a study by the Joint Center for Housing Centers at Harvard University found that