Amid high rents, eviction filings in major Texas cities soar above pre-pandemic levels

Legal aid groups and housing advocates say there simply aren’t enough lawyers to keep up with the sheer volume of eviction filings.

by Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune February 16, 2024October 31, 2024

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San Antonio Councilwoman Ana Sandoval stepping down to work for University Health

Sandoval — who holds graduate degrees in public health and environmental engineering — advocated for issues including public health, climate readiness and affordable housing.

by Sanford Nowlin January 17, 2023September 12, 2024

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San Antonio investment group unveils details about Tower Life Building renovation

The changes will include 234 new apartments and a restaurant on the ground floor.

by Michael Karlis January 3, 2023December 11, 2024

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On the margins of downtown San Antonio, a maligned neighborhood mobilizes to save itself

Born of segregation and redlining, the near West Side has long been mostly Latino, mostly low-income. Redevelopment pressures are closing in, and neighbors are working to keep it affordable for some of the city’s poorest residents.

by Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune December 10, 2022July 5, 2024

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Study ranks San Antonio as one of the best places for homebuyers to get the most for their money

With median rent reaching $1,400 a month and the average price of a home at nearly $400,000, San Antonio might be affordable – just not for many who live here.

by Michael Karlis August 26, 2022August 3, 2023

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San Antonio housing market called ‘hidden gem’ by realtor group as prices continue to rise

The praise from the trade group comes as the average home price here reaches 6.5 times the median household income.

by Michael Karlis June 20, 2022May 4, 2025

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Investors bought nearly half of the homes for sale in Bexar County last year, according to report

Institutional speculators purchased just 35% of Bexar County properties in 2020.

by Michael Karlis May 31, 2022June 22, 2025

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San Antonio’s housing market overvalued by more than 30%, according to university report

Homes in Austin could be overvalued by as much as 67%, according to the report by Florida Atlantic University.

by Michael Karlis May 28, 2022April 24, 2024

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San Antonio rent prices rise 12.1%, beating out Austin, according to new study

In comparison, average rents in Austin only climbed 10.5%.

by Michael Karlis May 12, 2022January 14, 2025

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$250K Shed, Isis Romero: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Apparently, people had a hard time believing a three-room shed east of downtown could be listed for $250,000.

by San Antonio Current Staff April 29, 2022May 7, 2025

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A 420-square-foot shed on San Antonio’s East Side has hit the market for $250,000

Amid rising housing costs, the price tag could be seen as a sign of San Antonio’s new normal — or just way too high.

by Michael Karlis April 27, 2022October 9, 2024

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Early voting starts Monday on San Antonio’s $1.2 billion bond package, state tax propositions

The bond package is the largest in Alamo City history and will fund affordable housing, along with upgrades to streets, drainage, parks, libraries and public safety facilities.

by Sanford Nowlin April 25, 2022August 17, 2023

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Amid high rents, eviction filings in major Texas cities soar above pre-pandemic levels

San Antonio Councilwoman Ana Sandoval stepping down to work for University Health

San Antonio investment group unveils details about Tower Life Building renovation

On the margins of downtown San Antonio, a maligned neighborhood mobilizes to save itself

Study ranks San Antonio as one of the best places for homebuyers to get the most for their money

San Antonio housing market called ‘hidden gem’ by realtor group as prices continue to rise

Investors bought nearly half of the homes for sale in Bexar County last year, according to report

San Antonio’s housing market overvalued by more than 30%, according to university report

San Antonio rent prices rise 12.1%, beating out Austin, according to new study

A 420-square-foot shed on San Antonio’s East Side has hit the market for $250,000

Early voting starts Monday on San Antonio’s $1.2 billion bond package, state tax propositions

San Antonio is one of the least affordable U.S. cities for renters, new report finds

City council votes to send $1.2 billion bond package to San Antonio voters in May

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