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September 2, 2025

Does a Real Estate Contract Have to Be in Writing?

A handshake deal on a $500,000 home might feel like a gentleman’s agreement, but it could leave you completely defenseless in court. When it comes to real estate transactions, the law is crystal clear: written...

June 5, 2025

We Did It! The Howell Group Ranked #2 Best San Antonio Real Estate Blog

Well, this is pretty cool. I just got word that our blog made it to #2 on Feedspot’s list of the 35 Best San Antonio Real Estate Blogs and Websites in 2025. Out of hundreds...

October 1, 2024

San Antonio Real Estate: Your Ultimate Guide To The 2024 Housing Market

Welcome to the exciting world of San Antonio real estate! Did you know that in 2023, San Antonio was ranked as one of the top 10 housing markets to watch by Realtor.com? With its rich...

June 25, 2024

What Is The Effective Date Of A Real Estate Contract And Why It Matters

The effective date of a real estate contract is the date the agreement becomes legally binding, starting the clock on all contractual obligations. Knowing this date is crucial for meeting deadlines and avoiding disputes. In...

June 17, 2024

What’s an Easement: Your Guide to Property Rights and Access

What is an easement, and how does it influence your property rights? An easement is a legal provision that allows someone the right to use a portion of your property for a specific purpose, even...

November 10, 2021

Lessons For First Time Investors

Even for first time investors, property investment is a proven strategy for building personal wealth, as it allows you to experience long-term capital growth, rental income, and can have attractive tax incentives. It takes some...

August 26, 2020

Open House Listings

Thinking about getting out this weekend and checking out an open house or two? You can now find open houses to view in San Antonio and surrounding areas. Our list of open houses come direct...

June 17, 2019

You Passed Your Real Estate Exam – Now What?

Once upon a time, we all started at the beginning, with a fresh new real estate license in our hands and a ton of things to learn in front of us…being licensed is one thing,...

November 8, 2018

What Makes A Neighborhood Great?

We all want to live in a great neighborhood, but what exactly makes a neighborhood great? Like many things in real estate, it’s subjective and you can ask ten people and get ten different answers....

January 30, 2017

Kimberly Howell Properties Has A New Address

Kimberly Howell Properties is excited to announce that we’ve moved! We didn’t move far, in fact we just moved right across the parking lot to the next building. The new offices are a fresh change...

November 9, 2016

Submitting A Backup Offer To Buy A Home

You love the house, but just found out it’s already under contract. What can you do? Time to think about submitting a backup offer. In Texas, we have the Addendum for “Back-Up” Contract that helps...

November 7, 2016

Time Is Of The Essence: What Does It Mean?

The phrase “time is of the essence” is used often in real estate contracts and we’ve mentioned it numerous times in our posts breaking down real estate forms and addenda. What exactly does it mean...