Mortgage rates may ease in 2026—but even small drops could reshape affordability and competition in San Antonio real estate.   Why Rates Matter More Than Prices A 1% rate change impacts affordability more than a 5% price shift. Forecasts from Realtor.com, Freddie Mac, and Texas A&M suggest gradual e

San Antonio and Austin are diverging markets heading into 2026. Here’s which city offers better value for buyers and long-term investors.   Two Markets, Two Very Different Stories Austin corrected sharply after 2022. San Antonio didn’t. That difference shapes 2026 value expectations. Austin: Higher

Buyers gained leverage in 2025, but will it last into 2026? Here’s what inventory, rates, and demand trends suggest for San Antonio real estate.   The Buyer Leverage Question San Antonio buyers finally regained leverage in 2024–2025. But leverage is fragile—and often disappears before headlines chan