Hardwood or laminate? Ceramic tile or stone? And what about good old linoleum? When it comes to floors, it seems like the sky’s the limit when it comes to all the choices, so here’s a good grounding in popular floor options. Hardwood Hardwood floors have endured in popularity in part because of their durability – you can refinish them up to five times to remove scratches. Initially a pricier option than engineered wood or laminate, the ROI on hard wood is hard to beat. Domestic options like oak or... read more

In the race to home ownership, many people speed past the mortgage broker and zero in on what home they think they can afford based on a 20 percent down payment. But did you know that a large percentage of people who are buying a home this year do not put 20% down? It feels like one of the biggest secrets in real estate, but at Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper, Realtors® we love shouting this news from the rooftops. Several factors over the last 10 years have dramatically changed how people finance their home... read more

It’s that time of the year again – back to school season. While your summer vacation may be a far-away memory, here are a few tips to keep vacations – and vacation homes – top of mind. Vacation homes are great real estate investments. Owning a home has always been considered an excellent long-term investment with a steady rate of return over time. If you rent out your vacation home, you can offset your payments with rental income, building equity more quickly. Keep in mind, m... read more

For nearly twenty years, Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper, REALTORS®has successfully spearheaded its annual “Bear Hunt” with the hopes of making holidays brighter for local children in need.  Since the early 1990s, more than 150,000 stuffed animals have been collected and shared with area children struggling with illness or domestic issues. CBDHR’s nine offices cover the San Antonio area and the surrounding Texas Hill Country area, and groups in our communities of se... read more

By Fabi R. Gomes | April 3rd, 2019 Dwayne Terrier, sales agent at the Northeast office of Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper, REALTORS®, has earned his nationally recognized GRI designation in “Contracts to Closing and Marketing”. The National Association of REALTORS® awards Graduate, REALTOR®Institute designation to help agents better serve home buyers and sellers and increase proficiency in an array of subjects to enhance business success.  The GRI designation provides NAR members with in-... read more