San Antonio is the second largest city in the South Central Texas and the seventh largest city in the United States of America. This city is located in the southwest of Houston and 150 miles north of the Mexican border with a population of 1.4 million people. The city has a rich Hispanic culture and a large Tejano (Texan - Mexican) population that produces a distinctive community with the grandeur of an old Spanish colony. The city is also a national historic site and a shrine to Texan independence which is renowned for its beautiful River Walk and for the Alamo.

The major attractive tourist destinations in the city are the Alamo and the River Walk (top Texas attraction), Buckhorn Saloon and Museum, El Mercado, or Market Square (one can buy beautiful hand crafted pottery, jewelry, art and clothing at bargain prices), Schlitterbahn German water park, Auto Tours, SeaWorld and many other interesting historic places. The city is also home to the world's largest marine park which is the Sea World. The major industries which contribute largely to the economy of the state and country are the financial services, Government, Health Care and Tourism.

San Antonio is an area where real estate housing industry is in great demand. As it is a growing area, there are good prices that are affordable for quality homes. In the San Antonio North Central area, location and proximity to jobs and education is a major factor of home sales prices and days on market. The inventory is still high, but at the same time home sale San Antonio prices are in many cases compensating for the high supply making it an excellent opportunity to invest and or purchase a home.

Lower prices with good selection and competitive interest rates create a perfect time to buy homes San Antonio. The city is an excellent location for job seekers and for individuals looking to continue their education. The area is conveniently located to many of the restaurants and shopping centers which locals enjoy. Most of the major institutions of higher learning are also a short commute away from the area which creates a major demand in the commercial and housing properties in the city.