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Couple standing in a doorway, poster: Tips for first home buyers. Text list: Budget, finances, priorities, expenses, trusted support.
February 9, 2026
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s not only love that fills the air, but a renewed sense of commitment among couples. From lovely surprises to grand gestures, the romantic holiday serves as a catalyst for them to take the next step in their relationships, such as buying a home together.
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By Laurie Brooks February 5, 2026
Planning a move to San Antonio, TX? Get 10 boots-on-the-ground tips about neighborhoods, heat, cedar fever, schools, traffic and local culture to help you settle in.
Laurie Brooks | The Brooks Group
By Siquia Mauricio January 25, 2026
Thinking about moving to San Antonio, TX? This local guide gives an honest breakdown—friendly neighborhoods and rich culture vs. long drives, intense summer heat, and cedar allergies—to help you decide.
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January 20, 2026
Aiming to have a cleaner and calmer home this year? You’re still on the right track for a fresh start. Before life gets busier and mess slowly creeps back in, we’ve rounded up small but impactful habits to start now, and which you can actually stick to for the long term.
Infographic about listing homes at the start of the year. Couple looking at a house and a list of benefits.
January 7, 2026
Listing your home at the beginning of the year can give you a competitive edge, get ahead of the market, and attract serious buyers—all of which can potentially lead to a faster, smoother sale.
Man holding an essential box smiles near a moving truck and house, with the text
By Laurie Brooks December 4, 2025
It’s exciting knowing that you’re starting a fresh life in your new abode. But that exhilarating feeling can quickly be replaced with dread once you realize that the moving truck has left the driveway, and you’ll need to face the daunting task of unpacking your belongings.
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