Check Out San Antonio! 

San Antonio is the nation's eighth largest city and one of the leading cultural and trade centers of Texas and the southwest. According to the San Antonio Development Foundation, San Antonio is the 2nd largest city in Texas and has a population of 1,537,900 people. Its area encompasses more than 400 square miles and in spite of it's size, maintains the warmth and friendliness of a much smaller town. 

SAN ANTONIO AREA TAXES! 

Everybody wants to know about taxes - so here are the taxing facts about the San Antonio area. 

First, Texas doesn't have a state income tax. That's good news! 

The less than good news is this. All around Texas, there are property, school, and sales taxes.  

So, if you're moving to Texas or already here, here's what you'll want to know about local taxes and the cost of registering your automobile and insuring your home: 

The San Antonio area's sales tax rate averages 8.125% but will vary a little between the incorporated jurisdictions in and around San Antonio and Bexar County. 

The real estate property tax varies between jurisdictions and is influenced mostly by the school tax component. Count on paying approximately 3% of your home's tax appraised value for the more costly school districts to as low as 2% or less for rural areas. 

What about homeowner's insurance? The cost will vary between insurers. As a rule of thumb, count on paying approximately .005 times your home's value. 

And now, what about the cost of bringing a non-Texas registered auto into the state? You'll pay a registration fee of $60 to $90, a title application fee of $28 to $33 - depending on the county - and a new resident's auto tax of $90. You'll be required to have the auto inspected. That will cost approximately $18.00. 

If you want specifics about the property tax rate for a home for sale or for a neighborhood, it's best to not guess. Contact us. Contrary to the taxes, our answers are always free.  

Now, here's a more pleasant subject - local culture and events! 

Our cultural heritage can be experienced during annual events, such as: 

There is always something fun to do in this amazing, historic city. Entertainment opportunities abound. 

For sports enthusiasts, 

While one family member golfs, another may try shopping. Just don't try to do it all in one day! 

Music lovers can delight in the San Antonio Symphony, and offerings from country to jazz to rock to mariachis are available for your listening enjoyment in venues from small clubs to major events in the Alamodome. The Botanical Garden brings you "Concerts Under the Stars" and also "Shakespeare in the Park" (sponsored by ARTS! San Antonio), both with free admission. 

There are theatre performances from local performing groups to major national touring groups. 

With its many galleries and museums, San Antonio has become a major arts destination. It all begins from the moment you arrive at the concourses of San Antonio's International Airport where The Airport Art Spaces Program has opened galleries in the terminals. The Southwest School of Arts & Craft galleries specialize in exhibiting contemporary, handcrafted works of art. Nearby, the San Antonio Museum of Art is a perfect place to gain a perspective on the multicultural forces at work in this city. 

If all this is making you hungry, don't worry, you'll no doubt find your favorite chain restaurants here, however, don't miss the opportunity to try the local cuisine. Fabulous restaurants are located all over the city, and while we have some of the best Tex-Mex around, you can find excellent restaurants serving all national and international tastes and budgets.  

San Antonio is truly a unique city, and one that I am proud to call home - someday, you might also say "I wasn't born in San Antonio but I got here as fast as I could."
 

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