San Antonio MSA

🏆 Ranked #1 Best Place to Live in Texas — U.S. News & World Report, 2026. But here’s what’s not in the report: San Antonio’s new home permits dropped 19.6% in 2025 — the steepest decline in Texas’s top-tier metros. This data comes directly from ALEX Intelligence’s latest report: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-08-sa-msa-permits-market-change. If supply is falling while demand is rising, where does that leave the next generation of residents? The city’s reputation is soaring, but its ability to deliver housing is not. What does this mean for long-term affordability? How will investors adapt when the pipeline dries up? Let’s discuss — not just for buyers, but for builders, lenders, and city planners. Best Places to Live in Texas (U.S. News & World Report — 2026) #1 San Antonio MSA <- this market #2 Austin MSA #3 Georgetown, TX — Williamson County #4 Round Rock — Williamson County #5 Killeen-Temple — Bell County #6 San Marcos-New Braunfels — Hays and Comal Counties #7 Dallas-Fort Worth #8 Houston MSA #9 Corpus Christi #10 El Paso Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-08-sa-msa-permits-market-change View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. Real Estate Strategy & Intelligence Leader. Democratized Blue Ocean Strategist & Operator. Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574877-B · Broker License #565194-BB [email protected] · +1 713.591.9902