My best friend and her husband recently had their first child.  They decided it was time to purchase a home and stop throwing money away on rent.  They want a small house with a yard for the little one to play in.  The safety of the neighborhood is very important and they prefer it to be near an elementary school.  I recommended that they look in the local newspaper for San Antonio Homes For Sale or contact a realtor to help them sift through the listings.  A realtor would be able to help them stay in their budget and only show them homes that they can afford.