The Claus Team real estate, JLA Realty

For buyers

Find the right place, not just an available one.

Anyone can unlock a door. The value is knowing which door is worth opening. Thirty years here means I can tell you what a listing won't.

What we figure out together

Which neighborhood fits your life

Schertz, Cibolo, Garden Ridge, New Braunfels. They feel similar from a listing photo and are not. We start with how you actually live, then match the area.

The commute, honestly

I-35 vs. 1604 vs. FM 1518 at 7:45 AM is a different conversation than a map estimate. I'll tell you what your drive really looks like.

What holds value here

Schools, lot, floorplan, and which streets resell well. The difference between a home you enjoy and one you can also sell later.

Financing reality

Rates, taxes, MUD vs. no-MUD, and what your real monthly number is. No surprises at the closing table.

How it works

Four steps, no mystery.

01

Talk first

A real conversation about budget, timing, and what you're trying to do. No pressure to commit.

02

Get pre-approved

I'll connect you with local lenders who actually answer the phone, so your offer is taken seriously.

03

Tour with a local

We see homes with someone who knows the streets, the builders, and the resale history.

04

Win the right one

Strategy on offer price and terms in this market, then I handle the paperwork and the closing.

Run the numbers

Mortgage calculator

A quick estimate of the monthly payment on a home, taxes and insurance included. Move the sliders to see how price, down payment, and rate change things.

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Estimated monthly payment

$2,553.12

Loan amount $280,000

  • Principal$25310%
  • Interest$1,51759%
  • Taxes$58323%
  • Insurance$2008%

Estimates only and not a loan offer. Real numbers depend on your rate, taxes, and lender. For an exact figure, talk to a licensed lender or reach out and we'll connect you with a local one.

Ready to start looking?

Tell me what you're after and your timeline. I'll send back a real read on what's possible in your budget right now.