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Jadestone Real Estate Jadestone Real Estate is an exciting and dynamic team with over 30 years of experience in the San Antonio real estate market.

10/22/2026

1,001 WEEKS.

That's how long I've been licensed to practice real estate.

And in all that time, not ONCE has a client asked me how many sections are in a standard township.

For the record, it's 36.

Nearly 20 years of experience, and I'm still waiting for that question to come up. I'm starting to think the real estate licensing exam might have included some unnecessary information. πŸ˜‚

You know what clients DO ask about? Property values, negotiations, investments, contracts, and how to avoid expensive mistakes.

That's the stuff that actually matters.

Buying, selling, leasing, or investing? Put those 1,001 weeks of experience to work for you.

πŸ“ž 210-340-JADE | Jadestone Real Estate

🏑 WHAT MAKES A GREAT REALTOR?After nearly two decades in real estate and training scores of agents, I've developed a few...
10/21/2026

🏑 WHAT MAKES A GREAT REALTOR?

After nearly two decades in real estate and training scores of agents, I've developed a few opinions about what separates the good from the great.

There are plenty of intangibles, of course. But if you made me pick just TWO personality traits, they'd be:

1️⃣ GREGARIOUS. Talk to anybody, anywhere, about anything. Make connections. Build relationships. Be genuinely interested in people. This is a people business first and foremost.

2️⃣ OPTIMISTIC. Real estate is full of rejection, disappointment, unpaid work, and the occasional slap in the face. You've got to believe the next opportunity is around the corner. Keep showing up. Keep grinding.

Skills can be taught. Contracts can be learned. Experience comes with time.

But the ability to connect with people and the belief that tomorrow will be better? Those are harder to teach.

Ryan Hillyer, CCIM | Broker
Jadestone Real Estate

Some days in real estate, you're touring million-dollar properties.Other days, you're hiking through rugged land next to...
10/20/2026

Some days in real estate, you're touring million-dollar properties.

Other days, you're hiking through rugged land next to a building that looks like Walter White might still be inside cooking up a batch.

Never a dull day in this business. πŸ˜‚

🏚️ Did you know some properties actually have NEGATIVE value?It sounds ridiculous. How can land and buildings be worth l...
10/20/2026

🏚️ Did you know some properties actually have NEGATIVE value?

It sounds ridiculous. How can land and buildings be worth less than nothing?

Over the years, we've encountered properties with massive tax liens, environmental contamination, and deteriorating structures that would cost more to demolish than the underlying land is worth.

Sometimes, the liabilities associated with a property can exceed its entire market value.

Every time I hear someone say, "I'd GIVE this property away!" my first thought is...
Are you sure that's a good deal for the person taking it? πŸ˜‚
Because free real estate isn't necessarily a bargain. Sometimes it's just an expensive problem with a complimentary deed.

At Jadestone, we look beyond the asking price to understand the actual investment, potential liabilities, and opportunities.

πŸ’° Considering a real estate investment? Let's talk before you buy. Sometimes the most valuable investment advice is knowing what you're getting into.

Ryan Hillyer, CCIM | Broker
Jadestone Real Estate

πŸ™οΈ $240 MILLION. FOR ONE HOME. 🀯That's roughly what billionaire Ken Griffin paid for a New York City penthouse in one of...
10/19/2026

πŸ™οΈ $240 MILLION. FOR ONE HOME. 🀯

That's roughly what billionaire Ken Griffin paid for a New York City penthouse in one of the most expensive residential transactions in U.S. history.

For that kind of money, you could buy approximately 750 average-priced homes in San Antonio!

That's not just a house. That's your very own NEIGHBORHOOD! πŸ˜‚

You could name the streets after yourself, start your own HOA, and still have 749 neighbors to complain about the HOA.

Not making a statement about wealth or who should be able to afford what...

But WOW. $240 MILLION. For ONE residence.

Whether your budget is $240,000 or $240 million, Jadestone Real Estate is here to help you find the right property.

Ryan Hillyer, CCIM | Broker
Jadestone Real Estate
πŸ“ž Call/Text 210-340-JADE

πŸ“  I remember FAXING my first real estate offer.Yes. Faxing.Back in the early 2000s, we'd fax contracts back and forth du...
10/18/2026

πŸ“  I remember FAXING my first real estate offer.

Yes. Faxing.

Back in the early 2000s, we'd fax contracts back and forth during negotiations.

By the third or fourth counteroffer, the document looked like it had survived a house fire, a coffee spill, and several generations of photocopying.

You'd squint at signatures, decipher handwritten changes, and hope everyone was looking at the same version.

Then digital signatures came along.

I remember being APPALLED that we had to PAY for the privilege of signing documents electronically.

"Another monthly expense? What's wrong with a perfectly good fax machine?!"
Fast-forward a couple of decades, and digital signatures are now one of the last things I'd ever cut from the budget. Apparently, you CAN teach an old broker new tricks. πŸ˜‚

Technology has changed just about everything in this business. But there's one thing it hasn't replaced.

Experience.

Knowing how to negotiate, solve problems, and get transactions across the finish line takes more than a fancy app.

πŸ“ž Whether your transaction requires the latest technology or some old-school problem-solving, Jadestone has you covered.

Ryan Hillyer, CCIM | Broker
Jadestone Real Estate

Haters will say this is AI-generated. πŸ™„But Ryan and Ashley at Jadestone Real Estate might have been selling houses back ...
10/17/2026

Haters will say this is AI-generated. πŸ™„

But Ryan and Ashley at Jadestone Real Estate might have been selling houses back in the 1980s. 😎

Interest rates were 12%, the hair was big, the suits were questionable, and every closing came with a complimentary chest hair sighting.

The market has changed. The hairstyles have changed. But making deals never goes out of style.

Jadestone Real Estate β€” Making moves since before the internet made us famous. 🏑πŸ”₯

OK, fine. Maybe we were just kids in the 1980s... but don't let the facts ruin a perfectly good real estate advertisement. πŸ˜‚

🀠 HILL COUNTRY RICH DOESN'T ALWAYS LOOK LIKE CITY RICH.Around San Antonio, luxury isn't always penthouses, designer ligh...
10/16/2026

🀠 HILL COUNTRY RICH DOESN'T ALWAYS LOOK LIKE CITY RICH.

Around San Antonio, luxury isn't always penthouses, designer lighting, and marble floors.

Sometimes it's 20 acres, a big ol' truck, a sweeping Hill Country view, and enough room that you can't see your neighbors.

Around here, people often put their money into land, privacy, and lifestyle rather than chandeliers and fancy finishes.

And we love that.

Luxury isn't always about what you show off. Sometimes it's about what you get to enjoy.

At Jadestone Real Estate, we know luxury comes in many forms. And with multiple accredited luxury home specialists on our team, we know how to help you buy or sell it.

🏑 Your version of luxury. Our expertise.

Jadestone Real Estate
πŸ“ž Call/Text 210-340-JADE

I'm a math nerd. πŸ€“ And in real estate, there’s ALWAYS math.From simple interest rates and mortgage payments to complex c...
10/15/2026

I'm a math nerd. πŸ€“ And in real estate, there’s ALWAYS math.

From simple interest rates and mortgage payments to complex cash flow projections, depreciation, capital calls, and investment returns. Numbers are a huge part of what we do.

But here's something I've learned after nearly 20 years in real estate:

People consider the math. But they rarely make decisions based on math alone.

Commercial, residential, land, investments… doesn't matter. When people are spending serious money, there's almost always an emotional component.

Maybe it's the dream of owning a business. The excitement of building a home. The pride of owning a piece of land. Or simply wanting something that makes life a little better.

And you know what? That's perfectly okay.

The numbers need to make sense. But so does the life you're trying to build.

Whether you're buying your first home, expanding your business, or making a major investment, you deserve someone who understands both sides of the equation.

I'll help you run the numbers, weigh the risks, and make a decision that makes sense for your money AND your life.

πŸ“ž Ryan Hillyer | Jadestone Real Estate
Call/Text: 210-340-JADE

🌟 AGENT SPOTLIGHT: CHARLES BUCKLEY! 🌟Today we're celebrating 8 YEARS of Charles Buckley being part of the Jadestone Real...
10/15/2026

🌟 AGENT SPOTLIGHT: CHARLES BUCKLEY! 🌟

Today we're celebrating 8 YEARS of Charles Buckley being part of the Jadestone Real Estate team! πŸŽ‰

Charles isn't a one-trick pony when it comes to real estate.

🏑 Residential Homes
πŸ—οΈ New Construction
🌳 Land & Lots
🏒 Commercial Real Estate
πŸ‚ Farm & Ranch Properties

With extensive experience across just about every corner of the real estate industry, Charles brings knowledge, connections, and good old-fashioned experience to the table.

Eight years with Jadestone. A whole lot of real estate experience. And still going strong!

πŸ‘ Help us congratulate Charles on his anniversary!

πŸ“ž Looking to buy, sell, or invest? Give Charles Buckley at Jadestone Real Estate a call @ 210-421-4005.

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San Antonio, TX
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