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Texas Hill Country homes for sale and Boerne TX real estate listings are the focus of Hill Country Homesteads Group. Bill Ross provides direct guidance on homes for sale Texas Hill Country, Boerne TX real estate, and homes for sale Northwest San Antonio.
Bill Ross operates as a Texas Hill Country Realtor and Texas Hill Country real estate agent with an operations-first perspective. No hype. No sales pitches. Just the infrastructure, tax, and transactional logistics you need to buy or sell a home in Boerne, Fair Oaks Ranch, and the Greater San Antonio area. Whether you are relocating from out of state, navigating a probate sale, or buying your first Hill Country property, you get the data and local knowledge to make confident decisions.
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Current conditions across Kendall, Bexar, and Comal counties
Boerne Water Restrictions
Boerne Utilities water customers remain in Stage 2 water restrictions as of October 19, 2026, per the City of Boerne. The city's official water restrictions page states Stage 2 has been in effect since Monday, August 7, 2023, the utilities news flash confirms customers remain in Stage 2 amid ongoing drought conditions, and no stage change has been announced as of this check. Under Stage 2, sprinkler and irrigation use is limited to one designated day per week based on the last digit of the street address, with watering hours of 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on that day, and no weekend watering. Hand watering with a hose (shutoff nozzle) or bucket is allowed at any time, and violations can bring fines up to $1,000 per violation. This municipal stage is separate from the Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District, which enforces its own groundwater curtailment stage across Kendall County.
Why this matters: Affects outdoor landscaping, new construction irrigation, and day-to-day watering schedules.
Fair Oaks Ranch Water
Stage 1 of the Drought Contingency Plan remains in effect as of October 19, 2026, per the City of Fair Oaks Ranch. The city moved from Stage 2 to Stage 1 on August 1, 2026, after the observation well static water level met the recovery criteria (averaging above 1,035 feet for 60 consecutive days), and no stage change has been announced as of this check. Stage 1 is the least restrictive level: a drought surcharge applies to water use over 20,000 gallons per residential account per billing period, nonessential water use is reduced, commercial car washing with non-recycled technology is restricted, water main flushing is reduced, and new landscape watering permits are limited to newly planted landscaping.
Why this matters: Affects outdoor landscaping, new construction irrigation, and day-to-day watering schedules.
Kendall County Burn Ban
No burn ban is currently in effect in Kendall County as of October 19, 2026. The county lifted the ban effective October 2, 2026, and the Kendall County emergency alert center posts "Burn Ban Off - Effective 10/2/2026". County officials did issue a temporary two-day prohibition on outdoor burning for Friday and Saturday, October 16-17, 2026, tied to fire-weather conditions, but that window has passed and no burn ban order is currently posted. Outdoor burning is permitted subject to local ordinance and any county orders, and residents are asked to call Boerne Dispatch's non-emergency line before conducting any burn. Status changes quickly with rain and fire conditions, so verify with the county before burning.
Why this matters: Affects outdoor activities, land clearing, and property insurance considerations.
Edwards Aquifer
Stage 3 Critical Period Management remains in effect for the San Antonio Pool as of October 19, 2026, a 35% annual authorized pump reduction, per the Edwards Aquifer Authority. The EAA re-declared Stage 3 effective September 20, 2026, when the J-17 index well 10-day average fell below the 640-foot trigger, and the EAA's live conditions widget still shows Stage 3 as of this check. The EAA's latest posted provisional readings (conditions last updated October 6, 2026) show the J-17 index well at approximately 642.6 feet above mean sea level, with a 10-day average around 640.8 feet. Stage 3 stays in effect until the J-17 10-day average exceeds 640 feet for 15 consecutive days, so the pool remains in the recovery window.
Why this matters: Affects well-water availability and pumping restrictions for properties on well systems.
I-10 / Loop 1604
Active construction as of October 19, 2026. Work at the Loop 1604/I-10 interchange continues with recurring closures of mainlanes, frontage roads, and ramps, per TxDOT's Loop 1604 North Expansion project. The most recent closures run Friday, October 16 through Monday, October 19: eastbound I-10 main lanes close at the interchange from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night for bridge construction, with Loop 1604 frontage roads in both directions also closed during those hours and detours posted. Long-term restrictions include a 24/7 restricted left lane on the eastbound I-10 frontage road from La Cantera Parkway to the interchange and a closed eastbound Loop 1604 entrance ramp just past the interchange. Recurring overnight closures run 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday evenings through Friday mornings, with at least one lane staying open on I-10 between Camp Bullis Road and De Zavala Road. Weekend closure patterns vary week to week while bridge and steel-beam work continues, and the flyover ramps generally remain open. TxDOT updates the closure schedule week to week; check the project page before you travel. The project targets completion in 2028.
Why this matters: Affects commute times and property values near the I-10/Loop 1604 corridor.
Severe Weather
No active watches, warnings, or advisories for Kendall, Bexar, or Comal counties as of October 19, 2026, per the National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio office. NWS shows no watches, warnings, or advisories at this time for the region. The forecast calls for clear to partly sunny, dry conditions through the day with afternoon highs near 79 to 80 degrees and overnight lows in the 50s to low 60s, followed by a slow warming trend through the week. Live weather alerts change quickly, so check the NWS Austin/San Antonio page before outdoor activities.
Why this matters: Affects travel, property maintenance, and insurance considerations.
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Why Work With Hill Country Homesteads Group?
Bill Ross is the founder of Hill Country Homesteads Group, brokered by KW Boerne, serving the Texas Hill Country market from an operations-first perspective. As a Texas Hill Country real estate agent with nearly four decades — 38+ years — in high-tech sales and marketing before transitioning to real estate, he brings a direct, data-driven framework to every transaction. No conventional sales pitches. No generic marketing language. His practice is built on logistics, infrastructure knowledge, and clear communication.
A Certified Probate Expert (CPE) and Texas Affordable Housing Specialist (TAHS), Bill guides out-of-state relocations with a direct professional network of over 1,000 California real-estate agents. This is an optional outreach channel — it does not promise active buyers, exclusivity, pricing, speed, cash offers, or specific contingency behavior. He serves local downsizers, estate executors navigating probate proceedings, first-time buyers pursuing grant eligibility and strategic purchase planning, and military families stationed at JBSA.
Featured in USA Today and The Washington Post for his family's relocation from Silicon Valley to the Texas Hill Country, Bill manages the data, timelines, and infrastructure audits that protect your equity across four Texas counties: Bexar, Kendall, Comal, and Bandera.
"Nearly four decades in high-tech sales taught me one thing: the details matter more than the pitch. In real estate, the infrastructure, the timelines, and the math protect your equity — not the marketing."
— Bill Ross, Founder
"The knowledge and direct approach Bill brings to every transaction is exactly what we needed when relocating from California to Texas. He handled the logistics so we could focus on the move."
— Relocation Client, Boerne
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What Makes Bill Ross Different From Other Hill Country Agents?
Four specialized service pillars — each addressing a specific logistical or financial challenge that standard real estate agents do not cover.
Sell With the California Pipeline Advantage
Cross-market valuation, room-by-room preparation protocol, and optional outreach through a professional California agent network.
How We SellFirst-Time Buyer TSAHC Grants
TSAHC programs may offer different down-payment assistance options, including grant or other structures. For Hill Country teachers, first responders, healthcare workers, and qualifying public servants.
Check EligibilityVA Loans & Texas VLB Benefits
Maximize your VA loan, VLB below-market rates, and disabled veteran property tax exemptions in Military City, USA. PCS relocation coordination for JBSA families.
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Well depths, Edwards Aquifer, aerobic septic systems, and limestone realities. The physical infrastructure knowledge that every Hill Country buyer needs before closing.
Learn InfrastructureNot Sure Where to Begin?
Choose the situation that best matches where you are today. Each pathway explains what to address now, what records to gather, and which professional confirms the technical issues.
Acreage, Well, or Septic
Records and specialists before relying on system condition.
Comparing Communities
Objective data-backed location research.
Selling a Property
Pricing, preparation, disclosures, and measurable marketing.
First-Time Buyer / DPA
Program-aware preparation with the right lender.
Inherited / Probate Property
Preservation, sale readiness, and attorney handoff.
Disclaimer: Bill Ross is a licensed Texas real estate agent, not an attorney, CPA, engineer, inspector, or environmental consultant. This section helps visitors find relevant educational information but does not provide professional advice in any regulated field.
Are You Navigating a Complex Estate or Out-of-State Relocation?
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Hill Country Homesteads Group provides real estate services across 4 counties — Bexar, Kendall, Comal, and Bandera — covering established subdivisions in Boerne and Fair Oaks Ranch, urban neighborhoods in San Antonio, and rural acreage throughout the surrounding Hill Country. Each area carries distinct infrastructure, tax, and market dynamics that directly affect transaction strategy.
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