Live near a Wal-Mart or Target? How the retailers impact property values

From the late-night grocery stops to the last-minute toilet-paper runs, convenience isn’t the only advantage homeowners benefit from in living near a superstore — but it depends on which name they neighbor.

According to a RealtyTrac report that looked at 27 zip codes throughout the San Antonio-New Braunfels area, homes near a Target (NYSE: TGT) posted stronger value appreciation and sales prices than homes next to a Wal-Mart.

Read more at San Antonio Business Journal.