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Acadia Heights ~ Market Update ~ San Antonio, Texas (Helotes) - 10/30/08 10:32 PM
Acadia Heights is a spectacular neighborhood located on the north west side of San Antonio in a small town called Helotes, Texas. Acadia Heights is a custom home neighborhood by McNair custom homes. Located very near 1604, Sea World, Fiesta Texas, great shopping, and much, much more, this neighborhood offers a family atmosphere & uniquely styled homes.
Acadia Heights currently has 5 homes available for sale at an average sales price of $677,000 and an average square footage of 4667.
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The Heights at Stone Oak ~ Sitterle Homes ~ San Antonio, Texas - 10/28/08 10:07 PM
Located just North of 1604 from Stone Oak Parkway is a fabulous Sitterle neighborhood named The Heights at Stone Oak. Inside The Heights at Stone Oak you are sure to find the home of your dreams.
Right around the corner from great restaurants spectacular shopping & medical facilities this neighborhood has much to offer. Here's just a smidge of what you will find:
Schools that are rated Exemplary (Hardy Oak Elementary, Lopez Middle & Regan High)
Gated community with a guard (once all construction is completed)
A 22 Acre amenity center
Pool
4 Tennis Courts
Basketball courts
Sand Volleyball courts
Play scapes
Walking trails
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8551 Collingwood ~ Universal City, Texas - 10/28/08 12:59 PM
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CATS coming to San Antonio, Texas ~ December 23-28, 2008 - 10/25/08 07:55 PM
Just in time for Christmas 2008 CATS is coming to San Antonio, Texas.
Tickets went on sale today at San Antonio's very own National Historic Landmark, the Majestic theatre box office (or 210-224-9600).
The show runs December 23 - 28 and is an award-winning musical composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber. I personally love the names they came up with for the furry, feline friends in CATS, from Deuteronomy to Gus (short for Asparagus) they are creative, talented & fun.
Never a dull moment in the musical CATS if you are in San Antonio in December, try to catch a showing of CATS.
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20 ways to go green ~ Plus 20 more~ - 10/25/08 05:25 PM
Ever wonder what simple things you can change to go green that will make a huge difference in the environment? Baby steps might seem silly to some but in the grand scheme of things they can make huge differences. From hand washing your dishes to leaky toilets Karen Klages of the Chicago Tribune came up with the list below that was posted in our San Antonio paper.
THE DISHWASHER Use it. Contrary to popular eco-belief, it's greener than hand-washing - if you run it with full loads and scrape rather than rinse. The average dishwasher in American homes today uses 8.7 gallons … (11 comments)
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JUST LISTED ~ 954 Lakeside ~ $116,000 ~ Lakehills, Texas - 10/25/08 04:51 PM
Ever dreamed of living minutes from the water but thought it wasn't affordable? Have I got a deal for you.
JUST LISTED! 954 Lakeside Drive
Lakehills, Texas 78023
This home truly has bragging rights as it's situated in a neighborhood that has it's own boat ramp & homeowners park WITHOUT an HOA. Your boaters & water lovers will adore it because it's just minutes from the water.
Well maintained with 3 Bedrooms & 2 baths this home has high ceilings and sits on 1.96 Acres! The front of the home has a covered deck, outside storage & a basketball court for … (3 comments)
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Fossil Springs ~ Market update ~ San Antonio, Texas (Helotes) - 10/25/08 03:58 PM
Fossil Springs is a beautiful neighborhood located on the north west side of San Antonio in a small town called Helotes, Texas. Located very near 1604, Sea World, Fiesta Texas, great shopping, and much, much more, this neighborhood offers a family atmosphere & uniquely styled homes.
There are currently 16 homes available in Fossil Springs, with an average asking price of $328,562. The average square footage for these homes is 2809.
Since the beginning of 2008 Fossil Springs has had 25 homes that have sold. The least expensive home sold was $200,000 while the most expensive home was $385,000. As you can see Fossil Springs … (1 comments)
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~The Shops at La Cantera - Phase II opened today~ - 10/24/08 03:00 PM
Phase II of the shops at La Cantera opened it's doors today!
San Antonio made it's announcement in September that The Shops at La Cantera would be expanding.
Today is the day!
More than 2 dozen shops & restaurants will call The Shops at La Cantera home. Seventeen of them opened up today. Many of them newbies to the San Antonio area, Urban Outfitters United Colors of Benetton and Free People . These stores are expected to expand San Antonio's retail prominence.
Welcome Shoppers! The additions to The Shops at La Cantera are expected to put San Antonio in the same shopping category of … (4 comments)
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~Pumpkin Patch Fun in San Antonio, Texas ~ - 10/21/08 09:24 PM
I stumbled on a ton of ORANGE today. There was way too much fun being had by young & old alike right down the street off Nacogdoches road (FM 2252). Right around the corner from our office, RE/MAX Access, the Bracken United Methodist church is having a Pumpkin Patch & they do not mess around when it comes to bringing pumpkins in...
I stopped in for a minute to see how the children were enjoying the Pumpkin Patch. They have hay rides, picture spots, sitting spots to observe & PUMPKINS galore! Big ones, small ones, bumpy ones, bright orange ones, dark orange ones & ones that need a little … (6 comments)
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Why I love my Real Estate Profession...... - 10/21/08 05:35 PM
My mother always said to me "What comes around, goes around" which in my adult life I have found to be SO TRUE. Especially when it comes to Anne Marie Malfi (AMM!) and this new (?) tag two people deal on AR.
Anne Marie Malfi sent me this "Why I love my Real Estate profession" I am pretty sure to get back @ me for the sending the Friendship Ball her way. Here goes....
Why I "love" my job as a Real Estate agent...Here's why I love it and what it brings to my life:
Hmmmmmmm.......selfish & obvious reasons first. I … (11 comments)
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San Antonio, Texas ~ Want more bang for your buck? - 10/19/08 05:29 PM
I believe Davy Crockett said it best in 1836 with
"You may all go to Hell and I will go to Texas" Sounds like Forbes.com is agreeing with the American Frontiersman. Smart move.
Reported recently if you want more "bang for your buck", head to Texas.
San Antonio was number ONE (along with Austin) on Forbes.com's top cities to be in to ride out the nation's financial storm. Also recommended were Dallas & Houston.
Forbes noted that Texas continues to do well. It's all a huge thanks to energy, technology and growth manufacturing. Obviously, a winning combination.
San Antonio was among the top 10 cities due to … (7 comments)
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228 Corsica, Cibolo, Texas ~ Rental with Mother-in-law suite ~ - 10/19/08 11:14 AM
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Restaurant Review ~ El Chaparral Mexican restaurant ~ - 10/18/08 08:53 PM
Looking for a good mexican restaurant in San Antonio, Texas? Look no further than El Chaparral restaurant.
Serving breakfast (Sat & Sun only) lunch & dinner, El Chaparral has a great atmosphere & is very reasonably priced. El Chaparral is definitely a family oriented place with seating inside or out & serving up the best mexican food around.
We arrived about 7PM and the place was packed, we waited a short 15 minutes at the bar prior to being seated.
I ordered the EL TEJANO which is 1 cheese enchilada, … (6 comments)
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Marketing to neighborhoods you just brought a buyer to... - 10/18/08 06:27 PM
The other day my sister and I were talking about marketing ideas. We were talking about "Just Sold" postcards and mailing them out to the neighborhood we just brought a buyer to.
I mentioned to her that a listing agent (I worked a deal with in August) told me she got a second listing on the same street (as the one in August) because of the time frame in which she sold the neighbors house. I thought well that is great for her! They were obviously impressed with how quickly she sold the neighbors home & wanted her to do the same with theirs.
So, this listing … (11 comments)
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Market update ~ Stonefield in NW San Antonio, Texas ~ - 10/18/08 05:42 PM
Looking for a quiet, convenient & large home for the money home in San Antonio, Texas? I'd suggest you check out Stonefield in North West San Antonio.
Conveniently located at 1604 & Bandera is this KB neighborhood named Stonefield. Right around the corner from major shopping (Target, Kohls, Barnes & Noble, etc.) and dining (Johnny Carino's, Chili's, Sea Island, etc.). A hop, skip and a jump from major San Antonio employers, Valero, USAA & UTSA Stonefield is virtually right in the middle of it all.
Stonefield has homes relatively new at and around 10 years, the average home … (2 comments)
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San Antonio, Texas ~ Newest one stop shopping ~ H-E-B Alon Market ~ - 10/17/08 11:58 AM
San Antonio got a very special H-E-B added today at 8503 N.W. Military Highway. Called the H-E-B Alon (which means oak in Hebrew) it opened it's doors this morning at 6 a.m.. Said to be San Antonio's with everything from the basics to the biggest kosher selections in town. At 128,000 squre feet "food emporium" which is said to have the biggest selection of kosher foods in town. The newest H-E-B came at the expense of two other stores closing (Huebner Road & Lockhill Selma) which wasn't favorable to some but is expected to be a benefit for … (4 comments)
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My vote is for Willie~ - 10/16/08 02:00 PM
Couldn't resist taking a shot of this sign I saw on my way to work this AM. I thought for sure it would bring a smile to whomever reads it. A Texan at heart Willie Nelson is popular in all states!
I think it's a spectacular idea! What do you guys think?
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Making a life list ~ Do you have one? - 10/14/08 08:32 AM
Going to real estate conferences can be overwhelming! There are so many great speakers, people & things going on it can be too much! And going back to back is pushing it! You hear so much about going home & implementing what you learned so as not to "waste" your time there. There are so many things that haven't crossed your mind that other people do that you take copious notes wondering how you will implement all these spectacular ideas & find time for all these books, quizzes, worksheets, etc.
ONE of the things that I learned & started doing … (54 comments)
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SABOR MLS ~ Solds August 2008~ San Antonio, Texas - 10/11/08 11:51 AM
The San Antonio Board of Realtors has released it's MLS stats for August 2008.
Here are the high spots:
The total Active Listings has stayed steady at around 13,000.
The top three sales prices for homes that sold in August, 2008 were:
1. $140,000 to $159,999 (at a whopping 181).
2. $120,000 to $139,999 (close behind at 179).
3. $200,000 to $249,999 (167 homes).
Another interesting stat that was listed was time on market of units sold with the highest days on market being for 531 units at 120+ days on market and the lowest for 74 units at 0-30 days.
The average sales … (1 comments)
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~San Antonio, Texas~ livegreenfest~ Saturday, October 11, 2008 - 10/11/08 09:14 AM
Looking for some answers on how to go green? Do you consider yourself enironmentally conscious? Are you looking for ways you can achieve full fledged "green status?"
You might want to check out the Live green fest being held TODAY Saturday, October 11, 2008 at the Olmos Basin park (10-4).
You are invited along with many other San Antonio locals to become part of San Antonio's "Green Scene".
Spend the day at the Olmos Basin, here's what you can expect there:
receive Energy Effecient information Earth friendly products Free TREE give-away Arts & crafts featuring recycled materials Music & fun … (6 comments)
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Finding a good loan officer is KEY! - 10/11/08 01:17 AM
The best thing that has come out of what is going on with the mortgage crisis is consumer awareness. Those that didn't pay attention before to their mortgage,the terms, the rates, the buzz words, now ARE. Educating themselves of how to get a loan, what the process is, fixed rates vs. variable rates, ARM's, Balloon's, etc. If you didn't know what these terms meant before, I bet you do now.
Home-buyers are learning to ask questions & know how to get the answers they need. A good loan officer can assure you peace of mind throughout your loan application and all the … (4 comments)
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San Antonio, Texas ~ The place to be - 10/11/08 12:09 AM
In the most recent monthly review of the Texas economy by the Real Estate Center at Teas A&M university San Antonio continues to rank high in categories from employment to affordability.
Texas' economy continues to gain jobs while the nations' economy is losing them. San Antonio, Texas is at a 2% increase in employment growth when looked at from the time frame of August 07 - to August 08.
Texas as a whole is the fastest growing state in population and is estimated to increase 13.6 million by the year 2030. Houston, Dallas, San Antonio and Austin are expected to DOUBLE in … (1 comments)
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Almost a month after Ike hit Texas - 10/08/08 09:28 PM
It has been almost a month since Ike hit Texas. Even in Texas we haven't heard much about it lately. The city of Galveston is still trying to recover from it. We just drove into Galveston from San Antonio for RE/MAX's Top 500 Retreat. We were shocked at what we saw but shouldn't have been. It is so different seeing it up close vs. on the news. Here are some of the shots I took today.
This is what you see while driving in on 45 to Galveston, Texas. There are boats littered all over the sides … (17 comments)
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ReBlog Please! Tell Ten Friends And So On... - 10/08/08 12:16 PM
At the urging of Elizabeth Nieves to help spread the word I am re-blogging Midori Miller's post about Cancer Awareness Month. This is an extremely smart way to get the word out & help those who might need the urging. Please click on the website listed below in Midori's post & visit the website as much as you can.
Via Midori Miller-Daytona Beach Florida Real Estate Trainer:
Today Kim Wood sent me a tweet and reminded me it is Cancer Awareness Month and make sure and spread the word. This evening in my email I recieved this important message. Rather than go … (0 comments)
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~Wicked is Wickedly Wicked~ - 10/04/08 09:38 PM
While in Chicago (I know, I know, I'm sick of talking about it too!) we caught the musical Wicked.
I have one word for you EXCEPTIONAL, you will not be dissapointed, it is money WELL spent. In fact I would have paid twice what we paid for this spectacular show.
I am a huge Wizard of Oz fan so Wicked was right up my alley.
Wicked tells the story of Elphaba, the future Wicked witch of the West and how she meets & eventually becomes friends with Glinda, the Good Witch of the North. The entire story is what happened … (9 comments)
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Nine Steps to Successful Home Buying ~ - 10/04/08 08:47 PM
Be qualified by a lender- Getting pre-qualified gives you an edge over other buyers in the market after the same home.
Your consultation - I will ask many important questions to help us get a clear picture of your wants, needs & desires.
Choose your system - How would you like to receive updates from me?
Find your new home - After you have picked the homes you want to see - let's go look at them! Don't be surprised when you fall in love with a home your very first day! Many people do!
Make an offer - You'll never know what Mr. Seller will accept unless … (1 comments)
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Saving for a new home in today's market~ - 10/04/08 06:38 PM
Saving for a new home can be stressful and less of a reality than one would like to make it. It is very doable. Start small with a savings account for that new home. Pay yourself first with every paycheck putting more and more away until you make homeownership a reality. The pros far outweigh the cons:
Why it's difficult to save -
New additions to your family Automobiles need repair or replacement Furniture wears out Major appliances need repair or replacement Medical expenses occur Rent increases are inevitable HOWEVER-
Homeownership creates an automatic savings program for you & your family!
Tax deductions for … (3 comments)
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~ D.O.C. Wine Bar in Lombard, IL. ~ - 10/03/08 04:01 PM
Looking for a hot spot to hang out in Lombard, IL? D.O.C. Wine Bar is more than just wine.
Located at 326 Yorktown Center Lombard, IL 60148 at the shops of Butterfield is where you will find a quick break from shopping, meeting some friends or just an evening cocktail & some relaxation.
We strolled in one night while visiting Chicago and met the loveliest lady "Ms. Farrah Fox!" YES, that is her real name. And how fitting is it?
FOXY Farrah was kind enough to pose for this post. She's a fun, hip gal & she … (3 comments)
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Wildhorse - September 2008 - Market update, San Antonio, Texas 78254 - 10/03/08 03:24 PM
Wildhorse is located at Braun & 1604 (right outside the loop). Wildhorse is a DR Horton Community that is on it's last phase of development with homes from the 160's.
Wildhorse is conveniently located just minutes from La Cantera (PF Changs, Bistro, great shopping) and the newest shopping center on the other side of the neighborhood at 1604 & Culebra known as the "Shops at Culebra".
Wildhorse is a marvelous family neighborhood with an elementary school on the main street of the neighborhood Krueger, two swimming pools a gazebo, walking trails a picnic area, basketball area and a daycare.
SEPTEMBER was a busy … (0 comments)
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Downtown Chicago ~ Tourists on the town ~ - 10/03/08 02:53 PM
Saturday evening in Chicago was our first trip downtown. We had been in class for days & decided to adventure out & see what there was to see. What we ultimately found out was there is a TON to see. We had so little time to see it all!
We started out on our own wandering down the streets checking out everything Chicago has to offer. We ended up meeting up with a new friend we met in Star Power Leadership class Nicholas (Nico) Apostal (one of Chicago's most knowledgeable agents) & having an excellent tour of downtown, the shops & dining … (0 comments)
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While in Chicago do as the Chicagoians DON'T do! - 10/02/08 09:33 PM
Sitting amongst a ton of tourists on the Architectural tour on Chicago's own "Chicago Line Cruises"
I started thinking about all the Chicago natives that have probably taken all that Chicago has for granted. Much as a Texas girl would take the River Walk for granted or the Alamo. It made this Texas girl think of all that San Antonio has to offer & what I should take a second look at.
We took a 90 minute boat tour that showed us a side of Chicago I wanted to see more of. The structure of the buildings & the love in … (9 comments)
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Meeting fellow AR blogger's! How cool! How hip! How FUN! Bring on the next one! - 10/02/08 08:49 PM
While on day 6 of our CHICAGO, IL (last day) Star Power conference we happened to be sitting next to this lovely lady:
Does she look familiar? Well, she didn't to us (since we are so new to AR) BUT she happens to be a fellow Active Rain blogger Marlene Bridges.
How exciting! Our first AR contact! All the way in CHICAGO! And no, she is not from Chicago EITHER, she's from California!
Marlene is a lovely lady, knowledgeable, creative & full of useful information & willing to SHARE. My kinda lady. We were happy to meet, chat & share a table with a fellow AR … (13 comments)
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Is anyone in Chicago from Chicago??? - 10/01/08 06:32 PM
My sister and I spent a ton of time in CHICAGO at the Star Power conference this last week. We are now back! We returned safely, it's a shame I haven't seen my luggage yet.
I think I met over 100 new people. It is easy to talk to folks when you are visting new places so we decided to have a little fun with it while we were at it.
As we met people everywhere we went my sister and I found it very interesting that SO many people who live in Chicago are from other places. I made this quick video … (10 comments)
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Kristin Moran, San Antonio,TX~Real Estate 210-313-7397
San Antonio,
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