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San Antonio Homes http://activerain.com/blogs/shirleyhomes Sands Realty is a San Antonio-based independent residential real estate company committed to excellent service and exacting standards of honesty and integrity in conducting business. We serve all areas of San Antonio, including Alamo Heights, Alamo Ranch, Boerne, Bulverde, Castle Hills, Champions, Cibolo, Converse, Deerfield, The Dominion, Encino Park, Fair Oaks Ranch, Garden Ridge, Helotes, Hill Country Village, Hollywood Park, Inwood, Leon Springs, Monte Vista, Northwest San Antonio, North Central San Antonio, Northwood, Olmos Park, Rogers Ranch, Schertz, Shavano Creek, Shavano Park, Sonterra, Stone Oak, Terrell Hills, Terrell Heights, Universal City, Ft. Sam Houston, and Randolph AFB. We proudly assist clients in every price range throughout the greater San Antonio metropolitan area as well as across the nation. Through our real estate web site, www.shirleyparks.com, you have the ability to search virtually every home for sale in the San Antonio area. en-us http://activerain.com/blogsview/3715247/cinco-de-mayo-2013-events-in-san-antonio Cinco de Mayo 2013 ~ Events in San Antonio <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><strong><span>Cinco de Mayo c</span></strong><span>elebrations commemorate the Mexican Army's defeat of the invading French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Events in San Antonio include a festival with music and food at historic Market Square, concerts and more.</span></p> <p><strong><span>Cinco de Mayo</span></strong> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span>May 4th – 5th in Historic Market Square. This two day event filled with local entertainment, arts & crafts, children’s activities & food is sponsored by the Farmers Market Assoc. </span></p> <p><strong><span>Cinco de Mayo Music Concert</span></strong> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span>May 4th – 5th in Historic La Villita’s Arneson River Theatre from 7pm-11:30pm. The event will feature local and regional live music, artisan booths, food and drink. Sponsored by the Department for Culture and Creative Development. Free to the public.</span></p> <p><strong><span>3rd Annual Cinco de Mayo “PODER” 5K Walk/Run & Health Fair</span></strong></p> <p><span>May 4th Race begins at 8am in Milam Park 501 W. Commerce St. Health Fair is from 8am-Noon. An educational and historical journey through downtown San Antonio, the primary focus is an initiative to bring families and communities together to help fight diabetes and obesity in our youth. For info visit </span><span>www.poderwalk.org</span></p> <p> </p> <p>                                                                       <img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/7/3/4/3/ar136767708834379.jpg" height="275" alt="" width="275" style="vertical-align: bottom;"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;"> </span></p> <p> </p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/1/6/5/1/ar128171297815612.png" height="96" alt="" width="121"></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">We want to be YOUR REALTOR®<span style="">  </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong style=""><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">Contact Shirley</span></strong><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> <strong style="">Parks</strong></span><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> with Sands Realty at 210-414-0966 or email <a href="mailto:shirley@shirleyparks.com"><span style="color: #0000ff;">shirley@shirleyparks.com</span></a>.</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">Search for homes: </span><a href="http://www.shirleyparks.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-size: small;">www.shirleyparks.com</span></a></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We serve all of San Antonio, including the cities of Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, Shavano Park, Hollywood Park, Hill Country Village, Bulverde, Garden Ridge, Schertz, Cibolo, Converse, Universal City.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We serve ALL neighborhoods, including Stone Oak, Encino Park, Cibolo Canyons, Rogers Ranch, Sonoma Ranch, Steubing Ranch, Canyon Springs, Alamo Ranch, Champions, Stonewall Ranch, The Dominion, and more.</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We speak Spanish. S<span class="hps">e habla</span> <span class="hps">español.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><em> </em></p> </div> Shirley Parks Broker 210-414-0966 San Antonio TX Homes for Sale (Sands Realty 210-414-0966) Fri, 03 May 2013 07:57:21 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3715247/cinco-de-mayo-2013-events-in-san-antonio http://activerain.com/blogsview/3690888/4-bedroom-master-down-neisd-schools 4 Bedroom, Master Down~NEISD Schools <p>6406 Robin Forest ~$124,500</p> <p>Master Bedroom Downstairs</p> <p>2 Living Areas</p> <p>Dining Room & Breakfast area</p> <p>"Florida Room"</p> <p>Large back yard with mature trees</p> <p>North East ISD</p> <p> </p> <p><a><img class="navImage" src="http://sabor6.connectmls.com/PICS/D946BEFFFBA28060E040020A33016B42/m_P_cmls_43389_20130401_143940.JPEG" border="0" height="225" alt="" width="300" style="width: 203px; height: 189px;"></a></p> <p><input value="/PICS/D946BEFFFBA28060E040020A33016B42/m_P_cmls_43389_20130401_143940.JPEG" type="hidden"></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/1/6/5/1/ar128171297815612.png" height="96" alt="" width="121"></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">We want to be YOUR REALTOR®<span style="">  </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong style=""><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">Contact Shirley</span></strong><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> <strong style="">Parks</strong></span><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> with Sands Realty at 210-414-0966 or email <a href="mailto:shirley@shirleyparks.com"><span style="color: #0000ff;">shirley@shirleyparks.com</span></a>.</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">Search for homes: </span><a href="http://www.shirleyparks.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-size: small;">www.shirleyparks.com</span></a></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We serve all of San Antonio, including the cities of Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, Shavano Park, Hollywood Park, Hill Country Village, Bulverde, Garden Ridge, Schertz, Cibolo, Converse, Universal City.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We serve ALL neighborhoods, including Stone Oak, Encino Park, Cibolo Canyons, Rogers Ranch, Sonoma Ranch, Steubing Ranch, Canyon Springs, Alamo Ranch, Champions, Stonewall Ranch, The Dominion, and more.</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We speak Spanish. S<span class="hps">e habla</span> <span class="hps">español.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><em> </em></p> </div> Shirley Parks Broker 210-414-0966 San Antonio TX Homes for Sale (Sands Realty 210-414-0966) Wed, 01 May 2013 11:50:28 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3690888/4-bedroom-master-down-neisd-schools http://activerain.com/blogsview/3647020/what-home-buyers-want-today What Home Buyers Want Today <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span>What Home Buyers Want Today</span></span></strong></p> <p><span><br></span></p> <p><span>According to a recent study released by the National Association of Home Builders, energy efficiency and organization rate high on the list of things home buyers want today.<span>  </span>The top items are:</span></p> <p><span>Energy-star rated appliances, 94%.</span><br> <br><span>Whole home energy-star rating, 91%.</span><br> <br><span>Energy-star rated windows, 89%.</span><br> <br><span>Ceiling fans, 88%.</span></p> <p><span>A laundry room is an “essential” in a home, 57% (but nearly every home buyer surveyed said they want one in their home.) </span></p> <p><span>Other features important to home buyers include:<span>  </span>A linen closet in the bathroom, space in the garage to put sports equipment and gardening tools, and a walk-in pantry in the kitchen. </span></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/1/6/5/1/ar128171297815612.png" height="96" alt="" width="121"></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">We want to be YOUR REALTOR®<span style="">  </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong style=""><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">Contact Shirley</span></strong><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> <strong style="">Parks</strong></span><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> with Sands Realty at 210-414-0966 or email <a href="mailto:shirley@shirleyparks.com"><span style="color: #0000ff;">shirley@shirleyparks.com</span></a>.</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">Search for homes: </span><a href="http://www.shirleyparks.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-size: small;">www.shirleyparks.com</span></a></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We serve all of San Antonio, including the cities of Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, Shavano Park, Hollywood Park, Hill Country Village, Bulverde, Garden Ridge, Schertz, Cibolo, Converse, Universal City.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We serve ALL neighborhoods, including Stone Oak, Encino Park, Cibolo Canyons, Rogers Ranch, Sonoma Ranch, Steubing Ranch, Canyon Springs, Alamo Ranch, Champions, Stonewall Ranch, The Dominion, and more.</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We speak Spanish. S<span class="hps">e habla</span> <span class="hps">español.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><em> </em></p> </div> Shirley Parks Broker 210-414-0966 San Antonio TX Homes for Sale (Sands Realty 210-414-0966) Mon, 04 Mar 2013 10:57:20 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3647020/what-home-buyers-want-today http://activerain.com/blogsview/3619245/san-antonio-stock-show-rodeo-2013 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo 2013 <h2>Rodeo Events:</h2> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Grand Entry</li> <li>Bareback Riding</li> <li>Steer Wrestling</li> <li>Mutton Bustin'</li> <li>Team Roping</li> <li>Saddle Bronc Riding</li> <li>Calf Scramble</li> <li>Tie Down Roping</li> <li>Barrel Racing</li> <li>Bull Riding</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: justify;">Rodeo events fall into two categories of roughstock or timed events. Roughstock events are bareback, saddle bronc and bull riding.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Timed events include steer wrestling, team roping, tie-down roping, and barrel racing.</p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The San Antonio Livestock Show & Rodeo enters its 64th year with eight awards as the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association’s “Largest Indoor Rodeo of the Year”. With six PRCA events, and one WPRA event, rodeo fans enjoy the best-of-the-best in rodeoing. </p> <h2>Entertainment  Schedule:</h2> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/5/4/6/1/ar136043225916457.jpg" height="800" alt="Rodeo Entertainment Schedule" width="609" style="margin: 1px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: middle;"></p> <p> </p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/1/6/5/1/ar128171297815612.png" height="96" alt="" width="121"></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">We want to be YOUR REALTOR®<span style="">  </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong style=""><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">Contact Shirley</span></strong><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> <strong style="">Parks</strong></span><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> with Sands Realty at 210-414-0966 or email <a href="mailto:shirley@shirleyparks.com"><span style="color: #0000ff;">shirley@shirleyparks.com</span></a>.</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">Search for homes: </span><a href="http://www.shirleyparks.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-size: small;">www.shirleyparks.com</span></a></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We serve all of San Antonio, including the cities of Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, Shavano Park, Hollywood Park, Hill Country Village, Bulverde, Garden Ridge, Schertz, Cibolo, Converse, Universal City.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We serve ALL neighborhoods, including Stone Oak, Encino Park, Cibolo Canyons, Rogers Ranch, Sonoma Ranch, Steubing Ranch, Canyon Springs, Alamo Ranch, Champions, Stonewall Ranch, The Dominion, and more.</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We speak Spanish. S<span class="hps">e habla</span> <span class="hps">español.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><em> </em></p> </div> Shirley Parks Broker 210-414-0966 San Antonio TX Homes for Sale (Sands Realty 210-414-0966) Sat, 09 Feb 2013 09:53:02 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3619245/san-antonio-stock-show-rodeo-2013 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3609982/western-heritage-parade-cattle-drive-san-antonio Western Heritage Parade & Cattle Drive~San Antonio <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 24.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Western Heritage Parade & Cattle Drive</span></strong><strong></strong><strong></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"> </span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">What:  The Western Heritage Parade & Cattle Drive</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Where:  Houston Street (from Christus Santa Rosa Hospital / I-35 to the Alamo)  <br></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">When: February 2, 2013</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Admission: FREE</span></li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"><strong>Hey y'all</strong>... It's time to celebrate western heritage and tradition again!  Drovers, just like those from the Old West, will drive a herd of <strong>Longhorn cattle</strong> down historic Houston Street tomorrow. The cattle will be followed by <strong>cavalry units</strong>, <strong>authentic wagons</strong> and more.  The parade begins at 11:00 a.m. at Christus Santa Rosa Hospital and proceeds down Houston Street through the heart of downtown San Antonio. Children’s games will be available in the Alamo Plaza area from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., along with a FREE “Buckaroo Breakfast” sponsored by Radio Disney beginning at 9:00 a.m.  Enjoy the music, games, prizes & more. Or settle down in the Buckhorn Saloon, order up their yummy breakfast tacos, and watch the parade and cattle drive go by.<br></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Schedule of Events:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"><br> 9:00 a.m. - Free Buckaroo Breakfast begins<br> 11:00 a.m. - Western Heritage Parade and Cattle Drive begins<br> 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Children's games and family activities in Alamo Plaza area</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">For more information call the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo, 210-225-5851.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"><em>Photos: mysa.com          <img title="Longhorn" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/1/6/1/3/ar135983350631611.jpg" height="259" alt="" width="400" style="vertical-align: middle; margin: 5px; border: 5px solid black;"></em><br></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"><img title="Longhorn" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/0/5/8/4/ar135983332248505.jpg" height="225" alt="" width="400" style="margin: 5px auto; border: 5px solid black; display: block;"></span></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/1/6/5/1/ar128171297815612.png" height="96" alt="" width="121"></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">We want to be YOUR REALTOR®<span style="">  </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong style=""><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">Contact Shirley</span></strong><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> <strong style="">Parks</strong></span><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> with Sands Realty at 210-414-0966 or email <a href="mailto:shirley@shirleyparks.com"><span style="color: #0000ff;">shirley@shirleyparks.com</span></a>.</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">Search for homes: </span><a href="http://www.shirleyparks.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-size: small;">www.shirleyparks.com</span></a></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We serve all of San Antonio, including the cities of Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, Shavano Park, Hollywood Park, Hill Country Village, Bulverde, Garden Ridge, Schertz, Cibolo, Converse, Universal City.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We serve ALL neighborhoods, including Stone Oak, Encino Park, Cibolo Canyons, Rogers Ranch, Sonoma Ranch, Steubing Ranch, Canyon Springs, Alamo Ranch, Champions, Stonewall Ranch, The Dominion, and more.</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We speak Spanish. S<span class="hps">e habla</span> <span class="hps">español.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><em> </em></p> </div> Shirley Parks Broker 210-414-0966 San Antonio TX Homes for Sale (Sands Realty 210-414-0966) Fri, 01 Feb 2013 12:30:58 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3609982/western-heritage-parade-cattle-drive-san-antonio http://activerain.com/blogsview/3599408/have-a-prickly-pear-margarita-only-cash-or-credit-cards-accepted Have a Prickly Pear Margarita! ~ Only Cash or Credit Cards Accepted <p> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><em><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; color: #632523;">Congratulations to the <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Buckhorn Saloon</span>!  This week the State of Texas recognized the Buckhorn as an official Texas Treasure for being one of the longest running businesses in the state.   </span></strong></em></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span>The Buckhorn Saloon dates back to 1881.<span>  </span>History was made here.  It was here that <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Teddy Roosevelt</span> recruited <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Rough Riders</span> and where Pancho Villa, it is said, planned the Mexican Revolution.  </span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span>The hand crafted marble and cherry wood back-bar is just one of the original furnishings that still remains from days gone by. In case you are wondering where the Buckhorn’s most impressive collection of <span style="text-decoration: underline;">horns and antler</span>s came from, the original owner, Albert Friedrich, accepted horns and antlers in exchange for a free beer or whiskey.<span>  </span>Jars of <span style="text-decoration: underline;">rattlesnake rattles</span> were also accepted in exchange for a drink.</span></strong><span><span>  </span><strong></strong></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><strong>These days, the bar serves 7 locally brewed beers on draft, including Shiner Bock, Lone Star, Alamo Beer, and 4 seasonal Real Ale craft beers <em>but horns, antlers, and rattlesnake rattles are no longer accepted as payment! </em></strong></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span>And have you ever had a <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Prickly Pear Margarita</span>?  Try one at the Buckhorn; you'll like it!  </span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span>(You may even happen on a re-enactment of an old west shootout while you are there - no real bullets used, of course!)<br></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span><br></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span><img title="Texas" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/4/9/2/5/ar135908435052949.jpg" height="328" alt="Western Re-enactment, San Antonio" width="500" style="margin: 5px; border: 5px solid black;"></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Photo copyright Shirley Parks (Western Re-enactment, San Antonio, Texas)<strong><span><br></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span><br></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span><br></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span><br></span></strong></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/1/6/5/1/ar128171297815612.png" height="96" alt="" width="121"></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">We want to be YOUR REALTOR®<span style="">  </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong style=""><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">Contact Shirley</span></strong><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> <strong style="">Parks</strong></span><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> with Sands Realty at 210-414-0966 or email <a href="mailto:shirley@shirleyparks.com"><span style="color: #0000ff;">shirley@shirleyparks.com</span></a>.</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">Search for homes: </span><a href="http://www.shirleyparks.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-size: small;">www.shirleyparks.com</span></a></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We serve all of San Antonio, including the cities of Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, Shavano Park, Hollywood Park, Hill Country Village, Bulverde, Garden Ridge, Schertz, Cibolo, Converse, Universal City.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We serve ALL neighborhoods, including Stone Oak, Encino Park, Cibolo Canyons, Rogers Ranch, Sonoma Ranch, Steubing Ranch, Canyon Springs, Alamo Ranch, Champions, Stonewall Ranch, The Dominion, and more.</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We speak Spanish. S<span class="hps">e habla</span> <span class="hps">español.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><em> </em></p> </div> Shirley Parks Broker 210-414-0966 San Antonio TX Homes for Sale (Sands Realty 210-414-0966) Thu, 24 Jan 2013 19:34:12 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3599408/have-a-prickly-pear-margarita-only-cash-or-credit-cards-accepted http://activerain.com/blogsview/3559539/things-to-do-in-san-antonio-december-2012 Things to do in San Antonio ~ December 2012 <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-align: center;"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; color: #00b050;">A few things to do in San Antonio during the Holidays 2012</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; color: #00b050;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; color: #00b050;">    <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Trans-Siberian Orchestra  </span></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; color: #00b050;">     If you like a musical style that incorporates classical, orchestral, symphonic, and progressive elements into hard rock and heavy metal, you should enjoy this concert. Trans-Siberian Orchestra is known for their elaborate concerts, which include a string section, light show, lasers, pyrotechnics, moving trusses, video screens, and effects that are synchronized to music.</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; color: #00b050;">     Saturday, Dec. 22, 3:00pm</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; color: #00b050;">     AT&T Center</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; color: #00b050;"><br> <br> </span></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; color: #00b050;">    <span style="text-decoration: underline;"> Mannheim Steamroller</span></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; color: #00b050;">If you are more of a traditionalist, you would enjoy  Mannheim Steamroller's modern contemporary interpretations of Yuletide favorites, which showcase creative approaches to old carols, as well as some new carol-like compositions. Steamroller has become one of the most requested Christmas music artists of all time.     </span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; color: #00b050;">Sunday, Dec. 30, 6:55pm</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; color: #00b050;">     Majestic Theater</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"><br> <br> </span></span></strong></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/1/6/5/1/ar128171297815612.png" height="96" alt="" width="121"></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">We want to be YOUR REALTOR®<span style="">  </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong style=""><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">Contact Shirley</span></strong><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> <strong style="">Parks</strong></span><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> with Sands Realty at 210-414-0966 or email <a href="mailto:shirley@shirleyparks.com"><span style="color: #0000ff;">shirley@shirleyparks.com</span></a>.</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">Search for homes: </span><a href="http://www.shirleyparks.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-size: small;">www.shirleyparks.com</span></a></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We serve all of San Antonio, including the cities of Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, Shavano Park, Hollywood Park, Hill Country Village, Bulverde, Garden Ridge, Schertz, Cibolo, Converse, Universal City.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We serve ALL neighborhoods, including Stone Oak, Encino Park, Cibolo Canyons, Rogers Ranch, Sonoma Ranch, Steubing Ranch, Canyon Springs, Alamo Ranch, Champions, Stonewall Ranch, The Dominion, and more.</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We speak Spanish. S<span class="hps">e habla</span> <span class="hps">español.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><em> </em></p> </div> Shirley Parks Broker 210-414-0966 San Antonio TX Homes for Sale (Sands Realty 210-414-0966) Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:17:58 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3559539/things-to-do-in-san-antonio-december-2012 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3549089/overpriced-homes-sell-slower-and-for-less Overpriced Homes-Sell Slower and For Less <p>Selling your home in San Antonio, Texas</p> <p>This excellent article by Stephen Munson of Munson Realty explains why "the bottom line is, almost always, an <strong>Over Priced House</strong> will sit on the market longer and sell for less than it should have had it been priced strategically from the beginning."</p><div id="reblogging_tag">Via <b><a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/1784033/overpriced-homes-sell-slower-and-for-less">Pasadena Short Sale Agents Pasadena Short Sales (Munson Realty Southern California Real Estate)</a></b>:<br><blockquote> <p><strong>Overpriced Homes-Sell Slower and For Less</strong> If there’s anything we can take away from the plethora of <a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/1751377/what-is-a-non-judicial-foreclosure" target="_blank"><strong>Bank Owned Foreclosures</strong> </a>is they certainly know how to price a home to move!</p> <p>I maintain that you almost always shoot yourself in the foot by overpricing your home. Your home will almost <img title="house with thumbs down" src="http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af42/getinthehouse/blog%20and%20web%20clipart/house_dollar-thumbsdown001.jpg" height="351" alt="overpriced homes" style="float: right; margin: 5px; border: 5px solid black;" width="380">always sale at or above market value by pricing at or below market value.</p> <p><strong><em>So why is that?</em></strong> Well think back at when YOU were buying a home. Remember when a “great deal” came on the market and everybody and their agents were “swarming” to the open house? You placed your offer only to find out their were 10 other offers and they were going above the asking price? This “bargain price” created an auction affect and got people excited. THAT is how banks are pricing their homes and <strong>if you want your home to move quickly and for the most amount of money, this is a winning strategy.</strong></p> <p><em><strong>So why don’t sellers do it?</strong></em> I think it’s because there’s a little voice inside of our head (and pocketbook) that says “what if”.</p> <p><strong>“What if”-</strong> I can get $50K over market value. (even if someone were excited enough about your home to pay $50K over appraised value, their lender won’t loan the money if the value isn’t there. No loan, no buyer)</p> <p><strong>“What if”</strong>- I don’t get multiple offers and I only get one offer (May be still overpriced!)</p> <p>Often fear (and greed) hold us back from making smart choices! Don’t feel bad though, even Real Estate Agents are guilty of senselessly overpricing their homes. Somehow when it’s our turn to sell all of our “market knowledge” becomes goo and leaks out of our ears! It’s like the hairdresser with bad hair!</p> <p>The bottom line is, almost always, an <strong>Over Priced House</strong> will sit on the market longer and sell for less than it should have had it been priced strategically from the beginning.</p> <p> </p> <p>Copyright © 2010 By Stephen Munson,<a href="http://getinthehouse.com/blog/" target="_blank">Munson Realty</a>Pasadena|Overpriced Homes-Sell Slower and For Less*overpriced homes,overpriced house</p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p class="MsoNormal">Copyright © 2011 By Stephen Munson-Munson Realty, Pasadena short sale agents*<a href="http://www.pasadenashortsaleagents.com/tag/discreet-and-confidential-short-sale/" rel="tag">Discreet and Confidential Short Sale</a> • <a href="http://www.pasadenashortsaleagents.com/tag/does-a-short-sale-stop-foreclosure/" rel="tag">does a short sale stop foreclosure</a> • <a href="http://www.pasadenashortsaleagents.com/tag/foreclosure-2/" rel="tag">foreclosure</a> • <a href="http://www.pasadenashortsaleagents.com/tag/foreclosures/" rel="tag">foreclosures</a> • <a href="http://www.pasadenashortsaleagents.com/tag/hafa/" rel="tag">hafa</a> • <a href="http://www.pasadenashortsaleagents.com/tag/hafa-program/" rel="tag">hafa program</a> • <a href="http://www.pasadenashortsaleagents.com/tag/hafa-short-sale/" rel="tag">hafa short sale</a> • <a href="http://www.pasadenashortsaleagents.com/tag/hafa-short-sales/" rel="tag">hafa short sales</a> • <a href="http://www.pasadenashortsaleagents.com/tag/pasadena-short-sale-agents-pasadena-short-sales/" rel="tag">Pasadena short sale agents Pasadena short sales</a> • <a href="http://www.pasadenashortsaleagents.com/tag/pasadena-short-sale-broker/" rel="tag">Pasadena short sale broker</a> • <a href="http://www.pasadenashortsaleagents.com/tag/pasadena-short-sales-broker/" rel="tag">Pasadena short sales broker</a> • <a href="http://www.pasadenashortsaleagents.com/tag/short-sale/" rel="tag">short sale</a> • <a href="http://www.pasadenashortsaleagents.com/tag/short-sales/" rel="tag">short sales</a> • <a href="http://www.pasadenashortsaleagents.com/tag/strategic-short-sale/" rel="tag">strategic short sale</a> • <a href="http://www.pasadenashortsaleagents.com/tag/what-is-a-strategic-short-sale/" rel="tag">What is a strategic short sale</a> <a href="http://fhalosangeles.net/">FHA Los Angeles</a>, <a href="http://fhalosangeles.net/first-time-buyer-questions/">first time home buyer questions</a>, <a href="http://silverlakerealtors.com/">Siverlake Realtors</a>, <a href="http://silverlakerealtors.com/silver-lake-homes-for-sale/">silver lake homes for sale</a>, <a href="http://fhalosangeles.net/fha-approved-condos/">FHA approved Condos</a>, <a href="http://fhalosangeles.net/fha-questions/">FHA Questions</a>, <a href="http://www.getinthehouse.com/">Munson Realty Southern California Real Estate</a>, <a href="http://sanfernandovalleyhomesforsale.net/silver-lake-real-estate/">San Fernando Valley Homes For Sale</a>, <a href="http://www.getinthehouse.com/Homes-For-Sale-Pasadena-Ca--Property-Hot-Sheets/pasadena-property-hot-sheets-copy/">Pasadena Homes For Sale</a></p> <p>Authored by:Stephen Munson<a>+Pasadena Short Sale Agents</a></p> </div> </blockquote> </div> <div class="agent_signature"> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/1/6/5/1/ar128171297815612.png" height="96" alt="" width="121"></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">We want to be YOUR REALTOR®<span style="">  </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong style=""><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">Contact Shirley</span></strong><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> <strong style="">Parks</strong></span><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> with Sands Realty at 210-414-0966 or email <a href="mailto:shirley@shirleyparks.com"><span style="color: #0000ff;">shirley@shirleyparks.com</span></a>.</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">Search for homes: </span><a href="http://www.shirleyparks.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-size: small;">www.shirleyparks.com</span></a></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We serve all of San Antonio, including the cities of Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, Shavano Park, Hollywood Park, Hill Country Village, Bulverde, Garden Ridge, Schertz, Cibolo, Converse, Universal City.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We serve ALL neighborhoods, including Stone Oak, Encino Park, Cibolo Canyons, Rogers Ranch, Sonoma Ranch, Steubing Ranch, Canyon Springs, Alamo Ranch, Champions, Stonewall Ranch, The Dominion, and more.</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We speak Spanish. S<span class="hps">e habla</span> <span class="hps">español.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><em> </em></p> </div> Shirley Parks Broker 210-414-0966 San Antonio TX Homes for Sale (Sands Realty 210-414-0966) Mon, 10 Dec 2012 07:18:35 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3549089/overpriced-homes-sell-slower-and-for-less http://activerain.com/blogsview/3508880/san-antonio-real-estate-market-report San Antonio Real Estate Market Report <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 12pt;">The <strong>September 2012</strong> Multiple Listing Service report by the San Antonio Board of REALTORS</span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 8pt;">® </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 12pt;">(SABOR) shows:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt;"><span>·<span>       </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 12pt;">A <strong>7% increase</strong> in September 2012 sales compared to September 2011.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt;"><span>·<span>       </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 12pt;">Sales in the<strong> midrange</strong> <strong>of prices</strong> ($200,000 to $500,000) have been up the last several months, peaking in June. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt;"><span>·<span>       </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 12pt;">Locally, the total <strong>number of homes sold</strong> has steadily <strong>increased in 2012</strong>, with only a small taper in September after the summer boom. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt;"><span>·<span>       </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 12pt;">From January through September, <strong>15,175 homes have sold</strong>, compared to the same period in 2011 where only 13,861 homes were sold. September closed with 9,685 active listings and 1,378 pending sales.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph"> </p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/1/6/5/1/ar128171297815612.png" height="96" alt="" width="121"></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">We want to be YOUR REALTOR®<span style="">  </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong style=""><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">Contact Shirley</span></strong><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> <strong style="">Parks</strong></span><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> with Sands Realty at 210-414-0966 or email <a href="mailto:shirley@shirleyparks.com"><span style="color: #0000ff;">shirley@shirleyparks.com</span></a>.</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">Search for homes: </span><a href="http://www.shirleyparks.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-size: small;">www.shirleyparks.com</span></a></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We serve all of San Antonio, including the cities of Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, Shavano Park, Hollywood Park, Hill Country Village, Bulverde, Garden Ridge, Schertz, Cibolo, Converse, Universal City.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We serve ALL neighborhoods, including Stone Oak, Encino Park, Cibolo Canyons, Rogers Ranch, Sonoma Ranch, Steubing Ranch, Canyon Springs, Alamo Ranch, Champions, Stonewall Ranch, The Dominion, and more.</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We speak Spanish. S<span class="hps">e habla</span> <span class="hps">español.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><em> </em></p> </div> Shirley Parks Broker 210-414-0966 San Antonio TX Homes for Sale (Sands Realty 210-414-0966) Thu, 08 Nov 2012 03:38:51 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3508880/san-antonio-real-estate-market-report http://activerain.com/blogsview/3486279/the-sisters-grimm-halloween-dinner-and-ghost-tour The Sisters Grimm ~ Halloween Dinner and Ghost Tour <p><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Sisters Grimm ~ Halloween Dinner and Ghost Tour</span></span></strong></p> <ul> <li> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Friday, Oct 26 7:00pm</span></span></div> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Menger Hotel, San Antonio TX</span></span></div> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; display: none;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Joins Sisters Grimm Ghost Tours for a special Halloween Dinner and Ghost Tour!Dine inside one of America's most Haunted Hotels this Halloween. Feast upon a special Three Course Meal centered around the delights of the season. After Dinner, join your tour guides in the Lobby where they will begin a tour of the Haunted Menger Hotel<br> Following the Menger, your tour guides will take you on a walking tour of San Antonio's other most haunted sites. </span><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri;">read </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Fun for the entire family!</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Enjoy a Halloween event you will long remember!  Halloween dinner at one of America's most haunted hotels, followed by a guided tour of the haunted Menger Hotel.  Following the Menger, your tour guides will take you on a walking tour of San Antonio's other most haunted sites. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">For more information:<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> (210) 441-0883</span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://www.sistersgrimmghosttour.com">www.sistersgrimmghosttour.com</a> </span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/1/6/5/1/ar128171297815612.png" height="96" alt="" width="121"></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">We want to be YOUR REALTOR®<span style="">  </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong style=""><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">Contact Shirley</span></strong><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> <strong style="">Parks</strong></span><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> with Sands Realty at 210-414-0966 or email <a href="mailto:shirley@shirleyparks.com"><span style="color: #0000ff;">shirley@shirleyparks.com</span></a>.</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">Search for homes: </span><a href="http://www.shirleyparks.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-size: small;">www.shirleyparks.com</span></a></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We serve all of San Antonio, including the cities of Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, Shavano Park, Hollywood Park, Hill Country Village, Bulverde, Garden Ridge, Schertz, Cibolo, Converse, Universal City.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We serve ALL neighborhoods, including Stone Oak, Encino Park, Cibolo Canyons, Rogers Ranch, Sonoma Ranch, Steubing Ranch, Canyon Springs, Alamo Ranch, Champions, Stonewall Ranch, The Dominion, and more.</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We speak Spanish. S<span class="hps">e habla</span> <span class="hps">español.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><em> </em></p> </div> Shirley Parks Broker 210-414-0966 San Antonio TX Homes for Sale (Sands Realty 210-414-0966) Sun, 21 Oct 2012 13:31:41 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3486279/the-sisters-grimm-halloween-dinner-and-ghost-tour http://activerain.com/blogsview/3426146/san-antonio-tx-real-estate-market-report- San Antonio TX ~ Real Estate Market report <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="">San Antonio Real Estate Market report </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="">The July 21, 2012 San Antonio Board of REALTORS® MLS report shows </span><span style="">the <em><span style="">average sales price</span></em> for single family residential homes rose to $196,846 -- a 2% increase compared to a year ago. The<em><span style=""> median sales price</span></em> in San Antonio is now $164,200 -- a 4% increase from 2011.</span></p> <p> </p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/1/6/5/1/ar128171297815612.png" height="96" alt="" width="121"></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">We want to be YOUR REALTOR®<span style="">  </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong style=""><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">Contact Shirley</span></strong><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> <strong style="">Parks</strong></span><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> with Sands Realty at 210-414-0966 or email <a href="mailto:shirley@shirleyparks.com"><span style="color: #0000ff;">shirley@shirleyparks.com</span></a>.</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">Search for homes: </span><a href="http://www.shirleyparks.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-size: small;">www.shirleyparks.com</span></a></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We serve all of San Antonio, including the cities of Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, Shavano Park, Hollywood Park, Hill Country Village, Bulverde, Garden Ridge, Schertz, Cibolo, Converse, Universal City.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We serve ALL neighborhoods, including Stone Oak, Encino Park, Cibolo Canyons, Rogers Ranch, Sonoma Ranch, Steubing Ranch, Canyon Springs, Alamo Ranch, Champions, Stonewall Ranch, The Dominion, and more.</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We speak Spanish. S<span class="hps">e habla</span> <span class="hps">español.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><em> </em></p> </div> Shirley Parks Broker 210-414-0966 San Antonio TX Homes for Sale (Sands Realty 210-414-0966) Wed, 29 Aug 2012 11:38:12 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3426146/san-antonio-tx-real-estate-market-report- http://activerain.com/blogsview/3364171/the-fastest-growing-cities-in-the-us-y-all-come- The Fastest Growing Cities in the US ~ "Y'all Come!" <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 24pt;">Y'all Come!  </span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 24pt;">The 15 Fastest Growing Cities in the US</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">It probably isn’t a surprise to anyone living in the great state of Texas to learn that, according to the census bureau, Texas has eight of the nation’s 15 fastest-growing cities and six of the top seven.  Only cities with a population of more than 100,000 were evaluated in 2011.<span>  </span><span> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> Here are the 15 fastest-growing cities and the percentage of population growth, according to the U.S. Census Bureau evaluation:</span></p> <ol type="1"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">New Orleans</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Round Rock, Texas: 4.8% growth</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Austin: 3.8%</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Plano: 3.8%</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">McKinney: 3.8%</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Frisco: 3.8%</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Denton, Texas: 3.4%</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Denver: 3.3%</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Cary, N.C.: 3.2%</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Raleigh, N.C.: 3.1%</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Alexandria, Va.: 3.1%</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Tampa, Fla.: 3.1%</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">McAllen, Texas: 3%</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Carrollton, Texas: 3%</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Atlanta: 3%</span></li> </ol> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">San Antonio didn't make the list but that's ok with me!  Although it's probably good for the economy of Texas, deep down I really don't want our state to be overrun with big cities.  But that's just me.  Y'all come!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">The cities with the largest population in the country are still New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Houston.<span>  </span></span></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/1/6/5/1/ar128171297815612.png" height="96" alt="" width="121"></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">We want to be YOUR REALTOR®<span style="">  </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong style=""><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">Contact Shirley</span></strong><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> <strong style="">Parks</strong></span><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> with Sands Realty at 210-414-0966 or email <a href="mailto:shirley@shirleyparks.com"><span style="color: #0000ff;">shirley@shirleyparks.com</span></a>.</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">Search for homes: </span><a href="http://www.shirleyparks.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-size: small;">www.shirleyparks.com</span></a></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We serve all of San Antonio, including the cities of Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, Shavano Park, Hollywood Park, Hill Country Village, Bulverde, Garden Ridge, Schertz, Cibolo, Converse, Universal City.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We serve ALL neighborhoods, including Stone Oak, Encino Park, Cibolo Canyons, Rogers Ranch, Sonoma Ranch, Steubing Ranch, Canyon Springs, Alamo Ranch, Champions, Stonewall Ranch, The Dominion, and more.</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We speak Spanish. S<span class="hps">e habla</span> <span class="hps">español.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><em> </em></p> </div> Shirley Parks Broker 210-414-0966 San Antonio TX Homes for Sale (Sands Realty 210-414-0966) Tue, 03 Jul 2012 17:48:59 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3364171/the-fastest-growing-cities-in-the-us-y-all-come- http://activerain.com/blogsview/3359371/stars-stripes-over-san-antonio-july-4th-fireworks-free-event Stars & Stripes Over San Antonio ~ July 4th Fireworks ~ Free event <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/8/8/2/2/ar134100095222881.jpg" height="800" alt="" width="517" style="margin: 3px;"></p> <p>photo:  San Antonio Chamber of Commerce</p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/1/6/5/1/ar128171297815612.png" height="96" alt="" width="121"></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">We want to be YOUR REALTOR®<span style="">  </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong style=""><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">Contact Shirley</span></strong><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> <strong style="">Parks</strong></span><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> with Sands Realty at 210-414-0966 or email <a href="mailto:shirley@shirleyparks.com"><span style="color: #0000ff;">shirley@shirleyparks.com</span></a>.</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">Search for homes: </span><a href="http://www.shirleyparks.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-size: small;">www.shirleyparks.com</span></a></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We serve all of San Antonio, including the cities of Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, Shavano Park, Hollywood Park, Hill Country Village, Bulverde, Garden Ridge, Schertz, Cibolo, Converse, Universal City.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We serve ALL neighborhoods, including Stone Oak, Encino Park, Cibolo Canyons, Rogers Ranch, Sonoma Ranch, Steubing Ranch, Canyon Springs, Alamo Ranch, Champions, Stonewall Ranch, The Dominion, and more.</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We speak Spanish. S<span class="hps">e habla</span> <span class="hps">español.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><em> </em></p> </div> Shirley Parks Broker 210-414-0966 San Antonio TX Homes for Sale (Sands Realty 210-414-0966) Fri, 29 Jun 2012 13:19:36 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3359371/stars-stripes-over-san-antonio-july-4th-fireworks-free-event http://activerain.com/blogsview/3354445/stone-oak-vida-san-antonio-78258-78260 Stone Oak Vida ~ San Antonio ~ 78258, 78260 <p><strong>Stone Oak Vida ~ San Antonio</strong></p> <p><strong>Stone Oak</strong> es una comunidad privada diseñada convenientemente ubicado al norte del Loop 1604 entre la carretera 281 y Calle Blanco. Stone Oak ofrece una variedad de casas para elegir, incluyendo jardín / patio casas para viviendas de lujo construidas personalizados con cocina gourmet y 3 garajes de coches. Stone Oak propietarios disfrutar de vistas a las colinas de los países y el fácil acceso a la atención médica, tiendas, restaurantes, entretenimiento y lugares de trabajo.</p> <p><strong>Stone Oak</strong> Servicios son puerta de entrada, junior piscina de tamaño olímpico de natación, centro recreativo, casa club, canchas de tenis, el deporte tribunales, juegos infantiles, senderos para caminar, cancha de fútbol y mucho más. Los niños que viven en Stone Oak asistir a las escuelas en el galardonado North East Independent School District.</p> <p>Para obtener más información sobre <strong>Stone Oak</strong> de bienes raíces y casas en venta Stone Oak, por favor llame al 210-414-0966.</p> <p>Los códigos postales 78258, 78260</p> <p>Shirley Parks - 210-414-0966</p> <p>Agente, agente de bienes raíces</p> <p>Hablamos espanol.  </p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS;"><span class="hps">~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS;"><span class="hps"><span id="result_box"><span class="hps">Queremos ser</span> <span class="hps">su REALTOR ®</span><br><br> <span class="hps">Contacta con Shirley</span> <span class="hps">Parks</span> <span class="hps">con Sands</span> <span class="hps">Realty al</span> <span class="hps">210-414-0966</span> <span class="hps">o</span> <span class="hps">shirley@shirleyparks.com</span> <span class="hps">de correo electrónico.</span><br> <br> <span class="hps">Búsqueda de</span> <span class="hps">casas</span><span>:</span> <span class="hps">www.shirleyparks.com</span><br> <br> <span class="hps">Servimos a todos los</span> <span class="hps">de San Antonio,</span> <span class="hps">incluyendo las ciudades de</span> <span class="hps">Alamo Heights</span><span>,</span> <span class="hps">colinas de Terrell</span><span>, el parque de</span> <span class="hps">Shavano</span><span>,</span> <span class="hps">Hollywood Park</span><span>,</span> <span class="hps">Hill Country</span> <span class="hps">Village</span><span>,</span> <span class="hps">Bulverde</span><span>,</span> <span class="hps">Garden Ridge</span><span>,</span> <span class="hps">Schertz</span><span>,</span> <span class="hps">Cibolo</span><span>, Converse,</span> <span class="hps">Universal City.</span><br> <br> <span class="hps">Servimos a todos los</span> <span class="hps">barrios</span><span>, entre ellos</span> <span class="hps">Stone Oak</span><span>, el parque de</span> <span class="hps">Encino,</span> <span class="hps">Cibolo Canyons</span><span>,</span> <span class="hps">Rogers Ranch,</span> <span class="hps">Sonoma Ranch</span><span>, Rancho</span> <span class="hps">Steubing</span><span>,</span> <span class="hps">Springs,</span> <span class="hps">Cañón</span><span>, Rancho</span> <span class="hps">Alamo</span><span>, Champions</span><span>, el rancho de</span> <span class="hps">Stonewall</span><span>, Dominion</span><span>, y más</span><span>.</span><br> <br> <span class="hps">Hablamos español</span><span>.</span> </span></span></span></span></p> <div id="spell-place-holder" style="display: none;"> </div> <p> </p> <div id="gt-res-tools"> <div id="gt-res-tools-l"> <div id="gt-res-undo"><a id="gt-undo" style="display: none;">Undo edits</a></div> </div> <div id="gt-res-tools-r"> <div class="trans-listen-button goog-toolbar-button" id="gt-res-listen"> </div> <div class="trans-roman-button goog-toolbar-button" id="gt-res-roman" style="display: none;"> </div> </div> </div> <p> </p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/1/6/5/1/ar128171297815612.png" height="96" alt="" width="121"></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">We want to be YOUR REALTOR®<span style="">  </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong style=""><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">Contact Shirley</span></strong><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> <strong style="">Parks</strong></span><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> with Sands Realty at 210-414-0966 or email <a href="mailto:shirley@shirleyparks.com"><span style="color: #0000ff;">shirley@shirleyparks.com</span></a>.</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">Search for homes: </span><a href="http://www.shirleyparks.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-size: small;">www.shirleyparks.com</span></a></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We serve all of San Antonio, including the cities of Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, Shavano Park, Hollywood Park, Hill Country Village, Bulverde, Garden Ridge, Schertz, Cibolo, Converse, Universal City.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We serve ALL neighborhoods, including Stone Oak, Encino Park, Cibolo Canyons, Rogers Ranch, Sonoma Ranch, Steubing Ranch, Canyon Springs, Alamo Ranch, Champions, Stonewall Ranch, The Dominion, and more.</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We speak Spanish. S<span class="hps">e habla</span> <span class="hps">español.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><em> </em></p> </div> Shirley Parks Broker 210-414-0966 San Antonio TX Homes for Sale (Sands Realty 210-414-0966) Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:30:28 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3354445/stone-oak-vida-san-antonio-78258-78260 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3349800/san-antonio-texas-market-report-may-2012 San Antonio, Texas, Market Report ~ May 2012 <p><strong></strong> </p> <p><strong><span style="color: #0070c0; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">San Antonio, Texas, Market Report ~ May 2012</span></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><strong></strong> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><strong><span style="color: #0070c0; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">$197,451– The average price for single-family homes in May 2012 was 4 percent higher than a year ago.</span></span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="color: #0070c0; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">$161,400 – The median price for single-family homes in May 2012 was 5 percent higher than a year ago.</span></span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="color: #0070c0; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1,889– The total number of single-family residential home sales in May 2012 was 4 percent higher than a year ago.</span></span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="color: #0070c0; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1,778 – The number of pending home sales in May 2012.</span></span></strong></p> <p> </p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/1/6/5/1/ar128171297815612.png" height="96" alt="" width="121"></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">We want to be YOUR REALTOR®<span style="">  </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong style=""><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">Contact Shirley</span></strong><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> <strong style="">Parks</strong></span><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> with Sands Realty at 210-414-0966 or email <a href="mailto:shirley@shirleyparks.com"><span style="color: #0000ff;">shirley@shirleyparks.com</span></a>.</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">Search for homes: </span><a href="http://www.shirleyparks.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-size: small;">www.shirleyparks.com</span></a></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We serve all of San Antonio, including the cities of Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, Shavano Park, Hollywood Park, Hill Country Village, Bulverde, Garden Ridge, Schertz, Cibolo, Converse, Universal City.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We serve ALL neighborhoods, including Stone Oak, Encino Park, Cibolo Canyons, Rogers Ranch, Sonoma Ranch, Steubing Ranch, Canyon Springs, Alamo Ranch, Champions, Stonewall Ranch, The Dominion, and more.</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We speak Spanish. S<span class="hps">e habla</span> <span class="hps">español.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><em> </em></p> </div> Shirley Parks Broker 210-414-0966 San Antonio TX Homes for Sale (Sands Realty 210-414-0966) Thu, 21 Jun 2012 08:28:12 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3349800/san-antonio-texas-market-report-may-2012 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3256871/san-antonio-living-stone-oak-zip-code-78258 San Antonio Living ~ Stone Oak ~ zip code 78258 <p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;"><span id="internal-source-marker_0.5718418135453636" style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">Stone Oak Living ~ San Antonio</span><br></span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">Stone Oak</span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;"> is a gated master planned community conveniently located north of Loop 1604 between Hwy 281 and Blanco Rd. </span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">Stone Oak</span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;"> offers a variety of homes to choose from including garden/patio homes to custom built luxury homes with gourmet kitchens and 3 car garages. </span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">Stone Oak</span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;"> homeowners enjoy hill country views and easy accessibility to medical care, shopping, restaurants, entertainment, and places of employment. </span><br><br><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">Stone Oak Amenities </span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">include gated entrance, junior Olympic size swimming pool, recreation center, clubhouse, tennis courts, sport courts, playground, walking trails, soccer field and more. Children living in </span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">Stone Oak</span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;"> attend schools in the award winning North East Independent School District.</span><br><br><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">To learn more about Stone Oak, call 210-414-0966.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/1/6/5/1/ar128171297815612.png" height="96" alt="" width="121"></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">We want to be YOUR REALTOR®<span style="">  </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong style=""><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">Contact Shirley</span></strong><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> <strong style="">Parks</strong></span><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> with Sands Realty at 210-414-0966 or email <a href="mailto:shirley@shirleyparks.com"><span style="color: #0000ff;">shirley@shirleyparks.com</span></a>.</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">Search for homes: </span><a href="http://www.shirleyparks.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-size: small;">www.shirleyparks.com</span></a></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We serve all of San Antonio, including the cities of Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, Shavano Park, Hollywood Park, Hill Country Village, Bulverde, Garden Ridge, Schertz, Cibolo, Converse, Universal City.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We serve ALL neighborhoods, including Stone Oak, Encino Park, Cibolo Canyons, Rogers Ranch, Sonoma Ranch, Steubing Ranch, Canyon Springs, Alamo Ranch, Champions, Stonewall Ranch, The Dominion, and more.</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We speak Spanish. S<span class="hps">e habla</span> <span class="hps">español.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><em> </em></p> </div> Shirley Parks Broker 210-414-0966 San Antonio TX Homes for Sale (Sands Realty 210-414-0966) Mon, 14 May 2012 06:17:55 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3256871/san-antonio-living-stone-oak-zip-code-78258 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3172313/san-antonio-real-estate-statistics-march-2012 San Antonio Real Estate Statistics~March 2012 <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span id="internal-source-marker_0.25022920808566606" style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">San Antonio Real Estate Statistics~March 2012</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">The San Antonio Board of Realtors reported that at the end of March 2012, the </span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">average price</span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;"> for a single-family home was</span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;"> $185,561</span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;"> — a 2% increase from the average priced in March 2011. </span><br><br><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">The </span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">median price</span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;"> stood at </span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">$155,600</span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">, a 4% increase from the median home price in March 2011.</span><br><br><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">1,637 single-family homes sold</span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;"> in March 2012 — a 4% increase from the number sold in March 201.</span></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/1/6/5/1/ar128171297815612.png" height="96" alt="" width="121"></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">We want to be YOUR REALTOR®<span style="">  </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong style=""><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">Contact Shirley</span></strong><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> <strong style="">Parks</strong></span><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> with Sands Realty at 210-414-0966 or email <a href="mailto:shirley@shirleyparks.com"><span style="color: #0000ff;">shirley@shirleyparks.com</span></a>.</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">Search for homes: </span><a href="http://www.shirleyparks.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-size: small;">www.shirleyparks.com</span></a></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We serve all of San Antonio, including the cities of Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, Shavano Park, Hollywood Park, Hill Country Village, Bulverde, Garden Ridge, Schertz, Cibolo, Converse, Universal City.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We serve ALL neighborhoods, including Stone Oak, Encino Park, Cibolo Canyons, Rogers Ranch, Sonoma Ranch, Steubing Ranch, Canyon Springs, Alamo Ranch, Champions, Stonewall Ranch, The Dominion, and more.</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We speak Spanish. S<span class="hps">e habla</span> <span class="hps">español.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><em> </em></p> </div> Shirley Parks Broker 210-414-0966 San Antonio TX Homes for Sale (Sands Realty 210-414-0966) Tue, 17 Apr 2012 19:53:28 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3172313/san-antonio-real-estate-statistics-march-2012 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3162293/rogers-ranch-point-bluff-garden-homes-san-antonio-tx-78258 Rogers Ranch ~ Point Bluff Garden Homes ~ San Antonio TX 78258 <p><span id="internal-source-marker_0.9514990400483236" style="color: #000000; font-family: Corsiva; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">Rogers Ranch ~ Point Bluff Garden Homes ~ San Antonio TX 78258</span><br><br><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">Point Bluff Garden Homes</span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;"> in </span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">Rogers Ranch</span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;"> is one of San Antonio’s finest garden home communities. These </span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">mediterranean style</span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;"> garden/patio homes are designed with open floor plans, high ceilings, and large balconies or patios. This northside neighborhood is situated on a high location in Rogers Ranch, providing</span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;"> beautiful views</span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">.</span><br><br><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">Neighborhood amenities include </span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">controlled access</span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">, pool, tennis, clubhouse, park/playground,</span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;"> jogging trails</span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">, and a sports court.</span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;"> Front yards are maintained</span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;"> by the homeowner’s association and they even plant your flowers.  The entire neighborhood keeps a uniformly well kept appearance - so you can just relax and enjoy your beautiful home!</span><br><br><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">Garden or patio homes in Point Bluff Gardens are currently listed from</span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;"> $365,000</span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;"> for a 3/2/2, 2181 square foot home to </span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">$495,000</span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;"> for a 3/2.5/2, 3469 square foot home.</span><br><br><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">Schools are in the award winning </span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">North East ISD</span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">. (NEISD)</span><br><br><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">To view homes in Rogers Ranch ~ Point Bluff Gardens ~ San Antonio TX 78258, give me a </span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">call at 210-414-0966</span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">Search for San Antonio homes for sale:  <a href="http://www.shirleyparks.com">www.shirleyparks.com</a></span></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/1/6/5/1/ar128171297815612.png" height="96" alt="" width="121"></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">We want to be YOUR REALTOR®<span style="">  </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong style=""><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">Contact Shirley</span></strong><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> <strong style="">Parks</strong></span><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> with Sands Realty at 210-414-0966 or email <a href="mailto:shirley@shirleyparks.com"><span style="color: #0000ff;">shirley@shirleyparks.com</span></a>.</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">Search for homes: </span><a href="http://www.shirleyparks.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-size: small;">www.shirleyparks.com</span></a></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We serve all of San Antonio, including the cities of Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, Shavano Park, Hollywood Park, Hill Country Village, Bulverde, Garden Ridge, Schertz, Cibolo, Converse, Universal City.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We serve ALL neighborhoods, including Stone Oak, Encino Park, Cibolo Canyons, Rogers Ranch, Sonoma Ranch, Steubing Ranch, Canyon Springs, Alamo Ranch, Champions, Stonewall Ranch, The Dominion, and more.</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We speak Spanish. S<span class="hps">e habla</span> <span class="hps">español.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><em> </em></p> </div> Shirley Parks Broker 210-414-0966 San Antonio TX Homes for Sale (Sands Realty 210-414-0966) Sat, 14 Apr 2012 19:20:56 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3162293/rogers-ranch-point-bluff-garden-homes-san-antonio-tx-78258 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3135525/san-antonio-tx-78258-stone-oak-las-lomas-market-analysis-home-sales-report-for-march-2012 San Antonio TX 78258: STONE OAK/LAS LOMAS Market Analysis & Home Sales Report for March 2012 <p> </p> <p><span id="internal-source-marker_0.29859516998799973" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">Stone Oak ~ Las Lomas</span><br><br><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">Las Lomas</span><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;"> is located in the 281/1604 area in the premier master planned community of </span><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">Stone Oak</span><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">, zip code 78258, where you will find shopping, restaurants, entertainment, award winning schools, and first rate medical care. Amenities in Stone Oak neighborhoods include recreation center, club house, pool, tennis, sports court, and more.</span><br><br><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">Currently there are 11 homes for sale in </span><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">Las Lomas</span><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">. Listings range from $218,000 for a 2557 square foot home to $224,900 for a 3561 square foot home. </span><br><br><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">March Sales and Pending Sales</span><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;"> in </span><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">Las Lomas</span><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;"> – There were 2 closed sales in March, a 2263 square foot home that sold for $195,000 and a 3449 square foot home that sold for $235,000. There are 3 Pending sales ranging from $220,000 (listing price) for a 2602 square foot home to $240,000 (listing price) for a 3449 square foot home. </span><br><br><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">Las Lomas/Stone Oak </span><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">is located in the award winning </span><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">North East Independent School District (NEISD)</span><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;"> and offers convenient access via freeway to both </span><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">Randolph Air Force Base and Ft. Sam Houston.</span><br><br><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">To view homes in Las Lomas, zip code 78258, and all of San Antonio call me at 210-414-0966 or go to my website, </span><a href="http://www.shirleyparks.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">www.shirleyparks.com</span></a><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;"><a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/3122103/san-antonio-tx-78247-steubing-ranch-market-analysis-home-sales-report-for-march-2012" rel="bookmark"><span style="color: #1e77b9;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: xx-small;">San Antonio TX 78247: Steubing Ranch Market Analysis & Home Sales Report for March 2012</span></span></a></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/1/6/5/1/ar128171297815612.png" height="96" alt="" width="121"></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">We want to be YOUR REALTOR®<span style="">  </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong style=""><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">Contact Shirley</span></strong><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> <strong style="">Parks</strong></span><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> with Sands Realty at 210-414-0966 or email <a href="mailto:shirley@shirleyparks.com"><span style="color: #0000ff;">shirley@shirleyparks.com</span></a>.</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">Search for homes: </span><a href="http://www.shirleyparks.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-size: small;">www.shirleyparks.com</span></a></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We serve all of San Antonio, including the cities of Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, Shavano Park, Hollywood Park, Hill Country Village, Bulverde, Garden Ridge, Schertz, Cibolo, Converse, Universal City.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We serve ALL neighborhoods, including Stone Oak, Encino Park, Cibolo Canyons, Rogers Ranch, Sonoma Ranch, Steubing Ranch, Canyon Springs, Alamo Ranch, Champions, Stonewall Ranch, The Dominion, and more.</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We speak Spanish. S<span class="hps">e habla</span> <span class="hps">español.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><em> </em></p> </div> Shirley Parks Broker 210-414-0966 San Antonio TX Homes for Sale (Sands Realty 210-414-0966) Fri, 06 Apr 2012 08:34:46 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3135525/san-antonio-tx-78258-stone-oak-las-lomas-market-analysis-home-sales-report-for-march-2012 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3132727/beautiful-4-bedroom-home-in-preston-hollow-san-antonio-tx-78247-neisd-schools Beautiful 4 Bedroom Home in Preston Hollow, San Antonio TX 78247 ~ NEISD Schools <div style="color: #666666;"><table cellspacing="0" border="0" height="100%" cellpadding="10" width="100%"> <tr> <td> <table cellspacing="0" border="0" cellpadding="0" width="740"> <tr> <td></td> <td height="20"> <div style="background-color: #492e19; color: Tan; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px;"> <strong>Shirley Parks</strong> | Sands Realty | (210) 414-0966</div> </td> </tr> </table> <table cellspacing="0" border="0" style="border-left: 1px solid #e1dfd7; border-right: 1px solid #e1dfd7;" cellpadding="0" width="740"> <tr> <td> <table cellspacing="0" border="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%"> <tr> <td> <div style="background-color: #FFFEFD;"> <table cellspacing="0" border="0" cellpadding="7" width="100%"> <tr> <td> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="1" width="100%"> <tr> <td height="30"><div style="color: #c04919;">15211 Preston Pass Dr, San Antonio, TX</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="560"> <div style="color: #666666;">Great floorplan for entertaining and has master bedroom downstairs.</div> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <table cellspacing="0" border="0" style="border-left: 1px solid #e1dfd7; border-right: 1px solid #e1dfd7; border-top: 1px solid #e1dfd7; border-bottom: 1px solid #e1dfd7;" cellpadding="4" width="724"> <tr> <td> <table cellspacing="0" border="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%"> <tr> <td height="35" width="350"> <div style="color: #7ca0a7;">4BR/2+1BA Single Family House</div> </td> <td><span style="padding-right: 5px;"></span></td> <td><div style="color: #7ca0a7;">offered at $209,000</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <table cellspacing="0" border="0" style="border-top: 1px solid #e1dfd7;" cellpadding="3" width="100%"> <tr> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #e1dfd7; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; color: #666666;" width="125">Year Built</td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #e1dfd7; font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; color: #666666;">2000 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #e1dfd7; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; color: #666666;">Sq Footage</td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #e1dfd7; font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; color: #666666;">2,828 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #e1dfd7; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; color: #666666;">Bedrooms</td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #e1dfd7; font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; color: #666666;">4</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #e1dfd7; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; color: #666666;">Bathrooms</td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #e1dfd7; font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; color: #666666;">2 full, 1 partial </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #e1dfd7; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; color: #666666;">Floors</td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #e1dfd7; font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; color: #666666;"> 2 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #e1dfd7; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; color: #666666;">Parking</td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #e1dfd7; font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; color: #666666;"> 2 Car garage </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #e1dfd7; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; color: #666666;">Lot Size</td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #e1dfd7; font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; color: #666666;">.15 acres </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #e1dfd7; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; color: #666666;">HOA/Maint</td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #e1dfd7; font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; color: #666666;">$9 per month</td> </tr> </table> <br> <div style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> DESCRIPTION</span></div> <hr style="border-top: 1px solid #e1dfd7;"> <table cellspacing="0" border="0" cellpadding="3" width="100%"> <tr> <td style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; color: #666666;">WOW! This is the home you've been looking for...Great floorplan for entertaining and has your master bedroom downstairs. Large gameroom upstairs. Large 3 bedrooms upstairs. One of the closets is so large it had an option as a full bath at time of construction. This is the only home for sale in Preston Hollow with the master bedroom downstairs.</td> </tr> </table> </td> <td width="5"><span style="padding-right: 5px;"></span></td> <td> <table cellspacing="0" border="0" style="border-left: 1px solid #492e19; border-right: 1px solid #492e19; border-top: 1px solid #492e19; border-bottom: 1px solid #492e19;" cellpadding="8" width="100%"> <tr> <td> <img src="http://www.postlets.com/create/photos/20120405/125848_7327187_4173068652.jpg" border="1" height="262" width="350"><br> </td> </tr> </table> <table cellspacing="0" border="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%"> <tr> <td><table cellspacing="0" border="0" cellpadding="1" width="350"> <tr> <td height="25" style="font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; color: #666666;">see additional photos below</td> </tr> </table></td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <table cellspacing="0" border="0" style="border-left: 1px solid #e1dfd7; border-right: 1px solid #e1dfd7; border-top: 1px solid #e1dfd7; border-bottom: 1px solid #e1dfd7;" cellpadding="4" width="724"> <tr> <td> <table cellspacing="0" border="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%"> <tr> <td> <table cellspacing="0" border="0" cellpadding="3" width="100%"> <tr> <td> <div style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">PROPERTY FEATURES</span></div> <hr style="border-top: 1px solid #e1dfd7;"> <table cellspacing="0" border="0" cellpadding="3" width="100%"> <tr style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; color: #666666;"> <td width="33%">- Central A/C</td> <td width="33%">- Central heat</td> <td width="33%">- Fireplace</td> </tr> <tr style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; color: #666666;"> <td width="33%">- High/Vaulted ceiling</td> <td width="33%">- Walk-in closet</td> <td width="33%">- Tile floor</td> </tr> <tr style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; color: #666666;"> <td width="33%">- Family room</td> <td width="33%">- Bonus/Rec room</td> <td width="33%">- Dining room</td> </tr> <tr style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; color: #666666;"> <td width="33%">- Dishwasher</td> <td width="33%">- Refrigerator</td> <td width="33%">- Stove/Oven</td> </tr> <tr style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; color: #666666;"> <td width="33%">- Microwave</td> <td width="33%">- Laundry area - inside</td> <td width="33%"></td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br> <table cellspacing="0" border="0" cellpadding="3" width="100%"> <tr> <td> <div style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">COMMUNITY FEATURES</span></div> <hr style="border-top: 1px solid #e1dfd7;"> <table cellspacing="0" border="0" cellpadding="3" width="100%"> <tr style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; color: #666666;"> <td width="33%">- Garage parking</td> <td width="33%"></td> <td width="33%"></td> </tr> </table> <p> </p> </td> </tr> </table> <br> <table cellspacing="0" border="0" cellpadding="3" width="100%"> <tr> <td> <div style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES</span></div> <hr style="border-top: 1px solid #e1dfd7;"> <table cellspacing="0" border="0" cellpadding="3" width="100%"> <tr style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; color: #666666;"> <td>- Covered patio and deck with large tree in backyard.</td> </tr> </table> <p> </p> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><table cellspacing="0" border="0" style="border-left: 1px solid #e1dfd7; border-right: 1px solid #e1dfd7; border-top: 1px solid #e1dfd7; border-bottom: 1px solid #e1dfd7;" cellpadding="4" width="724"> <tr> <td><table cellspacing="0" border="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%"> <tr> <td><table cellspacing="0" border="0" cellpadding="3" width="100%"><tr> <td> <div style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">ADDITIONAL PHOTOS </span></div> <hr style="border-top: 1px solid #e1dfd7;"> <table cellspacing="0" border="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%"> <tr> <td height="262" style="font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; color: #666666;"><div style="padding-left: 2px; padding-right: 2px; padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;"> <img src="http://www.postlets.com/create/photos/20120405/125848_7327187_4173068652.jpg" border="0" width="344"><br>Front main</div></td> <td style="font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; color: #666666;"><div style="padding-left: 2px; padding-right: 2px; padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;"> <img src="http://www.postlets.com/create/photos/20120405/125034_7327187_3459239594.jpg" border="0" width="344"><br>Front</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td height="262" style="font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; color: #666666;"><div style="padding-left: 2px; padding-right: 2px; padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;"> <img src="http://www.postlets.com/create/photos/20120405/125034_7327187_2131852237.jpg" border="0" width="344"><br>Kitchen</div></td> <td style="font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; color: #666666;"><div style="padding-left: 2px; padding-right: 2px; padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;"> <img src="http://www.postlets.com/create/photos/20120405/125034_7327187_1539405002.jpg" border="0" width="344"><br>Open to kitchen</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td height="262" style="font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; color: #666666;"><div style="padding-left: 2px; padding-right: 2px; padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;"> <img src="http://www.postlets.com/create/photos/20120405/125034_7327187_3251118116.jpg" border="0" width="344"><br>Living with fireplace</div></td> <td style="font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; color: #666666;"><div style="padding-left: 2px; padding-right: 2px; padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;"> <img src="http://www.postlets.com/create/photos/20120405/125034_7327187_1428576390.jpg" border="0" width="344"><br>Living</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td height="262" style="font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; color: #666666;"><div style="padding-left: 2px; padding-right: 2px; padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;"> <img src="http://www.postlets.com/create/photos/20120405/125034_7327187_2101843499.jpg" border="0" width="344"><br>Living area</div></td> <td style="font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; color: #666666;"><div style="padding-left: 2px; padding-right: 2px; padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;"> <img src="http://www.postlets.com/create/photos/20120405/125035_7327187_1709577272.jpg" border="0" width="344"><br>Open Kitchen</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td height="262" style="font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; color: #666666;"><div style="padding-left: 2px; padding-right: 2px; padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;"> <img src="http://www.postlets.com/create/photos/20120405/125035_7327187_1977244619.jpg" border="0" width="344"><br>Master Bedroom</div></td> <td style="font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; color: #666666;"><div style="padding-left: 2px; padding-right: 2px; padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;"> <img src="http://www.postlets.com/create/photos/20120405/125035_7327187_2022521934.jpg" border="0" width="344"><br>Bedroom</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td height="262" style="font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; color: #666666;"><div style="padding-left: 2px; padding-right: 2px; padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;"> <img src="http://www.postlets.com/create/photos/20120405/125035_7327187_621642364.jpg" border="0" width="344"><br>Bedroom</div></td> <td style="font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; color: #666666;"><div style="padding-left: 2px; padding-right: 2px; padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;"> <img src="http://www.postlets.com/create/photos/20120405/125035_7327187_1655568556.jpg" border="0" width="344"><br>Bedroom</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td height="262" style="font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; color: #666666;"><div style="padding-left: 2px; padding-right: 2px; padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;"> <img src="http://www.postlets.com/create/photos/20120405/125035_7327187_567735563.jpg" border="0" width="344"><br>Backyard deck</div></td> <td style="font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; color: #666666;"><div style="padding-left: 2px; padding-right: 2px; padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;"> <img src="http://www.postlets.com/create/photos/20120405/125036_7327187_1286971038.jpg" border="0" width="344"><br>Backyard</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td height="262" style="font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; color: #666666;"><div style="padding-left: 2px; padding-right: 2px; padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;"> <img src="http://www.postlets.com/create/photos/20120405/125036_7327187_185984078.jpg" border="0" width="344"><br>Backyard</div></td> <td style="font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; color: #666666;"><div style="padding-left: 2px; padding-right: 2px; padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;"> <img src="http://www.postlets.com/create/photos/20120405/125036_7327187_1719857634.jpg" border="0" width="344"><br>Patio and deck</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td height="262" style="font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; color: #666666;"><div style="padding-left: 2px; padding-right: 2px; padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;"> <img src="http://www.postlets.com/create/photos/20120405/125036_7327187_861424763.jpg" border="0" width="344"><br>Deck with live oak tree</div></td> <td><span style="padding-right: 5px;"></span></td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr></table></td> </tr> </table></td> </tr> </table></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%"> <table cellspacing="1" border="0" style="" cellpadding="0" width="350"> <tr> <td><table cellspacing="0" border="0" cellpadding="5" width="100%"> <tr> <td><div style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> Contact info:</span></div></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <table cellspacing="0" border="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%"> <tr> <td width="100"><img src="http://www.postlets.com/galleries/photos/20110814094514_shirley_parks_to_side.jpg" border="0" width="95"></td> <td><table cellspacing="0" border="0" cellpadding="2" width="100%"> <tr><td><div style="color: #666666;">Shirley Parks</div></td></tr> <tr><td><div style="color: #666666;">Sands Realty</div></td></tr> <tr><td style="color: #666666;">0331413</td></tr> <tr><td><div style="color: #666666;">(210) 414-0966</div></td></tr> <tr> <td><div style="color: #666666;">For sale by agent/broker</div></td> </tr> </table></td> </tr> </table> <br> </td> </tr> </table></td> </tr> </table> </td> <td><table cellspacing="0" border="0" cellpadding="2"><tr><td><img src="http://www.postlets.com/galleries/logos/20110814094332_Sands_Realdty_Shingle_Framed_168_157.jpg" border="0"></td></tr></table></td> </tr> </table> </div> </td> </tr> <tr><td><span style="padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px;"><img src="http://www.postlets.com/images/created_at_with_text_re.png" border="0" height="59" alt="Created at Postlets" width="730"></span></td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <table cellspacing="0" border="0" cellpadding="0" width="740"> <tr> <td height="20"><div style="background-color: #492e19; color: Tan; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px;">Posted: Apr 5, 2012, 11:02am PDT</div></td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table></div> <div class="agent_signature"> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/1/6/5/1/ar128171297815612.png" height="96" alt="" width="121"></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">We want to be YOUR REALTOR®<span style="">  </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong style=""><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">Contact Shirley</span></strong><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> <strong style="">Parks</strong></span><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> with Sands Realty at 210-414-0966 or email <a href="mailto:shirley@shirleyparks.com"><span style="color: #0000ff;">shirley@shirleyparks.com</span></a>.</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">Search for homes: </span><a href="http://www.shirleyparks.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-size: small;">www.shirleyparks.com</span></a></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We serve all of San Antonio, including the cities of Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, Shavano Park, Hollywood Park, Hill Country Village, Bulverde, Garden Ridge, Schertz, Cibolo, Converse, Universal City.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We serve ALL neighborhoods, including Stone Oak, Encino Park, Cibolo Canyons, Rogers Ranch, Sonoma Ranch, Steubing Ranch, Canyon Springs, Alamo Ranch, Champions, Stonewall Ranch, The Dominion, and more.</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We speak Spanish. S<span class="hps">e habla</span> <span class="hps">español.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><em> </em></p> </div> Shirley Parks Broker 210-414-0966 San Antonio TX Homes for Sale (Sands Realty 210-414-0966) Thu, 05 Apr 2012 13:15:17 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3132727/beautiful-4-bedroom-home-in-preston-hollow-san-antonio-tx-78247-neisd-schools http://activerain.com/blogsview/3128818/san-antonio-tx-78247-longs-creek-market-analysis-home-sales-report-for-march-2012 San Antonio TX 78247: LONGS CREEK Market Analysis & Home Sales Report for March 2012 <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">Longs Creek</span><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;"> is a popular neighborhood located in zip code 78247. It’s convenient location provides quick access to 1604, 281, IH-35, and the airport. Neighborhood amenities include a Pool, Tennis, Sports Court, Park/Playground. </span><br><br><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">Currently there are 13 homes for sale in </span><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">Longs Creek</span><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">. Listings range from a $116,900 for a two story 3/2.5/2 with 2857 square feet (foreclosure) to $199,995 for a two story 4/2.5/2 with 3635 square feet. There are also 4 Pending and 1 Active Option listing.</span><br><br><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">March Sales</span><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;"> in </span><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">Longs Creek</span><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;"> – The were 8 sales in March, ranging from $116,200 for a 3/2/1 one story with 1386 square feet (foreclosure) to $158,000 for a 4/2.5/2 two story with 2559 square feet. </span><br><br><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">Longs Creek</span><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;"> is located in the award winning </span><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">North East Independent School District (NEISD)</span><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;"> and it convenient to both </span><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">Randolph Air Force Base and Ft. Sam Houston.</span><br><br><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">To view homes in Longs Creek, zip code 78247, and all of San Antonio call me at 210-414-0966 or go to my website, <a href="http://www.shirleyparks.com">www.shirleyparks.com</a>. </span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/3135525/san-antonio-tx-78258-stone-oak-las-lomas-market-analysis-home-sales-report-for-march-2012" rel="bookmark"><span style="color: #1e77b9;">San Antonio TX 78258: STONE OAK/LAS LOMAS Market Analysis & Home Sales Report for March 2012</span></a></p> <p><a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/3122103/san-antonio-tx-78247-steubing-ranch-market-analysis-home-sales-report-for-march-2012" rel="bookmark"><span style="color: #1e77b9;">San Antonio TX 78247: Steubing Ranch Market Analysis & Home Sales Report for March 2012</span></a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/1/6/5/1/ar128171297815612.png" height="96" alt="" width="121"></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">We want to be YOUR REALTOR®<span style="">  </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong style=""><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">Contact Shirley</span></strong><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> <strong style="">Parks</strong></span><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> with Sands Realty at 210-414-0966 or email <a href="mailto:shirley@shirleyparks.com"><span style="color: #0000ff;">shirley@shirleyparks.com</span></a>.</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">Search for homes: </span><a href="http://www.shirleyparks.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-size: small;">www.shirleyparks.com</span></a></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We serve all of San Antonio, including the cities of Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, Shavano Park, Hollywood Park, Hill Country Village, Bulverde, Garden Ridge, Schertz, Cibolo, Converse, Universal City.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We serve ALL neighborhoods, including Stone Oak, Encino Park, Cibolo Canyons, Rogers Ranch, Sonoma Ranch, Steubing Ranch, Canyon Springs, Alamo Ranch, Champions, Stonewall Ranch, The Dominion, and more.</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We speak Spanish. S<span class="hps">e habla</span> <span class="hps">español.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><em> </em></p> </div> Shirley Parks Broker 210-414-0966 San Antonio TX Homes for Sale (Sands Realty 210-414-0966) Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:20:46 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3128818/san-antonio-tx-78247-longs-creek-market-analysis-home-sales-report-for-march-2012 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3124894/san-antonio-botanical-garden-summer-camps San Antonio Botanical Garden ~ Summer Camps <p>Why let the kids play video games and watch TV all summer when they can be outside having fun and making memories that will last a lifetime!  The <strong>San Antonio Botanical Garden Summer Camp</strong> is an exciting way to learn new things, gain an appreciation of nature, make good friends, be inspired, and have fun. The weeklong camps combine the wonder of our beautiful natural world with science experiments, art projects, garden exploration and the joy of the outdoors, as explained the the class schedule below. Happy exploring!</p> <p style="text-align: center;">_________________________________________________________________________________________</p> <p>San Antonio Botanical Garden Summer Camps</p> <div class="content"> <div> <strong>Little Sprouts Summer Camp </strong> <p>June 4-8; Ages 3-5 years <br>10:00 AM-Noon</p> <p>Little ones explore gardening and nature with hands-on investigations and creative play!</p> <p>Fee: $100/wk ($75 Botanical Society members)<img name="userimage" src="http://www.sabot.org/ama/orig/camp_kumamoto_3.JPG" height="169" alt="" width="235" style="float: right;"></p> <p><strong>Junior Gardener Summer Camps</strong></p> <p>June 25-29; Ages 6-8 years <br>June 25-29; Ages 9-12 years <br>9:00 AM-3:00 PM; aftercare available until 4:30 for an additional fee of $35.</p> <p>Participants get their hands on horticulture from flowers and vegetables to basic botany and garden design. With the help of garden experts, kids will learn to plant from seed, take cuttings, and design their own garden. Camps in the Sunday House and Education Bldg.</p> <p>Fee: $140/wk ($120 Botanical Society members)</p> <p><strong>Junior Naturalist Summer Camps</strong></p> <p>June 18-22; Ages 6-8 years <br>June 18-22; Ages 9-12 years <br>9:00 AM-3:00 PM; aftercare available until 4:30 for an additional $35 fee.</p> <p>Explore nature as you learn outdoor skills including native plant identification, birding, hiking and ethnobotany. Camps in the Sunday House and Education Bldg.<br><br>Fee: $140/wk ($120 Botanical Society members)</p> <p style="text-align: right;"><em>information and graphic courtesy of The San Antonio Botanical Garden</em></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: x-small;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> </div> </div> <div class="agent_signature"> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/1/6/5/1/ar128171297815612.png" height="96" alt="" width="121"></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">We want to be YOUR REALTOR®<span style="">  </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong style=""><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">Contact Shirley</span></strong><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> <strong style="">Parks</strong></span><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> with Sands Realty at 210-414-0966 or email <a href="mailto:shirley@shirleyparks.com"><span style="color: #0000ff;">shirley@shirleyparks.com</span></a>.</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">Search for homes: </span><a href="http://www.shirleyparks.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-size: small;">www.shirleyparks.com</span></a></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We serve all of San Antonio, including the cities of Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, Shavano Park, Hollywood Park, Hill Country Village, Bulverde, Garden Ridge, Schertz, Cibolo, Converse, Universal City.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We serve ALL neighborhoods, including Stone Oak, Encino Park, Cibolo Canyons, Rogers Ranch, Sonoma Ranch, Steubing Ranch, Canyon Springs, Alamo Ranch, Champions, Stonewall Ranch, The Dominion, and more.</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We speak Spanish. S<span class="hps">e habla</span> <span class="hps">español.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><em> </em></p> </div> Shirley Parks Broker 210-414-0966 San Antonio TX Homes for Sale (Sands Realty 210-414-0966) Tue, 03 Apr 2012 11:43:34 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3124894/san-antonio-botanical-garden-summer-camps http://activerain.com/blogsview/3122103/san-antonio-tx-78247-steubing-ranch-market-analysis-home-sales-report-for-march-2012 San Antonio TX 78247: Steubing Ranch Market Analysis & Home Sales Report for March 2012 <p> </p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: #002060; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Steubing Ranch Market Analysis and Home Sales Report for March 2012<img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/4/5/1/1/ar133341966011547.gif" height="83" alt="" width="79" style="float: right;"></span></strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><br> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span>Steubing Ranch </span></span></strong><strong></strong><strong><span>is a beautiful, well maintained community <span> </span>of newer homes located in the North/Northeast area of San Antonio, zip code 78247.<span>  </span></span></strong><strong><span>Amenities</span></strong><strong><span> include a neighborhood pool, including a smaller shallow pool; playground; walking/jogging trails; and a park with picnic areas.<span>  </span>There are 3 sections in the community – Heritage, Legacy, and Premier.</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><strong><span>Currently there are </span></strong><strong><span>10 homes for sale </span></strong><strong><span>in Steubing Ranch.<span>  </span>Listings range from $147,000 for a two story 3/2.5/2 with 1925 square feet to $225,000 for a two story 4/2.5/2 with 3183 square feet.<span>  </span>There are also 2 Pending sales and 3 Active Option listings.</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span>March Sales in Steubing Ranch</span></span></strong><strong></strong><strong><span>– The were 6 sales in March, ranging from $152,000 for a 3/2/2 one story with 1579 square feet to $215,600 for a 5/3.2/2 two story with 3031 square feet.</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><strong><span>Steubing Ranch is located in the award winning </span></strong><strong><span>North East Independent<span>  </span>School District </span></strong><strong><span>(NEISD) and it convenient to both </span></strong><strong><span>Randolph Air Force Base </span></strong><strong><span>and </span></strong><strong><span>Ft. Sam Houston</span></strong><strong><span>.  It affords quick access to 1604, 281, and IH35 and is near shopping, entertainment, and restaurants.</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><strong><span>Search for homes in all of San Antonio:  <a href="http://www.shirleyparks.com">www.shirleyparks.com</a></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><strong><span><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/0/6/5/0/ar133341942605603.jpg" height="188" alt="" width="250" style="margin: 3px auto; display: block;">        </span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/3135525/san-antonio-tx-78258-stone-oak-las-lomas-market-analysis-home-sales-report-for-march-2012" rel="bookmark"><span style="color: #1e77b9;">San Antonio TX 78258: STONE OAK/LAS LOMAS Market Analysis & Home Sales Report for March 2012</span></a></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/1/6/5/1/ar128171297815612.png" height="96" alt="" width="121"></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">We want to be YOUR REALTOR®<span style="">  </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong style=""><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">Contact Shirley</span></strong><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> <strong style="">Parks</strong></span><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> with Sands Realty at 210-414-0966 or email <a href="mailto:shirley@shirleyparks.com"><span style="color: #0000ff;">shirley@shirleyparks.com</span></a>.</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">Search for homes: </span><a href="http://www.shirleyparks.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-size: small;">www.shirleyparks.com</span></a></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We serve all of San Antonio, including the cities of Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, Shavano Park, Hollywood Park, Hill Country Village, Bulverde, Garden Ridge, Schertz, Cibolo, Converse, Universal City.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We serve ALL neighborhoods, including Stone Oak, Encino Park, Cibolo Canyons, Rogers Ranch, Sonoma Ranch, Steubing Ranch, Canyon Springs, Alamo Ranch, Champions, Stonewall Ranch, The Dominion, and more.</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We speak Spanish. S<span class="hps">e habla</span> <span class="hps">español.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><em> </em></p> </div> Shirley Parks Broker 210-414-0966 San Antonio TX Homes for Sale (Sands Realty 210-414-0966) Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:22:58 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3122103/san-antonio-tx-78247-steubing-ranch-market-analysis-home-sales-report-for-march-2012 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3114931/party-time-in-old-san-antonio- Party Time in Old San Antonio! <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><strong><span style="color: #c0504d; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Fiesta San Antonio ~ April 19 – 29, 2012</span></span></span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="color: #c0504d; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><em>100 events in 11 days <span> </span></em></span></span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #c0504d; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Fiesta is more than just a party</span>!</strong> Each official event is produced by a <strong>local nonprofit</strong> or a <strong>military unit</strong> and there are <strong>more than 100 official events</strong> to choose from.<span>  </span>San Antonians of all ages get into the spirit and participate, anything from the ongoing but good natured debate about the proper pronunciation of <strong>NIOSA</strong> (Night in Old San Antonio) to volunteering to attending as many events as possible.<span>  </span>Fiesta is fun for adults and kids alike.<span>  </span>Schools are closed on the Friday of the Battle of Flowers Parade.<span>  </span><strong>Below is a list of Kid Favorite events provided by www.fiesta-sa.org</strong>.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #c0504d; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Kid Favorites ~ Fiesta 2012</strong></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/kid-favorites/#bofba"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Battle of Flowers Band Festival</span></a><br><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/kid-favorites/#bofp2"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Battle of Flowers Parade</span></a><br><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/kid-favorites/#bofp1"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Battle of Flowers Parade Vanguard</span></a><br><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/kid-favorites/#powow"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Celebrations of Traditions Pow Wow</span></a><br><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/kid-favorites/#chtex"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Children's Texas History Forum</span></a><br><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/kid-favorites/#arts1"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Fiesta Arts Fair</span></a><br><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/kid-favorites/#carn1"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Fiesta Carnival</span></a><br><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/kid-favorites/#ninos"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Fiesta de los Niños</span></a><br><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/kid-favorites/#flamp"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Fiesta Flambeau Parade</span></a><br><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/kid-favorites/#flamv"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Fiesta Flambeau Parade Vanguard</span></a><br><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/kid-favorites/#lacrs"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Fiesta Lacrosse Tournament</span></a><br><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/kid-favorites/#miss1"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Fiesta Mission 10K Run</span></a><br><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/kid-favorites/#pooch"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Fiesta Pooch Parade</span></a><br><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/kid-favorites/#fosam"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Fort Sam Houston Fiesta Ceremony and Fireworks Extravaganza</span></a><br><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/kid-favorites/#child"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Paseo del Rio Children's Festival</span></a><br><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/kid-favorites/#river"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Texas Cavaliers River Parade</span></a><br><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/kid-favorites/#walkt"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Viva Botánica!</span></a><br><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/kid-favorites/#track"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Zeta Phi Beta Fiesta Intra-City Track Meet</span></a><br><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;"> <br> <br> </span><a name="bofba"></a><strong><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/event/?page=bofba"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Battle of Flowers Band Festival</span></a></strong><br><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/event/?page=bofba"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">April 26, 6:30pm-9:00pm</span></a><br><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><em>Alamo Stadium<br> </em><br> <br> </span></span><a name="bofp2"></a><strong><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/event/?page=bofp2"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Battle of Flowers Parade</span></a></strong><br><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/event/?page=bofp2"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">April 27, 12:45pm-4:00pm</span></a><br><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><em>Parade Route<br> </em><br> <br> </span></span><a name="bofp1"></a><strong><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/event/?page=bofp1"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Battle of Flowers Parade Vanguard</span></a></strong><br><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/event/?page=bofp1"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">April 27, 11:50am-</span></a><br><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><em>Parade Route<br> </em><br> <br> </span></span><a name="powow"></a><strong><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/event/?page=powow"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Celebrations of Traditions Pow Wow</span></a></strong><br><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/event/?page=powow"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">April 21, 10:00am-4:00pm</span></a><br><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><em>Woodlawn Gymnasium<br> 1103 Cincinnati Ave.</em><br> <br> </span></span><a name="chtex"></a><strong><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/event/?page=chtex"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Children's Texas History Forum</span></a></strong><br><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/event/?page=chtex"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">April 24, 9:15am-12:30pm</span></a><br><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><em>Alamo Hall<br> </em><br> <br> </span></span><a name="arts1"></a><strong><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/event/?page=arts1"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Fiesta Arts Fair</span></a></strong><br><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/event/?page=arts1"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">April 21, 10:00am-6:00pm</span></a><br><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/event/?page=arts2"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">April 22, 11:00am-5:00pm</span></a><br><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><em>Southwest School of Art<br> 300 Augusta</em><br> <br> </span></span><a name="carn1"></a><strong><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/event/?page=carn1"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Fiesta Carnival</span></a></strong><br><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/event/?page=carn1"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">April 18, 5:00pm-11:00pm</span></a><br><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/event/?page=carn2"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">April 19, 6:00pm-11:00pm</span></a><br><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/event/?page=carn3"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">April 20, 5:00pm-12:00am</span></a><br><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/event/?page=carn4"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">April 21, 11:00am-12:00am</span></a><br><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/event/?page=carn5"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">April 22, 12:00pm-11:00pm</span></a><br><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/event/?page=carn6"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">April 23, 6:00pm-11:00pm</span></a><br><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/event/?page=carn7"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">April 24, 6:00pm-10:00pm</span></a><br><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/event/?page=carn8"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">April 25, 5:00pm-11:00pm</span></a><br><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/event/?page=carn9"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">April 26, 6:00pm-11:00pm</span></a><br><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/event/?page=car10"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">April 27, 12:00pm-12:00am</span></a><br><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/event/?page=car11"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">April 28, 11:00am-12:00am</span></a><br><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/event/?page=car12"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">April 29, 12:00pm-11:00pm</span></a><br><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><em>Alamodome Parking Lot C<br> 100 Montana</em><br> <br> </span></span><a name="ninos"></a><strong><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/event/?page=ninos"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Fiesta de los Niños</span></a></strong><br><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/event/?page=ninos"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">April 21, 10:00am-6:00pm</span></a><br><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><em>Port San Antonio<br> 200 Goodrich</em><br> <br> </span></span><a name="flamp"></a><strong><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/event/?page=flamp"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Fiesta Flambeau Parade</span></a></strong><br><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/event/?page=flamp"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">April 28, 7:45pm-11:00pm</span></a><br><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><em>Parade Route<br> </em><br> <br> </span></span><a name="flamv"></a><strong><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/event/?page=flamv"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Fiesta Flambeau Parade Vanguard</span></a></strong><br><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/event/?page=flamv"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">April 28, 7:00pm-</span></a><br><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><em>Parade Route<br> </em><br> <br> </span></span><a name="lacrs"></a><strong><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/event/?page=lacrs"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Fiesta Lacrosse Tournament</span></a></strong><br><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/event/?page=lacrs"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">April 21, 9:00am-4:00pm</span></a><br><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><em>St. Mary's Hall<br> 9401 Starcrest</em><br> <br> </span></span><a name="miss1"></a><strong><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/event/?page=miss1"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Fiesta Mission 10K Run</span></a></strong><br><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/event/?page=miss1"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">April 21, 7:00am-11:00pm</span></a><br><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><em>Alamo Heights Swimming Pool (new location!)<br> 250 Viesca</em><br> <br> </span></span><a name="pooch"></a><strong><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/event/?page=pooch"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Fiesta Pooch Parade</span></a></strong><br><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/event/?page=pooch"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">April 28, 8:00am-11:00am</span></a><br><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><em>Alamo Heights Swimming Pool<br> 250 Viesca</em><br> <br> </span></span><a name="fosam"></a><strong><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/event/?page=fosam"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Fort Sam Houston Fiesta Ceremony and Fireworks Extravaganza</span></a></strong><br><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/event/?page=fosam"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">April 22, 1:00pm-9:00pm</span></a><br><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><em>Fort Sam Houston<br> MacArthur Field</em><br> <br> </span></span><a name="child"></a><strong><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/event/?page=child"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Paseo del Rio Children's Festival</span></a></strong><br><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/event/?page=child"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">April 21, 10:00am-4:00pm</span></a><br><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><em>River Walk<br> Rivercenter Mall Lagoon</em><br> <br> </span></span><a name="river"></a><strong><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/event/?page=river"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Texas Cavaliers River Parade</span></a></strong><br><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/event/?page=river"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">April 23, 7:00pm-9:30pm</span></a><br><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><em>San Antonio River Walk<br> </em><br> <br> </span></span><a name="walkt"></a><strong><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/event/?page=walkt"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Viva Botánica!</span></a></strong><br><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/event/?page=walkt"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">April 21, 10:00am-2:00pm</span></a><br><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><em>San Antonio Botanical Garden<br> 555 Funston</em><br> <br> </span></span><a name="track"></a><strong><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/event/?page=track"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Zeta Phi Beta Fiesta Intra-City Track Meet</span></a></strong><br><a href="http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/event/?page=track"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">April 21, 9:00am-1:00pm</span></a><br><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> <em>Roosevelt High School (new location!)</em></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;"> </span></p> <p> </p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/1/6/5/1/ar128171297815612.png" height="96" alt="" width="121"></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">We want to be YOUR REALTOR®<span style="">  </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong style=""><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">Contact Shirley</span></strong><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> <strong style="">Parks</strong></span><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> with Sands Realty at 210-414-0966 or email <a href="mailto:shirley@shirleyparks.com"><span style="color: #0000ff;">shirley@shirleyparks.com</span></a>.</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">Search for homes: </span><a href="http://www.shirleyparks.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-size: small;">www.shirleyparks.com</span></a></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We serve all of San Antonio, including the cities of Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, Shavano Park, Hollywood Park, Hill Country Village, Bulverde, Garden Ridge, Schertz, Cibolo, Converse, Universal City.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We serve ALL neighborhoods, including Stone Oak, Encino Park, Cibolo Canyons, Rogers Ranch, Sonoma Ranch, Steubing Ranch, Canyon Springs, Alamo Ranch, Champions, Stonewall Ranch, The Dominion, and more.</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We speak Spanish. S<span class="hps">e habla</span> <span class="hps">español.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><em> </em></p> </div> Shirley Parks Broker 210-414-0966 San Antonio TX Homes for Sale (Sands Realty 210-414-0966) Sat, 31 Mar 2012 20:35:43 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3114931/party-time-in-old-san-antonio- http://activerain.com/blogsview/3113990/san-antonio-mission-trail San Antonio Mission Trail <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span><span style="font-size: small;">Step Back in Time and Learn About the Missions </span></span></span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span style="font-size: small;">The city of <strong>San Antonio</strong> originated as a community of five <strong>Spanish colonial missions</strong> established along the San Antonio River. <span> </span>The missions are reminders of the extent of Spain's dominion north from Mexico into what is now the United States during the 1700’s.<br> <br> We are experiencing such wonderful weather right now and it's a great time to get out and see the missions.  </span></span><span><span style="font-size: small;">All five missions are open to the public, including </span><a href="http://www.thealamo.org/"><span style="color: #984807;"><span style="font-size: small;">the <strong>Alamo</strong></span></span></a><span style="font-size: small;">. <span> </span>The missions hold church services in Spanish, English, Bilingual. The Missions Concepcion and San Jose also hold a <strong>mariachi mass</strong>, which is a wonderful way to absorb some local culture.<span>  </span>Contact the missions to ask about service times:</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><strong><span><a href="http://www.archsa.org/ParishLocator/ParishInfo.aspx?ID=4234" title="Concepci&oacute;n Church" target="_blank"><span style="color: #984807;"><span style="font-size: small;">Mission Concepción</span></span></a></span></strong><span><br><span style="font-size: small;"> 807 Mission Road<br> 210/533-8955 <br> <br></span><strong><a href="http://www.missionsanjosechurch.org/" title="San Jos&eacute; Church" target="_blank"><span style="color: #984807;"><span style="font-size: small;">Mission San José</span></span></a></strong><br><span style="font-size: small;"> 6701 San Jose Drive<br> 210/922-0543<br> <br> </span></span><span><a href="http://www.archsa.org/ParishLocator/ParishInfo.aspx?ID=4108" title="San Juan Church" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #984807;"><span style="font-size: small;">Mission San Juan</span></span></strong></a><span style="font-size: small;"> (services being held in Parish Center during church renovations)<br> 9101 Graf Road<br> 210/534-3161<br> <br> </span><strong><br><a href="http://www.archsa.org/ParishLocator/ParishInfo.aspx?ID=4105" title="Espada Church" target="_blank"><span style="color: #984807;"><span style="font-size: small;">Mission Espada</span></span></a></strong><br><span style="font-size: small;"> 10040 Espada Road<br> 210/627-2064<br> <br> </span></span><span><span style="font-size: small;">If you would prefer to visit the missions by <strong>biking or hiking</strong>, there is easy access from mission to mission along San Antonio’s <strong>12-mile Mission Trail</strong>.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><em><strong><span><span style="font-size: small;">An interesting historical tidbit:</span></span></strong></em><span><br><span style="font-size: small;"><em> The first <strong>cattle drives</strong> originated from the Spanish missions in San Antonio, Texas.  Vaqueros drove cattle, sheep, and goats to Louisiana during the <strong>American War for Independence</strong> to supply American colonists.</em> </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span><br><span style="font-size: small;"> <em>To learn more about the fascinating history of the missions, click here:<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="display: none;">more...</span></span></span></span></span></em></span></span></p> <p><em><span><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.nps.gov/saan/historyculture/history2.htm">http://www.nps.gov/saan/historyculture/history2.htm</a></span></span></em></p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;"> </span></p> <p> </p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/1/6/5/1/ar128171297815612.png" height="96" alt="" width="121"></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">We want to be YOUR REALTOR®<span style="">  </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong style=""><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">Contact Shirley</span></strong><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> <strong style="">Parks</strong></span><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> with Sands Realty at 210-414-0966 or email <a href="mailto:shirley@shirleyparks.com"><span style="color: #0000ff;">shirley@shirleyparks.com</span></a>.</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">Search for homes: </span><a href="http://www.shirleyparks.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-size: small;">www.shirleyparks.com</span></a></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We serve all of San Antonio, including the cities of Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, Shavano Park, Hollywood Park, Hill Country Village, Bulverde, Garden Ridge, Schertz, Cibolo, Converse, Universal City.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We serve ALL neighborhoods, including Stone Oak, Encino Park, Cibolo Canyons, Rogers Ranch, Sonoma Ranch, Steubing Ranch, Canyon Springs, Alamo Ranch, Champions, Stonewall Ranch, The Dominion, and more.</span></span></p> <p> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">We speak Spanish. S<span class="hps">e habla</span> <span class="hps">español.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><em> </em></p> </div> Shirley Parks Broker 210-414-0966 San Antonio TX Homes for Sale (Sands Realty 210-414-0966) Sat, 31 Mar 2012 15:34:24 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3113990/san-antonio-mission-trail