neisd: No More Septembers... - 08/10/08 08:38 PM
I love school supplies. Lately I have been noticing these coveted items stocked in the grocery store and other stores around town in preparation for the start of school on August 25. It brings back wonderful childhood memories of shopping for new school clothes and school supplies around this time of year. Depending on the … (4 comments)
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neisd: Stone Oak Homes, San Antonio Texas - 08/09/08 11:14 AM
The neighborhood of Stone Oak is located in North San Antonio outside Loop 1604. Homes in Stone Oak are new or newer and may feature new trends in building such as a media room, owner's retreat, granite countertops, high ceilings, and more. Many homes offer fantastic views of the city or … (0 comments)
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neisd: Bulverde Gardens MLS Homes for Sale - 08/01/08 01:26 PM
Bulverde Gardens is a community of pretty garden homes located in north/northeast San Antonio on Bulverde Road just outside Loop 1604.
There are currently six homes for sale on MLS in Bulverde Gardens ranging from 2100 to 2830 square feet and priced from $289,900 to $351,040. Average $/sf is $126. Average … (0 comments)
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neisd: New Master Planned Community in San Antonio - 07/05/08 04:03 PM
About Cibolo Canyons Cibolo Canyons is a master-planned community being built in North Central San Antonio north of Loop 1604 and east of 281. Cibolo Canyons will feature the nearly-3000 acre JW Marriott resort that will be home to the PGA Tour's Tournament Player's Club.
The 2008 San Antonio Parade of Homes will … (1 comments)
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neisd: Green building in San Antonio - 07/02/08 10:37 AM
Imagine Homes has been selected as the Single-Family Production Home of the Year in the 2008 National Association of Homebuilders Green Building Awards.
Advanced framing techniques, blown-in cellulose insulation, radiant barriers, high-efficiency HVAC systems, dual flush toilets, water-saving low-flow plumbing fixtures, water manifolds, native drought tolerant landscaping, tankless water heaters, non-ozone … (4 comments)
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neisd: Southern Sweet Tea - 05/17/08 11:59 AM
Drinking sweet tea is one of the oldest and most exceptional of Southern traditions. As Dolly Parton's character in Steel Magnolias puts it, it's the "house wine of the South." The South reveres its traditions, and sweet tea is one of them. As an April Fools' Day prank in 2003, Georgia State Rep. … (0 comments)
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neisd: Color and Emotion - 05/16/08 08:38 PM
Color feeds the eye and has both physiological and psychological effect on the viewer. The following provides a brief description of what each color conveys psychologically and how it can affect the viewer physically.
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neisd: City of Terrell Hills - 05/11/08 10:06 PM
If buyers tell me they want to live in Terrell Hills, it is an indication to me that they want to live near downtown in an urban setting "inside Loop 410." In light of that, I find it amusing that almost a century ago Terrell Hills was considered "a remote rural area." In … (0 comments)
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neisd: FICO 850 - 04/08/08 09:21 PM
What is FICO 850? Very simply, FICO scores range from a low of 300 to a high of 850. FICO 850 is the numerical representation of a perfect credit score.
Since the early 1970s, most of the consumer reporting agencies (CRAs) have been using computers to aggregate all the information that comes into … (5 comments)
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neisd: Decluttering - 04/02/08 08:27 PM
De-Cluttering Your Home Before Listing
Whenever I list a house that is part of an estate, I am always a little saddened to see all the things a couple or a person has collected during their lifetime that will now be sold to strangers with the unsold items donated to Goodwill. Many times the survivors … (7 comments)
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neisd: It's That Time of Year Again! - 04/02/08 11:10 AM
FIESTA EVENTS
FIESTA OYSTER BAKE
This popular celebration originated in 1916 with a gathering of a small group of St. Mary's University alumni and has become one of the biggest Fiesta events, marking this year as its 92nd anniversary. Come and enjoy the more than 100,000 oysters, served raw, baked or fried … (0 comments)
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neisd: Curb Appeal - 04/01/08 06:10 PM
The Importance of Curb Appeal
The first view, the first impression, a buyer has of your house is the curbside view so it is very important to make sure your home has great curb appeal. After all, no matter how wonderful the interior of a home is, if a buyer declines to view … (9 comments)
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neisd: Gone To Texas - 03/28/08 07:39 AM
According to Census Bureau estimates released Thursday, four metropolitan areas in Texas were among the biggest population gainers in 2006 and 2007. At the top of the list is the combined Dallas - Ft. Worth area which grew by more than 162,000 residents. A report issued earlier this month by Global Insight reported … (0 comments)
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neisd: WATERFORD HEIGHTS in The Heights at Stone Oak, San Antonio, TX 78258 - 03/25/08 09:22 PM
Waterford Heights is a luxury and exclusive gated community within the magnificent community of The Heights at Stone Oak offering you and your family an opportunity to enjoy peace and quiet in a tranquil environment that is only 15 minutes from the best schools, shopping, and entertainment. Each home site consists of one … (1 comments)
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neisd: Luminaria: Arts Night in San Antonio - 03/15/08 01:45 PM
ABOUT LUMINARIA
Luminaria is the first annual all day and evening celebration of San Antonio premiere artists and art organizations giving citizens of the community a chance to experience the city's diverse cultures through observing and participating in our world-class artistic heritage. Through visual, performing, multi-media, theatre, dance, music and other … (0 comments)
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neisd: Garden Ridge TX Real Estate Trends - 03/12/08 09:12 AM
Home Trends for Garden Ridge, TX
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neisd: Texas Cavaliers River Parade - 03/10/08 01:29 PM
Lasting 10 days, with 100 events, and with 3,500,000 revelers attending, Fiesta San Antonio is a real Texas sized festival. For more than a century Fiesta has taken place to honor the memory of the heroes of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto. This year marks the 117th anniversary of … (4 comments)
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neisd: Places to go & Things to see in San Antonio - 03/10/08 11:33 AM
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neisd: Riven Rock Ranch Resort - 03/09/08 12:42 PM
Quite by accident I came across the website for Riven Rock Ranch Resort on the Boerne Chamber of Commerce website. The ranch resort is located near Boerne and Comfort in Kendall County. I was totally unaware of it's existence. This looks like a great place for locals to visit, especially for an Easter brunch/dinner. Maybe … (1 comments)
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neisd: Jobs in San Antonio - 03/09/08 10:54 AM
Valero Energy is one of San Antonio's largest and best employers. An interesting and little known fact is that the company is named after the Alamo (the Mission San Antonio de Valero.) Valero offers employment from engineering to clerical to intern opportunities.
As the largest independent oil refiner in the U.S., Valero refines low-cost residual … (1 comments)
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neisd: What's In & What's Out - 03/07/08 09:08 PM
The National Association of REALTORS recently conducted a survey of "What Buyers Want" and real estate columnist Mark Nash annually posts his opinions on "what's in and what's out with homebuyers in 2008". Combining the best of both (some are realistic - some are far-fetched) - the opinions show....
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neisd: Pre-Listing Renovation Numbers - 03/03/08 06:34 PM
If your clients are planning on selling their home, they may be considering some renovations before putting it on the market. Following are numbers showing what Texas sellers do before listing their house.
50% of sellers in Texas started a home improvement project within three months of listing their home.$2,470: The Median amount of money people spent on … (0 comments)
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neisd: Welcome AR Newcomer Laurie Mah. - 02/26/08 01:16 PM
Let's all give Active Rain newcomer Laurie Mah a big welcome.
Laurie is a licensed REALTOR® in Ennis, Ellis County, TX. She is with RE/MAX Bluebonnet Country. Laurie has a very interesting background that she has shared on her website http://www.lauriemah.com/ I find the article on Laurie and her family featured in the February … (19 comments)
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neisd: High Flying Homes - 02/20/08 01:02 PM
I am not a fan of flying and I will probably never own a home in a residential airpark. That being said, it is a form of residential home ownership I find fascinating. Airparks are becoming surprisingly more common across the U.S. There are more than 400 airparks nationwide, approximately 35 in Texas, and 6 … (1 comments)
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neisd: Congratulations, Uno! - 02/14/08 09:57 AM
Isn't he cute!?!!? The winner of Best in Show at the 132nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is this adorable 15-inch beagle named Uno.The Vegas odds for Uno were 400 - 1!We have owned a wonderful beagle named Snoopy for 7 years; I think that is equal to 49 in people years. He … (5 comments)
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neisd: Garden Ridge, Texas Northeast of San Antonio - 02/12/08 09:44 AM
Garden Ridge Texas 78268Garden Ridge, Texas is a small Texas town with a population of approximately 2,000 and growing. Garden Ridge is located about 3 miles west of Interstate 35 on FM 3009 (Natural Bridge Caverns Rd.) and approximately 4 miles northeast of San Antonio's Loop 1604 and Rolling Oaks Mall … (0 comments)
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neisd: NORTHERN HILLS, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78217 - 02/11/08 11:23 AM
Northern Hills is located in Northeast San Antonio, TX 78217 and is the site of approximately 1750 homes in the area bounded by Thousands Oaks, Scarsdale, Stahl Road, Higgins Road, and Uhr Lane.
Northern Hills is the home of the Northern Hills Country Club, 13202 Scarsdale St.
The Golf Club is an … (0 comments)
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neisd: Texans Have a Chance to Vote on the New 2009 Auto License Plates - 02/05/08 09:17 PM
Below is a link to the State of Texas and an opportunity to cast your vote for the new 2009 automobile license plates design.
http://apps.dot.state.tx.us/services/vehicle_titles_and_registration/vote_plate.htm
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neisd: Blanco Woods, San Antonio, TX - 01/28/08 10:36 AM
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neisd: Green Spring Valley, San Antonio, TX - 01/26/08 09:38 PM
In Green Spring Valley you'll find a true respite from the stresses of daily life, nestled among 167 acres of peaceful wooded winding streets. The perfect place to live and enjoy a unique blend of well-kept homes designed as a showplace of nature and beauty. Even though you'll feel like you're … (0 comments)
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