shirley parks: Things to do in San Antonio: Wurstfest Nov. 4 - 13 - 11/02/11 10:00 AM
Things to do in San Antonio New Braunfels
A 10 day salute to German Sausage!  Nov. 4-13:  Wurstfest
Just a short drive up IH-35 north from San Antonio to New Braunfels is Wurstfest, a Texas Hill Country celebration rich in German culture and lots of Texas fun! There will be a variety of entertainment venues to enjoy, including a polka contest, games, rides, as well as food and drinks on the Wurstfest Grounds in Landa Park.  Also on the agenda are special events throughout New Braunfels and Comal County.
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shirley parks: Neighborhoods in San Antonio, TX ~ Belterra - 09/08/11 09:16 AM
 
Neighborhoods in San Antonio ~ Belterra
Belterra is a beautiful gated community in north San Antonio.  It is located north of Loop 1604 near Hwy. 281 and Bulverde Rd.  The development consists of 200 wooded lots and an amenity center that includes a community pool, clubhouse, playscape, swing set, and Frisbee golf course.
There are currently 11 homes for sale in Belterra listed on the MLS, ranging in size and price from $221,000 for a 2033 sf home to $349,900 for a 3501 sf home.   
If you would like more information on Belterra or if you are ready to start looking at … (4 comments)

shirley parks: Overwhelmed? Just Call Jayne! - 08/16/11 05:16 AM
We all lead busy lives these days. 
In addition to our own obligations, we may we have a parent or family member who needs help with paperwork, billing paying, keeping track of insurance and appointments.  Since we don’t have the time to help out on a consistent basis, it can all feel overwhelming.
Whether Mom, Dad, or any loved one is still living at home, in an independent living or assisted living facility, or is in transition, we hear of challenges like this on an almost weekly basis. 
So we were happy to have Jayne Greenburg of Right Hand … (3 comments)

shirley parks: Crab Salad - 09/05/10 01:49 PM
A Favorite Crab Salad Recipe
1 pound backfin lump crabmeat 3/4 cup chopped celery 2 tablespoons lemon juice A pinch of salt A sprinkle of pepper 2 tablespoons of low-fat mayo combined with low-fat yogurt (1T each) 1 teaspoon capers *Optional Rinse crab meat and gently comb for any remaining shells, then mix with remaining ingredients and chill.  Serve in a bed of bibb lettuce, nestled with peeled tomato slices. Crab Salad is also delicious with sliced cantaloupe. (*I don't like capers but my husband does.)
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shirley parks: Dinosaurs at the Witte - 08/31/10 11:18 AM
Dinosaurs at the Witte
Do your kids love dinosaurs? This weekend will be your last chance to catch Dinosaurs Unearthed at the Witte Museum. This exhibit has been up since March but the final day to see it is September 6. I have never met a kid who wasn’t fascinated by dinosaurs so if your child doesn’t have school related activities this weekend, this will be a great way to spend an afternoon. You may be fascinated, too.
Step back in time 65 million years to the age when dinosaurs roamed the earth. The exhibit features the world’s largest and … (3 comments)

shirley parks: 1,000 New Jobs for San Antonio - 04/20/10 05:33 AM
Gov. Rick Perry today announced the state will invest $750,000 through the Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) in Kohl's Department Stores Inc. for the purpose of creating a new customer operations center here in San Antonio. 
Kohl's is planning 150 jobs through the TEF investment, but anticipates generating more than 1,000 jobs and $18 million in capital investment.
So far, the TEF has invested more than $391.8 million and closed on projects generating more than 52,600 new jobs and more than $14.3 billion in capital investment in the state of Texas. 
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shirley parks: Don't rain on our Fiesta parades... - 04/16/10 09:50 AM
Don't rain on our Fiesta parades:    Battle of Flowers Parade, Fiesta Flambeau Parade, Texas Cavaliers River Parade, King William Fair & Parade, Lackland Fiesta Military Parade
 
For the first time anyone can remember, the opening-day kickoff yesterday for San Antonio's annual Fiesta celebration was swamped by rain.  It was rescheduled for noon today in Gateway Plaza.  Preparation for Fiesta began in November so a lot of people were disappointed about the rain showing up uninvited.  The sun is now peeking out and although I haven't seen a weather forecast yet, I have my fingers crossed for the success of our citywide party which will run through April … (10 comments)

shirley parks: Forest Ridge Subdivision ~ Schertz, Texas - 04/12/10 03:09 PM
Forest Ridge Subdivision ~ Schertz, Texas
This neighborhood has it all!
Forest Ridge is a wonderful master planned gated access community located in Schertz, east of IH-35 off of 3009. This neighborhood includes bike and nature trails and a park with a pool and playscape.  Forest Ridge is convenient to shopping and restaurants and affords easy access to Randolph Air Force Base and Ft. Sam Houston.  Builders in this neighborhood include Wilshire, Benchmark, and Pulte with homes ranging in size from 2,400 - 4,800 square feet.  
Call me to see homes in this community.
 
 
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shirley parks: What's changed in 10 years of real estate? - 04/08/10 05:59 AM

What's changed in 10 years of real estate?


Percentage of buyers who searched online for a home:
90% in 2009     ~     37% in 1999
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National median home values:
$172,600 in 2009     ~     $137,600 in 1999
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Home sales in the suburbs:
54% in 2009     ~     46% in 1999
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Sales of detached, single-family homes:
78% in 2009     ~     82% in 1999
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Median age of homebuyers:
39 in 2009     ~     39 in 1999
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shirley parks: Happy Easter Everybody - 04/04/10 01:31 PM
Happy Easter Everybody!
~ I hope you all had a wonderful Easter weekend with your family and friends and I hope you all have a fabulous week ahead! ~
 
 
 
 
 
 
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shirley parks: Hurry ~ Don't be late ~ Get your Home Buyer Tax Credit - 04/01/10 06:12 AM

Hurry ~ Don't be late ~ Get your Home Buyer Tax Credit
 
If you've decided to purchase a home and take advantage of the Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit, you need to hurry.  Here's what you have to do to get your benefit.  It's as easy as 1,2,3:
You will need to have a binding written contract in place by April 30, 2010 with a closing date no later than June 30, 2010.  Decide whether to:  apply the credit to your 2009 tax return filed on or before April 15, 2010;  file an amended 2009 return or  apply the credit on … (8 comments)

shirley parks: La Cascada Condominiums ~ San Antonio TX - 03/31/10 04:35 AM
La Cascada is a luxury high-rise condominium development with amazing views of downtown San Antonio and the River Walk.
Interiors include hardwood, travertine and carpet flooring, granite surfaces and high ceilings.    Spacious island kitchen features stainless steel appliances.  Open floor plan is great for entertaining.   The master suite has a balcony overlooking the river walk.  Master bath features double vanities and separate tub and shower. 
     Enjoy beautiful views of the River Walk      Balconies off master suite and living room      Decorator colors and faux finishes throughout      Storage space      24-hour controlled access      Rooftop pool      Fitness center      Private meeting … (2 comments)

shirley parks: Oakwell Farms - 03/30/10 03:03 AM
Oakwell Farms ~ Homes for sale
There are currently 10 single family detached homes for sale in Oakwell Farms, a gated community located inside Loop 410 off Harry Wurzbach.  Oakwell Farms is convenient to Ft. Sam Houston and BAMC, Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, and has quick access to Loop 410 and IH-35.  Amenities of Oakwell Farms include pool, tennis courts, jogging and walking trails, clubhouse, play area, fields, and an attended guard gate.
 
 
 
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shirley parks: New D R Horton Subdivision near Randolph AFB - 03/27/10 06:03 AM
D R Horton now has a model home under construction in their new subdivision, Sedona.  The subdivision is located in Schertz near Randolph Air Force Base and convenient to Ft. Sam Houston and Brooke Army Medical Center, BAMC. 
There will be 9 one and two story floor plans ranging from 1414 square feet to 2701 square feet.  The floor plans will include 3 and 4 bedroom plans with either 2 or 2.5 bathrooms.  The price range will be $159,000 to $195,000.
Sedona is in the  Schertz-Cibolo-Universal  City ISD school district.
Taj Mahal building at Randolph AFB:

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shirley parks: Free Homebuying Seminars ~ March 25 & April 1 - 03/25/10 04:50 AM
The Greater San Antonio Builders Association will host Homebuying Seminars March 25th & April 1st
Learn how homebuyers can receive the tax incentive this year; how to get prequalified for a mortgage; and about the City of San Antonio down payment assistance program. 
A translator will be available for spanish-speaking guests.
The seminars will be held at the Greater San Antonio Builders Association Ray Ellison Auditorium 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. on March 25th and April 1st.
Please feel free to call me for more information. 
 
 
 
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shirley parks: Free Homebuying Seminars ~ March 25 & April 1 - 03/25/10 04:50 AM
The Greater San Antonio Builders Association will host Homebuying Seminars March 25th & April 1st
Learn how homebuyers can receive the tax incentive this year; how to get prequalified for a mortgage; and about the City of San Antonio down payment assistance program. 
A translator will be available for spanish-speaking guests.
The seminars will be held at the Greater San Antonio Builders Association Ray Ellison Auditorium 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. on March 25th and April 1st.
Please feel free to call me for more information. 
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shirley parks: Sometimes it's ok to brag... - 03/21/10 04:37 AM
Sometimes it's ok to brag, especially if your granddaughter's mock trial team won second place at the state competition.  My girl is second from left with the big smile on her face.  Actually, they all have smiles on their faces, don't they? 
 

 
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shirley parks: Speechless Sundays ~ For Dog Lovers - 03/20/10 12:58 PM
Cute dog food commercial

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shirley parks: A St. Patrick's Day Tribute to the Irish in Texas History - 03/17/10 03:19 PM
A St. Patrick's Day Tribute to the Irish in Texas History
 
Sometimes it's hard to find words for a post.  All I really wanted to say was, Happy St. Paddy's Day everyone! and add a little story, maybe about the Irish in Texas instead of the traditional story about St. Patrick driving the snakes out of Ireland.  Here is a short one.
During Texas' fight for independence from Mexico, an uncle of mine from a few generations back, Epperson Duke Payne, (who wasn't Irish, his Payne grgrgrandfather, born 1696 in London, England, emigrated to Frederick County MD in the early 1720's) served at … (15 comments)

shirley parks: Cafe des Artistes on the Riverwalk - 03/16/10 05:04 AM
Now you can enjoy a visit to The San Antonio Museum of Art and then enjoy the atmosphere and cuisine of SAMA's new restaurant on the Riverwalk at the same time.  The cafe, aptly named Café des Artistes, features a cafe terrace for outdoor dining.
The restaurant is under the creative supervision of Chef Damien Watel who plans to serve casual French bistro fare with an emphasis on fresh soups, salads and sandwiches.  Homemade French pastries and croissants will also be served. 
Hours for the museum are: Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Wednesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. To coincide with … (9 comments)

 
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San Antonio, TX

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Sands Realty 210-414-0966

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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, 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.


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