sonoma ranch: 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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sonoma ranch: 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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sonoma ranch: 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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sonoma ranch: 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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sonoma ranch: 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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sonoma ranch: Relocation - 03/25/08 09:15 PM
Relocating can be stressful, expensive and time consuming. Your move may be prompted by a new job, retirement, military orders, or a wish for a change in climate. With relocation, you risk the expense of buying a new home and selling your existing home, and the time and effort of moving your … (0 comments)
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sonoma ranch: Cute idea! - 03/24/08 10:17 PM
I just discovered the website designhergals, which lets you create a cute cartoon image of yourself or any woman you know and then have it printed on stationery, notecards, stickers, etc. I was playing around with it and created little cartoons of myself and my daughter. Adorable!
Design-her Gals was founded by … (12 comments)
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sonoma ranch: 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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sonoma ranch: Shavano Park Real Estate Trends - 03/12/08 08:59 AM
Quarterly Real Estate Activity & Trends 2007 for Shavano Park in San Antonio TX
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sonoma ranch: 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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sonoma ranch: Places to go & Things to see in San Antonio - 03/10/08 11:33 AM
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sonoma ranch: 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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sonoma ranch: 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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sonoma ranch: Living in Comfort - 03/08/08 11:21 AM
Comfort, Texas was established by German settlers 1854. Wearied by their journey from New Braunfels, Texas, the small group was so pleased by this picturesque site and pure water that they named it Camp Comfort. With its abundance of vintage structures, much of the midtown area is on the National Register … (1 comments)
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sonoma ranch: History of Boerne TX & March Events...Enjoy! - 03/08/08 10:27 AM
The city of Boerne is named for Ludwig Borne, who inspired many young men to leave Germany in the 1840's and travel to the new world. Some of these German pioneers created a settlement called "Tusculum" near present day Johns Road. Even after most of the original creators had moved on, … (0 comments)
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sonoma ranch: 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....
~ buyers … (7 comments)
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sonoma ranch: Cordillera Ranch, Boerne TX - 03/03/08 10:05 PM
It's a Wonderful Life at Cordillera Ranch
A master planned community in the hill country at Bergheim near both Boerne and San Antonio, Texas. As you wind along a hilltop road, just past the private gate, the gorgeous Texas Hill Country unfolds before you and the sensation hits you: This place … (1 comments)
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sonoma ranch: Newest Trends in Luxury Homes - 03/03/08 09:42 PM
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sonoma ranch: 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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sonoma ranch: 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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sonoma ranch: 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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sonoma ranch: 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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sonoma ranch: 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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sonoma ranch: 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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sonoma ranch: MacArthur Terrace, San Antonio, TX 78217 - 02/08/08 12:07 PM
McArthur Terrace, San Antonio, TX 78217
McArthur Terrace is a subdivision located in the near North Central area of San Antonio. Located between Nacogdoches Road and Broadway off of Bitters. The area is convenient to Loop 410, IH 35 and San Antonio International Airport.
McArthur Terrace was established in 1965 and was a premier community … (1 comments)
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sonoma ranch: 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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sonoma ranch: Hunters Creek, San Antonio, TX - 01/31/08 09:26 PM
History of Hunters Creek
Hunters Creek is a community of 611 single family homes centrally located in North Central San Antonio. It is situated between Wurzbach Road and Huebner Road, with the main entrance off Lockhill-Selma. It was originally built beginning in about 1980 and most construction was completed by 1990. Children … (0 comments)
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sonoma ranch: Blanco Woods, San Antonio, TX - 01/28/08 10:36 AM
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sonoma ranch: 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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