la vernia: Floresville Texas~Wilson County Celebrates 150 Years~Sesquicentennial Celebration
- 09/02/10 08:44 AM
As this Year grows closer to an end, in what was Wilson Counties Sesquicentennial year, we come together to celebrate as a community. Come celebrate the unearthing of the time capsule buried on the grounds of the Wilson County Courthouse in 1960. The ceremony to unearth the 1960 Centennial Capsule will be held on September 25, 2010 on the Courthouse lawn. After which a new Sesquicentennial Capsule will be buried in place of the 1960 capsule. Many who grew up in Floresville recall the gala celebrations held to mark Wilson Counties Centennial celebration in 1960. Faye Taylor recalls wearing 1860 style … (0 comments)
la vernia: I'm Back! After a Brief Absence, I'm Back!
- 04/20/10 01:39 AM
I'm Back! After a Brief Absence, I'm Back! What else can I say, business has been good. Business has been great. I have been so busy I just haven't had enough hours in the day to post on my Blog. Enough with the excuses. I am back, revived, energized and gearing up for the best summer yet. I have my Buyer's Rep packet's ready and contracts to buy, in hand. I have several pre made listing packets, so nothing is stopping me. It's time to get this blog 'a rocking and a rolling' again.
To those who missed me ' aw, … (3 comments)
la vernia: ****Under Contract***3702 Chartwell Dr, San Antonio, TX, 78230! Beautiful Home in a Well Established Neighborhood! Cindy Cranston and Faye Taylor Sell San Antonio Real Estate!
- 03/22/10 02:59 PM
3702 Chartwell Dr, San Antonio, TX, 78230! Beautiful Home in a Well Established Neighborhood! Cindy Cranston and Faye Taylor Sell San Antonio Real Estate! Wonderful spacious home in popular neighborhood. Recent roof, new ceramic tile, garage was converted for handicapped access with bath. Gorgeous wood floors in 2 upstairs bedrooms; entire 2nd floor is same; just needs to be uncovered and finished.Galley kitchen connects both dining areas. Beautiful wooden mantle w fine details; New oven, fountain in back yard; Excellent condition Morgan storage building remains. This home has only had 2 owners.
This is the first post in a series of articles I have planned titled ‘Selling Your Home The Speedy Gonzales Way'! Hope you find this information useful and be looking for future articles. The Ten Things Speedy Would Do: Curb Appeal Matters! •1. Make sure the property address is easy to find and read. •2. Repaint or replace the front door. •3. Clean the windows and blinds inside and out. •4. Repair and repaint shutters. •5. Prune bushes, … (3 comments)
la vernia: Tips For Successfully Negotiating As a Buyer.
- 01/29/10 02:22 PM
Successful negotiation is defined as reaching an agreement that satisfies the needs of all parties involved and in which all parties are satisfied. •1. Look at the transaction from the seller's point of view. In negotiating a real estate transaction it is very important to step into the property owner's shoes and look at the transaction from their side. This will help you to get the upper hand. Know their pressure points, and hot buttons. Knowledge is power in a real estate transaction. Know why they are selling, how long the property has been listed, if they are facing foreclosure, or owe … (2 comments)
The 2009 Christmas Along the Corridor and Festival of Lights Paradewill take place in downtown Floresville on Saturday December 12th beginning at 2pm. The event will feature Arts and Crafts booths, food vendors, music, an appearance from Santa Clause, a parade Festival of Lights after the sun goes down, and the lighting of the tree on the courthouse lawn. If you haven't been or are new to the Floresville area, this is a must due event. Bring your jackets, thermos of hot chocolate and favorite lawn chair out and … (1 comments)
la vernia: Play Well With Others and They Will Play Nice With You!-Cindy Cranston-RE/MAX Vista, Floresville/San Antonio, TX
- 11/25/09 07:59 AM
Play Well With Others and They Will Play Nice With You!-Cindy Cranston-RE/MAX Vista, Floresville/San Antonio, TX. I'm sure, if asked, you could name an agent that is difficult to work with. An agent that has a chip on his/her shoulder, who looks at other agents as if the are stealing directly from his/her pocket. Do you know someone who fits this description? Do you fit this description? This week I took on the responsibility of assisting in mentoring a new agent in our office. Before getting her license she worked as a receptionist in a local real estate office that has a reputation … (4 comments)
la vernia: Counseling Buyers To Be Considerate Of The Sellers Emotions Toward Selling Their Home.
- 11/21/09 06:36 AM
Counseling Buyers To Be Considerate Of The Sellers Emotions Toward Selling Their Home. We live in a time when many people are selling their homes not because they're upgrading or moving for their job. Many are selling their homes because the have lost their jobs and can no longer afford the lifestyle the have. These families that worked hard to obtain the dream of home ownership are forced to sell, a lot of times at a loss, due to the current economic situation and less than stellar housing market. These tougher times make it necessary to be over diligent in educating … (6 comments)
Floresville ISD Needs to Rename New Floresville North Campus--Calaveras Campus--Floresville, TX 78114
The 2010 school year will welcome a new elementary school to the Floresville area. This event is highly anticipated and necessary for the growth and development of the Floresville community. Construction is nearing completion, and the Floresville North campus is looking great, the only change I would like to see is in the name. The new school is in an older area 'historically' known as 'Calaveras' and the school should reflect this in its name. Calavares was originally established in the early 1860's as 'Wright, TX', … (0 comments)
la vernia: If The Saints Go To The Super Bowl I Will Be There!! Never Say Never!
- 11/07/09 04:24 AM
If The Saints Go To The Super Bowl I Will Be There!! Never Say Never! I have been 'Happily' married to the most wonderful man for 13 years. The secret to our marriage has been that we are very 'like minded' on most subjects. The one area we disagree is on who we follow in sports. I tease my husband that he is a 'fair weather fan'. He follows the Dallas Cowboys, and theTampa Bay Buccanears (just to annoy me). He tends to be more of a fan for the team that is playing better, this year that's Dallas. I am … (0 comments)
la vernia: Texas Joke of the Day-Floresville, TX 78114.
- 11/03/09 03:54 AM
Texas Joke of the Day-Floresville, TX 78114. A cowboy rode into town and stopped at a saloon for a drink. When he finished his drink, he found his horse had been stolen. He went back into the bar, handily flipped his gun into the air, caught it above his head without even looking and fired a shot into the ceiling. "Which one of you yella bellies stole my horse?!?!?" he yelled with surprising forcefulness. No one answered. "Alright, I'm gonna have another beer, and if my horse ain't back outside by the time I finish, I'm gonna do what I dun … (2 comments)
la vernia: Stuff You'll Only Hear In Texas-Floresville, TX 78114
- 11/03/09 03:40 AM
Stuff You'll Only Hear In Texas-Floresville,TX 78114! 1. She was as welcome as a skunk.=Why did she show up? 2. He is tighter than the bark on a tree.=Not very Generous. 3. Big hat, no cattle!=All talk, no action. 4. This ain't my first rodeo.=I've been around. 5. Just because a chicken has wings doesn't mean it can fly.=Appearances can be deceptive. 6. His momma tied a pork chop round his neck to get the dog to play with him.=Not very attractive. 7. They ate supper before they said Grace.=They are living in sin. 8. We're in tall cotton.=Things are going … (0 comments)
la vernia: Wisdom! Have A Little You Can Spare? Today's Words Of Wisdom.
- 10/24/09 05:20 AM
Wisdom! Have A Little You Can Spare? Today's Words Of Wisdom. Proverbs 4:6-7Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you. Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding. Wisdom is the ability to discern or judge what is true, right, or lasting. Do you share the wisdom you have learned through personnel experiences with others? Do you share your wisdomwith others in a way that encourages and doesn't belittle? There is always something more we can learn and something more we can pass on to … (0 comments)
la vernia: Murray Guaranty Title Co., 1427 3rd St, Floresville, TX 78114-Julee Smith-Above and Beyond!
- 10/12/09 10:13 AM
Murray Guaranty Title Co., 1427 3rd St, Floresville, TX 78114-Julee Smith-Above and Beyond! Murray Guaranty Title Co., 1427 3rd St, in Floresville's motto is "Customer Service is not a department, it is an Attitude!!" Having closed several transactions at Murray Guaranty Title Co., 1427 3rd St, Floresville, TX 78114, I can atest that these are words they live by. Julee Smith has always done what it takes to make a transaction work. She has stayed late, opened early and with my last transaction (this morning) came in on a holiday (Columbus Day), so the clients would not need to miss work. I … (1 comments)
la vernia: Legacy Ranch Subdivision, LaVernia, TX- A Great Place To Live.
- 10/07/09 08:43 AM
Legacy Ranch Subdivision, LaVernia, TX- A Great Place To Live. Legacy Ranch is located within the peaceful setting of beautiful La Vernia, TX. Just 25 minutes from downtown San Antonio, Legacy Ranch Subdivision offers a quiet rural setting to raise a family, or retire to. The peaceful atmosphere of La Vernia is a great escape from the busy streets of San Antonio.
Legacy Ranch offers home sites from 1-5 acres and an abundance of mature oaks and wildlife. Homes within Legacy Ranch sell from approximately 220K-390K on average. There are a variety of styles of homes from Texas Hill … (0 comments)
Abrego Lake Subdivision, 100 Abrego Lake Dr, Floresville, TX, 78114, is just 6 miles North of Floresville and just 20 minutes from Downtown San Antonio, Texas. The Abrego Lake Subdivision is a master-planned community featuring custom site-built, single-family homes on 1+ acre tracts. Abrego Lake Subdivision, 100 Abrego Lake Dr, Floresville, TX, 78114,has a rural feel while still offering the easy commute and convenience of a large city. The subdivision offers walking trails, and a community park with lake access. Abrego Lake is a … (0 comments)
la vernia: Banks vs. Mortgage Lenders-- Too Many Choices! How Do You Know What Your Getting?
- 09/25/09 08:53 AM
Banks vs. Mortgage Lenders-- Too Many Choices! How Do You Know What Your Getting? If you are buying a home chances are you will be using a mortgage, and there are some BIG differences between mortgage brokers and bank loan officers. I hope this information assist you in making an educated decision as to which will better suit your needs. Bank loan officers or credit union loan officers are employees who sell and process mortgages for their employer. The loan officers offer a wide variety of loans that all originate from one lending institution, the bank where they are employed. A loan … (2 comments)
la vernia: Have You Laughed Today?
- 09/23/09 03:39 PM
Cats Laughing Photo Curtesy of www.swapmeetdave.com/Humor/Cats/Laugh.htm Have you laughed today? Did you know doctors beleive laughter is good for your health? Some doctors believe laughter helps people feel better and may actually help them live longer. Next time your feeling rundown try laughing. May you be blessed by blessing another.
Shannon Ridge is a subdivision located in northern Wilson County, Texas, about twenty five miles southeast of downtown San Antonio and six miles north of Floresville. We are close enough to easily access the amenities of San Antonio, yet we enjoy a peaceful country setting. Our properties average about two- five acres in size and many are heavily wooded. Our soil, … (1 comments)
As this Year grows closer to an end, in what was Wilson Counties Sesquicentennial year, we come together to celebrate as a community. Come celebrate the unearthing of the time capsule buried on the grounds of the Wilson County Courthouse in 1960. The ceremony to unearth the 1960 Centennial Capsule will be held on September 25, 2010 on the Courthouse lawn. After which a new Sesquicentennial Capsule will be buried in place of the 1960 capsule.
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