schertz real estate: First time homebuyers tax credit, are you prepared for it to end? - 10/07/09 05:12 PM
All the hoopla over the months have been the first time home buyers $8,000 tax credit.  Yes, there have been some roadblocks and some criteria to follow, but have you made the effort, did the steps to take advantage of it as a "first time home buyer?  If not, you may well be on your way of being too late to take advantage of a fantastic program.
  Fear not, if you didn't, all is not lost, here's why.  Even though you may have decided to become a home owner now, you are still at an advantage.... home prices are at … (11 comments)

schertz real estate: Home buying tips and tidbits, from your San Antonio Realtor! - 08/24/09 11:26 AM
Hello future home buyer, it's been a while since I've been on Activerain.  I've been making future home buyers of your peers.  Here's something I give to them during our initial meeting and thought I would share it. 
Things you should do and be aware of when you're buying a home:
 
•-          Your agent!  nothing is more valuable when your shopping for your home than a great agent who is working on YOUR behalf
•-          A Notebook! You should really jot down key detailed notes of each property you visit.  This is crucial, if you visit more than 4 properties in one … (5 comments)

schertz real estate: Your Real Estate Professional from 9 - 5? No way!! - 05/01/09 02:40 PM
I'm a Realtor, and proud of it.  With that, I take this job as a career and never use it as a 9 -5 time table.  I schedule and adjust my schedule for my family first, and my clients.  What better career is there where you can work primarily on appointments, (with your clients) and take the time to improve yourself on "your own" time for real estate education and presentation skills. 
  Now the big question is, when is "your own" time.  With technology the way it is today, we can always answer an email, send a CMA, or even … (20 comments)

schertz real estate: Sellers, Prep to sell in any market! - 04/05/09 03:24 PM
Spring is in the air; that means changes are coming.  As a home seller what steps do you have in place to get your home sold.  90 days are the norm here in San Antonio right now to find the buyer that wants your home.  Are you taking the steps to make your home that buyers dream?

Let's start our checklist to make your home the one to choose when your selling.

A Good First Impression Can Help Sell Your Home! Your major role as a seller will be to make your home as attractive as possible to potential … (6 comments)

schertz real estate: First time home buyers have the greatest gift!!! - 03/21/09 03:31 PM
The news is a troubling vessel of misinformation, yes I said it.  All you hear is, foreclosures, home prices spiraling, we are at the fringes of a depression.  Then, after the commercial we here, now‘s a great time to buy, interest rates are at a all time low, house prices are at their lowest. 
 How can a first time homebuyer make a decision??  You can convey the economy in shambles, banks not lending, and turn around and tell our first time home buyerss to buy???  Let me help with the message; ignore your news, it's not exactly city related; and if you … (4 comments)

schertz real estate: Price reduction on a great home!! Don't miss this great deal! - 03/03/09 01:57 PM


Sign of the times!!  This is a fantastic home in any market!!  Unfortunately we are still looking for a buyer.  Bring your buyers, this a fantastic deal, recession or not!!!  
 Buyers... if you don't have an agent and want to view a great home, give me a call, I'm more than happy to show!
www.fabailey.com, for mre information!  Your San Antonio Realtor!
 

3 bedroom, 2.5 baths, $184,900, MLS:  751013
Immaculate single family home located in the Green-shire subdivision of Schertz, TX.
Heated pool and Jacuzzi overlooked by a covered patio ideally suited for an evening's barbecue.
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