san antonio: San Antonio: What are you doing this weekend? - 03/24/11 03:28 AM
11935 Travis Path - The Hills at Alamo Ranch - Open House
Stop by this weekend, March 26th and 27th, from 12-4 to view 11935 Travis Path, a gorgeous five bedroom, three bath home in The Hills at Alamo Ranch.  See what makes this home an incredible value on the city's northwest side.
On Saturday, ActiveRain's very own Jeanna Martinez will be hosting the open house.  Jeanna is well known for her open houses - providing visitors with a friendly chat, lots of knowledge, and a bit of Texas twang.
On Sunday, I will be hosting the open house - so … (3 comments)

san antonio: Alamo Ranch - Price Reduced on 11935 Travis Path! - 03/04/11 02:04 AM
Need more information? Visit us at 11935TravisPath.com
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san antonio: 343 Segura Street - 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Home For Sale in San Antonio 78237 - 01/07/11 07:05 AM
For more information, visit 343 Segura Street at RErockstar.com.
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san antonio: Spacious home in Alamo Ranch for sale: 11935 Travis Path, San Antonio 78253 - 01/05/11 03:03 AM
Spacious home for sale in Alamo Ranch … (3 comments)

san antonio: RE/MAX Access is pleased to welcome Rebecca Hall! (@rebeccahallhome) - 10/22/10 09:12 AM
 
She's putting me to shame already.
Rebecca joins RE/MAX Access and the first thing I notice?  How clean and neat her part of our office is.  Me?  I've got papers stacked up on the desk in a million piles - each one meaning something subtley different.  Her?  Organized in the classic sense.
Maybe this will force me to finally move my desk around and make the office look better.
Welcome to RE/MAX Access Rebecca!
 
RE/MAX Access would like to welcome Rebecca Hall to our office! 

Rebecca was a New Home sales associate for 12 years and has recently … (7 comments)

san antonio: Looking for a great lender in San Antonio? Give Scott Cummins a call. - 10/09/10 03:57 PM

 
Scott Cummins of Cornertston Mortgage
I recently worked on a transaction with Scott Cummins of Cornerstone Mortgage and it went smoothly - closing two weeks early!  I've had the pleasure of working with Scott before and have always found him to be a knowledgeable, honest, and reliable lender in San Antonio.  He's become one of my favorite resources when I have mortgage questions.  He takes great care of his clients and helps them understand the sometimes confusing world of home loans...he's especially great with first time home buyers - both of the times I worked with him, it was … (2 comments)

san antonio: San Antonio Sellers - Is Your Home Being Found? - 10/08/10 12:53 PM
Can a buyer searching the internet find your home?
We all want the most exposure for our homes when we put them on the market for sale and the internet is king these days - depending on which report you read, anywhere from 80-90% of buyers start their home search on the internet.  No one seems to be denying that or shouting from the rooftops that the internet doesn't matter when selling your home.
There are so many sites out there that list properties and that can be found by search engines.  So how does a Realtor® market your San Antonio … (7 comments)

san antonio: In Today's Market, San Antonio asks, "Why Hasn't My House Sold?" - 09/12/10 01:03 AM

Why hasn't my house sold?
It's an all too common question for home sellers these days.  Even in the San Antonio real estate market, there are plenty of homes that just don't seem to be selling.  I saw one listing the other day that had been on the market for two and a half years.  That's a long time to wait.  With all that has happened in the economy and the housing markets, there is (as would be expected) a lot of trepidation and anxiety when listing your San Antonio home for sale.
No one wants to get stuck holding … (9 comments)

san antonio: San Antonio Map of Real Estate Market Data - 07/08/10 10:58 AM
If you are having trouble viewing the San Antonio Real Estate Market Mapper, your browser may not support iframes. Update your browser or visit RErockstar.com for San Antonio market reports, neighborhood information, and much more.

New Market Mapper Feature
Ever wish you could visualize San Antonio Real Estate Market Reports in conjunction with a map of San Antonio? As you can see from the map above, now you can. Go ahead and click on one of the map markers and you will be provided with a current look at the median price chart for that zip code. Need more statistics? … (5 comments)

san antonio: How to make an offer and get the home you want - 07/05/10 12:56 PM
 
Great advice on offer making from another local San Antonio real estate agent.
It's not everyday I re-blog something from the competition*, but Robin Rogers of Silverbridge Realty nailed this one.  Making an offer on a home is a big step and although the goal is to get the home for the least amount of money, the goal is also to get the offer accepted.
This is my favorite section of the entire post, something I often speak to clients about:
Consider this: each $1,000 adds about $5.37 a month to your mortgage payment at today's interest rate of 5%. … (1 comments)

san antonio: Bel Meade Home For Sale - Terrell Hills Living Without The Taxes - 247 Wyanoke Drive, San Antonio 78209 - 04/29/10 09:57 AM
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san antonio: Spring Vistas - Northwest San Antonio Neighborhood in 78251 - 04/02/10 05:41 AM

Spring Vistas in San Antonio 78251
Spring Vistas is a popular neighborhood on San Antonio's Northwest side located between Potranco and W Military Drive (map).  A strong military community, with Lackland Air Force Base being nearby, Spring Vistas offers excellent access to Sea World, shopping and dining, and major highways 1604, 151, and 410.
Offering a variety of home sizes and floorplans, Spring Vistas has what you're looking for.  As part of the North Side Independent School District (NISD), Spring Vistas has Bob Lewis Elementary School within the community (located on Seascape) which makes it convenient for short walks to … (1 comments)

san antonio: ActiveRain Proxy Errors Plague San Antonio Real Estate Blogger. - 03/29/10 04:52 AM

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I haven't blogged here nearly as much as I should - even though I'm trying.
Unfortunately, just about every time I do show up to do some blogging here on ActiveRain, I wind up with the dreaded Proxy Error.  With my schedule being what it is lately, I just don't have time to sit around and hope the Proxy Error will be cleared in a few moments.  It's a shame too, because I do love ActiveRain, but even reading blogs has become affected by the errors.
ActiveRain, please make some upgrades somewhere to end this madness … (14 comments)

san antonio: REbarcamp Austin - Thursday March 11th - Who Will Be There? - 03/09/10 01:22 AM

image courtesy of REbarcamp Austin
March 11, 2010 - REbarcamp comes to Austin
If you've followed REbarcamp news in the past, you'll know that these events have proven to be fun, educational, and often quite inspiring.  On Thursday March 11th, REbarcamp invades Austin.  This will be my first live REbarcamp event (I have attended Virtual REbarcamp in the past).  I'm hoping many of you will be there and from the attendee list I have seen, I've got a lot of hands to shake and hellos to say.
I spoke with one of my friends from AgentGenius who has an interest … (7 comments)

san antonio: I see a lot of new faces. (Why I need to be more active.) - 02/11/10 04:36 AM

photo courtesy of peyri
Why subscribe to a quiet blog?
Some of you may remember me lamenting about my blog's status as a "ghost town" and really not much has changed on that front.  I've been busy as you can imagine with my own site and blog, RErockstar.com, which has been going great.  When I logged in to ActiveRain today, I did notice there were quite a few new subscribers to my blog, which intrigued me a bit.  Who are these people and why did they pick a quiet blog to follow?  Seems like an interesting choice to me.
I … (10 comments)

san antonio: Update on Sea World San Antonio's Latest Addition - 01/14/10 09:07 PM

Video released.
Now that Takara and her calf have had some time to rest, it looks like they're ready to enjoy their time at Sea World San Antonio.  Like most animals bonding with their mothers, the new calf has a lot to learn and it looks like Takara is ready for the task.  I can't wait to get over to San Antonio and see the latest addition to Sea World.
To the new calf: I welcome you to San Antonio and hope you have a wonderful time in our city.  Although you won't be able to stroll the Riverwalk (and … (17 comments)

san antonio: Sea World San Antonio Welcomes New Killer Whale! - 01/08/10 07:23 AM

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Sea World San Antonio has a new Shamu.
Look out Shamu, you've got competition!  Sea World San Antonio announced the birth of a new killer whale calf by Takara, an 18 year old Orca.  My wife can't get enough of Sea World (map), but I have yet to visit (for some reason, I've been out of town every time we've had visitors that she went there with), but with an announcement like this, I feel a certain pride in San Antonio and the Sea World staff.  Breeding any large animal in captivity is typically not … (9 comments)

san antonio: Looking For Homes In San Antonio? Real Estate Search With No Registration Required. - 11/29/09 03:47 AM
San Antonio home buyers can search without registration.
I made the decision awhile ago to remove all registration from my San Antonio real estate search page on RErockstar.com.  Real estate agents have varying opinions on these sorts of decisions, but I thought this was the best way to provide a service to San Antonio residents looking for homes.
Many real estate search sites have some form of registration, whether forced or what me often call "nagging" (where the site reminds you to register every so often, but allows you to continue even if you don't).
Why not require registration for a … (4 comments)

san antonio: San Antonio Videos - People, Places, Neighborhoods, And Homes - 11/23/09 12:08 AM

Want to see more of San Antonio?
Whether you're looking for something to do in San Antonio, to learn a bit about real estate, a new local neighborhood to explore, or a home to buy; the RErockstar YouTube Channel has something for everyone.  As we move into 2010, I plan on using more and more local San Antonio video to provide my readers with more information.  Everyone loves to be able to see what they're reading about and although a picture is still worth a thousand words, video can often give you an even better look.
So take a moment … (1 comments)

san antonio: The Joys of Texas: BBQ in November - 11/22/09 12:14 AM
This is my grill.
I love to grill.  One of my favorite family stories is about a cold winter snowstorm in Pennsylvania.  A friend of my sister's lived nearby and had gone to the store, braving the icy conditions.  When she returned home, she called my sister to say hello and tell her about the "idiot in the parka out on his balcony grilling in this weather."  That idiot was my Dad.
Both my brother and I received the grilling torch from my father and both of us have become quite skilled over the years.  If I could, I would grill … (15 comments)