RIVEN ROCK RANCH RESORT The original ranch structures built by German settlers in the 1870's were the beginning of today's expansive ranch enclave. Stones and rocks used in construction and landscaping were, and still are, quarried on site. Founded as a ranch and farm operation, it is still a wor
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03/09/2008
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
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03/09/2008
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 Nationa
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03/08/2008
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, a few of
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03/08/2008
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
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03/07/2008
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 is
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03/03/2008
Fabulous features, his-and-her rooms, lots of kitchens... If you work with upscale buyers, have builder clients who turn to you for advice on amenities to include in their new product, or have sellers who need to update to maximize value, you need to know what's currently in demand (and adds v
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03/03/2008
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 t
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03/03/2008
