Seriously folks I am disappointed in myself for posting about GAS but I got a FABULOUS deal this AM & have to share with the rest of SAN ANTONIO!     I am the buyers agent for our team & our office is half an hour from my house so I drive a ton.  When the boyfriend said he filled up at Wal-Mart for $2.01 I was skeptical.  I'm not calling him a liar but I had to check it out myself.   Low & behold, what the heck do I see with my own TWO eyes but, gas for $2.01, filler up.       It's times like this when I wish I had two tanks.  The place was packed (as expected) and I had to wait around but my car got gas.    Amazing!  Here's the proof and if you are interested in CHEAP GAS I was @ the Wal-Mart located off 1604 & Culebra. __________________________________________________________________... 11/01/2008

Earlier this year the state approved the use of digital billboards on our Texas highways.  While there were (& still are) many folks who were against them citing distracting to motorists, etc.  I think they are great.  The states restrictions call for at least 8 seconds to display the image & 2 seconds to switch to the next image.  San Antonio however, has stricter rules and calls for the image to be visible for 8 and then next slide has to be switched within 1 second.  I have seen them all over SA lately & find them informative & entertaining.  I did pull over to get the pictures posted below.  I think they are a nice improvement to the old hum drum billboards, what do you think?     _______________________________________________________________________________________________________... 11/01/2008

Wildhorse is a marvelous community located at Braun & 1604 (right outside the loop).  Wildhorse is a DR Horton Community that is on it's last phase of development with homes from the 160's.    Wildhorse is conveniently located just minutes from La Cantera (PF Changs, Bistro, great shopping) and the newest shopping center on the other side of the neighborhood at 1604 & Culebra known as the "Shops at Culebra".  Wildhorse is a fantastic family neighborhood with an elementary school on the main street of the neighborhood http://www.nisd.net/krueger/ , two swimming pools a gazebo, walking trails, picnic area, basketball area and a daycare.  All within walking distance. OCTOBER was a busy month for Wildhorse residents looking to sell...listed below are the homes that sold during the month (ba... 11/01/2008

On October 31 - November 2, the San Antonio Symphony will present Doc Severinsen and his El Ritmo de la Vida (The Rhythm of Life) program, featuring classical Spanish music with a touch of jazz.  The performance will be at the Majestic Theater. You probably remember Doc Severinsen as Johnny Carson's Tonight show music director.  After Carson left the Tonight show, Severinson performed and conducted with orchestras in the US and Canada before retiring to Mexico where he became interested in Spanish music. These performances should be fresh, lively; something new and different. For times and tickets call 210-554-1010 or go to www.sasymphony.org or www.ticketmaster.com or call 210-224-9600.       10/31/2008

What's NEW in Stone Oak Area Your Affordable Home Choice To See ALL NEW Beautiful Stone Oak Area Homes Click Here To find the value of your home with a free, over-the-net home eval, please visit: ViewSanAntonioHomes.com If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood, would like more information about NW SA or would like to be the first to know about HOT NEW HOMES Before Other Buyers Do, then give me a call at:779-1100 Steve SalasViewSanAntonioHomes.com779-1100     10/31/2008

For a Complete List Of SeaWorld Area Properties or To find the value of your home with a free, over-the-net home evaluation:   SEE Beautiful SeaWorld Area Homes Click Here For Complete List Of Seaworld Area Properties please visit: www.ViewSanAntonioHomes.com If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood, would like more information about Area Distressed Properties then give me a call at: 779-1100 Steve SalasViewSanAntonioHomes.com779-1100     10/31/2008

Your Affordable Home Choice To See This Rehab Deal Investors Choice Click Here      To find the value of your home with a free, over-the-net home eval, please visit: ViewSanAntonioHomes.com If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood, would like more information about NW SA or would like to be the first to know about HOT NEW HOMES Before Other Buyers Do, then give me a call at:779-1100 Steve SalasViewSanAntonioHomes.com779-1100     10/31/2008

For a Complete List Of local Foreclosures or To find the value of your home with a free, over-the-net home evaluation: Click Link Below HUD Foreclosed Propertys For Complete List Of HUD and VA Properties please visit: www.ViewSanAntonioHomes.com If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood, would like more information about Area Foreclosures then give me a call at: 779-1100 Steve SalasViewSanAntonioHomes.com779-1100     10/31/2008

Your Affordable Home Choice To See ALL NEW Beautiful Medical Center Area Homes Click Here To find the value of your home with a free, over-the-net home eval, please visit: ViewSanAntonioHomes.com If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood, would like more information about NW SA or would like to be the first to know about HOT NEW HOMES Before Other Buyers Do, then give me a call at:779-1100 Steve SalasViewSanAntonioHomes.com779-1100     10/31/2008

Acadia Heights is a spectacular neighborhood located on the north west side of San Antonio in a small town called Helotes, Texas. Acadia Heights is a custom home neighborhood by McNair custom homes.  Located very near 1604, Sea World, Fiesta Texas, great shopping, and much, much more, this neighborhood offers a family atmosphere & uniquely styled homes.       Acadia Heights currently has 5 homes available for sale at an average sales price of $677,000 and an average square footage of 4667.   _________________________________________________________________________________________________________   Looking for information on San Antonio Real Estate?  www.KristinMoran.com to search for homes in San Antonio or anywhere throughout South Texas.  Kristin Moran, RE/MAX Access - "Sisters that s... 10/30/2008

Admittedly, residential real estate in San Antonio doesn't look as good as it did last month, with the pace of sales slowing 9.5% in September. The median home price dropped to $145,700 from last September's $147,700. This comes after several months of 1% to 2% appreciation, though, compared to other cities.  However, the economic prospects are good for a turnaround next spring. Employment growth in health care and government, including the military, continues to help keep San Antonio's real estate market stable. The unemployment rate in September was unchanged at 5%. The job market gained 3,500 jobs, mostly "back to school" positions. Seasonal jobs, such as in tourism and construction, contributed to some 2,800 job losses, and the financial and professional business services sector ga... 10/29/2008

Located just North of 1604 from Stone Oak Parkway is a fabulous Sitterle neighborhood named The Heights at Stone Oak.  Inside The Heights at Stone Oak you are sure to find the home of your dreams.  Right around the corner from great restaurants spectacular shopping & medical facilities this neighborhood has much to offer.  Here's just a smidge of what you will find:   Schools that are rated Exemplary (Hardy Oak Elementary, Lopez Middle & Regan High) Gated community with a guard (once all construction is completed) A 22 Acre amenity center Pool 4 Tennis Courts Basketball courts Sand Volleyball courts Play scapes Walking trails Low HOA fees ($250/quarter)   Sitterle has homes available now or will build the home of your dreams for you.  One of Sitterle homes currently available homes is p... 10/28/2008

The Pentagon is planning to spend $3 billion on various projects in San Antonio over the next few years, only partly as a result of 2005 Base Realignment and Closure recommendations. The Air Force will break ground next spring on a $900 million Airmen Training Complex at Lackland AFB, on San Antonio's southwest side. This will be the biggest USAF construction project anywhere for the near future, and by 2014, 20 new structures will be built. They include a dormitory and eight 1,200-person training complexes that will be served by four dining halls to replace the Recruiting, Housing & Training facilities, some of which are around 50 years old. The project will be paid for by military construction funds, unlike the $1.8 billion in BRAC expenditures planned for Fort Sam Houston for the nex... 10/28/2008

  For a Complete List Of local Foreclosures or To find the value of your home with a free, over-the-net home evaluation: Click Link Below HUD Foreclosed Property   For Complete List Of HUD and VA Properties please visit: www.ViewSanAntonioHomes.com If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood, would like more information about Area Foreclosures then give me a call at: 779-1100 Steve SalasViewSanAntonioHomes.com779-1100     10/26/2008

I hope to have a cozy fire going in the fireplace Monday night. That is when weather forecasters are saying our first cold front of the season will arrive here in San Antonio. All homeowners should have their heaters checked and maintained before using them. We have our HVAC system checked and maintained by Tiger Services twice a year website . If you have a fireplace and are planning on using it this season, please keep the following safety tips in mind. Have flues and chimneys inspected before each heating season. Open the fireplace damper before lighting the fire and keep it open until the ashes are cool. Never close the damper before going to bed if the ashes are still warm. An open damper will prevent build-up of poisonous gases inside the home. This is especially important to do w... 10/25/2008

Just in time for Christmas 2008 CATS is coming to San Antonio, Texas.  Tickets went on sale today at San Antonio's very own National Historic Landmark, the Majestic theatre box office (or 210-224-9600).  The show runs December 23 - 28 and is an award-winning musical composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber. I personally love the names they came up with for the furry, feline friends in CATS, from Deuteronomy to Gus (short for Asparagus) they are creative, talented & fun.  Never a dull moment in the musical CATS if you are in San Antonio in December, try to catch a showing of CATS.    224 E Houston ST San Antonio, Texas 78205 (210) 226-5700           __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Kristin Moran, RE/MAX Access - The Moran Team "Sis... 10/25/2008

Ever wonder what simple things you can change to go green that will make a huge difference in the environment?  Baby steps might seem silly to some but in the grand scheme of things they can make huge differences.  From hand washing your dishes to leaky toilets Karen Klages of the Chicago Tribune came up with the list below that was posted in our San Antonio paper. THE DISHWASHER Use it. Contrary to popular eco-belief, it's greener than hand-washing - if you run it with full loads and scrape rather than rinse. The average dishwasher in American homes today uses 8.7 gallons of water a load. Washing by hand for 10 minutes with water running can use 20 gallons. If you fill the sink, you still use about 5 gallons for washing, 5 for rinsing.  LAUNDRYWash only full loads of laundry and save (... 10/25/2008

There is still time to head out I-10 west to the awesome Key to the Hills Antique Show being held in Boerne this week-end.  The show started today, 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will be open tomorrow, Sunday, October 26 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  This is the 11th annual show with about 65 antique dealers coming from all over Texas and other states.  There are a variety of antique vendors offering collectible, furniture, jewelry, vintage clothing, glass, rare books and many other items.    The show is held at the Kendall County Fairgrounds.  Parking is free and admission is $4. Boerne is a short drive of about 30 - 40 minutes from Loop 1604.  And if you get hungry, there will be food vendors at the show.       10/25/2008

Fossil Springs is a beautiful neighborhood located on the north west side of San Antonio in a small town called Helotes, Texas. Located very near 1604, Sea World, Fiesta Texas, great shopping, and much, much more, this neighborhood offers a family atmosphere & uniquely styled homes.         There are currently 16 homes available in Fossil Springs, with an average asking price of $328,562.  The average square footage for these homes is 2809.    Since the beginning of 2008 Fossil Springs has had 25 homes that have sold.  The least expensive home sold was $200,000 while the most expensive home was $385,000.  As you can see Fossil Springs has an array of price points available.  _________________________________________________________________________________________________________   Looki... 10/25/2008

For Kids & Kids at Heart                                                                                          The Witte Museum's backyard exhibit, Log Cabins & Historic Homes, is a great way for kids to learn about pioneer life.  Parents will enjoy the experience as well.  The "hands-on" exhibit displays historic San Antonio houses. You can walk around the homes to see what materials were used to build each one. You can then try to build a your own log cabin in the "little log cabin." Only the log cabin interiors are open to visitors.  The other houses are used for staff offices and museum programs. The Ruiz House was the home of the city's first schoolmaster, Jose Francisco Ruiz.  The Ruiz House was built in the mid-18th Century. The long front room was used as the first public sch... 10/25/2008