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By Jerry Newman, Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation
(Brown Realty, 210-789-4216,)
To close a sale successfully, you must ensure your home is buyer-ready while preparing for your own move. Still, there’s a lot to account for, and it can be easy to lose sight of everything while moving logistics! Therefore, review the most important things you must include in your prep strategy.Start with declutteringDecluttering is the only way to strip away the aspects of your home that buyers might find unappealing. That’s because clutter detracts from the ‘feel’ of a home and makes it difficult for buyers to grow attached. Of course, this can take a while, especially if you’re decluttering a home before moving for the sake of retirement. In such a scenario, you’ve likely accumulated a lot of sentimental belongings. So, you must carefully comb through everything you’ve collected and...
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By Jerry Newman, Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation
(Brown Realty, 210-789-4216,)
Follow the housing market in the San Antonio Texas area, Major cities in Texas and the Uvalde County areas for March 2024. Total Sales were 3,244. Average sales price of homes in San Antonio was $370,824, and the median sales price was $310,223.We are still slightly in a seller's market with homeowners getting 94.4% of listed price. Days on the market was up to 79 days, and the inventory of available homes was at 4.4 months. Price per square foot was $178. Residential rentals are now averaging $1820/month. Travis County in the Austin, TX area still shows the highest cost for residential housing, with Dallas and Harris counties following. Bexar County has the lowest cost for median prices.  Uvalde County is now a member of the San Antonio Board of REALTORS. More affordable housing is loc...
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By Robin Rogers, CRS, TRC, MRP - Real Estate Investment Adviser
(Robin Rogers, Silverbridge Realty, San Antonio, Texas)
Fort Sam Houston is the location for a new Army Medical Department Center and School's Center for Predeployment Medicine. The CPDM will offer training to combat medics, nurses, senior noncommissioned medics, physicians, and  their assistants and will cover everything from providing first aid on the battlefield to support in combat hospitals. Four courses that were previously spread throughout various departments at the AMEDD Center and School will now be offered by CPDM. Since the courses will now be mandatory rather than optional, and offered moe frequently, they will benefit from being administered through a single center. Feedback from soldiers who have taken the Brigade Combat TeamTrauma Training  course (BCT3) has been positive, one soldier commenting, "I wish I had this training b...
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By Shirley Parks, Broker, 210-414-0966, San Antonio TX Real Estate
(Sands Realty 210-414-0966)
Opening Weekend for 2008 - 2009 season of the San Antonio Symphony will be October 3 and 4.  All ticket holders are invited to a complimentary champagne reception in the Majestic Theatre beginning at 6:00 p.m.  Conductor Christopher Seaman will lead the symphony in a program of timeless classics.  Opening the program will be Britten's Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra.  Mozart's Piano Concerto will be performed by celebrated pianist Orli Shaham.  Brahms' Second Symphony featuring "tender melodies and engaging dance rhythms" will round out the program. Also available this year is the Young People's Concert Series 2008-2009, "Orchestral Arithmetic" Classical Fractions - October 7, 8 & 10, 2008Symphonic Shapes: Geometry in the Orchestra - November 4, 12 & 13, 2008Counting Steps: Math, ...
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By Shirley Parks, Broker, 210-414-0966, San Antonio TX Real Estate
(Sands Realty 210-414-0966)
If you want to forget about all the bad news, politics, Wall Street, oil prices, the mortgage problem, the election, the bailout, congress, and the all the negative press for a little while, here is some good news.  SeaWorld guests can now purchase a 2009 Silver Passport and get free admission for the rest of the 2008 season. SeaWorld San Antonio is celebrating its 20th birthday with this season's "Howl-O-Scream," a special program offered during weekends in October.     "Creepy Creatures," at the Sea Star Theater will feature live animals and special effects as guests join a professor and his students on a quest to learn all about snakes, hissing cockroaches, scorpions, rats and tarantulas. Guests at this new show are sure to get chills as they encounter these live critters.     For th...
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By Shirley Parks, Broker, 210-414-0966, San Antonio TX Real Estate
(Sands Realty 210-414-0966)
  Inwood is a beautiful gated community of timeless, well built custom homes featuring professional landscaping, manicured lawns, and lots of old growth oak trees.  This home is conveniently located in north San Antonio near Loop 1604 in the Bitters/Huebner area.  These Inwood homes listed on MLS have sold during the past 30 days: Inwood - 3 Sold - Residential Single Statistics    High Low Average Median List Price $700,000 $469,000 $589,633 $599,900 Sold Price $684,000 $460,000 $580,333 $597,000 Square Feet 5265 3509 4582 4971 Price/Square Feet $133.65 $120.67 $129.09 $132.95 Days On Market 47 16 27 18 If you are interested in the Inwood area, give me a call or visit my website at www.shirleyparks.com.  
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By Shirley Parks, Broker, 210-414-0966, San Antonio TX Real Estate
(Sands Realty 210-414-0966)
 The Heights at Stone Oak is located in the popular Stone Oak area. It is a gated community with approximately 1,000 home sites in  the North East Independent School District.  The community's recreation facility features a pavilion, 25 meter swimming pool, tennis, basketball and sand volleyball courts, a playground, and 22 acre green belt.  New homes are still being constructed in the Heights at Stone Oak.  Seven homes in this neighborhood listed on MLS sold in the past 30 days: The Past 30 Days - 7 Sold - Residential Single Statistics    High Low Average Median List Price $359,900 $235,000 $293,514 $323,000 Sold Price $359,900 $215,000 $288,329 $326,000 Square Feet 3684 2774 3182 3300 Price/Square Feet $112.47 $76.89 $92.23 $97.87 Days On Market 208 4 113 146 If you are interested in ...
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By Steve Salas
(ViewSanAntonioHomes.com)
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  
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By Judi Morgan, San Antonio, TX Real Estate
(RETIRED)
I spent a lot of time on the San Antonio River Walk back in August the week before my daughter's wedding. There were guests in town for the wedding and most of the dinners and partying were held on The River Walk.                                                                                   After one of the dinners, a group of us decided to take a leisurely walk down The River Walk.  As we approached the Hyatt Regency Hotel, we heard the music -- Jazz Music.  We decided to go in to The Landing, to listen to the music of The Jim Cullum Jazz Band.  They are a 7 piece Classic Jazz Ensemble and play at The Landing Tuesday through Saturday beginning at 8:00 pm. We enjoyed the music so much, we decided to meet at The Landing the following evening after dinner.  Don & I arrived early in or...
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By Paula Christo, Exceeding Your Expectations
(Keller Williams Heritage - Luxury Homes Division)
Note from Paula:Bill and Becky Kulesza have been building custom homes in San Antonio for over 20 years.  Bill is the builder, and Becky is the interior decorator.  They are currently working on updating several homes in upscale  neighborhoods around San Antonio.  Their personal home is currently for sale, and is an excellent example of the quaility of work that they do. See their home at www.115UpperBalcones.com.  This article was written by Becky at my request. Hope it helps!   Boost Your Home's Value- Update!!      Are you looking to update your home to increase its resale value?  Do you want a new fresh look that will also build equity?  Then now is the time to remodel, or update your home.          Kitchens and bathrooms add maximum value for the decorating dollar. These rooms can ...
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By Robin Rogers, CRS, TRC, MRP - Real Estate Investment Adviser
(Robin Rogers, Silverbridge Realty, San Antonio, Texas)
I went back to see the restored Sunken Gardens at Brackenridge Park last weekend. There were a couple of musicians playing New Age music in the stone pagoda, which was actually rather nice. Although it was about 85 degrees, as usual in September, the walkways were shaded by the trees. They were not covered in blooms as they were on my first visit, but there were a lot of other flowers and greenery to admire. A moth whose wings glittered with gold iridescence in the sunshine The Sunken Gardens, located next to Brackenridge Park and the Zoo, is one of my favorite places in San Antonio. They are free to visit, although donations for their continued restoration and upkeep would be welcome. Enjoy the show!
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By Shirley Parks, Broker, 210-414-0966, San Antonio TX Real Estate
(Sands Realty 210-414-0966)
Now that the hottest San Antonio months are behind us, this could be a good time for that garage sale or yard sale you have been putting off.  Soon we will all being doing some major housecleaning in preparation for the holidays - Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah.  So now is a great time to clear out all the items taking up space in your home that you no longer need.  You can make some extra cash in the process.  A garage sale is pretty simple to prepare for and can be a lot of fun for everyone involved.  If you have kids at home, they always enjoy projects like this.  It seems to bring out their inner entrepreneur!  Or you could invite a sibling or neighbor to have a joint garage sale, including helping with organizing and pricing items and putting up directional signs.  If you want a...
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By Shirley Parks, Broker, 210-414-0966, San Antonio TX Real Estate
(Sands Realty 210-414-0966)
Whenever we are downtown and it is lunch time, we often head over to the 4th Street Café located at 207 4th Street where we can enjoy a great lunch and provide support to help serve the homeless in downtown San Antonio.  The café is owned and operated by the First Baptist Church, "feeding people, physically and spiritually, in a friendly environment."  Chef Fred always makes it a point to stop by each table to say hello and make sure you are enjoying your meal. The cafe's receipts, including tips, help support MANNA (Meals Available for the Nutritional Needs of All.)  MANNA serves a free hot meal to over 200 homeless every day at the Community Ministries Center at 212 N. Alamo. Comfort food is their specialty:  Fresh homemade soups, super sandwiches, special salads, hamburgers, hot lunc...
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By Kristin Moran, San Antonio,TX - Real Estate - 210-313-7397
(Owner - RE/MAX Access - KristinMoran@Remax.net)
cake lady blog Looking for a spectacular baker?  Getting hitched? Getting older? Graduating?  Just love cake?    I found the most amazing cake lady who ironically calls herself the "San Antonio Cake Lady". How fitting & catchy.  the San Antonio cake lady makes delicious, reasonably priced cakes for all occasions.    The San Antonio Cake Lady is owned by Maggie Archambault she does cakes for weddings, graduations, birthdays & retirement parties.  Basically, whatever you  might need a cake for, she's your girl.  Here's a cake she made for us announcing our moving van;   We were trying to think of a clever & neat way to announce the newest addition of our team to our referral sources.  The San Antonio Cake Lady had the answer we were searching for.  An edible announcement.  The cake's fro...
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By Shirley Parks, Broker, 210-414-0966, San Antonio TX Real Estate
(Sands Realty 210-414-0966)
Moving companies do not handle the shipment of pets, so this is one aspect of moving you will need to arrange yourself. When we moved from San Antonio to Washington D.C. we left our miniature dachshund with my husband's parents, who then shipped him to us by air after we were settled in.  My daughter's cat has traveled by air on several occasions.  Shipping animals by air is the fastest and most convenient method of getting your pet to your new home.  Most airlines are familiar with the care and handling requirements of animals and will advise you on the requirements.  You will need to have all vaccinations up to date and have copies of your pet's vet records.  Our vet gave us a tranquilizer to administer before shipping. If you choose to take your pet with you in the car, call ahead to...
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By Sheila Moran, SanAntonioSheila.com, RE/MAX Access, 210-32
(RE/MAX Access (Garden Ridge, San Antonio, New Braunfels))
My office Manager (Lisa) and I had lunch with some of our resource providers the other day.  We met with David Salinas with World Wide Pest Control and James Gonzalez with Farmers Insurance.    We met at Canyon Cafe which is in the Alamo Quarry...we are talking SHOPPING galore!  Whatever you need is in this quaint shopping center...er, sorry getting off the subject here...back to the food.   Yes, we all sat down and the place is well lit, bright, tall ceilings and the atmosphere was popping!  It was a Thursday afternoon and it seemed everyone was there!   The menu is very extensive.  They have a lot of southwestern style food but also have a chicken fried steak...so, everyone can get what they want.  They serve chips and salsa (with the red Chile peppers from New Mexico) delicious!    ...
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By Kristin Moran, San Antonio,TX - Real Estate - 210-313-7397
(Owner - RE/MAX Access - KristinMoran@Remax.net)
My sister Sheila and I had lunch today at Piatti's Ristorante & Bar in the quarry off 281 on Basse Road.  Right around the corner from shopping galore you can stop in for a bite to eat.  We were on a mission to have lunch so shopping was not in the cards, we had food on the mind. What a delicious environment, meal & experience.  Piatti's has lunch, dinner, dessert & a wine list. All of my favorite things! We started with the yummy bread & caesar salad.   The caesar salad has romaine hearts, pecorino romano, herbed croutons & garlic anchovy dressing.  Next we had the POLLO AL FARNO which sounds fancy schmancy & is!  Pollo is chicken in spanish, it was delicious, tender, herb roasted pollo.  The chicken was matched with mashed potatoes & a wood oven carrot.  I don't usually care for carro...
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By Shirley Parks, Broker, 210-414-0966, San Antonio TX Real Estate
(Sands Realty 210-414-0966)
I have passed Fralo's Art of Pizza in Leon Springsmany times and remarked to my husband that we should give it a try and this week-end we plan to do just that.  If you are going to be in the La Cantera or Leon Springs area, stop in at this picturesque restaurant, reminiscent of an Italian village, and enjoy the wonderful artisan pizzaserved here.  The owners are Frank and Lori Hakspiel and their restaurant has been the recipient of many local awards.  The pizzas are handmade, of course, and salads and pastas are available as well.  You may even bring your favorite bottle of wine.  Enjoy dining and live music on the patio with family, friends, or business associates.  This is a pet friendly restaurant but verify this before bringing your dog in with you. Visit their website www.fralos.co...
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By Shirley Parks, Broker, 210-414-0966, San Antonio TX Real Estate
(Sands Realty 210-414-0966)
Back in January of 2007, Microsoft announced its decision to build a new data center in San Antonio. The city and county approved a tax incentive package for the data center. The 477,000 square foot center located in Westover Hills in Northwest San Antonio has now been completed.  The official opening of the facility will be held on Monday, September 22.  The cost to Microsoft for developing the data center is $550 million.  The center will host web pages and house servers round the clock.  Microsoft is in the process of hiring 75 employees to staff the center.  Microsoft is based in Redmond, Washington.   
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By Sheila Moran, SanAntonioSheila.com, RE/MAX Access, 210-32
(RE/MAX Access (Garden Ridge, San Antonio, New Braunfels))
   It's been many days that I have been trying to collect my thoughts about this post.    My husband is a Captain in the San Antonio Fire Department.  He was called up to start up the shelters at PORT SA here on the south side of San Antonio about 9/4/08.  The first 10 days he worked (7 days a week) a 24 hr shift and had 12 hrs off (in which to eat and sleep) which was REALLY hard on my boys and myself (now I was trying to play all roles around here).  So, the boys and I were able to see him (bleary eyed, horizontal in bed) for just a little bit of time every day.  The storm by this time had come and went.  He talked about standing in his steel toed boots for 24 hours (no sleeping like at the fire house), the command phone ringing a minimum of 200 calls a shift, EVERYONE in his midst ne...
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By Shirley Parks, Broker, 210-414-0966, San Antonio TX Real Estate
(Sands Realty 210-414-0966)
The announcement was made yesterday that Fleetwood Enterprises Inc. will build new dormitories at Fort Sam Houston for the Army's new Medical Education and Training Campus development program.  The homes will be built through Fleetwood's Trendsetter Homes division. The company will build 682 modular sections at its facility in Belton, Texas where they will be shipped to San Antonio.  The living units will make up the majority of the new METC (Medical Education Training Campus) dormitories, which will house up to 2,400 military medical personnel for short-term training and education.  Construction of the $1 billion Medical Education and Training Campus began in July. It should be completed in 2011. Medics from the Army, Navy, and Air Force will participate in the unified training program...
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By Shirley Parks, Broker, 210-414-0966, San Antonio TX Real Estate
(Sands Realty 210-414-0966)
I have been watching with great interest the progress of construction on the new Methodist Healthcare center located at Sonterra and Hardy Oak.  When completed in early 2009, the new hospital will provide the latest medical technologies and a wide range of therapies and treatment services to the Stone Oak area.  Some of the highlights include Women's Services:   Focusing on health and wellness education in WomanPlus® programs and a full spectrum of gynecological-focused clinical services for women, Methodist Healthcare will meet the medical needs of women during various life stages. Heart Services:  The largest heart services program in South Texas, Methodist Healthcare offers emergency care, cardiac catheterization, open heart surgery, rehabilitation, long-term heart failure care, and ...
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