Came across another San Antonio gem, for those of you that like the offbeat and unusual.
The Toilet Seat Art Museum
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Monday, July 21, 2014
Own a piece of Texas history!
San Antonio and it's neighboring cities are full of historical communities, all with their own unique look. If you have ever thought about owning your own piece of history, follow the link below to see all available listings:
Historic District Homes
Friday, July 18, 2014
Where to find Art Deco in San Antonio!
One of the many benefits of being a Realtor, is stumbling upon unique neighborhoods. Often times I don't get to sell in one area exclusively, and that affords me the opportunity to learn about the unique communities within our large city.
This lovely community is located off Fredericksburg Rd in the Jefferson/Woodlawn Lake area. Since 1994, City officials, volunteers and community members have helped to Revitalize the business district which is part of the Old Spanish Trail,
the first paved coast-t0-coast highway in the US!
Check out the link above for current home listings in the area. If you would like to learn more about the Deco district, please click here!
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Spotlight on SCHERTZ, TX!
Are you looking to live in Schertz, Texas?
CLICK HERE for Schertz home listings!!!
There are many communities in and around San Antonio...
check out what Schertz has to offer!
(information provided by schertz.com and visitschertz.com)
check out what Schertz has to offer!
(information provided by schertz.com and visitschertz.com)
Community Events
Looking for the next big event happening in Schertz? Look no further! Each year in the City of Schertz any number of public events will take place.
Hundreds of organizations work hard each year to host these events and if you’re interested in knowing what’s happening this month check out our community events calendar!
Community Events
Looking for the next big event happening in Schertz? Look no further! Each year in the City of Schertz any number of public events will take place.
Hundreds of organizations work hard each year to host these events and if you’re interested in knowing what’s happening this month check out our community events calendar!
View Upcoming Community Events
Dining and Attractions
Recreation Programs
Pools
Beat the heat this summer and dive in to one of the area pools! Schertz YMCA offers a number of summer programs included swimming lessons for the entire family! View the pool schedule for pool rates and schedules.
Beat the heat this summer and dive in to one of the area pools! Schertz YMCA offers a number of summer programs included swimming lessons for the entire family! View the pool schedule for pool rates and schedules.
Northcliffe Golf Course
Northcliffe Golf Club has set the stage for one of the best golf values in the San Antonio area. Originally designed in 1979 by Joe Finger to be the centerpiece of a housing community in Schertz Texas the course now has an improved reputation among the golfing public.
Northcliffe Golf Club has set the stage for one of the best golf values in the San Antonio area. Originally designed in 1979 by Joe Finger to be the centerpiece of a housing community in Schertz Texas the course now has an improved reputation among the golfing public.
Parks & Recreation
The City of Schertz is proud of its parks and recreational facilities. Public parks also provide picnic facilities and playgrounds. Lighted basketball courts and a Junior Olympic-sized swimming pool are open to the public throughout the summer months.
The City of Schertz is proud of its parks and recreational facilities. Public parks also provide picnic facilities and playgrounds. Lighted basketball courts and a Junior Olympic-sized swimming pool are open to the public throughout the summer months.
Crescent Bend
The 175-acre park project is the silver lining of two tragic floods that left a tight knit community ravaged by Mother Nature. The federal buyout of properties led local leaders to envision a nature park that would preserve the natural environment of Cibolo Creek and the historic Crescent Bend area.
The 175-acre park project is the silver lining of two tragic floods that left a tight knit community ravaged by Mother Nature. The federal buyout of properties led local leaders to envision a nature park that would preserve the natural environment of Cibolo Creek and the historic Crescent Bend area.
For Demographic and City Budget info visit the link below:
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Hike, Bike, Swim, Picnic, Sightsee... Mission Reach San Antonio
For those of us who like the road less traveled....go check out San Antonio's Mission Trail! This is a beautiful place to spend time with your family, visit the historical Missions, kayak, bike, BBQ, and swim. The Mission Reach project has made the San Antonio river a destination to see, whether you live in town or just here for a visit.
Check the links above for info on each activity!
Project Quick Facts:
- The $245.7 million Mission Reach project is funded by Bexar County ($176.6 million), the City of San Antonio ($6.5 million); USACE ($51.9 million) and through private donations collected by the San Antonio River Foundation ($4.7 million). Funding for utility relocations by the San Antonio Water System (SAWS) totals $6 million. $63.3 million of Bexar County’s funding may be reimbursed by the Federal government should federal appropriations be made for the project per 2009 (Public Law 111-8) Sec. 115.
- The San Antonio River Authority managed construction of the project.
- Eight miles of river length
- 113 acres of aquatic habitat
- Riffles, runs & pools sequences
- 13 acres of embayments
Riparian Woodland Habitat Restoration:
- 334 acres of riparian woodland habitat restored
- 20,000+ young trees & shrubs
- 39 native tree & shrub species
- 60+ native grass & wildflower species
- Over 15 miles of trails
- Eight street connections
- 89 benches, 137 picnic tables, five overlooks with shade structures, nine water edge landings, six foot bridges and four pavilions
- Four Mission Portals
Friday, July 11, 2014
Only one more Second Thursday at the McNay this Summer!
ART | MUSIC | FOOD | DRINKSMcNay Second Thursdays
Spend second Thursdays at the McNay with a night of art, music, food, and drinks. Bring your own picnic blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the museum’s grounds!
Thursday, August 14, 6:00–9:00 pm
Thursday, August 14, 6:00–9:00 pm
New business moving to TEXAS and creating new jobs!
California's been losing out to TEXAS recently, and it's been paying off in the Lone Star State in the form of jobs.
The Dallas Business Journal reported Monday that Gov. Rick Perry's Texas Enterprise Fund has spent nearly $62 million this year to lure companies and jobs to the state. The Journal said, according to figures from Perry's office, that means 6,145 jobs and $400 million in capital investment.
For a more comprehensive list click HERE!
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| Chevron will dramatically increase its footprint in Texas creating new jobs in Houston, Midland and San Antonio |
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| Maruchan has new plant in San Antonio |
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| In Cube Labs is launching two new science companies in San Antonio |
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| Apple is expected to create 2,500 new jobs in Austin |
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| eBay Inc. will expand operation in Austin creating about 300 new jobs |
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| Hewlett-Packard expanded its development center in El Paso |
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| Toyota Mostor Sales USA Inc. will move headquarter to Plano Tx by 2017 |
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| Nest Labs., Inc. expanded operation in Austin which will create about 140 jobs |
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
As inventory continues to decrease, it's important to put your best foot forward with your initial offer.
If you want to write a compelling offer, keep these three steps in mind:
Decide on the right price
Real estate markets are localized, so the sale price of a home across town may have little to do with what a home in another area of town is worth. You can determine the right price by finding out how the property compares to similar homes nearby, what Texas REALTORS® call “comps.” Comps are an important part of determining price because they reflect neighborhood conditions. Y.
Show sellers you’re serious
Hitting the sellers’ perfect price does not guarantee they will accept your offer. Homeowners will consider the amount of earnest money in the proposed contract as well. A higher number shows a higher level of sincerity about the purchase and may place your offer above others. Keep the total cost of Seller concessions in mind. If you don't need the cash to close for title fees, HOA transfer fees, survey, and loan fees (AKA closing costs)...don't ask for them!
Be flexible
Some sellers may have a strong preference for when they close on the sale. If you can meet their timeline, your offer gains strength. And when you can help it, stay away from contingencies, or make them as moderate as you can. Why? Put yourself in the seller’s shoes. A slightly lower offer may be more attractive than a higher offer that’s contingent on the buyers needing to sell their own home.
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Texas has 3 of TOP TEN "cheapest" PLACES to LIVE in the US!
#2 Temple, population: 69,148 
#3 Wichita Falls, population: 101,552
#10 Harlingen... population: 65,679
SAN ANTONIO -- When it comes to cheap living, don't mess with Texas, according to a Kiplinger real estate report. Three of the 10 cheapest cities in the U.S. can be found in the Lone Star State. Several Texas cities, including San Marcos, McAllen and San Antonio, didn't crack the top 10 but ranked very highly for affordability nonetheless.
The findings reported that Texas is ranked one of the most affordable places to live in.
The report screened out cities with populations below 50,000, and based their findings based on the Council for Community and Economic Research's calculations of living expenses in urban areas, taking into consideration the cost of living measures for housing, groceries, utilities, transportation, health care and miscellaneous goods and services.
All 10 finalists share one similarity and that is super-affordable housing options for both renters and homeowners.
Monday, July 7, 2014
Forbes Magazine: San Antonio is the hottest city for millenials in the emerging Southwest
1. San Antonio. The city topping the list hits the appeal trifecta: a dynamic economy, employment opportunities and affordable living. Reasons cited for picking San Antonio ranged from “I think it would be a safe city to raise a family” to “It is expanding every day and providing new job opportunities, the atmosphere is great, and there are a lot of activities to do and festivities to join.”
Everyone knows that the Southwest is warm this time of year, but today the region is hot. Its time has finally come. Millions of Hispanic-American families (whose ethnic/racial group makes up 17 percent of the U.S. population) are putting down roots there, and Latin millennials are putting Latin flair into its cities, places and spaces.
To get specific, the new American centers of gravity are California and Texas. It’s not simply because they have the two largest populations, with just over 38 million people in California and 26 million–plus in Texas. And it’s not because of Hollywood or Dallas, Silicon Valley or even the constantly trending #SXSW.
Those two states, as well as Arizona and New Mexico, are the new capitals of influence. They’re not just border states (although that’s an important factor); they’re also a frontier between the America that we were and the America we’re rapidly becoming. Some 52 million Americans today identify as Hispanic, and 50,000 of them will turn 18 each month for the next two decades. These millennials have real clout, both for their spending power now and for their ability to influence what comes next. Marketers especially should start paying attention.
We undertook a study of 804 Hispanic and non-Hispanic Americans ages 18 to 34 in Arizona, California, New Mexico and Texas earlier this year. Among other questions, we asked them which cities in the Southwest will be the best places for their generation. Their answers were illuminating and based on where they currently live, where they had gone to college or would like to go, the media, and their friends and families. (These were open-ended queries, by the way, so it’s not as if we supplied our list and asked them to prioritize their “where.”) We all need to be keeping an eye on these cities as we think about where #nextgen will flourish. (Three commonalities: They are ethnic, affordable and youthful, including college towns as one anchor.)
Marian SalzmanContributor
Marian SalzmanContributor
Thursday, July 3, 2014
Ai Realty's Newest Rehab...let us Buy or Sell your home!!!
Check out our newest rehab in San Antonio. We are always looking to buy distressed properties, so if you or anyone you know has a home to sell for CASH, and fast...give me a call at (210) 201-1996!
We also work with Buyers, Sellers and Renters at Ai Realty
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Map your neighborhood home prices!
Do you want to know what median home prices are in your area? Check out this interactive map!
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Watch the World Cup Here!!!
World Soccer Bars has an amazing website for all you Soccer Lovers...Check out the local San Antonio bar scene, while watching your favorite team at the WORLD CUP!!!
Visit their LINK to search for locations in your neighborhood.
Freetail Brewing Co.
4035 N. Loop 1604 W. Ste 105
210-395-4974
Flynns Bar & Patio
8123 Broadway
2109018883
GS 1221
1221 broadway, suite 116
210.251.3184
The Lion and Rose
842 NW Loop 410
210-798-4154
San Antonio Schools...some of the states most expensive!
Often the first criteria a homeowner sets is the school the child will attend. Do you keep your property taxes in mind when establishing an affordable house payment? Take a look at the chart below to see if your school made the list!
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