Category Archives: Real Estate

Texas Housing…HOT! HOT! HOT!

Surging demand for Texas homes in first quarter combined with rising prices and shrinking inventory signal a red-hot real estate market for the remainder of 2013. Overall Texas, first quarter 2013: 53,937 single family homes were sold, 17.53% more than … Continue reading

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It’s Grillin’ Time…Is your Grill Ready?

Here are some easy cleanup tips—plus a few more ideas for safe grilling this summer: l. Take 15 minutes. To clean grates on a gas grill, first preheat the grill by turning the burn- ers to high. After 15 minutes, … Continue reading

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Master Bedroom “Nixed”!

Just how far do we have to go in order not to offend anyone? I would say most of us have no malicious intent when words come out of our mouths to be rude or insensitive. According to some everything … Continue reading

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Spring Cleaning is Underway

Spring is in the air and so is the “cleaning bug”! Garages, yards, windows, and “carpets”. How do you clean those carpets to reflect the freshness of Spring? The two most common are Hot Water Extraction or also known as … Continue reading

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FSBOing: This Time It Was Embarrassing

This is an interesting read if you are considering selling your house yourself instead of hiring a professional REALTOR®. FSBOing: This Time It Was Embarrassing.

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Prepare For Summer Heat

Even though the weather is fluctuating this time of year, the summer heat is just around the corner. Before we hit those sweltering days now is a great time to prepare to ensure your air conditioner is in top shape … Continue reading

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Holding Steady…

…and booming is what is taking place in the San Antonio housing market. With interest rates at historic lows and the summer months just around the corner, the San Antonio residential housing market is booming with increases in homes sold … Continue reading

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Getting A FHA Loan? Changes Coming April 1!

New FHA mortgage program changes – what buyers need to know before April 1, 2013 The Federal Housing Administration has announced several changes to FHA mortgage programs that will begin April 1, 2013. These changes will impact customers who are … Continue reading

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Mardi Gras River Parade and Festival

New Orleans isn’t the only Mardi Gras celebration around. Put on your beads, feather boa, and any other Mardi Gras fashion finery you may have and come on down to the San Antonio River to enjoy a Mardi Gras River Parade and … Continue reading

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Green is Not Just For the Emerald City

Color Trends: How to Decorate Using Emerald By Stacy Chandler It’s not hard to conjure up a vision of emerald, Pantone’s pick for 2013 Color of the Year. It’s all around us in summer, dressing up the trees in a … Continue reading

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