What sets me apart from all the other, “REALTORS?” Well, it’s after 9:00 pm on a Tuesday and while I handle a “house-call,” I answer a text from a buyer, send a list of garden homes to another buyer and help a Tenant (over the phone) with questions on a rental application. I don’t haveContinueContinue reading “Why you, Val?”
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Home Builder Facts
“WHAT?!? The builder didn’t tell me that!” We’re not here to criticize home builders—we love working with them! However, many people aren’t aware of how builders and REALTORS® work together, which can lead to misunderstandings. Often, buyers visit a model home, meet with the Sales Counselor, choose a house, and then go on autopilot untilContinueContinue reading “Home Builder Facts”
In The Line Of Duty
I stand at attention. I wait for my orders. I salute the Texas community. This year, I am making some improvements. My Real Estate career is officially under construction. My focus has been and always will be to provide a top-notch service to my Real Estate Clientele. Now with almost thirteen years of Real EstateContinueContinue reading “In The Line Of Duty”
A STORY: Culebra Rd and Red Lobster
In late 1986, my Dad received his USMC Orders to transfer from Beaufort, South Carolina to San Antonio, TX. Our REALTOR® (at the time) drove us through new neighborhoods around the Ingram Mall area, since Dad’s new recruiting office was off of Ingram Rd. Weaving through construction zones and trying to avoid pot holes, theContinueContinue reading “A STORY: Culebra Rd and Red Lobster”
NO Assembly Required
Your “baby” wants her first bicycle! You go to the store, you inspect every 2-wheeler (with training wheels) and you compare prices. Your little “Dora the Explorer” will be cruising the driveway in no time! BUT WAIT… you’ve been standing in the same aisle for 30 minutes… you’re trying to decide between TWO great prospects. ContinueContinue reading “NO Assembly Required”
Don’t Hire My Cousin Vinny!
Why You Should Work With a REALTOR® and not a Real Estate Agent… (yes, there’s a difference) Lisa: What the (heck) is going on here, Vinny? You (screwing) up this case or what?Vinny Gambini: I explained it to you already, didn’t I? It’s procedure. I’m bound to (screw) up a little.Lisa: A little? You’ve beenContinueContinue reading “Don’t Hire My Cousin Vinny!”
Menu of Services
“Gourmet Service at BBQ Prices” ~Agent Val~ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ MENU OF SERVICES FOR: TEXAS HOME BUYERS Whether you are “just looking” or you’re ready to make a move… I have a “Menu of Services” just for you. If you have special requests or unique requirements, the Menu is completely customizable. MENU OF SERVICES FOR: TEXAS PROPERTYContinueContinue reading “Menu of Services”
Texas Homestead Exemption
HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS offered in the state of Texas: ALERT! New filing requirements took effect September 1, 2011. This page provides the new law and filing requirements. JANUARY 2013: FILING FOR A HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION WHAT’S A HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION? It’s a way to receive a discount on your Property Taxes. In TEXAS you have the right toContinueContinue reading “Texas Homestead Exemption”
Resolution 2011
A new year… a new beginning… a new home? New Year Resolutions are promises to ourselves to do something different. Whether it’s cutting the diet down from four slices of pie to two, buying only ONE “Coach” purse in a year or committing to keeping the office organized so it’s easier to find that oneContinueContinue reading “Resolution 2011”
CHRISTMAS CONTEST 2010
To help spread the Holiday cheer, I held a Photo Contest on Facebook to showcase family’s Christmas Lights and decorations! We had THREE gorgeous entries and ONE lucky winner. Battista Family Home | 2010 WINNER OF THE $50 VISA GIFT CARD… Just in time for Christmas! Congratulations. The Battista family graced us with a festiveContinueContinue reading “CHRISTMAS CONTEST 2010”
Own a Piece of Texas 