In the early 1970’s (not THAT long ago), my parents packed the car and loaded my brother and I for a family road trip. We paved the roads from Texas to New Mexico to Arizona and back. We visited the Hoover Dam, we took photos with Fred Flinstone (at the Bedrock campground), we braved theContinueContinue reading “Aranda Family Vacation”
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RENT-VS-BUYING
The end of the year is near. Many of us will be making new resolutions for 2011. This next year, I’m going to focus on home maintenance! My little “to-do” list is getting a little too long. Power-washing, paint touch-up, new bedroom set and maybe a new refrigerator! I love my home. Around this timeContinueContinue reading “RENT-VS-BUYING”
Giving Thanks
The Thanksgiving Holiday seems to refresh my spirit with “thanks,” with “love,” with “forgiveness” and much more. Although I try to renew my spirit throughout the year, there’s something spectacular in the air this time of year. I’m sure the early Christmas music has something to do with it! This festive holiday season had anContinueContinue reading “Giving Thanks”
Real Estate MOVIE TRIVIA
Does this home look familiar? http://static.animoto.com/swf/w.swf?w=swf/vp1&e=1289413943&f=6Wb1i7oHl1i8pNyjLuq1wA&d=34&m=b&r=w&i=m&options= (click on the link for the Animoto Slideshow of this home for more clues) Texas law requires all real estate license holders to provide the Information About Brokerage Services to all prospective clients. TREC’s Consumer Protection Notice.
HOME MAINTENANCE: Fall Tips
Appliance Maintenance: Water Heaters Keep your water heater running efficiently and reliably with this simple maintenance routine. Read Essential Heating System Maintenance Getting your home’s heating system professionally serviced every year will keep it running smoothly and help keep heating costs under control. Read Chimney Maintenance for Warmth and Safety Chimney maintenance and a fireplaceContinueContinue reading “HOME MAINTENANCE: Fall Tips”
The Texas Renaissance Festival
I put down my pen and I picked up my sword… I traveled to Sherwood, where no one is bored! Magnificent trees and cool Texas breeze… Too bad the pollen made some of us sneeze! The weather was fair despite the down-pour… It lasted two minutes, no need for uproar. “Ded Bob” was too funny,ContinueContinue reading “The Texas Renaissance Festival”
24-Hour Real Estate Advice
Val-A-Homes San Antonio, TX [Use your smartphone’s Bar Scanner to scan the bar code/image. You’ll be taken straight to my web site… http://www.Val-A-Homes.com%5D Texas MLS Access (Homes, Condos, Townhomes, Duplexes… FOR SALE NOW) Advice for Buyers Advice for Sellers Advice for Investors Advice for Texas Home Owners & Their Families I’m on the clock… evenContinueContinue reading “24-Hour Real Estate Advice”
The Oldest Home in the United States
No matter where I go or what I do… in the back of my mind is Real Estate! I recently took a road trip from San Antonio to Albuquerque to Santa Fe then back home to San Antonio. While in Santa Fe, we came across “The Oldest House in the U.S.A.!” This was the “PotContinueContinue reading “The Oldest Home in the United States”
Val on Vacation
I placed my business on Auto-Pilot and took a little vacation! Thanks to my Assistant, I was able to keep my laptop in my suitcase! Our destination… Albuquerque, New Mexico. We loaded the Hummer and spun our wheels for twelve hours! Our main target was the annual Balloon Fiesta… the spectacular sight of hundreds ofContinueContinue reading “Val on Vacation”
A “Lot” to Invest: For the Next Generation
Once upon a time, loving and thoughtful parents used part of their savings to invest in Real Estate so that one day their children could build their own dream homes. But lately, I’ve been listing those pieces of land handed down from one generation to another. Just recently, I met a retired Military man whoContinueContinue reading “A “Lot” to Invest: For the Next Generation”
Own a Piece of Texas 