Over the weekend, I will update my blog with an events calendar for San Antonio, TX (and surrounding areas). From the Battle of Flowers Parade to the Port Aransas Sandfest, I will gather the details and share them with you here. Don’t worry about surfing all over the net to find out what’s going onContinueContinue reading “APRIL 2012 – Fiesta, Parades and More”
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BEST OF SAN ANTONIO – 2012
One of our local publications, the “San Antonio Current,” is running their annual “Best of San Antonio” Poll. The Poll is open until April 3, 2012. The winners will be announced on April 25th. If you’d like to vote for your San Antonio favorites, visit here —>> Best Of San Antonio Poll for 2012 ForContinueContinue reading “BEST OF SAN ANTONIO – 2012”
LOCAL REAL ESTATE NEWS: A Bigger, Better Deal
[SUNDAY NEWS- San Antonio Real Estate as seen by Val J Aranda, REALTOR® – Metro Realty] REAL ESTATE HIGHLIGHT: I had a pretty interesting encounter with a Builder this past week. For the first time, in a long time, a Builder’s Sales Counselor could not wave enough “incentives” in front of my client to entice himContinueContinue reading “LOCAL REAL ESTATE NEWS: A Bigger, Better Deal”
BOTHER A REALTOR®
Today, I was researching Real Estate Apps from my phone. On one of the applications, I saw a user’s comment that read, “I want to find information on a house (online) before I bother a REALTOR®.” I’m sure I speak for many of us when I say, “PLEASE, BOTHER US!” For one, it’s not aContinueContinue reading “BOTHER A REALTOR®”
LOCAL REAL ESTATE NEWS (Curb Appeal)
[Express News, San Antonio, TX – SUNDAY, 11 March 2012 Edition – referenced article; “SELLING A HOME: Nailing the Curb Appeal.”] MY THOUGHTS: For many home sellers, January can be a rough month. Their properties might have been listed for six to twelve months, and never got a SOLD sign. When February comes around, someContinueContinue reading “LOCAL REAL ESTATE NEWS (Curb Appeal)”
LOCAL REAL ESTATE NEWS (Builder-Owned Homes)
[Express News, San Antonio, TX – SUNDAY, 04 March 2012 edition – referenced article; “Just Closed. Builder-owned home a perfect fit”] REAL ESTATE HIGHLIGHT: Going through the Sunday paper (a day late), I read an article and thought it was a good topic for first-time home buyers. In the article, we learn about a buyerContinueContinue reading “LOCAL REAL ESTATE NEWS (Builder-Owned Homes)”
Between Friends (Newsletter) 2012
BETWEEN FRIENDS is a monthly newsletter filled with household tips, a monthly recipe and general real estate news. Get your copy today! “Between Friends” – Jul 2012In this Month’s Issue:Health & Safety: Sharpen Your MemoryHelpful Hints: Beating ProcrastinationSavor the Flavor-Recipe: Greek Grilled CheeseBrain Teasers: Olympic TriviaHousehold Tips: Ideas for Creative Reuse BetweenFriends-Jun2012In this Month’s Issue:Health & Safety: Guidelines for Child SafetyContinueContinue reading “Between Friends (Newsletter) 2012”
REALTORS® are Secret Weapons
Chances are, if you’re thinking about buying a home, you are wanting to research as much information as possible before speaking with a “salesperson.” I don’t blame you. When I’m shopping for a car, I do the EXACT same thing. I want to be armed with information so I feel like I have more control.ContinueContinue reading “REALTORS® are Secret Weapons”
ARM WRESTLING: Buyer-VS-Seller
BUYERS CAN HAVE LEVERAGE! Don’t let anyone tell you differently. One seller lost out on my Buyer’s offer because he didn’t want to budge on his price or on closing costs. The Seller would rather wait and see if his “back-up” buyer fixes his credit and pays full price. He HOPES the back-up buyer comesContinueContinue reading “ARM WRESTLING: Buyer-VS-Seller”
I’M NOT CUT-OUT FOR USED CAR SALES
If I were a used car salesperson, I’d have the WORSE sales record EVER! If I knew a car was just pulled out of a river or if the engine was being held by twist-ties, I would send you to another dealership. I’m not saying that all car salespeople are unethical, I’m just saying thatContinueContinue reading “I’M NOT CUT-OUT FOR USED CAR SALES”
Own a Piece of Texas 