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”
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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”
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.
Hard Labor–Day
Because I LOVE what I do: During the season of the “$8000 Tax Credit,” I became a permanent fixture in my own vehicle. My Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer “travels” consisted of San Antonio’s Loop 410, Loop 1604 and hundreds of streets in between. I was a regular patron of Starbucks where the cozy clubContinueContinue reading “Hard Labor–Day”
Own a Piece of Texas 