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”
Category Archives: Texas Real Estate
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”
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”
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”
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”
Own a Piece of Texas 