A House is Like a Box of Cereal

A FACEBOOK FRIEND BRINGS UP A GREAT “LISTING” QUESTION.  When preparing a house for sale:  “Extreme Makeover.  Is that the direction of today’s real estate market?” I enjoy interacting with customers, clients and friends on my Facebook page (Val-A-Homes.com on Facebook).  This week, I had a potential seller post a web page showing some beforeContinue reading “A House is Like a Box of Cereal”

YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR

During our first face-to-face meeting, my buyer looked me straight in the eye and stated, “Val, I watch those Home Shows, and the REALTOR® always shows a house above the buyer’s price range.”  Showing frustration, she asked, “Why do they do that?”  Noticing that her guard was slightly elevated, I explained (for one), that’s theContinue reading “YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR”

Model Home Tours

From Historical Homes to brand new construction… I enjoy previewing homes.  I NEED to know what’s out there so I’m armed with knowledge when a Buyer calls! The past couple of weeks, I’ve taken some time to tour Model Homes by “Sivage Homes.”  Most Builders showcase a Model to give a buyer an idea of what their newContinue reading “Model Home Tours”

NEW LISTING – Katie Court in Boerne, TX

141 KATIE COURT  BOERNE, TX  78006 “DON’T MISS THIS EXCEPTIONAL WELL KEPT HOME.* Lovely 4/2 one story home in nice Boerne neighborhood * laminate flooring. Open floor plan* Split master w/full bathroom* Excellent condition.* *New patio cover in back *Exterior painted 2010* Cable wired and ceiling fams in all bedrooms.* Great Boerne Schools. Easy accessContinue reading “NEW LISTING – Katie Court in Boerne, TX”

Home Tour – 16May2011

I have buyers looking for homes all over the city.  Today, I toured a Model Home in the Southeast side of town.  Sivage Homes is offering fantastic floor-plans at super Springtime Prices! What I love about this neighborhood is that a small city park is on the property.  Right behind the model home (shown inContinue reading “Home Tour – 16May2011”

Dream Home turns into a NIGHTMARE

After about three years in their new home, a young couple’s mortgage payment increased, the husband’s income decreased and now they are about to lose their dream home.  Trying to salvage their credit, the couple is attempting to list and sell their house before the bank forecloses on them.  In the meantime, the young coupleContinue reading “Dream Home turns into a NIGHTMARE”

My SandFest Story

 [APRIL 2011] – This past weekend I packed my flip-flops and sunscreen and headed out to Port Aransas.  I heard about a Sand Sculpture Contest along the beach of Port A.  So… I rode “across the land, kicking up sand;” I just had to check it out! The “TEXAS SANDFEST” was the place for “gritty”Continue reading “My SandFest Story”

Rental off Thousand Oaks

Met a client and showed a fantastic looking home off Thousand Oaks today.  Over 2100 square feet, four bedrooms, two and a half baths and a two-car garage. The wine chiller in the kitchen was certainly a bonus… we ALMOST “taste-tested!”  😉 My Client decided to put his house-hunt on hold; maybe this could beContinue reading “Rental off Thousand Oaks”

Home in Northeast Crossing

In order for the bank to avoid the Foreclosure process and legal fees, they have agreed to sell this house for LESS than what the mortgage balance is! Who do you know who’d like to walk away from closing with INSTANT EQUITY? Priced at $120,000, this grand home is a BARGAIN! 2371 Square Feet 3-BedroomsContinue reading “Home in Northeast Crossing”

Home in Big Country

OVER 1800 SQUARE FEET FOR $110,000?!?  SERIOUSLY? Yes!  Off Marbach and 1604, this home is just outside city limits which means the Taxes are MUCH lower!  Low taxes + Affordable Purchase Price = Mortgage Payment LESS THAN RENT! 1818 Square Feet 3-Bedrooms 2-Full Baths 1-Half Bath New appliances, lots of storage.  Close to HWY 90,Continue reading “Home in Big Country”