Feb. 18, 2009 - 14415 Triple Crown Lane

                                                      ONE OWNER HOME IN GATED SUBDIVISION

Immaculately maintained one owner home in gated area…Sep dining room…Great kitchen…Liv rm w/corner fireplace & built-in unit…Ceramic tile…Huge master w/sitting area & window seat…Oversized bath featuring double vanities, sep tub & shower + great closet…Lg backyard…Nice landscaping…Gas cent heat & HWH…2nd HOA provides access to rec ctr in main Churchill Ests…Easy to show.

Feb. 17, 2009 - 10923 Whisper Ridge

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Remarkably pleasant 5 BR W/Beautiful Décor! New Stainless Steel Dishwasher, Cooktop, Vent, Oven & Microwave all in Jan’09 . . . Some Hardware & Fixtures Replaced . . . Fresh Paint . . . Handsome tile on Lower Level . . . Lower 5th BR/Study & Full Bath . . . Walk-in Wet Bar . . . Master & 2 BRS open onto Balcony overlooking Pool & Lush Bkyd with huge Live Oaks . . . Formal Liv/Din are Cheerful, Comfortable & Functional . . . Open Den/Dining/Kit Area allows for easy access to Backyard & large tree-shaded patio . . . Great for entertaining. Easy to Show.

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Feb. 17, 2009 - 26110 Sunny Meadow

                                                 RESIDENTIAL LOT WITH A GREAT PRICE

Prestigious area and a great price on this beautifully treed lot with plenty of views…see photos…This lot provides for a house facing Sunny Meadow and rear garage access from Wood Chuck…New elementary school nearby on Glenrose…Great rec center plus local

golf course (fee membership required)…Build your dream home today. Mandatory Maintenance Association provides access to rec ctr & golf course.

Feb. 13, 2009 - The Listing At 203 Willow Grove Drive

THE LISTING AT 203 WILLOW GROVE DRIVE                             

Beautifully upgraded Medallion Home featuring secondary bedroom & full bath on lower level; perfect for guests.  Truly better than new & priced so much less.  Spectacular kitchen with Silestone countertops, gas range & abundant handsome cabinetry.  Huge mastersuite is large enough for sitting area or computer center.  Upper area offers a gameroom or office/study.  Walk to the new neighborhood elementary school & enjoy the community recreation center.  EnergyStar Environmental Home certified/transferable warranty/Texas Backyard Wildlife Habitat community.  

Feb. 13, 2009 - Listing on 31375 Post Oak Trail, Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas, 78015

LISTING AT 31375 POST OAK TRAIL, WELL MAINTAINED HOUSE & 5 ACRES

Seller is very motivated and will consider any reasonable offer.  This is a very nice country home.  The 5 acres are fenced and crossfenced.  Private waterwell with new pump installed in 2007.  Additional storage building, garden areas, double gated blacktop driveway which circles the front yard.  There are 2 covered patios with new tile.  It has a large utility room as well as a large 2 car garage with a half-bath.  The exterior is all brick.  Custom designed and built.  Reduced to only $335,000.

Feb. 12, 2009 - Compromises On The Economic Stimulus Package

 REAL ESTATE HEADLINES.

HOUSE AND SENATE COMPROMISES ON THE ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE AS OF 2-12-09.

1.  The $15,000 Tax Credit is being considered for reduction to $8,000 for first-time home buyers and won't have to be paid back.

2.  The Compromise Bill will also reinstate the $729,750 loan limit in high cost areas for Fannie Mae, Freddit Mac and FHA loan guarantee programs that was in place throughout much of 2008.

3.  Plans are being put together by the Treasury Department to further reduce mortgage rates to below 5%

4.  Stay tuned in for the final version of these compromises.

Inman News/Skye.   

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Feb. 10, 2009 - 5 Ways To Balance Work And Life

5 WAYS TO BALANCE WORK AND LIFE

l.   Set limits for hours in the office

2.  Have company outings that allow you to bring a spouse, family, or a guest.

3.  Seek active lifestyles outside of the office to give you something to look

      forward to after work

4.  Set a day each week for a time off day when the stress becomes to great

5.  Set a certain number of hours during the day to take care of obligations

      needing to be done  that day.  

A well balanced work-life relationship is very important if you are to maintain

a steady production output 

RISMedia/Skye  

Feb. 4, 2009 - Residential Real Estate Report From 12/1/2008 To 12/31/2008

SAN ANTONIO RESIDENTIAL ACTIVE LISTINGS FROM 12/1/2008 TO 12/31/2008

For the month of December 2008, there were 9,369 houses listed in the price range of $80,000 to $499,999.  Within this price range,6,872 homes were listed between $100,000 to $299,999, The figures below $80,000 and above $499,999 as well as those below $100,000 and above $299,999 are not included to show the greatest number being listed  and in what price range.

The above figures gives one another way of looking at a column of numbers to interpret meaning to the residential real estate market during the month of December 2008.

Feb. 3, 2009 - San Antonio Housing Report From 12/1/2008 To 12/31/2008

HOUSING REPORT FOR SAN ANTONIO FROM 12/1/2008 TO 12/31/2008

548 3 bedroom homes were SOLD during the month of December between the price range of $80,000 and $499,999.  Within this price range, 119 3 bedroom homes SOLD between $120,000 and $139,999.   The figures below $80,000 and above $499,999 are not included to show the greatest number of sales within certain price ranges and also to indicate what is selling and in what price range.

In the 4+ bedroom market, 366 homes SOLD between these same price ranges of $80,000 and $499,999.  The greatest number selling within this range was 63 homes between $200,000 and $249,999.  Again, the price ranges above and below $80,000 and $499,999 were not included as well as those below $200,000 and above $249,999.

This gives one an idea of what is hot and what is not, so to speak.  The ACTIVE picture will be addressed in the next blog.

Sabor/Skye