Texas Hill Country Views in San Antonio's Backyard. 4.39 acs close to I-10, The Rim, La Cantera & Boerne. Prestigious Boerne School District, great views, trees and the best price in the neighborhood. This property is located in Highlands Ranch Subidivision just off of I-10. For more information and pictures, please go to www.myboehmteam.com. MLS#759232 $127,500.00
Immaculate and beautiful! Rare find with 3 car garage and pool. Grand tiled entryway with high ceilings. Open floorplan, hardwood flooring in living and dining. Built in oven and microwave accompanies a spacious kitchen! Large master bedroom with separate vanities and whirlpool; tub. Gameroom and 3 additional bedrooms. Gorgeous Keith Zars pool and hot tub surrounded by lush landscaping! This home is conveniently located off of Huebner & Bitters in North Central San Antonio. For more information and pictures go to www.myboehmteam.com MLS#758883 $395,000.00
What should you do for New Year's, How about renting a beautiful new condo located in the Old Judson Candy Factory. We have a 1/1 available right now for rent and all through the year. It has granite countertops, stained concrete floors, maid service, phones, security system, cable, internet, parking, close to public transportation all in Downtown San Antonio. Close to all the wonderful historical sites, shopping and restaurants. Fully furnished and ready for a party!
The property is available for a night, a weekend, or even longer. For more information and pictures, please go to www.myboehtmeam.com
Everytime you look at your portfolio, do you wince. Or like some of us have you quit looking at it, because it's to depressing. Everywhere I turn to listen on TV, Radio & Printed publications I'm told its time to get into real estate. I know, I know, I can hear you right now. But what about California, Arizona, the east coast. Well people its time to get out of there and move here!!! And Invest!
You will find that in San Antonio that home values continued to climb despite most of the rest of the country. In fact home appreciation for the last 12 months was 1.99% in San Antonio and an average of 3.34% over all for the State of Texas. Add in the fact that San Antonio was voted #3 in the United States by Forbes, Inc. for your best bet in a long term housing market. The reason Forbes gave for this is San Antonio Job creation growth & housing construction through 2017. San Antonio reported a 2.9% job growth for the last 12 months. WOW! So maybe things aren't so depressing.
So get out of the market and get into the market. Call your favorite realtor and start investing!!
Cute & Adorable! 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath all for this low price. Easy access to 281, shopping and restaurants. Beautiful floor plan with lovely floors, decorator colors and cozy fireplace in the living room. Large master has a separate tub and shower. Great curb appeal. Recently painted. This property is located off of Thousand Oaks in North Central San Antonio. For more pictures and information go to www.myboehmteam.com MLS#757711 $177,500.00
The Holidays are here, but you still need to sell. The house is full of boxes of decoration and your not sure what to put up and what to store back in the attic. Remember less is more especially during this season. You want to show your home off, not your decorations. So here are a few tips.
First Impressions i.e. your curbside appeal are important even when all the leaves are falling off the trees and the grass has gone dormant. Make sure that you keep the walkways clear of leaves and the yard clear of debris. Change out the pots at the door with poinsettias or just evergreens.
Keep that front door dust free and welcoming. The best way to accomplish this is to put a tasteful wreath on it and no other decorations.
Remember that some of those potential buyers could be driving by in the early evening so consider showing your home at its best advantage with Christmas lights. Remember at night, lights and yard decorations are charming, but during the day they can be an eyesore, so keep these to a minimum also.
Keep your home cozy and bright. I know in Texas we seldom have really cold days, but the South Texas humidity can make a home seem colder then it is, so keep your home at a pleasant temperature, open up all the curtains and shades to let light in and turn on all the interior lights. (Be sure those windows are clean!)
Add to the coziness by playing soft holiday music and bake something right before. I know that this is not always an easy thing since so many of us work, so consider buying a couple of the plug-in scents to spread around the house in a holiday scent.
Again I can not stress it enough less is more. Keep your tree and other decorations in proportion to your home. If you feel your home with too many decorations it will appear smaller.
Enjoy the holidays! It is a time for family and friends. But remember if you goal is to be out of your house shortly after the first of the year you need to look at your home as an outsider would and really ask yourself if Frosty and the Three Wise Men need to make an appearance on your front yard this year or can they wait and come out next year in your brand new home!
Don't forget to leave egg nog for your favorite realtor!
Happy Holidays!
OK, its getting closer. Only 23 days to Christmas, so get your shopping shoes on and come on over to Boerne, TX for one of the best craft fairs in Texas!! 3 Buildings of crafters and other people selling things you didn't know about, things that you had never tasted before and things for that impossible to buy for relative. The weather is suppose to be a little cool this weekend, so you will enjoy the ability to shop indoors. Can't wait to see you there.
The Women's Auxiliary of the Kendall County Fair Association
would like to cordially invite you to the
25th Oma's Christmas Craft Fair
Dec. 6th and 7th
Kendall County Fair Grounds
Hwy. 46 East, Boerne, Texas
Three Halls Full of unique
Hand Crafted Items perfect for your gift giving!
Admission $3.00
Children 12 & under FREE
10:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday
10:00 am to 4:00 pm Sunday
Sponsored by the Women's Auxiliary of the
Kendall County Fair Association Inc.
For information call 830-249-2541
Have you been thinking that you would like to buy your first home, but your scared of the current market, well the truth is this is the time to buy if you have the right stuff (meaning credit). Loans are harder to get, but it also means that if you get one, you are more qualified then most people have been for the last decade.
Here are some facts hat you need before you even start the process of looking.
Learn what the benefits of owning a home vs renting. This really is a no brainer. The tax benefits alone will make owning your own home more cost efficient then renting. For most people the only financial future they have is in their home, this is a place where you will in most cases see your equity grow and give you a nice little nest egg.
Do you have the credit score that will help you get a loan? The best way to qualify this is to go to a mortgage loan officer and talk with them. The loan officer can help you decide what you can afford, if you can afford to buy now and even what you can do to improve your score or improve your ability by savings etc to get the home of your dream.
Through a loan officer you can get pre-qualified for a loan, but if you want the big guns working on your side when you go to make an offer on a home, get a pre-approval letter. This is a statement that says that you will be loaned the money by the institution that you have been talking to and it will tell you exactly how much you can spend on a home and still live within your budget.
Remember too that you are going to want to furnish that home and make it your own, so make sure that you keep some of your money back for that cute little sofa you saw down at the furniture store.
And last but certainly not least find a Realtor in your area, that knows your market and that has your best interest at heart.
The place to be on the Saturday after Thanksgiving is Comfort, TX, located just 10 miles north of Boerne in the Heart of the Texas Hill Country. This little town has a great big heart and one of the best parades around. The fun starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 29 and goes until 9 p.m. that night. This is their 23rd annual Christmas in Comfort.
High Street and 7th Street are lined with booths containing arts and crafts, gift items, and food. This is a great place to shop and gets you out of those crowded over priced malls. Live music is played all day long. And Santa will be there to take pictures with the kiddos. There will be a petting zoo, also. LAST BUT NOT LEAST, Comfort's spectacular evening parade.
So when the company starts getting stale at your house and the turkey is all gone, head on over to Comfort for some really good food, great times and great shopping.
The Boehm Team would like to wish each and everyone of you a wonderful and Happy Thanksgiving. If you happen to be in our neck of the woods, we also would like to let you know what is going on at this time of the year in Boerne.
Boerne started a tradition for the downtown shops a few years ago to help boost sales and Holiday spirits. Downtown is closed off so that you can walk from shop to shop without worrying about traffice. There is snow (yes I said snow in South Texas, man made of course), good food, carolers, horse drawn carriages, music, live productions and a nighttime parade. All of the entertainment is free! For more information go to http://www.boernedickensonmain.com/. The profits benefit the Roy Maas Meadowlands New Charter School.
Meadowlands is a wonderful place for children who can not be in their home for some reason. The Boehm Team and Keller Williams have sponsored children for Christmas. You have not experienced the true need for Christmas until you have had a Christmas lunch and gone back to the cabinets with the kids to watch them open their presents. They are so thrilled with the little that they are given and so proud of the facility they live in. If you have the time to be to give to a child, please contact http://rmya.readyhosting.com/.
Remember Santa visits Boerne every year after the parade, because he knows that Boerne has a big heart. So come spend some time with us here in Boerne and maybe spend some time with a child over at Meadowlands.
Lovely 5/2.5 home located on over ½ acre. Updated kitchen with 42" café finish, full extension drawers, tile backsplash, under mount lighting and more! Bathrooms updated with Jacuzzi tub, tile shower and light fixtures. Feel like you have come home to Tara when you enter and see the grand entryway and stairway. It doesn't stop there with a downstairs master suite, sprinkler system, side entry garage, game room and large closets. This home has been very well maintained is ready for the next proud owners. This home is located in Chaparral Creek Subdivision, right in Boerne, across from the old high school which is having a total renovation and scheduled to reopen in Fall of 2009. For more pictures and information go to www.myboehmteam.com MLS#754536 $377,500.00
What does "Staging" mean? Staging is not decorating. Staging a home is all about appealing to a buyer and not about your personal taste. Remember the idea is to sell your home not to make it pretty for you! When you stage a home it is to show off the best features of your home and to de-clutter it. It needs to look like a showplace, not a home at this point.
A well staged home will make a great impression to buyers and other realtors alike. A well staged home will be clean, uncluttered and showing your home in its best light. Staged homes usually sell faster and at a better price. A little bit of investment on your part with a stager or your realtor helping you will help you to move your property and get you on the road to your new home.
You have to make your home stand out from all the homes on the market. And lets face it there are a lot of homes on the market at this time. If you live in our area, its not really foreclosures that are flooding the market, but rather the AT&T move out of the San Antonio area. So what you want to do is hit the buyer in a positive emotional way with fresh flowers, candles, or the smell of baked goods, fresh fruit (bright oranges & apples, or limes and lemons are great choices). Shine the place up by putting citrus oil on all the cabinets and making sure all the windows are clean and sparkling. Add coziness with afghans, throws and pillows on the furniture.
If you have decided not to use a professional stager or your realtor make sure to get a second opinion from your realtor, your neighbor or a friend to see what they think of your newly staged home. You can also get ideas from magazines & model homes for arranging furniture, creating walk space and using your accessories effectively.
Some definite do's:
If you live in the San Antonio or Texas Hill Country Area and feel that a stager might be right for you, please give Sandra Sursa.
Did you know today is the 90th day of the armistice for World War 1 went into effect? Did you know it also went into effect on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. I find that amazing!
The Boehm Team has a deep and abiding affection as well as respect for the Military. Our families have all served and some of us have even dated military men (i.e. a Blue Angel). We were actually invited out to se the Blue Angels the weekend before last and I wanted to share a picture with you. It was awesome what those planes can do. And also it makes you very proud to watch them fly by and no that they represent the country that you live in.
If you are part of the military or no someone who is please feel free to go to our website and check out our Military Page. It has links to a site where you can go to check out information about all the military bases for the United States. It is a great place to go if you are being transferred to one of those facilities. Those of you who have business that could give a little back to the military please visit the site also. There is a place where you can sign up to give discounts or coupons from your business to the military in your area. Here is the direct link: http://www.myboehmteam.com/militaryrelocation.html
Texas Hill Country Delight! Single story all rock home located on 1 acre. Take some time and sit back on the Rocking Chair Porch and enjoy the wonderful quiet. Add a lovely covered back patio and you have plenty of room to entertain or just enjoy the wildlife. Wonderful large kitchen with lots of cabinets and coutnerspace. Tile in kitchen, dining and bathroom. The master bath has a whirlpool tub for relaxing. Still an easy drive into San Antonio up 281N. 5308 Hawk Eye Drive, Bulverde, TX MLS#753035 $235,000.00 For more pictures and information go to www.myboehmteam.com
This beautiful 6 story home is available and you get to determine who will be living there for the next term or two!
Even though President Washington was the President in office when this amazing home was commissioned he never got to live in it. President John Adams was the first to live at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. The home was almost completely gutted during Truman's presidency but the outside facade remains basically the same.
Basic facts about the President's Palace as it was once called:
Bedrooms are unknown because over the years rooms that were bedrooms have been used for other things and vice a versa.
The White House Gardens have been pampered and planned by President Washington, Jefferson, Monroe, etc along with a few first ladies, including Jacqueline Kennedy and Lady Bird Johnson, who all of us from Texas knows had a knack for making the countryside beautiful.
So if you want to have a say in the process of who lives in your property over there in D.C. then get out today and vote if you have not already done so.
The Pink Ladies of Keller Williams just wanted to wish you a Happy Halloween.
We had a little contest at the office and of course we won!! Pink Ladies Rule the School, you know. LOL Here's a few pictures of our decorations for you to enjoy, we hope.
Don't you love the Jack O Lantern that Rita made?! The sign is for our office which we put on the market this week. LOL It says we have exceptional views (no windows), spacious quarters (10x10 with 3 people in it) and easy access to I-10, well we actually are right on I-10, so 1 out of 3 aint bad!
You just got the call from your Realtor or from the showing agency. Potential Buyers will be at your house in 30 mins. What do you do? Don't panic, do a quick sweep of your house with the following suggesitons:
OK, relax, take a walk around the block and hopefully there will be a contract waiting for you when you get back :)!
This Hill Country Beauty nestled on over 6 acres can be found at the end of a peaceful winding driveway. The single story rock home has lots of space for parking. You won't believe the Views! Look out over a valley and well beyond. Inside the home you will find hardwood floors and a warm and inviting rock fireplace. Wood beams accentuate the ceilings and lots of windows brigten the home and lets you see the spectacular views. The open floorplan boasts a large country kitchen with a builtin refrigerator, lots of cabinets and counter space which will make entertaining fun. You have to see to believe this great home. Seller is very motivated. Located north of Boerne towards Sisterdale just off 1376 and Walnut Grove. For more pictures and information go to www.myboehmteam.com MLS#750717 $478,500.00
21+ acres of pure Texas Hill Country Beauty Incredible views of the hill country, cleared of cedar, impressive entry on this flag lot with gorgeous oak trees creating a canopy of serene beauty A true one of a kind like this for an amazing price! Seller must sell and is motivated. Well is placed on the property. Easy access to I-10 from FM3351. MLS#750139 Go to www.myboehmteam.com for more information. $437,400.00
Gorgeous lot in pristine Cordillera Ranch. Build your dream home and enjoy quiet country living with the luxury you've been waiting for with the Cordillera Clubs. River Park and trails. Boerne ISD. Lovely cul-de-sac lot minutes to the front gate and close to the golf course. Master Golf Membership is Not available with purchase of lot. For more information go to www.myboehmteam.com $134,900. 3.68+/- acres.
Well this is a coo for The Boehm Team if I do say so myself. 77.11 +/- acres just outside the city limits of Bandera. A great little Cowboy town with lots of interesting things to see and do. Property has Medina Ranch frontage on it. This property is unrestricted. Think about the possiblities, a development, a resort or an amazing Ranch. There is a small little farm house on the property that you could live in while building the home of your dreams. Or how about a club house for a future development or resort. The possiblities are endless. $1,499,000.00 MLS#749817 or MLS#750138. For more pictures and information go to www.myboehmteam.com
Hard to believe when you walk out and feel the temperature but it is actually fall in South Texas. I loved the weatherman this morning when he said temperature this weekend would be closer to normal, 85. 85 in the fall, geez, oh well the rain yesterday was really nice. We got over an inch at our house. And speaking of rain, as my grass cried out in ecstasy, I realized it was time to do something about that poor brown patch with some green sticking up here and there.
These are the three things that everyone should do in the fall to have a beautiful lawn in the spring (course this depends on if we get enough rain that we can actually water next year)
So there's your weekend project for you and if you lawn looks really great next year invite us over for BBQ, OK?
Good News for your Buyers of new homes. The Texas Legislature has mandated that all new built homes in the state even if they are not in city limits have to be built by the International Residential Code standards beginning September, 2008.
The requiements for this code are three inspections by a 3rd party inspector. First inspection has to be of the foundation before pouring the concrete. Second inspection will be for framing and mechanical systems prior to being covered with sheetrock. Third will be the final inspection when the home is completed.
The Builder is responsible for hiring the Inspector who must have one of the following licenses: Licensed engineer, registered architect, a Texas Real Estate Commision Inspector or a 3rd party approved by the Texas Residential Construction Commission. The Builder is allowed to use different inspectors at different phases and also does not have to use only one type of inspector on each inspections.
This is great news for us that live in rural areas and have had some problems with builders not always doing their best work when they are outside the city limits.
Its a little scary out there right now. So I thought I would check and see what the FDIC covers and what it does not.
The FDIC protects checking and savings accounts, CD's, and money-market savings accounts, but not stocks, bonds or mutual shares even if you purchased them from a FDIC bank.
Your bank accounts are covered up to $100,000. IRA that are held in CD's and money market accounts are covered up to $250,000.
The best way to protect your money by dividing it up between banks. Putting it in different branches of the same bank will not guarantee protection of funds over the maximum guarantees. If it is really important to you to keep your money in the same bank, then do it by categories, i.e. Your name, your spouse's name, a joint accounty, trust accounts under someone other then you as beneficiary.
If you bank happens to fail, you should have access to your funds within 24 hours in most cases.
If you should have over the covered amount by the FDIC, generally you will recover 70 cents on the dollar. But let's don't go there. Make your money safe. Talk to your banker and find out what is the best strategy for you.
Fall is here, but you would never know it here in good old Boerne. It's 90 and holding. Course the grass is dying and in the morning there is definitely a little chill in the air, but we can't pull out our sweaters yet.
But what we can do is get our homes ready! Things to do to "Autumize" your home.
I am sure that there are other things that need to be done, so let's hear them.
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