For the young families that cannot afford King William have opted for Mahncke Park and are refurbishing the run down homes with wraparound porches. Unlike King William is a stone throw away from downtown. Mahncke Park offers homes and bungalows for under $200,000; but be aware these prices won’t last.
Archive | December, 2010
Selling It Short
Dave Liniger, Chairman and Cofounder of RE/MAX International recently published an article titled, “Selling It Short” in DS Magazine. The article is a report card on Short Sales in general and where he thinks we’re headed in 2011. Dave focuses on three major areas; avoidable problems, untrained agents, and good ideas. “…it’s time for avoidable [...]
Staying Warm with a Snuggie This Winter Season
The cold snap that hit the U.S. in recent weeks prompted many homeowners to evaluate their heating and energy needs this winter season. Whether it’s closely monitoring the thermostat, using space heaters or perhaps donning the ever-fashionable snuggie, there are various ways of reducing energy costs while keeping warm. According to the U.S. Department of [...]
San Antonio, TX in Its Most Luxurious Neighborhoods
San Antonio, TX is a large metropolis that encompasses several large neighborhoods and communities across several different counties. The large city is also home to several incorporated and unincorporated cities and towns amidst the outer areas of the city that are all home to several San Antonio residents of all different types. What makes San [...]
Buying San Antonio Investment Property Prior to Seeing It
There are many reasons to purchase investment property prior to seeing the property. The viewing of the property isn’t as important as the numbers. A client of mine use to present offers to hundreds of San Antonio MLS listings at a time. Each offer would be 25% less than what the owner of the property [...]
In Local News Florida Disney’s Celebration feeling the pain
Even Disney is feeling the economy and foreclosure crunch, the small town of Celebration Florida is looking at high foreclosure rates due to most of the homes in the area were purchased as second homes. The government’s loan modification only focuses on your primary home so unfortunately, most lenders may consider modifying a second home, however, if it means the difference of you getting a loan modification on your first you better kiss good bye the second or third property.
Many Homeowners to See Insurance Rate Increase in 2011
Depending on the state homeowners will face increasing home owners insurance rates in 2011. Weather has a lot to do with the rate increases around the country. Coupled with the rate increases will be different options a homeowner can take to lower rates.
Living Environmentally Friendly in Anaqua Springs San Antonio, Texas
Only minutes from the city of San Antonio in all its glory and splendor, hides Anaqua Springs, with homes that average at $270,000 but can range well over $1 million. Each home is built by specific contractors that have created homes that are eco-friendly, as well as highly luxurious. The landscape of the area features the most beautiful limestone bluffs, waterfalls and springs feeding from the Leon Creek, and very a plush valley in every view.
Santa Clara County Mortgage Rates – why the sudden jump and my predictions
Santa Clara County mortgage rates have gone up every single week for last 5 weeks – now up almost 100 basis points. (Get the mortgage rate update in this post). It all started with Fed announcing Quantitative Easing 2. The big question is why so sudden and why so steep! There are several possible reasons: Markets are [...]
Calculating Income for a Short Sale is There a Dual Standard?
December 23rd was the frustrating end to a five-month attempt to complete a short sale. We listed the property in July and executed a contract in early August. While we worked the package with both lenders, our first buyer walked. We quickly found a new buyer who was more than willing to wait for us [...]
Tsk! The Season!
Being in Property Management BY ITSELF is a huge chunk to deal with especially at this time of the year. No matter how well the tenants have been screened, it seems to NEVER FAIL that managers report a lag in payments in this season at a rate of 10 to 20% of late or NO collections! From the rents expected to recover, some may not be seen until income tax [...]
Living in Terrell Hills in San Antonio Texas
Whether you are looking for simplicity and quality living, or luxury and extravagant living, you can make your choice amongst several San Antonio neighborhoods, including Terrell Hills. Terrell Hills is a community that follows a close history, starting in 1880 when the property was acquired by Colonel Charles Milton Terrell. After his death, his wife and children developed the land, creating Terrell Hills, a small suburban community. Through the years, the land within and around Terrell Hills has continued to develop, creating a community that now holds some of the most expensive San Antonio homes, ranging from the lower 100,000’s to the low millions. The average median house cost in the neighborhood is currently ranging about $429,000, with several homes that reach well over $1 million.
Wishing You and Your family HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND NEW YEAR!
Wishing Everyone a happy and safe holiday season !!
Fewer Homebuyers Look to Foreclosures
U.S. homebuyers are less likely to purchase a foreclosed property today than they were a year ago, according to a recent survey by Trulia & Realty Trac. Some 45% of U.S. homebuyers say they are at least somewhat likely to purchase a foreclosure today, compared with 55% who said that same a year ago. Only [...]
Jonas Brothers Westlake TX Home SOLD Listing Broker The Michael Group Dallas Business Journal List As Top Realtors
Jonas Brothers purchased the home in gated community of Vaquero Westlake TX made national news . When family determined sale the home took less than 39 days AND picked our office The Micheal Group listing broker continually noted in Dallas Business Journal top ranked Realtors in Dallas Fort Worth Area. Click her read full article [...]
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$10000 California First Time Home Buyer and New Home Tax Credit Extended
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Unite Against the Sarasota MLS Board
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Short Sale Heaven Coming April 5th 2010
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The Lones Group – Real Estate Social Media Marketing Firm – Sues Agent For Being A Zebra
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California Senate Bill 94 (SB94): Passes; Not even Attorneys can do it!
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