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Parade of Homes 2013 at Cibolo Canyons

May 18, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Parade of Homes 2013 - San Antonio

Once again the San Antonio Parade of Homes is here. For 2013, the Parade of Homes is focusing on green designs in Cibolo Canyons. As usual, the builders will be pulling out all the stops to try and showcase the future of green building techniques and design. Builders this year are Adam Wilson Homes, Burdick & Frank, Don Craighead Homes, Monticello Homes, Sitterle Homes, and River Oaks Homes. The Parade of Homes 2013 starts on May 18th and runs through the 27th. To order tickets and get gate times, visit the official Parade of Homes website.

Sadly, most of the homes are not listed on the MLS, so we are unable to show them to you, but two of them are; River Oaks Homes’ 3914 El Chamizal and Don Craighead Homes’ 3930 El Chamizal, I will add other Parade of Homes 2013 homes for sale as they become available on the MLS.

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Homeowner Mistakes REALTOR® for Intruder, Shoots Husband

May 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Knock Knock

Last night, on the 2600 block of Grayson Street in San Antonio, a local off-duty Bexar County Sheriff’s Deputy was shot as he entered a home with his REALTOR® wife. Details are still not fully clear, but it appears the couple were viewing the home, when the homeowner heard someone in the house and grabbed their gun. The Sheriff’s Deputy was shot, but is said to be in stable condition. Certainly not the home showing everyone had hoped for.

REALTOR® Safety

As agents, we should remember to be cautious when entering any home, whether occupied or vacant. A good rule of thumb is to a) always use CSS (Centralized Showing Service) to sschedule showings, b) knock or ring the bell (even if the property is listed as vacant), c) announce yourself as you enter, and d) be on the lookout for an signs of occupancy (running water in showers is often a good one to listen for). We all have stories about entering a home where someone didn’t expect us and these steps will never guarantee your safety, but they will help.

Seller Safety

Make sure you give your agent current contact info, so that the showing service we use to set up appointments knows how best to get a hold of you. There are several different types of notifications that your agent can require from CSS: go and show (no contact needed), courtesy (a call will be placed to you, but if no one answers, CSS will just leave a message), and appointment required (CSS must speak with the owner before granting approval). Even with these protections in place, the system does fail from time to time. Stay alert, but also be aware that it is possible that someone might enter your home unannounced. If this happens, explain to the agent that you weren’t notified properly (depending on how your showings were set up by your agent) and ask them to call CSS to confirm the showing with you (so you’re not letting a stranger into your home). You should also call your REALTOR® to make sure the info CSS has on file is up to date and correct.

We’re happy, as it sounds like this could have ended much worse, although it is sad to see someone did get shot. We hope we won’t be hearing any more news like this as the selling season picks up and the chances for these sorts of situations increases and we wish the best for the Sheriff’s Deputy in his recovery.

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special thanks to KSAT News for reporting on this story

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Bloomberg Names San Antonio a Boomtown

April 26, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Downtown San Antonio

For anyone living in and around San Antonio, the appearance of San Antonio on Bloomberg’s list of the Top 12 American Boomtowns, will certainly come as no surprise. In addition to being the seventh largest city in the United States, San Antonio has recently experienced new growth and expansion of several areas in and around town. From the Eagle Ford Shale boom to the revitalization of downtown to the ever northward expansion of homes along the 281 corridor, there’s no doubt that San Antonio is a booming city full of growth and opportunity.

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San Antonio Home and Garden Show 2013

February 21, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Home and Garden Show

This weekend, the San Antonio Home and Garden Show will transform the Alamodome into a home owners’ wonderland. From kitchens and baths to gardens and outdoor living – there will be no shortage of ideas for your home or garden. It seems that every year, the San Antonio Home and Garden Show gets bigger and 2013 will be no exception with wine tastings, plant and tree sales, interior design, home accessories, pools and spas, garden and outdoor living, kitchens, baths, and even home entertainment. If you’re looking for the latest for your home, this is definitely the place to be this weekend. Combine this with your recent visits to Zillow Digs and you’ll have enough home improvement ideas and projects to keep you busy until 2014 rolls around.

Here’s a link to a free $1 off coupon.

San Antonio Home and Garden Show Hours and Prices

Friday    Feb. 22    2PM – 8PM
Saturday    Feb. 23    10AM – 8PM
Sunday    Feb. 24    11AM – 6PM

Adults 17+    $9
16 and under    Free
Senior 65+    $6
Active Military ID    Free
Retired Military ID    $6

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Spay or Neuter Your Pets for Free with SNAP

February 7, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Skrillex the Cat

Spay and Neuter Services

If you own a pet, you owe it to yourself and the community to get your animal spayed or neutered. With the thousands of pets left in San Antonio animal shelters yearly, San Antonio needs your help to keep these numbers down and it’s as simple as getting your cat or dog spayed or neutered.

San Antonio Animal Control Services (ACS) has given the SNAP program some grant money to assist in making this possible. With a $150,255 grant, SNAP will be able to provide 2,835 dogs and cats with spay/neuter services for free. SNAP has chosen to provide those services to residents of the 78202, 78203, 78204, 78207, 78221, 78227, 78242, and 78252 zip codes.

Residents can schedule an appointment for up to eight animals living in their homes for this free surgery. If the animal has not been vaccinated for rabies, they will be given the shots, as required by state law, for a fee of $10. Additional services will also be available for a fee.

I have personally used SNAP’s services for three cats since I moved to San Antonio and they provide an excellent service and take good care of your pets while they have their surgery. Even if you don’t live within the zip codes being given the free services, I highly recommend their low cost vaccinations and spay/neuter program. With San Antonio working toward being a “no-kill” city, these small steps help us reach that goal.

special thanks to Heather Hagans for mentioning this grant to me

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Baskets for Beauties

January 28, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Baskets for Beauties

Last year, our office participated in the Women’s Council of REALTORS® Baskets for Beauties, and it was a great success. Through the generosity of our agents, friends, and drop-ins, we were able to collect a lot of great stuff for the San Antonio Battered Women’s Shelter to host a spa-like day of beauty for the women there. This year we hope to collect even more beauty supplies – perfume, lotions, cosmetics, razors, brushes, soaps, candy (it is Valentine’s Day after all!), and hair care products (no nail polish remover or candles please). You can drop off these items (cash donations are also acceptable and will be used to purchase supplies) at the front desk between 8:30AM and 5:30PM. If you have questions, contact Terri Saari at (210) 887-3477. Let’s make this a Valentine’s Day to remember for these women!

Don’t forget the Baskets for Beauties Happy Hour tonight (January 28th) at Drew’s American Grill!

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Baskets for Beauties Happy Hour

January 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Baskets for Beauties Happy Hour

Join the San Antonio chapter of the Women’s Council of REALTORS® for this year’s Baskets for Beauties Happy Hour on January 28, 2013 from 4-7 PM. Baskets for Beauties supports the women of the San Antonio Battered Women’s Shelter by providing them with a day of spa-like luxury thanks to the generous donations of real estate agents across San Antonio. These woman have been through so much, so we proudly support the efforts to give them a day of feeling like a queen.

Stop by Drew’s American Grill and support this amazing event. Suggested donation is $5, but you can donate more if you’d like – donations go toward the cost of buying beauty supplies for the women on their big day at the spa. Enjoy some tasty eats and delicious drinks with your fellow agents. Who knows, you might even win a door prize!

Baskets for Beauties Happy Hour

January 28, 2013
4-7 PM
$5 Suggested Donation
Drew’s American Grill (map)
18740 Stone Oak Parkway
San Antonio TX 78258

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Thanks for coming out to 11 High Crescent for Poker with the Stars!

January 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Poker with the Stars

Just wanted to thank everyone for coming out to our Poker with the Stars event at 11 High Crescent this week. We had a great time. As anyone can attest if they stopped by, the house is absolutely gorgeous and definitely an excellent place to bring your friends over for a fun filled poker tournament. We appreciate everyone who stopped by and joined us for the tournament. we’d also like to congratulate the winners of the tournament who went home with some great prizes.

Poker Tournament Winners

First Place – Scott Jauregui
Second Place – Roger Zamora
Third Place – Travis Culpepper
Fourth Place – Ashley Westervelt

You can view a few photos from the night that I grabbed after I got knocked out of the game over on the Kimberly Howell Properties Facebook Page – while you’re there, feel free to give us a “like” and drop us a line.

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Poker Night with the Stars!

January 21, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Poker with the Stars - 11 High Crescent

Join Kimberly Howell Properties at 11 High Crescent in The Dominion on Tuesday, January 22 from 6:30-9:00PM for a luxurious evening of poker with the stars. The impeccable estate home will provide the backdrop for a night of drinks, hors d’oeuvres, poker, and celebrities. Our first ever “Poker with the Stars” event promises to be an exciting evening with prizes and giveaways and a chance to see this fabulous home with a dramatic dual staircase entryway.

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The Dominion is well know for its beautiful estate-style homes and 11 High Crescent is certainly no exception. The prestige of what many would claim is the most secure and exclusive neighborhoods in San Antonio is unparalleled. Nestled just off of I-10, just a few moment’s drive from the Shops at La Cantera, this community is home to professional athletes, world renowned doctors, distinguished politicians, and prominent business men and women from the world over. Access to the community is under close surveillance, with several guard stations protecting the entrance, and the entirety of this area is patrolled by 24 hour security. Add in the acclaimed golf course and upscale country and social clubs, and you’ll be hard pressed to find a more exquisite area to call home.

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Happy Thanksgiving San Antonio!

November 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Happy Thanksgiving!

Kimberly Howell Properties would like to wish all of our friends, families, clients, and business partners a wonderful and happy Thanksgiving Day! We certainly have lots to be thankful around the office, including your continuing business through the years. We’re also thankful for the many opportunities we’ve had to serve the residents of San Antonio, both through our work in real estate as well as our other endeavors in the local community. We are thankful for the friendships and business relationships we’ve built with many of you and look forward to many years to come. We hope you’ll take the time to think of all the things you have to be thankful for through the past year and share with your loved ones the joy of the holiday. Have a fantastic day and we’ll see you soon!

Our offices will be closed on Thursday, November 22nd and Friday, November 23rd in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.

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Happy Halloween!

October 31, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Happy Halloween San Antonio!

Everyone at Kimberly Howell Properties wishes you a Happy Halloween! Be sure to enjoy your evening of trick or treats! Make sure the little ones stay safe as they head out door to door in search of the sugar rush of the year! Beware the ghostly ghouls and devilish goblins wandering through San Antonio this evening and most of all have a fun time. We’ll be back in the office tomorrow with our bellies full of candy and caramel apples and still trying to figure out how to get the green dye out of our hair and the orange makeup from our face. Soon it will be time to think turkey and all things Thanksgiving, but for now let’s concentrate on being little kids as we search through the goody bag looking for that one piece of candy that we can’t wait to eat first (mine is the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup). Happy Halloween San Antonio!

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Parade of Homes at Setterfeld Estates in Fair Oaks Ranch

October 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Parade

This year, San Antonio offers two events for GSABA’s Parade of Homes. The first Parade of Homes of 2012 came earlier this year and now that Fall is upon us, it’s time for the Setterfeld Estates to have their turn. Located in Fair Oaks Ranch, a private community near IH-10 and Ralph Fair Road, Setterfeld Estates is guaranteed to be one of the most luxurious neighborhoods in the Fair Oaks Ranch area. With custom home builders setting out to build their best for the Parade of Homes, you can guarantee that the first homes in the neighborhood will be amazing. This year, the Parade homes range in price from $475,000 (Uptmore Custom Homes) to $799,900 (Jeffrey Harrison Homes) and are open for viewing October 20-28. Tickets are available from the Parade of Homes website or at local Home Depot locations.

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