In case you’re not friends with us on Facebook (and let’s face it, you should be), we thought we’d remind you that today is the McNair Custom Homes Pumpkin Patch at 6314 Sevilla Way in The Dominion. There will be food, drinks, fun…and of course, pumpkins! Join us from 5:30pm to 8pm as we celebrate the fall season with our friends at McNair Custom Homes. You’ll also get to tour the incredible home at 6314 Sevilla Way. Stop by and say hello to the McNairs and some of our agents who will be there to celebrate as well. We’re excited to be a part of this great community and love being part of the McNair Custom Homes family. We look forward to seeing you there!
Local Events
Dominion Luxury Home Tour Summer 2018
This year, the Dominion Luxury Home Tour will take place Sunday, August 5 from 2-5pm. Well know for being an exciting event, the Dominion Luxury Home Tour Summer 2018 features 35 of the finest luxury properties in San Antonio. Ranging in price from $520,000 all the way up to $5,250,000, this year’s event has a little something for everyone. Don’t miss our listings on the tour, both built by our friends at McNair Custom Homes – 6314 Sevilla Way and 7106 Bluff Run. The Dominion is guard gated, so be sure and RSVP to Tina at email hidden; JavaScript is required or (210) 493-6888 in advance of August 5. Want a printable map of all the homes? You can download one here. Special thanks to Lauren Keller and Luxury Real Estate Services for putting together the tour. Click the buttons below to look through the listings on the tour…
San Antonio Bond Program 2017 – Vote May 6th
On May 6th, San Antonio voters will decide the future of their city by voting on the San Antonio Bond Program for 2017. This bond package, earmarked for several different Propositions, is the largest municipal bond in the city’s history. This bond package will serve to improve the city’s long term infrastructure needs and move the city towards its future goals of sustainable growth for a city that is growing fast and shows no signs of slowing down thanks to its strong economy, cultural diversity, and forward thinking. What was once an afterthought to people outside of Texas, San Antonio is making huge strides to ensure that the world knows we are here and we are ready for the future.
San Antonio Bond Program Highlights
The 2017 bond package includes a wide array of projects across the city. One of the largest complaints about any city’s bond programs is that they often focus on the downtown and tourist areas and leave the suburban areas behind – the places where many of the voters live and work. You can view a map of proposed bond projects on the City of San Antonio’s website. The San Antonio Bond for 2017 focuses mainly on infrastructure projects and is broken down into a series of 6 Propositions to highlight how the money will be used. We will briefly touch on each of those Propositions, but we highly recommend you read more at the San Antonio Bond 2017-2025 page and The Rivard Report’s coverage of the bond package, from genesis to the vote.
Proposition 1
Proposition 1 covers the improvement of streets, bridges, and sidewalks. It is estimated that over $4 billion is needed to build, improve, and update city streets. This piece of the San Antonio Bond 2017 doesn’t spend nearly that much ($445,263,000 spread out over 64 projects), but it is a step in right direction for the city’s infrastructure needs.
Proposition 2
It goes without saying that San Antonio deals with flash flooding when the rains hit. We’ve seen the effects from downtown to the far reaches of 1604 and beyond on many occasions. Proposition 2 seeks to improve drainage and flood control with $138,998,000 spent on 19 projects.
Proposition 3
This segment of the San Antonio bond package will focus on parks and recreation with $187,313,000 spent on 79 projects. By government standards, that’s a lot of bang for your buck. The proposed projects are spread out all over the city and will impact residents no matter where they live.
Proposition 4
If you’re not utilizing San Antonio’s library system, you’re missing out. Yes, the internet has millions of pages of information right at your fingertips, but nothing compares to reading a book with no distractions from start to finish. Libraries provide an important service to our communities and encourage children (and adults) to read, learn, and be curious about the world around them. Skills that will help them develop and succeed in life. With 13 projects costing $24,025,000, this is just a small investment in the world of learning for the city.
Proposition 5
Public safety improvements will come for this piece of the bond package, with 5 projects totalling $34,411,000. As real estate agents, we work with a lot of police and firefighters and we know these vital pieces are often underfunded. These men and women give tirelessly to their communities and they deserve to have the support of the city in bringing their facilities up to speed as the city develops.
Proposition 6
As real estate agents, affordable housing is a key element to our daily lives. This $20,000,000 proposal will inject some much needed cash into projects that will focus on bringing the necessary infrastructure and laying the groundwork for affordable housing construction in several areas. As the city grows and home prices climb, affordable housing becomes a major issue for everyone no matter where you live. Expect to see a lot more discussion on affordable housing as the city continues it’s rise in the ranks of world class cities in America.
Early voting takes place on April 24-27, April 29, and May 1-2; election day is May 6. Voters will be asked to vote on each Proposition separately. We encourage you to read more and learn about each segment of the San Antonio Bond 2017 so that you can make an informed choice at the polls. To learn more about bonds, how they work, and how they affect the citizens, we recommend taking a look at the 2017-2022 Bond Program Information Guide, which you can also get in Spanish. You can also download the information guide (PDF) (and in Spanish) for later study. We encourage you to get out and vote on these Propositions that are vital to the city’s long term health and continued growth.
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Spring Tour of Homes April 1-2 & April 8-9
Join Kimberly Howell Properties and McNair Custom Homes as well as agents and builders from all across San Antonio for the Spring Tour of Homes. Billed as the “Biggest Open House in Central Texas” the yearly event draws thousands of visitors to homes all across the city for four days. For 2017, the Spring Tour of Homes will take place on April 1-2 and April 8-9 from 11am-6pm and features a wide range of homes. You can see the full list of homes available on the tour at the Greater San Antonio Builders Association website). We hope you’ll come out and enjoy the fun, view all the homes, and enter for the grand prize giveaway.
The Dominion Luxury Home Tour Fall 2016 Collection
Join Kimberly Howell Properties for The Dominion Luxury Home Tour Fall 2016 Collection on Sunday, November 13 from 2-5PM. You’ll have the opportunity to visit twenty three of the finest homes available in San Antonio and get a true feel for the luxury, style, and fine details that The Dominion has to offer. The Dominion Luxury Home Tour will have agents at the parking lot across from the guard gate ready to escort you to the homes or you can contact the listing agent of a specific home to arrange access. Each home will have an agent ready to answer questions about the home and guide you through these incredible luxury homes representing San Antonio’s finest real estate.
For your convenience, you can download a printable guide with information on the homes, contact info for each of the listing agents, and a detailed map showing the locations of the homes available on the tour. Information will also be available the day of the tour as well as at the homes to help guide you on the tour.
The Dominion Luxury Home Tour
- Where: The Dominion, San Antonio TX 78257
- Date: Sunday, November 13, 2016
- Time: 2-5PM
* Please note, three of the homes are private, non-MLS listings and do not appear here – 9 Morning Downs, 7 Worthsham, and 31 Queens Hill. You can see these homes the day of the tour or receive more info by contacting the listing agents as noted on the tour website.
San Antonio Home and Garden Show 2015
San Antonio Home and Garden Show Returns to Alamodome
The annual event, the San Antonio Home and Garden Show, is once again heading to the Alamodome. If you own a home, are thinking about buying a home, or just enjoy looking at the latest and greatest in home and garden design but can’t go to a Wholesale Plant Nursery, this is an event you don’t want to miss. Featuring amazing displays of landscapes and water features as well as the latest in kitchens, baths, garages, man caves, flooring, cabinets…the list goes on and on – if it’s a product for your home, you’ll find it at the San Antonio Home and Garden show. People can check business opportunities from U.S. Lawn if they need the best landscaping services. And it’s not just for homeowners either, kids love the incredible displays and there’s plenty of food and gifts to please just about everyone. So head on our this year and see what’s trending and popular in homes in the upcoming years.
Tickets can be purchased at the Alamodome box office (Adults – $9, 16 and under – Free, 65+ – $6.50, Active Duty Military – Free) for the three day event – February 27, February 28, and March 1.
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