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Top 10 Posts on kimberlyhowell.com in 2013

December 31, 2013 by khproperties Leave a Comment

Number Ten

What Posts Did You Read on kimberlyhowell.com?

Continuing with our 2013 countdown, today we’re looking at the Top 10 posts at kimberlyhowell.com through 2013. We added a lot of content this year and although some of the top spots were easy to guess, the topics were varied. Thank you for being a visitor to our site and we look forward to bringing you more great posts in 2014 and beyond! PS If there’s ever a topic you’d like to see covered, feel free to let us know.

Parade of Homes 2013 at Cibolo Canyons – No surprise here. The annual San Antonio Parade of Homes is always a top contender for most read posts, because people are always searching for info on when the Parade of Homes is, where to get tickets, and photos of the homes themselves.

San Antonio’s Most Expensive Homes – Much like the Parade of Homes, everyone is searching for information on the most expensive homes. There are entire sites dedicated to these homes and every year SA Scene breaks down the homes and neighborhoods of San Antonio’s priciest homes. This post was actually written back in 2012, but still continues to get tons of traffic.

Disclosing Death in Texas – Not exactly the most fun topic to discuss, but time and time again, we hear questions about whether it is necessary to disclose a death in a home.

Who pays for the survey? – An in depth look at surveys and who is required to pay for them when buying a home, including a look at what is expected if an old survey is used.

Flood Zones and FEMA Mapping – Agent Linda Mosse is an expert when it comes to issues regarding land and lots. Her articles about lots and land are a great resource for buyers and we highly recommend them. Look for more great posts from her in 2014!

Choose Your New Home Upgrades Wisely – When having a new home built, it’s always a good idea to think through the upgrades you purchase direct from the builder. You can save a lot of money by knowing what upgrades you can afford to do yourself, as the builder’s markup on items is often steep.

New Real Estate Scam Targeting Agents – No one hates real estate scams more than we do and when we find out about them, we use our website to tell the world, so hopefully one less person will get caught up in that mess. This particular scam targeted real estate agents and was seen by quite a few of our agents, so we wanted to pass it around so that other agents wouldn’t fall for it.

Bexar County Appraisal District (BCAD) and Incorrect Information – Sometimes the information in the Bexar County Appraisal District’s records is flat out wrong. Just recently I had a bank argue with me that the home in question was located in Bexar, Texas – they thought Bexar was the city, because someone had entered in the data without the city name of San Antonio. It caused a huge mess with the bank, but we eventually got it all straightened out. It’s a good idea to check the info from time to time and be sure your records are correct.

Buyer Representation Agreement: A Closer Look at Contracts – A paragraph by paragraph break down of the Buyer Representation Agreement detailing what each section means and how they are filled out by your agent. We’ll be doing more of these breakdowns in 2014, so be on the look out for them!

Who chooses the title company in Texas? – Many people assume it’s the seller’s choice as to what title company to use, but that’s not necessarily true. More often than not, most buyers and sellers are unaware of this fact and we’re here to set the record straight.

So there you have it, the Top 10 Posts on kimberlyhowell.com for 2013. Did you miss our other countdown posts? Check out the Top 5 Neighborhood Pages and the Top 5 Pages of 2013. We look forward to bringing you more great real estate content in 2014…see you soon!

image courtesy of Leo Reynolds

Filed Under: KHP News Tagged With: top 10, real estate, 2013, kimberlyhowell.com

Top 5 Neighborhood Pages on kimberlyhowell.com in 2013

December 30, 2013 by khproperties Leave a Comment

Number Five - Newcastle

What Neighborhood Pages Are You Visiting on kimberlyhowell.com?

One of our goals for 2014 is to increase the number of neighborhood pages at kimberlyhowell.com. These pages provide community info as well as current homes for sale, so they’re great if you want to get a quick overview of a neighborhood and see what’s happening in the area. They proven to be very popular with visitors, particularly those relocating to San Antonio, so look for more of them in the new year.

Currently, we cover twelve San Antonio area neighborhoods, if you haven’t checked them out, take a look. Do you want to see a specific neighborhood covered? Contact us and let us know!

Rogers Ranch – Comprised of several neighborhoods north of 1604 at Bitters Road, Rogers Ranch has always been a popular community on the city’s northside.

The Dominion – One of San Antonio’s premier guard-gated neighborhoods, The Dominion is home to athletes, doctors, lawyers, business leaders, and local celebrities. Its rolling hills and magnificent homes makes The Dominion one of San Antonio’s most coveted addresses.

Canyon Springs – Born out of the consistent growth of the Stone Oak area, Canyon Springs offers residents convenience and natural beauty in a variety of neighborhoods for all tastes and prices.

TerraMont – Large lots and distinctive homes define this neighborhood north of 1604 on Babcock Road on the city’s northwest side. One look at TerraMont and you’ll see why it was chosen as the site of the 2009 Parade of Homes.

Terrell Hills – Nestled alongside Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills is an independent municipality within San Antonio’s borders. Known for it’s older, statelier homes, Terrell Hills showcases San Antonio’s history when it comes to housing.

So there you have it, the Top 5 Neighborhood Pages at kimberlyhowell.com for 2013. Coming up tomorrow – a look at the Top 10 Blog Posts for 2013 (and don’t forget last Friday’s Top 5 Pages for 2013. In the meantime, dive in and let us know what your favorites are.

image courtesy of Leo Reynolds

Filed Under: KHP News Tagged With: 2013, neighborhoods, kimberlyhowell.com, top 5

Top 5 Pages on kimberlyhowell.com in 2013

December 27, 2013 by khproperties Leave a Comment

Number Five

What Pages Are You Visiting on kimberlyhowell.com?

It’s the end of 2013 and everyone knows what that means: time for countdowns of the best posts and pages from kimberlyhowell.com. Each year, we take a look to see what are the most popular real estate posts and this year we’re expanding our annual offering to include pages, neighborhoods, and posts. We’ve doubled our traffic since 2012, something we take great pride in, and we’re looking forward to building and growing more in 2014.

Today’s Top 5 list revolves around “pages.” These are the standards on our site – the items in the menus up above. So what we’re the Top 5 Pages on kimberlyhowell.com in 2013? Here we go…

Search for Homes – We’re not surprised that our search page comes out on top. When you want to find a home, our map-based real estate search is there to help.

Our Agents – After you’ve found the house, you’ll need an agent, so it makes sense that visitors turn to our roster of agents to find a REALTOR® to help them buy or sell.

Our Listings – When you want to see which homes we currently have on the market, look to our listings page to see what our office is up to.

Rental Search – Rentals remain a hot market in San Antonio and with our rental-specific search page, you can find the perfect home for rent.

Blog – San Antonio real estate information at it’s finest. From contracts to local news, real estate advice to fun – we cover it all. Our blog was awarded as a Top Real Estate Blog in San Antonio, which you can imagine is something we’re very proud of around here!

So there you have it, the Top 5 Pages at kimberlyhowell.com. Coming up next week – a look at the Top 5 Neighborhood Pages and the Top 10 Blog Posts for 2013. In the meantime, dive in and let us know what your favorites are.

image courtesy of Leo Reynolds

Filed Under: KHP News Tagged With: kimberlyhowell.com, top 5, 2013

Parade of Homes 2013 at Cibolo Canyons

May 18, 2013 by khproperties 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.

image courtesy of George M. Groutas

Filed Under: Local Events Tagged With: builders, event, parade of homes, cibolo canyons, 2013

San Antonio Home and Garden Show 2013

February 21, 2013 by khproperties 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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Filed Under: Local Events Tagged With: 2013, coupon, san antonio, home and garden show

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