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A marriage of space
Imagine falling out of bed and already being at work. It may sound like a nightmare to some, but it’s dream for others. Live/work spaces are scarce in San Antonio, but a segment of the population is leaning toward this urban way of living. Artists, designers and small-business owners are choosing to marry their spaces for convenient [...]
Want a date? Buy a home
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — When it comes to dating, homeownership can be the ultimate aphrodisiac. In a survey of 1,000 single people, more than a third of women and 18% of men said they would much rather date a homeowner than a renter. Only 2% of women said they preferred to date a man who [...]
Fort Sam Houston to unveil completed hospital expansion
Fort Sam Houston officials will open the new inpatient and administrative tower at the San Antonio Military Medical Center on Oct. 7. Construction on the new addition to the hospital began in early 2009. Department of Defense officials added 102 beds on seven levels. The expansion project also added 760,000 square feet of space to [...]
How to Prepare for a Hurricane at the Last Minute
With Hurricane Irene barreling up the east coast, many residents may not have had time to adequately prepare for the approaching storm in advance. Here are some tips on what to do in a short time to keep your family and home safe if you’re caught unprepared. Secure Outdoor Furniture: Loose items in your yard [...]
Texas economist: Alamo City has momentum on its side
by W Scott Bailey. Date: Friday, August 12, 2011, 5:00am CDT – Last Modified: Thursday, August 11, 2011, 3:42pm CDT Texas economist Travis Tullos says there is still nervousness and hesitation among consumers nationally. But he says San Antonio continues to build economic momentum despite the uncertainties across the U.S. and in other parts of [...]
Mortgage rates plunge, flirting with new lows
By Les Christie August 3, 2011: 3:40 PM ET NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — As Congress and President Obama hammered out a debt deal over the past week, mortgage rates plunged — hitting new lows in some instances. The 30-year fixed rate, usually the most popular choice for homebuyers, fell to 4.45% from 4.57% last week [...]
Habitat for Humanity to be honored for energy-efficient homebuilding
San Antonio Business Journal Date: Tuesday, July 19, 2011, 2:21pm CDT Habitat for Humanity will be recognized by CPS Energy for the organization’s efforts to build Smart Energy houses at this years’ Greater San Antonio Builders Association Summit Awards. The CPS Energy Smart Energy program encourages builders to build homes that use a combination of [...]
Trent Boarnet Receives CNE Designation
Trent Boarnet Receives New “Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE®)” Designation Professional negotiation skills are a must for all real estate agents helping homebuyers and sellers, especially in the current market Trent Boarnet of The Boarnet Team has been awarded the Certified Negotiation Expert(CNE®)designation by the Real Estate Negotiation Institute (RENI). The CNE® is earned by [...]
7 qualities of a top listing agent
By Tara-Nicholle Nelson Inman News™ Q: I’m preparing to list my home, and am starting to research listing agents to represent me. Besides being comfortable with my broker, what is the most important quality I need from them: negotiating skills or marketing skills? Both are very important to me. Frankly, I’m afraid of being “roughed [...]
Roof Trusses: Another Reality Check
Time and money drive many things. Has your house been compromised by these pressures? In the last couple of years, we have noticed a disturbing trend. In choosing your new home or maintaining your existing one, you might be guided by these thoughts. Prefabricated roof trusses are widely used in new construction. They often provide [...]
