Property taxes are due and very much on my mind. Here's a link that will direct you to a state website which provides some great information about exemptions. Going through properties' tax files when I research values, I often see that many people don't claim their exemptions even when I know they can. Here's the link:
The Helotes - Grey Forest Farmers Market is now open weekly, so come and support your local growers here:
Helotes Hills United Methodist Church
13222 Bandera Road Helotes, Texas 78023
Every Friday from 3:00 to 6:00 pm
Dates for remainder of this year are: October 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 November 6 and 1
Homes brought a higher sales price in July 2009 than in any month of July for which MLS data is available. As a matter of fact it's the highest median sales price since January 2004. The data used to construct the graph presented below is for the months of July 2004 - 2009, single residential properties.
Here's the graph showing sales prices from January 2004 to July 2009:
Home are beginning to spend less time on the market before being sold. Some interesting numbers were the lowest number of days in September 2006 and the highest number in January 2009.
Here's a new site that allows sellers to post their San Antonio area properties For Sale By Owner: San Antonio FSBO
Posts have to be approved and will be screened for discriminatory or inapprobriate language, pictures, etc.
The creator of the SAFSBO network is an active real estate broker who might contact you about your property by email.
There's a great blog in San Antonio for those of us who are interested in sustainable living. The long list of topics explored includes solar energy, rainwater collection, building materials, and much much more. Here's the link: San Antonio sustainable living.
Also look for San Antonio Sustainable Living on Facebook by clicking here. The group holds monthly meetings and events.
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REALTOR® and LOAN OFFICER in the San Antonio and Hill Country areas. When you sell or purchase a property, put efficiency, experience, and expertise on your side 7 days a week. Fluent in French.
Sylvie and Joe Shurgot have been a team in life for 20 years and choose to work together in real estate as well. In 1993 we decided to settle in beautiful San Antonio because we fell in love with the city, its people, its culture, and the nearby Hill Country. We've seen the world, but we chose San Antonio.
Whether you are buying or selling real property, our diverse backgrounds make us a unique team to have on your side. Joe's twenty-four years in the Air Force give him a perspective and knowledge that are specific to the military family or anyone relocating to our area. Sylvie's background in mathematics and statistics allows her to analyze the market in detail and with accuracy. Her background in the mortgage business brings valuable insights to her buyer clients especially, and her expertise in environmental science proves very useful in transactions involving Hill Country properties. Our experience with real estate spans 16 years and includes not only buying and selling various types of property (land, newer homes, historic homes), but also green construction and rehab.
In today's market, our strong internet presence puts our clients at an advantage. Through networking, we can help them find the assistance they need in San Antonio or even in another state. Technology allows us to maintain a sustainable and "green" business model. With our virtual office, documents no longer have to be printed or travel by car, and you never have to drive to our physical office; we use state-of-the-art communication technology and have complete mobility, so we come to you.
We work with buyers as well as sellers and bring unique talents to the table. With Sylvie and Joe Shurgot, you put experience, expertise, and efficiency on your side.
Active member of: National Association of Realtors, Texas Association of Realtors, San Antonio Board of Realtors, Multiple Listings Service.
Sylvie Mobile: (210) 380-8681
Email: sshurgot@gmail.com
Joe Mobile: (210) 380-4771
Email: jms317@gmail.com
Or visit our blog: Home in San Antonio
"Excellent Realtor! Sylvie is knowledgeable and was very helpful in helping me sell my property for more than I thought. I will definitely continue to use her services in the future." (Harry Parker)
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