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Some Are Good, Others Just Lucky

Some are good, others are lucky. That old saying holds true for athletes, people in business, or even gamblers.

Here's a short video that shows one of the luckiest guys in the world.


Looking at it from where we are, we can see the danger in how this guy addressed his immediate situation. Looking at it now, it's like watching a movie and we know someone is in danger and we want to warn the hero, but the hero can't hear us.

I know none of my REALTOR friends would use this approach to clear a weapon. Thank goodness no one was seriously injuried in making this video, but it was awfully close.

Wayne Johnson

Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper Realtors

210.483.6329

Copyright, All Rights Reserved, March 2012, Some Are Good, Others Just Lucky

San Antonio Is Not the Only City in Bexar County

San Antonio is not the only city in Bexar County with homes for sale. San Antonio is the largest city in Bexar County but there are over twenty other municipal entities in Bexar County. See "Homes For Sale in Bexar County that are Not in San Antonio".

Bexar County google satellite maps


According to Wikipedia (heck of a primary reference source, but it'll do for now), Bexar County is the nineteenth (19th)most populous county in the nation. Nineteen does not have the zing that goes with being in the top ten of anything, but that's where we are.

Most of the cities, towns, villages, or bergs in Bexar County are completely surrounded by San Antonio. If totally surrounded, that pretty much means that area is land-locked and that city or town has no room to expand its borders through annexation. In some cases, this is exactly what the citizens want. They don't want to get larger, and they'd also like to remain a soverign entity and not get swallowed by the larger cities in the county.

Now when it comes to real estate and buying a home, some prefer living in a small to medium sized city. While some may not want to live in a large city, I think most would admit having a big city nearby can be a big benefit when it comes to things like having a major airport nearby, or good colleges and universities, and of course great medical facilities.

One solution is to find places that have the amenities you want near a larger city. Below are a few of the areas within Bexar County not within the city limits of San Antonio. A complete list can be found at "Homes For Sale in Bexar County that are Not In San Antonio".

Searching For Bexar County Homes Not In San Antonio
Search Alamo Heights Homes for Sale
Search Castle Hills Homes for Sale
Search China Grove Homes for Sale
Search Converse Homes for Sale
Search Elmendorf Homes for Sale
Search Helotes Homes for Sale

In addition to the smaller cities within the county, there are also areas that are outside the city or municipal boundaries of any entity. They are within the boundaries of the county and state. These areas are called unincorporated areas. At some future point, unincorporated areas may be annexed by a municipality.

If you are looking for a great home in a small town, big city, or even an unincorporated area in South Texas, call me. I can help get you find your way.



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Wayne Johnson
18756 Stone Oak Parkway
San Antonio Texas 78258


Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper Realtors®
Texas Real Estate License # 0566780

wjohnson@cbharper.com

Wayne-Johnson.com

iheart-sa.com

210.483.6329 (Tel)
210.483.4729 (Fax)

Texas Law requires all real estate licensees to give the following information about brokerage services: http://www.trec.state.tx.us/pdf/contracts/OP-K.pdf

©All rights reserved, March 2012, San Antonio is Not the Only City in Bexar County


Real Estate Pitfalls

Real Estate Pitfalls

Potential real estate pitfalls are all around us. As REALTORS® we are always warned to be alert for professional risks and personal signs of danger. When it comes to risks-disclose, disclose, disclose is the mantra. When it comes to danger-be alert and aware of your surroundings.

So what's your point, Wayne?

Sunday, while my clients who are relocating from another state, were doing some sightseeing in downtown San Antonio, I finally found a new home for them that essentially met most of the criteria they wanted for their new home. I sent them a brief text message and a link to the photos, and the name of the builder's on-site sales counselor.

They wanted to see the house and we arranged to meet later on Sunday. They loved the house, we gave the builder's on site sales counselor an offer price and she went back to the model to get approval from her management. My clients began to mentally place their furnishings in the home and imagined how they would set up thier household.

In a few minutes the sales counselor came back with the good news that the offer was accepted by management and we had a deal. She asked us to return to her office while she secured and locked up my clients "new home."

After about twenty minutes, when the counselor had not returned, I walked back to the house my clients had a verbal agreement to buy and found the sales counselor sitting at the bottom of the stairs. She had tripped, fell, and broke her leg.

One of the first things she said to me was, her partner could write the real estate pitfallscontract for my clients. (What a trooper, is that customer service or what?) She said she fell because she was reading some paperwork as she descended the stairs. Multi-tasking sometimes gets out of hand. Reading and walking on stairs or flat land are really mutually exclusive tasks.

I called 911 and EMS arrived in pretty short order to handle the medical issue. I found out later that the sales counselor had surgery to repair her injured leg and ankle.

I have tripped on stairs and in yards while showing and previewing homes and only because of my lightning quick reflexes have I been able to steady myself to keep from falling. Actually, I've just been lucky to avoid a serious fall.. Getting distracted with MLS sheets, telephone calls, or the latest and greatest new app have contributed to my lack of attention to watching my step.

I'll remember the sight of her at the bottom of the stairs for some time to come. That's a real estate pitfall that can be avoided by just paying attention to your surroundings. When it comes to stairs-eyes open and hand on the banister.

Call me to help with your real estate needs in San Antonio.


My Networks: http://rlty.me/SanAntonioRealtor

Wayne Johnson
18756 Stone Oak Parkway
San Antonio Texas 78258

Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper Realtors®
Texas Real Estate License # 0566780

wjohnson@cbharper.com

Wayne-Johnson.com

210.483.6329 (Tel)
210.483.4729 (Fax)

Texas Law requires all real estate licensees to give the following information about brokerage services: http://www.trec.state.tx.us/pdf/contracts/OP-K.pdf

©All rights reserved, Real Estate Pitfalls, February 2012

Why I Forward Internet Jokes

This explains why I forward jokes (Sent to me by a friend)

Whi I Forward Jokes

A man and his dog were walking along a road. The man was enjoying the scenery, when it suddenly occurred to him that he was dead.

He remembered dying, and that the dog walking beside him had been dead for years. He wondered where the road was leading them.

After a while, they came to a high, white stone wall along one side of the road. It looked like fine marble... At the top of a long hill, it was broken by a tall arch that glowed in the sunlight.

When he wasstanding before it he saw a magnificent gate in the arch that looked like mother-of-pearl, and the street that led to the gate looked like pure gold. He and the dog walked toward the gate, and as he got closer, he saw a man at a desk to one side.
When he was close enough, he called out, 'Excuse me, where are we?'


'This is Heaven, sir,' the man answered.. 'Wow! Would you happen to have some water?' the man asked.

Of course, sir. Come right in, and I'll have some ice water brought right up. 'The man gestured, and the gate began to open.

'Can my friend,' gesturing toward his dog, 'come in, too?' the traveler asked.


'I'm sorry, sir, but we don't accept pets.'


The man thought a moment and then turned back toward the road and continued the way he had been going with his dog.

After another long walk, and at the top of another long hill, he came to a dirt road leading through a farm gate that looked as if it had never been closed. There was no fence.

As he approached the gate, he saw a man inside, leaning against a tree and reading a book.

'Excuse me!' he called to the man. 'Do you have any water?'


'Yeah, sure, there's a pump over there, come on in.'

'How about my friend here?' the traveler gestured to the dog.

'There should be a bowl by the pump.'

They went through the gate, and sure enough, there was an old-fashioned hand pump with a bowl beside it.

The traveler filled the water bowl and took a long drink himself, then he gave some to the dog.

When they were full, he and the dog walked back toward the man who was standing by the tree.


'What do you call this place?' the traveler asked.

'This is Heaven,' he answered.

'Well, that's confusing,' the traveler said. 'The man down the road said that was Heaven, too.'

'Oh, you mean the place with the gold street and pearly gates? Nope. That's hell.'

'Doesn't it make you mad for them to use your name like that?'the man asked.

'No, we're just happy that they screen out the folks who would leave their best friends behind.'


Soooo...

Sometimes, we wonder why friends keep forwarding jokes to us without writing a word.
Maybe this will explain.

When you are very busy, but still want to keep in touch, guess what you do? You forward jokes.

When you have nothing to say, but still want to keep contact, you forward jokes.

When you have something to say, but don't know what, and don't know how, you forward jokes.

Also to let you know that you are still remembered, you are still important, you are still loved, you are still cared for,guess what you get? A forwarded joke.


So, next time if you get a joke, don't think that you've been sent just another forwarded joke, but that
you've been thought of today and your friend on the other end of your computer wanted to send you a smile.


You are all welcome at my water bowl anytime! GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU !!



My Networks: http://rlty.me/SanAntonioRealtor

Wayne Johnson
18756 Stone Oak Parkway
San Antonio Texas 78258

Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper Realtors®
Texas Real Estate License # 0566780

wjohnson@cbharper.com

Wayne-Johnson.com

210.483.6329 (Tel)
210.483.4729 (Fax)

Texas Law requires all real estate licensees to give the following information about brokerage services: http://www.trec.state.tx.us/pdf/contracts/OP-K.pdf

©All rights reserved, February 2012, Why I Forward internet Jokes

Selling Your San Antonio Home-Do You Need a Building Permit?

Selling Your San Antonio Home-Do You Need a Building Permit?

Maybe you thought a building permit was not needed since the house is your homestead and you are doing the work yourself. Wrong. Whether done by the owner or a contractor there are several types of modifications to your San Antonio home that should only be done after you have submitted the required documentation, paid the selling your san antonio home, wayne johnson 210-483-6329fees, and received your building permit. In some cases, an inspection will be needed to complete the process.

If the modification to your home is done without the permits, it may affect your ability to sell your San Antonio home until the proper permits are obtained.

What modifications to a residential property need a permit?

  • room additions
  • carports, decks, and patios
  • inground and above ground pools
  • fences and re-roofs
  • foundation repairs
  • general repairs (to include sheetrock, siding, doors, windows, and flooring)

What types of permits may be required?

  • electrical
  • mechanical (heating and air-conditioning)
  • plumbing (to include gas and sewer)
  • concrete (sidewalks, curbs, etc)

What is the purpose for permits?

The stated purpose is safety-to make sure buildings and modifications are performed to a standard that provides for safe use and operation of buildings. Of course, someone has to pay for the permits which provide some revenue for the city or county. In addition, the increased value, if any, to the property is added to the assessed value and an appropriate increase in assessed value will be noted for the next cycle of tax assessment.

How can a home owner verify the contractor they want to hire is licensed to work in San Antonio?

Contact San Antonio's Development Services Department (DSD) at 210-207-1111.

If the homeowner does the work, is a permit still required?

Yes, a permit is still required. There is a wrinkle in the permitted process regarding plumbing. See DSD for guidance on plumbing issues. Electrical work should be done by licensed electricians.

"Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced." San Antonio DSD website.

What happens if work is done that needs permits and inspections and they are not obtained?

If not discovered, nothing bad will happen. But if found out, the lack of permits and approved inspections could cause a transaction to be delayed or not approved by a lender. Remember the lender has an appraiser visit the property to determine if the house has value that supports the loan amount. Construction or remodeled homesbuilding permits can speed the real estate sales process that are evaluated for their plans, and execution by an independent party and are inspected by people qualified to grade the work, have a better chance of being good risks.

If a good quality remodel or repair job is not done, and the Buyer still wants the property in question, there will usually be an expectation of a reduction in price, or discount. Most Buyers will expect some form of compensation since the risk is being transferred to them. The number of potential Buyers will be reduced if the remodel or repair seems poor.

Conclusions

The thought for this post came about from some of the homes I've seen over the past year. Not a week goes by without me seeing a home improvement project that is off the mark as I take Buyers out to see homes for sale in San Antonio. Now we never get a specific answer from a lender regarding why a property did not appraise for the desired loan amount, and maybe less than stellar work in a remodel job had nothing to do with a property failing to appraise.

But, if the work is designed, and implemented according to the code in effect at the time, and on-going maintenance is performed, the remodel or up-date should not be an issue in getting a home sold.

Call me if I can help you find the best way to get your San Antonio home sold.



Wayne Johnson
18756 Stone Oak Parkway
San Antonio Texas 78258

Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper Realtors®
Texas Real Estate License # 0566780

wjohnson@cbharper.com

iheart-sa.com

Wayne-Johnson.com

210.483.6329 (Tel)
210.483.4729 (Fax

Texas Law requires all real estate licensees to give the following information about brokerage services: http://www.trec.state.tx.us/pdf/contracts/OP-k.pdf

©All rights reserved-February 2012, Selling Your San Antonio Home-Do You Need A Building Permit?