On Saturday evening, while enjoying breakfast for dinner with my family, I ran across a postcard advertising a Boerne lost/found pet website. I went home to check it out and was pleased about what I saw.
BoernePets.com is the result of a joint collaboration between the Boerne Animal Shelter and the Hill Country Animal Defense League.
You can upload your lost pet fliers or your found pet fliers onto boernepets.com & view a complete database of lost pets, including all those in the Boerne Shelter/Pound.
If you are looking to adopt a new pet, don't forget to check out this site for a full list of adoptable pets from both the Boerne Shelter and the Hill Country Animal Defense League.
Overview of FHA's Property Flipping Policy
FHA requires:
FHA also has flexibility to examine and require additional evidence of appraised value when properties are re-sold within 12 months.
Exceptions to 90-day Restriction
The following sales are exempt from the time restrictions provided by §203.37a:
Lately, there has been a question that I have been hearing a lot from my buyers.
Is now a good time to buy a home in San Antonio?
My Answer: Maybe...
The answer to this question can only be answered by each individual buyer. Is it a good time for them to purchase a home in San Antonio? This depends on many factors such as:
Let's face it, in most areas of San Antonio we are in a buyer's market. There are currently over 11,500 properties listed for sale in the San Antonio MLS. Are there some deals to be had? Absolutely! Are all of these homes a good deal? NO Are the sellers realistic and motivated? Some are... some aren't. Are foreclosures and short sales a good deal? Some are... some aren't. Do you think the market has hit bottom? I don't know, the only way we will know for sure is when we can see the bottom of the market from our rear view mirror...
These are the things I do Know.
So let's get back to the question... Is it a good time for you to buy a home in San Antonio? It depends. The first step would be for you to consult with a real estate professional and a mortgage professional to determine what would be right for you and your family.
Given the state of our economy, legislators are looking for additional sources of revenue.
During the 81st regular session of the Texas Legislature, three senate bills (SB-950, SB-934, SB 942) were introduced that would potentially increase the costs of purchasing a home in the state of Texas.
Senate Bill 942, is the most agressive of these bills, and would allow Texas counties to enact new taxes to help fund transporation projects. One of the new tax options is a real estate transfer tax to be paid within 30 days of the transfer of property. The counties would have the power to set their own transfer tax rates and would require that the real estate tranfer tax be paid before the county clerk records any instrument relating to a real estate transaction in the state of Texas.
The Texas Association of Realtors strongly opposes the passing of this SB-942 and feels that this bill would be detrimental to Texas consumers and the overall Texas economy.
For more information about how this bill would affect you, the consumer, go to sanantoniofairtaxes.org.
Disney On Ice: Mickey and Minnie's Magical Journey will be presented at the San Antonio Alamodome starting on Wednesday, April 8th, 2009 thru Sunday, April 12th 2009.
This Disney On Ice production promises to be another family favorite, with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse embarking on a journey into the world of some of Disney's most beloved characters such as The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Lilo and Stitch, and Peter Pan.
For ticket information, please contact Ticketmaster.
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Looking to buy or sell in San Antonio, Boerne, Fair Oaks Ranch, Cordillera Ranch, Helotes, Shavano Park, Alamo Heights, Olmos Park, or Garden Ridge? You can trust me with your real estate needs.
Want to know a little about Zilkia? In many ways she is just like you. Wife... Mother... Daughter... Sister... Friend... Realtor.
Zilkia Olmeda-Martins is a multi-million dollar producer in residential real estate in San Antonio and the surrounding markets. Although she has only been a licensed Realtor for 3 years, she has earned numerous awards and accolades during this short time. In 2006, she earned the coveted "Rookie of the Year" award and was a top producer in her company. During the years to follow, Zilkia has continued to build on her success and has found a place as one of the top producing Coldwell Banker agents in San Antonio.
Zilkia was born and raised in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, the eldest of 3 siblings. While she was still a teenager, her parents decided to relocate to San Antonio, TX. She earned a Bachelor's in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Zilkia is married and resides in Boerne, TX with her husband and twin daughters. She is completely bilingual (Spanish).
Prior to her career in Real Estate, Zilkia enjoyed a diverse professional life. She managed and expanded the family business for many years while working on her degree. She also worked for IBM as a marketing representative and David Weekley Homes as a sales consultant. Although Zilkia enjoyed her experience with the corporate world, her entrepreneurial spirit kept leading her in a different direction. In 1997, she opened a children's resale boutique and ran it successfully for over 8 years. In 2005, Zilkia decided to pursue her true calling, real estate, and the rest is history.
Zilkia believes in giving back to the community and is involved with organizations such as the BoerneCAN Mentoring Partnership Program, the Puerto Rican Heritage Society, the Boerne Soccer Club, and the Boerne Middle School South PTO. Zilkia is a member of the San Antonio Board of Realtors, Texas Association of Realtors, National Association of Realtors, Council of Residential Specialists, and the Women's Council of Realtors.
One of the keys to her success is her emphasis in continuous education in all areas of real estate. She has earned the GRI designation, (Graduate of Realtor Institute) and is currently working on her CRS designation (Certified Residential Specialist). In addition, she is a Certified Negotiation Specialist, a Certified Relocation Specialist, and has taken numerous courses in topics such as Home Staging, Short Sale & Foreclosure, Marketing, and Lending Practices.
Zilkia understands the stress of buying, selling and relocating to a new area and she is committed to make your move as smooth and stress-free as possible. It is her sincere desire to build friendships, not just sell homes. She keeps in touch, not because it is her job, but because she wants her clients to be informed participants in process. Zilkia has assisted with arrangements for cleaning, repairs, moving unwanted debris, made a bed, done some dishes, packed and moved boxes.... but, isn't that what friends are for!
Buyers New Home Construction Many buyers don't see the need of working with a Realtor when they are purchasing a new home. The reality is that there are many benefits to working with a real estate professional. First Time Buyers I truly enjoy working with first time buyers. I will take the time to go thru each and every step of the process with you. There is no dumb question! Together we will consider: - How much can you really afford? - How to qualify for a mortgage. - How much cash you should put down. - How to buy a home with little or nothing down. - What it takes to get approved for financing. What banks and other financial institutions are looking for. - How much your payments will be. - The tax advantages of buying. - Is renting or buying better for you? As your buyer's agent, I will be there thru every step of the transaction to ensure that you are well informed and that your best interests are served. Negotiation One cannot forget the fundamentals in real estate negotiations. Negotiation is both a skill set and an art form. It requires the full understanding of the transaction and an ability to protect and enhance a client's options and position. A real estate transaction is inherently adversarial. Sellers want to sell for the most money and buyers want to get the best deal. It is my goal to always strive to achieve fair and good results for my clients. Relocation or Military Move I specialize in Military and Corporate relocation services. When moving to a new area, why take a chance on working with a non-professional; please allow me to refer you to a preferred broker in the area to which you're moving. Moving to San Antonio? Give me a call so that I may provide you with a FREE Customized Relocation Package- anywhere in the US and overnighted within 24 hours of your request.
Sellers
Why list with Zilkia?
Zilkia's Powerhouse Marketing Program is simply the most robust marketing system on the market. No matter the delivery channel, Powerhouse Marketingreaches more consumers every day than any other real estate marketing program in the area. If you are considering selling your home, take a look below at how Zilkia Olmeda-Martins is your PERFECT PARTNER!
Powerhouse Marketing
Internet Marketing
Buyers world-wide will see your home online with the following world-class web sites:
* google.com * yahoo.com
* Realtor.com * Trulia.com
* HomeScape.com * Cyberhomes.com
* FrontDoor.com * BestPlaces.net
* OpenHouse.com * LandAndFarm.com
* LakeSideHomes.com * Move.com
* WSJ.com * MSN.com
* iWon.com * Excite.com
* NetZero.com * Juno.com
* Telemundo47.com * NBC4.tv
* TelemundoLA.com * NBC5.com
* TelmundoChicago.com * NBC1O.com
* TheBostonChannel.com * WMUR.com
* NBC11.com * KTVU.com
* NBC5i.com * TelemundoDallas.com
* NBC4.com * WSBTV.com
* Click2Houston.com * Click2Weather.com
* ClickonDetroit.com * MoreTV32.com
* KIROTV.com * KPHO.com
* Channel4000.com * NewsNet5.com
* WeatherNet5.com * NBC6.net
* Local10.com * Telemundo51.com
* TheDenverChannel.com * KCRA.com
* WB58TV.com * WESH.com
* WFTV.com * LocaI6.com
* WPXI.com * KPTV.com
* TheWBALCahnnel.com * TheIndyChannel.com
* NBCSanDiego.com * 10News.com
* WSOCTV.com * NBC30.com
* WFSB.com * WSMV.com
* ChannelCincinnati.com * WYFF4.com
* KSAT.com * WPBF.com
* WGAL.com * WDSU.com
* ChannelOklahoma.com * KOAT.com
* WXII.com * KVVU.com
* WLKY.com * News4Jax.com
* WHIOTV.com * TheHawaiiChannel.com
* KCCI.com * WMTW.com
* KETV.com * Channel3000.com
* WAPT.com * WPTZ.com
* WJACTV.com * KFOXTV.com
* FOXReno.com * TheKSBWChannel.com
* TurnTo23.com * WTOV9.com
* WNBC.com * Zillow.com
* MySa.com
* More Websites Are Added Daily To Help Sell Your Home!
Sunday Showcase of Homes Our #1 Home Show is on KSAT TV channel 12, cable channel 13 every Sunday at 10:30am. The Sunday Showcase of Homes offers Sellers the opportunity to market their property through a professionally produced television program. In addition, CBHarper.com offers streaming media of each week's broadcast via thier website. Coldwell Banker Real Estate Guide Our magazine, at roughly 200,000 copies, features photos and property descriptions. The Real Estate Guide, published monthly, is circulated throughout San Antonio, Boerne, New Braunfels, Canyon Lake, and other surrounding areas. Color Brochures Professional color brochures are provided to each seller during the listing timeframe. Information about your property, such as pictures, price, and important selling points are included in each brochure. This important marketing vehicle also compliments the CBHarper "For Sale" sign that is placed on your property. Drive-by prospects can use these brochures to learn more about your home, and ultimately schedule a showing! Postcards ...are mailed to potential buyers in your area. The Powerhouse Marketing Program includes the mailing of "Just Listed" or "Just Sold" postcards to help market your available property. The postcards help to spur interest in your home by getting the word out quickly to the neighbors throughout your community. Home Facts Home Facts delivers instantaneous information about your home to drive-by prospects and potential home buyers over the telephone. It also ensures extensive exposure of the property! Newspaper Advertising When it comes to placement in the area's largest local newspapers, nobody beats CBHarper. People refer to the Sunday Real Estate Classified section of the San Antonio Express-News with over 780,000 readers. Our ad in this section drives those readers to our Internet site and to your "New to the Market" or "Open House" listing. Additionally, an affluent clientele and readership of 48,800 per week makes the San Antonio Business Journal a prime vehicle to market properties over $300,000. The New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung is the largest newspaper in Comal County with a subscription circulation of over 10,000. CBHarper listings are positioned prominently here as well. Centralized Showing Service CSS makes your property easy to show and provides feedback reports for each showing. CSS is also designed to reduce the time needed by REALTORS® to schedule appointments to view your home. This helps to improve the showing process by ultimately increasing the chance for a showing, while keeping you up to date on how the process is working overall. Exceptional Properties This program is designed for "unique" properties from $300,000 to $499,999. Similar to the Previews Program, Exceptional properties receive special marketing. In short, these are properties that are "Distinguished Listings That Are More Than You Expect". Coldwell Banker Previews International This program is designed for "unique" properties in excess of $500,000. The Previews Program has represented an impressive array of the world's most exceptional real estate. As part of this program, qualified properties receive special marketing.
Zilkia Olmeda Martins' Powerhouse Marketing means more buyers see your home. With the most comprehensive advertising system in the area, we are confident our program will exceed your expectations. Given the current state of our economy, we cannot overlook the number of foreclosures and short sales that are flooding our market. Zilkia has successfully negotiated and assisted many clients through the bewildering and disheartening process that often accompanies the unfortunate circumstances which may necessitate a short sale. Her focus and energy is directed in giving sound counsel and providing clarity. She understands that by the time a short sale or foreclosure is necessary, people are drained on a number of different levels. Her goal is to provide the information & support to get the home sold and whenever possible avoid more trauma.
"Thanks a million, Zilkia. You are the Realtor's Realtor!" Ed and SJ
"I couldn't have done this without you. Thank you!" Brenda
"I just wanted to say thanks for making my home buying experience a pleasant one! It was one hell of a ride - it was blast working with you!" Jesus
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