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Rockwall Ranch ~ Market Snapshot ~ brought to you by Kristin Moran

02-03-12
Kristin Moran, San Antonio,TX~Real Estate 210-313-7397
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Rockwall Ranch ~ Market Snapshot ~ brought to you by Kristin Moran

Rockwall Ranch is a magnificent area of the Texas Hill Country. The deer outnumber the people that live there, there are an abundance of trees & you get a feel for true county living but close to everything.

Rockwall Ranch has a community pool & playground for the kids, walking trails & views to die for.

Beautiful homes, on large lots are what you will find in Rockwall Ranch which is located in New Braunfels, Texas in Comal County. Know what that means? NO CITY TAXES!


If you are convinced Rockwall Ranch is the place for you & your family to call home, below are the available homes:

Interested in more info on the beautiful Rockwall Ranch? I'm happy to help!

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The New Braunfels, Texas Farmers Market ~ Have you been?

01-23-12
Kristin Moran, San Antonio,TX~Real Estate 210-313-7397
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The New Braunfels, Texas Farmers Market ~ Have you been?

All of this activity has been going on right under my nose! It was our first visit to The New Braunfels, Texas Farmers Market this past Saturday. What a treat!

And just like their website say's, they had it all:

  • Locally Grown Fruits & Vegetables
  • Fresh & Dried Flowers
  • Dairy Goods & Cheeses
  • Baked Goods
  • Select Meats
  • Handmade Items
  • Plants & Garden Items
  • Fresh & Dried Herbs
  • Entertainment

The New Braunfels, Texas Farmers Market is open EVERY Saturday, rain or shine from 9-1pm. You can literally get everything on your grocery list there. If it consists of healthy, farm raised items. Items like eggs, lettuce, tomatoes, grass fed meats, cheese, organic honey, etc. Awesome stuff!

Take a stroll down the aisles of The New Braunfels, Texas Farmer's Market, grab a coffee & some fresh bread for your bag. Tap your foot along to the music while you select your frest fruit & vegetables & smile because you are about to take all these yummy goodies home!

I can't think of anything more fun than a Farmer's Market on a Saturday AM on a beautiful day in New Braunfels, Texas!

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Dollar Comparisons "fee for service" Carl Winters Thought Provoker Series #5

01-13-12
CARL & CEIL WINTERS Canyon Lake/New Braunfels /San Antonio
CARL & CEIL WINTERS Canyon Lake/New Braunfels /San Antonio: Inspector in New Braunfels, TX
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San Antonio / Schertz / Wimberly / Converse / Selma / Boerne/ Canyon Lake / New Braunfels

When was the last time you figured up how much you spend on home services, yearly and monthly; along with other items. Let's do a comparison.
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My Thought Provoker Question
You do the math and a comparison of cost.
Your home inspection cost and fee for service to the inspector is a one time charge.
This alone should give you peace of mind when you are spending thousands of dollars for your new home.

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Now jot down what you pay for monthly and yearly services. (a few examples)
1. Maid service ________
2. Swimming pool cleaning _______
3. Pest Control ________
4. Bottled water delivery ________
5. TV cable, Direct or Dish ___________
How about entertainment and vacations and memberships?
1. Ticket price for a family of four to Sea World, Schlitterbahn, Fiesta Texas
2. Visits to restaurants and tips
3. Hair salon, spa
4. Spurs Basketball tickets
5. Football games
6. Movie tickets
You buy a home, you order a home inspector to conduct the home inspection. This comes under services.
The inspector ensures that the inspection and inspection report will meet all applicable requirements for the state of Texas. All home inspectors in Texas come under the umbrella of TREC (Texas Real Estate Commission) and abide by a well recognized standard of practice and code of ethics.
The inspection will take approximately 3-5 hours (longer depending on the size of the home). The standard inspection report includes a review of the home's heating and air-conditioning systems; plumbing and wiring; roof, attic, walls, ceilings, floors, windows, doors,and foundation. A detailed report with digital photos are supplied to you the buyer.
When you finish your comparison... how much you spend for services and other items,you will be glad you ordered the home inspection. It's a minimal amount for a one time service charge to inspect the home for any issues that may need attention before you complete the purchase.
Carl Winters, Thought Provoker Blog Series #5 (Comparisons)
January 13, 2012
TREC License #3630, Complete Inspection Service
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Drainage and Foundations - Carl Winters Thought Provoker Series #4

01-10-12
CARL & CEIL WINTERS Canyon Lake/New Braunfels /San Antonio
CARL & CEIL WINTERS Canyon Lake/New Braunfels /San Antonio: Inspector in New Braunfels, TX
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Have you ever thought if your home was built on a shaky foundation what would happen?
In my #4 Thought Provoker blog series I wanted to get your attention referencing this important issue.
Drainage and Foundations are two important items you need to know about your home.

Living in San Antonio we have had TV coverage recently with home owners having distinct problems with their home from soil movement. End result foundation issues. Some areas in and around San Antonio have had problems for a number of years with soil movement causing cracks in the home, doors sticking, retainer walls not built correctly and falling.

Some of this movement can be caused from the drought and dry soil. One step further, type of soil and soil preparation. Back when I was growing up we had no problems where we lived, but three miles down the road it was called black muck and they did have foundation problems and soil movement. Surely you would not purchase a home if you knew it was in a flood zone; same goes with buying a home with foundation issues. Know the area where you intend to buy. Here at Canyon Lake most areas are build on solid rock.

A suggestion if you are presently living in a home pay attention to the drainage. Please recognize that water needs to drain"away" from the foundation. If you should encounter a problem this can be corrected with a change in landscape or a specificdrain system. You gutter and water run-off needs to drain away from the foundation. Pay attention to the drainage next time it rains. Most rainfall is one to two inches, but as we say in Texas a gully-washer can come and drop ten inches of rain within a couple hours.

After the next rain take a walk-around your home and check for issues.

If you are buying a home these are the things I look for and will document in my final report.

Reminder: Regular home maintenance is important; save yourself time and money.

Carl Winters, Advanced Home Inspector, license #3630. (licensed by TREC,
Texas Real Estate Commission). Complete Inspection Service
Carl's Thought Provoker Series, #4 January 10, 2010.
Canyon Lake, New Braunfels, San Antonio Texas.
"Living and Love Living in The Texas Hill Country"
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Your Home Inventory List, Blog #2 by Carl Winters, Thought Provoker Series

01-03-12
CARL & CEIL WINTERS Canyon Lake/New Braunfels /San Antonio
CARL & CEIL WINTERS Canyon Lake/New Braunfels /San Antonio: Inspector in New Braunfels, TX
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Inventory Time (Your Home Inventory List)
Watching the news over the weekend I saw some home fires in our area. What if you were to meet with a home disaster; would you be prepared?
You will need to replace any damaged or lost items. By having the appropriate information and I suggest with photos, it will make the process a little easier.
Take thirty minutes and do an Inventory of your home. It may take longer the first time if you don't have a list. Always make January, in this case January 2012, to add or delete items off your Home Inventory List.
By updating your list each January it will prompt you for details you might otherwise forget. Each item you record you can include a cost, purchase date and location, along with model and serial numbers. You can even include photos and scans of sales receipts.
*Be sure to add any new items that you may have gotten for Christmas.
Have appropriate information for your insurance provider.
Your prescription numbers
Credit card information
Keep it in a safe place away from your home (maybe with a relative).
It would be good to take photos of each room inside your home and photos of the outside of your home.
You never know when a disaster will strike. Be prepared.

Carl Winters, Advanced Home Inspector, License #3630
San Antonio and The Texas Hill Country
Blog 2 - Thought Provoker Series
January 3, 2012
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