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The Vineyard, One of San Antonio’s Great North Central Communities-Tuscany Hills

11-10-09

Wayne Johnson, GRI

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The Vineyard is one of San Antonio's great North Central communities.

Tuscany Hills is about one-half mile north of Loop 1604. It is one of the Vineyard communities west of Huebner Road. Situated between The Province and The Renaissance, Tuscany Hills has some of the most impressive homes in the Vineyard. There is one gated entry from Huebner Road. This subdivision has fifty-six (56) custom built homes.

Some of the most recognizable custom builders in the area have built homes in this area. Monticello Homes, Mike Holloway, McNair Homes, Prestige Homes, and Steve Heflin are among the builders who have built in Tuscany Hills.

The Vineyard, Tuscany Hills gate

I think the name of the subdivision, Tuscany Hills, is used to evoke images of European villas dotting gently rolling hills, with a good supply of trees and vegetation. The designers and builders have done a pretty good job of capturing the European look and feel in the exterior of these homes.

The San Antonio version of Tuscany Hills has some hills and trees. The hills are pretty rocky so some effort has been expended in getting in topsoil for the landscaping. The lots in Tuscany Hills are larger than typical suburban lots, but not overly so. Most of the lots are on hills that provided the builders challenges in construction of the homes, but also opportunities to develop some unique multi-level design solutions.

Five of Tuscany Hills have been sold in 2009. The prices ranged from $560,000 for a four bedroom-3,500+ square foot model, to $847,500 for a four bedroom, slightly over 4,200 square foot home. There are two homes on the market currently.

The Vineyard, Tuscany Hills

If you are looking for luxury living in the north central area of San Antonio, Tuscany Hills or one of the other great communities in the Vineyard should be on your list to see. Call me if I can help you with your search.

Links to other Vineyard related websites

The Vineyard

Napa Forest and Sienna Woods

The Enclave

The Province

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Frank And Sally Explain The First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit

11-10-09

Matt Stigliano

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Office: (210) 646-4663

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Meet Frank and his agent, Sally.

In trying to come up with a simple breakdown of the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit, I thought that video would be the answer. Since I've done a few for the previous tax credit, I wanted to find a new way to use video to explain it all. Enter Frank and Sally. In this video, Frank's agent Sally, helps him understand the basics of the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit. In the future, Frank and Sally will be providing some much needed help to me, so that I might take some time off from blogging when they're able to pick up the slack.

If you'd like to use this video, just click on the video and locate the "Embed" text box on that page. Copy and paste...that's all there is to it. All I ask is that you attribute it back to me and RErockstar.com.

Frank and Sally are fictional characters who do not represent any persons living, dead, or animated. Sally is not technically licensed in any state other than the virtual world, but her real estate knowledge is based on Texas real estate (I taught her everything I know). Frank likes Metallica, but Sally is more of an easy-listening kind of gal.

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Homes For Heroes Sunday Interview San Antonio

11-10-09

Helen Johnson

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Do Loan Mods Work?

11-10-09

Jimmy Stewart

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Office: (210) 695-4850

Mobile: (210) 601-6805

Do loan modifications work? That question was not answered by the Treasury Department today in a news release announcing the growth of loan mods. The Treasury said there are now about 650,000 borrowers in the loan modification program, or 20% of eligible borrowers. That figure is up from 16% participation in September.

What percentage of loan mod participants have missed a payment? The Treasury doesn't answer that question. Anecdotal reports suggest default rates at about 50%.

Are loan mod programs with high default rates better than immediate foreclosure for housing prices and lenders? My answer is yes because it keeps many people in their homes and alleviates some pressure on housing prices in hard hit markets. Some argue that we're just postponing our problems.

What's your opinion?

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How to get your day going? San Antonio, Texas

11-09-09

TONY MARTINEZ

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Office: (210) 333-3331

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Many folks ask me how can you be so inspired and cheerful in the morning. The best way to describe that is. If you wake up in the morning with a bad attitude, it's bound to follow you all day! Life is a sequence of events. They are all designed on you and how you treat others.

Real Estate is a vehicle for me to meet as many people as possible. It is not only my business but I get to help folks with the most important purchase of their life. This in it self is an honor. But it's much more than that. I get to meet the most famous, important, fascinating, everyday, fun loving, inspiring people. They range from professional athletes to office receptionist. All have taught me that it all starts with saying a kind word to someone and wake up with a smile. Your blessed and what ever your problem is remember someone might have it ten times worst that you.

My clients help me be a better person. In the end they turn out to be some of my best friends, they call me to have a cup of coffee or a play a round of golf. Isn't this what life should be like? enjoying what you do for a living.

Have a great day today!!!

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