Archive for May, 2011

May 29, 2011

Cibolo Canyons – Campanas by Sitterle Homes – Stone Oak & North San Antonio / TPC Community Spotlight

Cibolo Canyons – Campanas by Sitterle Homes – Stone Oak & North San Antonio / TPC Community Spotlight

So…we have already shared with you some information about the Cibolo Canyons Community…

“Cibolo Canyons is an amazing master-planned community that is located in Far North San Antonio.

The Cibolo Canyons Community is comprised of several neighborhoods, including the Ventanas, Vallitas, Suenos, Campanas, Cielos & Palacios.”

And we discussed information about the Ventanas, Vallitas & Suenos in Cibolo Canyons.

Now…a little information about The Campanas at Cibolo Canyons. 

The Campanas is a prestigious gated community with luxury garden homes built by Sitterle Homes.

The Tuscan-style garden homes, with their tile roofs and stucco & stone exteriors, are set on beautifully treed greenbelt lots. 

The Campanas community offers it’s residents exclusive amenities…swimming pool, tennis, clubhouse (with library, outdoor kitchen, craft room, game room & professional catering kitchen), park, walking trails, and golf course access.

Don’t forget…Cibolo Canyons is home to the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa and to two PGA Tour Tournament of Players Golf Courses!

Campanas is in the Judson Independent School District

This truly is a one-of-a-kind community!

These Sitterle Homes define luxury & the Campanas re-defines the garden home!

And…The Campanas at Cibolo Canyons is convenient to so many great shops & restaurants as well as local businesses, hospitals & top employers such as Velero, Tesoro, North Central Baptist Hospital, Methodist Hospital, UTSA, TPC JW Marriott, Washington Mutual & JP Morgan Chase.

Let us know if you would like more information on the Campanas at Cibolo Canyons,  including a list of homes currently on the market in this great community!  We are happy to provide you with up-to-date information on this community as well as any other community in the Stone Oak & North San Antonio area! 

Are you Relocating to Stone Oak or North San Antonio?  Let us help you get to know the area!

Give us a call (210) 209-8711 or shoot us an email today!

Stay tuned for more information on Cibolo Canyons…Cielos, Palacios & more…

May 27, 2011

Cibolo Canyons – Ventanas, Vallitas & Suenos – Stone Oak & North San Antonio / TPC Community Spotlight

Cibolo Canyons – Ventanas, Vallitas & Suenos – Stone Oak & North San Antonio / TPC Community Spotlight

Cibolo Canyons is an amazing master-planned community that is located in Far North San Antonio.

The Cibolo Canyons Community is comprised of several neighborhoods, including the Ventanas, Vallitas, Suenos, Campanas, Cielos & Palacios

There is so much going on in this great community…Let’s start with the Ventanas, Vallitas & Suenos

The Ventanas at Cibolo Cayons offers lots that start at 55′ wide.   Homes in the Ventanas range from around 1800 sq.ft. to around 3400 sq.ft with prices from the mid 200′s to the mid 300′s.

The Vallitas at Cibolo Canyons offers lots that start at 65′ wide.  Homes in the Vallitas range from around 2400 sq.ft. to over 4000 sq.ft. with prices from the upper 200′s to the mid 400′s.

The Suenos at Cibolo Canyons offers lots that start at 80′ wide.  Homes in the Suenos range from around 3400 sq.ft. to over 4100 sq.ft. with prices from the mid 300′s to upper 400′s.

All 3 of the neighborhoods offer beautifully landscaped yards as well as many cul-de-sac lots & private greenbelt lots!  The homes built in Cibolo Canyons also feature many energy-efficiency & water conservation features!

All residents of Cibolo Canyons get to enjoy the amazing Amenity Center…complete with Jr. Olympic Swimming Pool with fun water features, Lazy River, soccer Field, Playscapes, Clubhouse with Workout Facilities & more!

Cibolo Canyons also has a very active community atmosphere…with community social events as well as soccer camps, youth groups & a swim team…Fun for the whole family!

Students who live in the Ventanas, Vallitas & Suenos get to attend schools in the highly acclaimed North East Independent School District (NEISD)…Cibolo Green Elementary, Tejeda Middle & Johnson High.  The community is also very close in proximity to the schools…Cibolo Green Elementary is practically in the community & Johnson High is just across the street!

Cibolo Canyons is also home to the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa and to two PGA Tour Tournament of Players Golf Courses.

Last but not least, this great community is extremely convenient to so many great shops & restaurants as well as local businesses, hospitals & top employers such as Velero, Tesoro, North Central Baptist Hospital, Methodist Hospital, UTSA, TPC JW Marriott, Washington Mutual & JP Morgan Chase.

Sounds like a great place to live, right?  It is!

Let us know if you would like more information on Cibolo Canyons,  including a list of homes currently on the market in this great community!  We are happy to provide you with up-to-date information on this community as well as any other community in the Stone Oak & North San Antonio area! 

Are you Relocating to Stone Oak or North San Antonio?  Let us help you get to know the area!

Give us a call (210) 209-8711 or shoot us an email today!

Stay tuned for more information on Cibolo Canyons…Campanas, Cielos, Palacios & more…

May 26, 2011

Memorial Day Weekend is Upon Us – Now is the Time to Sell Your Home in Stone Oak or North San Antonio!

Memorial Day Weekend is Upon Us – Now is the Time to Sell Your Home in Stone Oak or North San Antonio!

So…you have been thinking about selling your home in Stone Oak or North San Antonio & have been trying to figure out the best time to put it on the market… 

Memorial Day is a time when when all commemorate our fallen soldiers…Memorial Day has also always signaled the beginning of the summer home buying/selling season. 
 
Many folks decide to move during vacation time or before school starts. 
 
So, this is a time when serious buyers start looking…Which means…this is the time that you need to get your home on the market!
 
Your first step is to choose the right REALTOR®…one who is committed to helping you with the highest level of expertise in the local market for which you are selling.
 
Zars & Rogers REALTORS® is ready to help &  Our Proven Marketing Plan will get your home SOLD!
 
Don’t forget…you have through May 31st to take advantage of our Reduced Listing Fees!
 

Give us a call (210) 209-8711 or shoot us an email today to get started with your Free Market Analysis!

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!!

 
 
May 25, 2011

San Miguel at Canyon Springs – Stone Oak & North San Antonio Community Spotlight

 

San Miguel at Canyon Springs is a gated community located in the Stone Oak & Far North San Antonio area. 

This upscale community sits directly adjacent to the Canyon Springs Golf Club & many of the beatiful homesites offer breathtaking views of the golf course! 

The Mediterranean style homes are also beautiful with their stucco & stone exteriors and red tile roofs…a nice departure from the traditional brick & stone facades! 

Within San Miguel at Canyon Springs, you will find both single-story & two-story homes.  The community is a few years old & you can currently find pre-owned homes & new construction homes.  Many of the homes were built by Newmark Homes & currently Sitterle Homes is building in the community.  All of the homes offer well thought out designs & are appointed with top-notch features.  The plans range from around 2400 to over 3400 square feet.

San Miguel at Canyon Springs is served by the highly acclaimed North East ISD, including Tuscany Heights Elementary School, Bush Middle School, and Reagan High School.

San Miguel residents will enjoy neighborhood amenities that include a pool, playground, clubhouse, basketball, tennis and walking trails.

And…With as all of the great things going on in Stone Oak & Far North San Antonio, it is no wonder so many people want to live in this area!

For more information on San Miguel at Canyon Springs, including available inventory, pricing & current buyer incentives, give us a call at (210)209-8711 or shoot us an email today!

May 19, 2011

San Antonio, TX Market Statistics / Housing Numbers – April 2011

San Antonio, TX Market Statistics / Housing Numbers – April 2011

The April 2011 Multiple Listing Service report by the San Antonio Board of REALTORS® (SABOR) shows that San Antonio are continuing to rise! 

When compared to April 2010, the average home price in April 2011 rose 4% to $181,016 and the median home price was up 3% from 2010 to $147,700.

There was a total of 1439 single-family residential homes sold in San Antonio in April 2011.

San Antonio’s housing market, while not hit as hard as others, has stayed strong & has even continued to show improvement.

Buyers are able to take advantage of the low interest rates because they feel confident making a home purchase in San Antonio!
Much of this can be attributed to our stable economy with job opportunities combined with San Antonio just being a great place to live & work overall! 

If you would like more information on real estate in San Antonio as well as more community information, please give us a call at (210) 209-8711 or shoot us an email.  Have a good one!

May 17, 2011

Weston Oaks Community near Lackland AFB in West San Antonio is USDA Home Loan Eligible!

We recently featured a Community Spotlight about Weston Oaks, a new community in Far West San Antonio.  “This area is super convenient to so much…including major employers, such as Citicorp, Southwest Research Institute, World Savings, Chase, QVC & Toyota as well as Lackland Airforce Base.  There is also great shopping & recreation in the area with shopping centers like Bandera Point & all the fun and adventure of Seaworld San Antonio!!”

We have more great news about Weston Oaks…this great community is eligible for USDA Home Loans!

For more information on the Weston Oaks Community or USDA Home Loans & San Antonio Communities that qualify for USDA Home Loans, give us a call (210) 209-8711 or shoot us an email today!

May 16, 2011

San Antonio Communities that Qualify for USDA Home Loans – FAQ’s

San Antonio Communities that Qualify for USDA Home Loans – FAQ’s

So…you are thinking about purchasing a home here in San Antonio & have started to hear about USDA Loans

Now, I know, when most people hear “USDA“, their first though is probably “meat”…

“USDA” stands for United States Department of Agriculture…This department actually handles thing that have to do with everything from Agriculture, to Food & Nutrition, to Rural Community Development.

Within the Rural Development Housing & communities Facilities Programs, you will find the Rural Development Guaranteed Housing Program…which is where we get the USDA Home Loans.

Here are some answers to  frequently asked questions about the USDA Home Loans (information cited from the USDA website).

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Frequently Asked Questions (Applicants)

Q.      How much cash will I need to purchase a home?

A.      Most transactions require little or no cash contribution.

 

Q.      How much can I borrow?

A.      This will be determined by the lender based on your repayment ability and the appraised value of the home.  For information on how lenders determine repayment ability, click here.

 

Q.      What will my monthly payment be?

A.      The monthly payment will include principal, interest and the monthly cost of real estate taxes and insurance.  Your lender will provide an estimated payment for you.

 

Q.      Is there monthly mortgage insurance?

A.      No.  There is a one-time guarantee fee charged by Rural Development that can always be financed into the loan.

 

Q.      What is the maximum loan amount?

A.      There is no maximum except as limited by the appraisal and your repayment ability.

 

Q.      I do not use credit.  Will this prevent me from qualifying for the loan?

A.      Your lender will make the credit decision.  They are permitted to use a non-traditional credit report or verify your creditworthiness with other sources, such as: utility payment records; rental payments; insurance payments; child care payments; payments to local stores, payments on medical bills, etc. 

 

Q.      In addition to the home purchase, what else can be financed into the loan?

A.      Closing costs and repairs can be financed up to the appraised value. 

 

Q.      Can a self employed person qualify for this program?

A.      Yes, you must provide two years earnings statements indicating your income level. See your lender for more information.

 

Q.      Can I get cash back from closing to pay off other loans or refinance my credit cards?

A.      No

 

Q.      Can I use this loan program anywhere?

A.      The loan is limited to small communities and rural areas as designated by Rural Development.  Locate eligible areas at http://eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov/eligibility/welcomeAction.do

 

Q.      Do income limits apply to this loan?

A.      Yes.  Total household adjusted income limits vary by household size and location

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Even though you may not think that the area you are looking to live in here in San Antonio is not a “rural” area, you may be surprised at many of the communities that qualify for USDA Home Loans…Including communities from the Stone Oak & North San Antonio area to the Far West / Lackland / Seaworld area…

For more information on USDA Home Loans & San Antonio Communities that qualify for USDA Home Loans, give us a call (210) 209-8711 or shoot us an email today!

May 14, 2011

Weston Oaks – Far West San Antonio Community Spotlight

Weston Oaks – Community Spotlight

There is no denying that San Antonio’s far west side is booming!

And…there is no denying why!  This area is super convenient to so much…including major employers, such as Citicorp, Southwest Research Institute, World Savings, Chase, QVC & Toyota as well as Lackland Airforce Base.  There is also great shopping & recreation in the area with shopping centers like Bandera Point & all the fun and adventure of Seaworld San Antonio!!

It is no wonder so many want to live in this growing area.

Well…now there is a newly opened community that will give them one more great place to live & call home…Weston Oaks!

 

Weston Oaks is located just a couple of miles outside of 1604 on Potranco Road.  As you turn into the community, you immediately find yourself surrounded by the amazing towering oaks that line the parkway.

Weston Oaks features new construction homes by Armadillo Homes & David Weekley Homes

 

Armadillo Homes offers homes on both 45′ & 55′ lots with prices ranging from the $130′s to the upper $100′s.

David Weekley offers homes on 55′ & 60′ lots with prices ranging from the $160′s to the low $200′s.

And…just like the beautiful entryway, many of the homesites offer increbible mature trees!

 

 

Weston Oaks will provide it’s residents with a state-of-the-art amenity center (currently under construction)…complete with a Jr. Olympic size Swimming Pool, water playscapes, community park & more!

Another great thing about Weston Oaks is that it is served by the highly acclaimed Northside Independent School District (NISD) with Edmund Lieck Elementary School, Gregory Luna Middle School, & William J. Brennan High School

In fact, the newly constructed Lieck Elementarty School is located right in the community…Now that’s convenient!

For more information on Weston Oaks, including available inventory, pricing & current buyer incentives, give us a call at (210)209-8711 or shoot us an email today!

May 7, 2011

Altamira – Highland Homes – Stone Oak & North San Antonio Community Spotlight

Altamira – Highland Homes – Stone Oak & North San Antonio Community Spotlight

Highland Homes has just opened a  new luxury community in North San Antonio…Altamira

As you travel east on Wilderness Oak from Hwy 281 you pass Mountain Lodge & see the road coming to an end…a road that will extend through in the future.  Just as you think there is nothing left to see, there it is on the left…Altamira, with its grand gated entry that seems to be carved right into the earth…

This prestigious gated community offers beautiful 1/2 acre lots with breathtaking views!  Many of the homesites also have the perfect topography to accommodate Walk-Out Basements!  That’s right…Walk-Out Basements in San Antonio!

 

Highland Homes, a privately owned Texas-based builder known for building  upscale homes with well thought out designs, outstanding construction & top-notch features, will offer beautifully appointed homes starting in the upper $400′s. 

Altamira is located in the highly acclaimed North East ISD and students will enjoy attending exemplary rated schools… Tuscany Heights Elementary, Barbara Bush Middle School & Lady Bird Johnson High.

The Highland model home is currently under constrcution & the Altamira Grand Opening will be next month…May 2011!

For more information about Altamira & Highland Homes, give us a call (210) 209-8711 or shoot us an email today!