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Alamo Ranch Community Spot

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It’s time to look at another one of San Antonio’s awesome communities. Today we are taking a trip over to the northwest side of town and exploring Alamo Ranch one of the newest and largest master planned communities in San Antonio.

Alamo Ranch was created to help meet the demand for houses, apartments, shopping, and dining that continues to pour into San Antonio. Located just outside Loop 1604 on Culebra Rd (also known as FM 471) this community offers plenty of new homes, nearby shopping, and easy access to Lackland Air Force Base, the Medical Center, Sea World San Antonio, and plenty of other areas to work and play! When the development is fully complete there will be over 15,000 homes built by a variety of different builders.  This basically makes it easy for you to find a home in the right price range, with the right amenities, built by someone you know and trust.

Alamo Ranch is also located inside the Northside Independent School District, which is considered by many to be one of the best in the nation. Your children will have plenty of opportunities to gain an incredible education, play sports on competitive teams, and be involved with others who share like-minded ideas for the future.

Another very nice feature of Alamo Ranch is where it’s located in San Antonio. The community is located out toward Medina Lake, which makes day trips into the beautiful Texas Hill Country very easy. Also, it’s practically next door to Government Canyon State Natural Area. This over 8,600-acre park features more than 40 miles of biking hiking and equestrian trails, beautiful scenic views, and abundant wildlife.

Finally, Alamo Ranch has a massive shopping center built just for you! With everything from HEB, Lowes, Target, to practically any restaurant you can think of it will be quick and easy for you to get all your shopping and dining needs and wants met within just a few miles of your front door.

Alamo Ranch is a wonderful place to settle down in San Antonio. It will absolutely meet and surpass your idea of what a perfect living environment should be.

Now, browse a few of our favorite listings below or click on the button to get full access to all the properties currently available in Alamo Ranch.

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Sold: 9108 Pumpkin Ridge

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This well maintained 3/2 home is move-in ready. You’ll instantly connect w/ the curb appeal and southern style front porch. The home features an island kitchen w/ newer appliances, 2 eating areas and a spacious living room. The large master includes a walk-in closet and a garden tub. The backyard boasts a custom covered patio w/ seating area and a privacy fence. Buyers should also note the 2 car garage, security system and water softener loop. The community is conveniently located w/ lots of shopping nearby. This property won’t last long. To find out more or schedule a private showing call one of our REALTORS® at 830-443-4883 today!

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Making Your Home Energy Efficient

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Have you ever had that experience when you got one of your monthly bills; water, electricity, etc. you open it, and the amount is way more than you expected? It’s shocking and a little discouraging! You wonder what in the world went wrong, and why is this basic necessity eating up so much of my paycheck, and is there anything I can do to lower this fee?

Today, we are going to be looking at a few areas in your home that you can make more efficient, and this in turn can drastically lower your energy or other monthly bills. Many of us haven’t taken the time to really consider what is costing us so much on these bills, and a few quick fixes, or home modifications can make a big difference. This not only helps to protect your checkbook, but creating an energy efficient home also helps the environment, and your entire community as a whole. Let’s get going!

 Most of us use thousands of gallons of water every single month. Unfortunately, in a place like San Antonio water can become very rare. Sometimes we go months without significant rainfall to replenish our lakes, rivers, streams, and aquifers. Here are a few things you can do to make sure you are always using water in the most efficient way possible.

 

  1. This first one is rather obvious, but I think it’s definitely worth throwing out there. You should regularly check for leaks. This doesn’t just mean checking under your sink to make sure all the pipes and connectors are firmly together. A slow dripping leak from an inconspicuous location can get very expensive and waste tons of water.
  2. Only water your lawn when it needs to be watered, and during water efficient times of the day (or night). Even before water restrictions are passed be aware of when you are watering your lawn. Doing so in the middle of a hot Texas day isn’t the best idea. Early mornings or late nights are the best times and will facilitate the largest amount of water being absorbed by the ground before it gets evaporated. Also, if you have an automatic system make sure you check this frequently so the programming doesn’t get messed up and you end up watering way more frequently than you realized.
  3. Installing low flow showerheads is another easy way to decrease the amount of water you use when you shower.
  4. Make sure you only run your dishwasher when it’s full; and fill up your sinks to wash your dishes instead of letting the water just run.

Some of these things may not seem like a big deal, but when you add their effects together it can be very dramatic.

 

Now let’s look briefly at a few ways you can reduce the amount of electricity you use:

  1. Turn off lights and other electric items when they aren’t in use. When you leave for work in the morning run around your house and make sure those lights and fans are all turned off.
  2. Use power strips and actually unplug items from the wall when they aren’t in use. Some televisions, computers, and other appliances continue to use small amounts of energy even when they are turned off. Unplugging them completely from the wall makes sure this isn’t happening.
  3. Update and maintain your appliances. Companies are constantly striving to make products that are more energy efficient. Updating, and at the very least maintaining your appliances ensures that they are running at the highest level of efficiency.
  4. In San Antonio a large cost of your energy bill is because of your air conditioner. Many of us are running these almost 24/7 in the hotter summer months. Doing things like putting curtains on your windows, installing more fans, adding insulation to your attic, and making sure there aren’t any gaps around your doors and windows can help you not run your AC quite as much and still keep you cool. Also remember to have your system serviced and maintained regularly. Change your air filters regularly; remember an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

 

It wouldn’t be hard to write a book about being energy efficient, but if you at least do the things detailed above it will reduce your costs and most definitely save you money. As you browse homes or rentals make sure you are considering what their energy costs will be, and whether you are comfortable with these charges. It’s something most people don’t think about, but considering these things now will make sure you aren’t surprised later on down the road.

 

 

Timberwood Park Community Spot

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Timberwood Park - San Antonio

 One of the most important things to us at Becker Properties is educating you about San Antonio and the real estate options you will find here. This city is incredibly diverse, and has many exciting areas in which to live; from the old historic homes found in the “King William District” to neighborhoods with lots that are 10 to 20 acres where you can be totally secluded and enjoy ultimate privacy, we absolutely have something for everyone.

  Starting today every few blog posts will be what we like to call a “Community Spot”. These will take a slightly more in depth look at an individual neighborhood, what makes it unique and special, and why you may, or may not want to live there. Our goal is to create a resource that you can refer back to when you find a home or property that you are considering purchasing in that neighborhood. We are going to give you the insider, unbiased, all access look. So without further adieu let’s look at our first neighborhood which happens to be Timberwood Park.

 Timberwood Park is a large San Antonio community located on the far north central side of town. This fully custom neighborhood is over 2,200 acres in the foothills of the beautiful Texas hill country. One of the nicest things about this particular neighborhood is that you can still purchase a lot that is big and you have some land around you, but you aren’t miles away from civilization. Timberwood Park is less than 3 miles from Hwy 281 and around 5 miles from Loop 1604. Another bonus is that there are no San Antonio city taxes until 2032, increasing your buying power!  Timberwood Park is only a few minutes from great shopping, health care, dining and schools which make this one of the very best communities in San Antonio to raise an active family in.

 Living in Timberwood Park also gives you access to their beautiful basketball, tennis and sand volleyball courts, playgrounds, pavilions, and picnic areas. Spend an afternoon sitting by the private lake, or try your hand at the par 3 golf course. You’ll have plenty of ways to get away, play a game of pick up volleyball, enjoy a meal under a huge oak tree, or tan in the Texas sun by the crystal clear community pool.

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 Now, browse a few of our favorite listings below or click on the button to get full access to all the properties currently available in Timberwood Park.

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Buying San Antonio Real Estate a Smart Move for Military Personnel

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 San Antonio is a wonderful place to call home. The warm weather, almost year round sunshine, and lower cost of living make it one of the best cites in the nation. So it’s no wonder that the United States military has established a very large presence here. With several large bases including Lackland Air Force Base, Randolph Air Force Base, Camp Bullis and of course Ft. Sam Houston, it is absolutely a military town. San Antonio is also a great town for military to find a beautiful home to buy while they are stationed here, or come back and retire in. Today I want to talk just a little bit about why it so beneficial to purchase a San Antonio home as a member of the United States Military.

   We’ll be talking just a little later on about all of the amazing real estate programs for military personnel to take advantage of, but before we get to that why San Antonio?

  1. San Antonio has incredible infrastructure that supports members of the armed forces. With hospitals, gyms, shopping, and dining all on bases for military members and their families to enjoy you won’t find a place that does more to cater to and take care of their military. San Antonio is also full of businesses and groups that give discounts to military members and put on special events to give back and say thank you.
  2. San Antonio has a low cost of living.  This has an effect on real estate, but also on all the other little aspects of life. Fuel prices, dining out, shopping, events, are all going to be less expensive in San Antonio than in many other cities. Even with this low cost of living San Antonio enjoys a healthy, steadily growing real estate market.
  3. San Antonio is great for military families. With strong schools, an abundance of parks and things to do and world class attractions; your family will have lots to keep you busy and entertained while spending time in San Antonio.
  4. San Antonio is a great place to retire. The military medical care and living facilities for retirees are outstanding and provide a wonderful place to spend your retirement.
  5. San Antonio housing market is incredibly strong. The real estate market in San Antonio is very strong and can make it possible to enjoy homeownership while you are stationed here and then sell or rent your house when you leave. A quick point to make on the rental side is the fact that the rental market in San Antonio is on fire! There are an abundance of ready, willing and qualified tenants, which continues to drive up rental rates. You can also come back and invest in San Antonio real estate and have a wonderful way to protect your assets and grow your retirement account.

   Let’s talk a little bit now about the money, and why it makes sense, even if you are only going to be stationed in San Antonio for a short time, to buy a home. One of the main reasons is the financing opportunities for active duty military and veterans are incredible in Texas. Every military veteran has access to VA financing, which is second to none and allows veterans to purchase a home with as little as zero down and low closing costs. Texas, however, takes it a step further. The Texas Veterans financing program includes financing options for single family homes for Texas vets as well as financing for Texas vets to purchase land. The TXvet rates are hard to beat and the closing costs are very low. With a great market, tons of housing choices, steady appreciation and unbeatable financing options why wouldn’t you want to buy in San Antonio?

   To sum up purchasing a home in San Antonio is­ putting yourself in a city that loves and cares about the military, has the infrastructure and cost of living to continue growing and facilitating a strong market, and gives you access to some of the best financing options in the nation! Check out some of the newest listings on the market and browse a full list of available San Antonio homes by using the button below.

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Why to Buy this School Year in One of San Antonio’s Premier Public School Districts

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Another school year is underway here in San Antonio, which means it’s also time to be thinking about where you live and the impact it has on your children, and how it will affect their performance this school year.

San Antonio is a wonderful city to be growing up in and going to school in; some of the best schools in San Antonio are located in our North Side Independent School District, Northeast Independent School District, and Alamo Heights Independent School District. All are consistently ranked high in academics as well as providing lots of opportunities to kids to be involved in sports, and many other extra-curricular activities.

Which brings us to the question; should you buy or rent a home this school year? Obviously, you most likely won’t want to move right in the middle of a school year so finding something now to quickly get into, or beginning your search to move over the holiday or spring break is definitely a good idea. That being said, I want to make a case that you will benefit your child and family by purchasing a home this school year. There are a number of reasons why this is a very good thing to do now; let’s look at a few:

Four Reasons why home ownership directly affects your child’s academics:

1. Home ownership gives you a base of operation in a way that renting or living in an apartment never will. When you actually own your home you will have something that you are in control of. You’ll be able to make it the center of your family life. You’ll have greater privacy and the ability to customize without worrying about a landlord. Home ownership sets an example of responsibility and self-discipline that is important for your children to see as they go forward in school and in life.

2. Home ownership increases your children’s self esteem. Studies by the National Association of REALTORS® and others have shown that home ownership increases your children’s self esteem. When your child is constantly moving they are unable to become grounded in a comfortable routine. This adds yet another level of stress to their day to day lives, which can cause many negative effects including reduced self esteem. Having a permanent place to call home removes this challenge and therefore helps contribute to a high level of self confidence.

3. Home ownership raises your child’s test scores. Another by-product of home ownership is it contributes to higher test scores. Whether that is related to simply having a better place to study, getting more undisturbed nights rest or feeling safe, this is something every parent wants to see their child achieve.

4. Home ownership strengthens communities. Home owners are the building blocks of our neighborhoods which are the building blocks of our schools. Having more homeowners and fewer renters in neighborhoods brings about more stability for our children by helping them create stronger, more sustainable friendships with the people who live near them.

So there you have four of the top reasons why buying a home in San Antonio this school year will benefit you and your child.

Still not convinced? Check out this nationally broadcast commercial produced by the National Association of REALTORS® that talks about why owning a home will make this school year your child’s best yet.


Ready to start looking? Check out our featured properties below or select from three of the top districts in San Antonio and browse some of the available listings in these great areas.

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