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11935 Travis Path SAN ANTONIO, TX Price reduced! Beautifully maintained, spacious home in The Hills at Alamo Ranch. This 5 bedroom, 3 bath home has 4,570 square feet of living space. 5BR/3BA Single Family House $299,000 Year Built 2007 Sq Footage 4,570 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 3 full, 0 partial Floors 2 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 0.2033 acres HOA/Maint $40 per month Description Spacious 5 bedroom, 3 bath home in Alamo Ranch is ready for move in. Located in The Hills at Alamo Ranch, this home offers convenience of access with no city taxes. Enjoy the gorgeous kitchen with granite and stainless steel or catch a movie in the custom media room. Meritage no longer builds homes this large in this community - this is your chance to own one! Only $62.95/sq ft - a bargain in Alamo Ranch! Property Features Central A/C Central heat Fireplace Walk-in closet Tile floor Family room Living room Bonus/Rec room Office/Den Dining room Breakfast nook Dishwasher Stove/Oven Granite countertop Stainless steel appliances Laundry area - inside Balcony, Deck, or Patio Yard Community Features Garage parking Clubhouse Swimming pool(s) Tennis court(s) Playground Additional Photos 11935 Travis Path Living Room Master Bedroom Kitchen Bedroom Backyard Contact Info Matt Stigliano RE/MAX Access (210) 240-6222 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing

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343 Segura Street SAN ANTONIO, TX Large home in Edgewood ISD. Rooms are larger than typical homes in the area. Beautifully maintained yard. 3BR/2BA Single Family House $78,900 Year Built 1949 Sq Footage 1,501 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 3 Covered spaces Lot Size 0.14 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month Description Well kept 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in the Edgewood ISD. This home offers spacious rooms, beautiful landscaping, an eat in kitchen, and two separate living spaces. The oversized carport fits three cars with additional uncovered space as well. Come see for yourself why the homeowners have stayed here for so long! Close to 151 and 410 for easy access to shopping and entertainment and just a short drive down 90 to downtown. Property Features Family room Living room Refrigerator Stove/Oven Balcony, Deck, or Patio Yard Community Features Covered parking Additional Photos Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Contact Info Matt Stigliano RE/MAX Access (210) 240-6222 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing

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Spring Vistas in San Antonio 78251

Spring Vistas is a popular neighborhood on San Antonio's Northwest side located between Potranco and W Military Drive (map).  A strong military community, with Lackland Air Force Base being nearby, Spring Vistas offers excellent access to Sea World, shopping and dining, and major highways 1604, 151, and 410.

Offering a variety of home sizes and floorplans, Spring Vistas has what you're looking for.  As part of the North Side Independent School District (NISD), Spring Vistas has Bob Lewis Elementary School within the community (located on Seascape) which makes it convenient for short walks to school.

The pool and amenity center of Spring Vistas are surrounded by mature oaks - making the pool a secluded hideaway and a hidden oasis in the Texas summers.  Centrally located to most of the homes, the recreation center is a short walk for just about everyone.

With the summer time military PCS orders beginning to be issued, expect to see more activity in Spring Vistas over the next few months.  More homes for sale and more buyer traffic which can lead to multiple offers and higher prices.  Whether you're ready to sell your home in Spring Vistas or make it your new home, come visit the community and see why so many residents love this area.

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Now that Takara and her calf have had some time to rest, it looks like they're ready to enjoy their time at Sea World San Antonio.  Like most animals bonding with their mothers, the new calf has a lot to learn and it looks like Takara is ready for the task.  I can't wait to get over to San Antonio and see the latest addition to Sea World.

To the new calf: I welcome you to San Antonio and hope you have a wonderful time in our city.  Although you won't be able to stroll the Riverwalk (and if you could it would be kind of freaky), we've got a great city full of fun - and you're now part of it!

photo courtesy of jeku arce

Sea World San Antonio has a new Shamu.

Look out Shamu, you've got competition!  Sea World San Antonio announced the birth of a new killer whale calf by Takara, an 18 year old Orca.  My wife can't get enough of Sea World (map), but I have yet to visit (for some reason, I've been out of town every time we've had visitors that she went there with), but with an announcement like this, I feel a certain pride in San Antonio and the Sea World staff.  Breeding any large animal in captivity is typically not an easy feat, but Sea World has been rather successful in their efforts with killer whales, which are truly magnificent to watch (I've seen them in San Diego).  Amazing intelligence, agility, and understanding of their surroundings, it should be interesting to watch the new calf grow up through the years.

Brasserie Pavil in San Antonio, Texas

Everyone loves French Fries.  Brasserie Pavil is so French, they even call them Frites.  San Antonio's first true French-style Brasserie is taking over Twitter.  Ask any social media user in San Antonio for a list of the hottest spots for food and drink and you'll hear the name Brasserie Pavil at the top of the list.

I was introduced to the restaurant through the social circles of Twitter and loved what they were doing long before I entered their building.  Brasserie Pavil tweets daily specials, what's fresh today (especially with their oysters and fish), and let's you know what's going on in the restaurant.  If you follow them, you'll find yourself hungry every day until you finally break down and try it out.

My day at Brasserie Pavil.

I had an out of town client who came in for the weekend to see their new home.  We met with the listing agent and took a tour of the house.  Afterward, we decided to have a bite to eat and enjoy our successful transaction.

The group decided to split some oysters on the half shell (each day Brasserie Pavil tweets each day's oyster selection) and ordered some sandwiches.  Mine was a smoked turkey, ham, sopressata, and Gruyere cheese baguette with herb mayonnaise and Dijon mustard.  Absolute heaven.  There is nothing in that sandwich that I don't like.  It was made for me.  We also had some Frites which were delicious.  Thin, crispy, and perfectly salted.  Being a fan of French cooking I look forward to returning for dinner with my wife some day.

I didn't try any of their beer selection, but I've heard they have a nice range and a knowledgeable staff.  I will have to try that next time I get back there.  Being a French Brasserie, you can count on them to have an incredible wine list as well.  The best part?  Their lunch menu isn't all that expensive for the quality you receive.  Try them out and don't forget to follow Brasserie Pavil (@BrasseriePavil) on Twitter.

Brasserie Pavil is located at 1818 N. Loop 1604 West, San Antonio, Texas 78248 (map) on the corner of Huebner and 1604. 

You can call them at (210) 479-5000.

Welcome home to Stillwater Ranch.

If you're thinking of building a new green home in Northwest San Antonio, Stillwater Ranch and Imagine Homes may be the perfect place for you.  Imagine being only 2 miles from Loop 1604 (map), but feeling more like you're living in the Hill Country.  A serene setting with open spaces, a community lake, and wooded areas all around you.  Imagine Homes (along with Wall Homes and New Leaf Homes) have started building in this master planned community and once you've seen it, you'll start imagining yourself living there too.

Imagine Homes has already been recognized for it's use of green technology here in San Antonio, but have you ever experienced the difference their homes make?  Using tankless water heaters, low-e double pane windows, native Texas drought tolerant landscaping, Demilec spray foam insulation, and many other features, Imagine Homes is able to build a home that not only will save you money on your electric bills, but will also help you be a responsible steward in our community.    You won't believe how cool your attic can be until you've seen the model home (a Lilac floor plan) in Stillwater Ranch.

Of course, like any great neighborhood, Stillwater Ranch has a fantastic amenity center.  Pool, tennis courts, playground, and basketball court all combine to make this a recreation paradise.  Prefer to do some walking?  Hiking trails through out the development will continue to expand as the community grows giving you safe walking paths through the entire neighborhood.

Still in the early stages of development, you can choose your lot and build a new home to match your needs and desires.  If you've never seen Imagine Homes list of standard options, you'll be amazed at how much they offer you without adding extra to your cost.  Of course, if you want to upgrade or change, they are more than willing to work with you in making it happen.

If you'd like to take a personal tour of the model homes and available lots at Stillwater Ranch in San Antonio 78254, give me a call at (210) 240-6222 or visit my website for more contact info.

If you're looking for a purchase without going through the "build a new home" process, search for available inventory homes at Stillwater Ranch at RErockstar.com or use the handy search widget below:

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Methodist Stone Oak Hospital is open for business.

Its been 19 years since the last full-service hospital opened in San Antonio.  With the entrance of Methodist Stone Oak Hospital into San Antonio's medical system, a new choice has been opened to residents of the ever growing population of the Stone Oak area.  With 87 private rooms and a focus on outpatient services, Methodist Stone Oak Hospital is prepared to take on 20,000 emergency cases in its first year and is prepared to handle up to 75,000.  Because of the ever expanding nature of Stone Oak, planners kept growth in mind and the hospital can be expanded up to 350 inpatient beds.  Now that there is a full-service hospital in the Stone Oak area, expect to see more medical facilities pop up in the area.

For more information of Methodist Stone Oak Hospital, visit them online at www.stoneoakhealth.com or call them at (210) 638-2000.

Today was a gorgeous San Antonio afternoon.

As I was driving to my listing at 815 Park Point, I had the windows down and was having one of those "perfect day for a drive" days.  When I pulled up to the house, the birds were chirping (they're very active right now) and I could buds on many trees and shrubs.  This is what March in San Antonio is all about.  Perfect weather and a great feeling.

This morning was a bit different.

Just as I woke up this morning and went out to have my usual coffee on the deck with my cat (did I mention we adopted a new stray?), the wind started to whip up out of nowhere and blow cold air through my yard.  Then I started seeing flashes of light off in the distance.  I just figured the neighbors were taking secret surveillance photos of me, but it turned out it was lighting.  A storm was on its way.  By the time my wife and I hit the road, the rain had begun.  Nice big drops of it pelting our car as we headed down the 410.  After dropping her off and watching her dart in Guido Brothers Construction (where she works), I went off on my usual path to work and stopped at my favorite Valero for my millionth cup of coffee.  As I got out of the car, I was able to snap this photo as the storm started to break.

All I saw was rain on my way in and it was relatively short-lived.

When I got to my office, I went inside and said hello to our receptionist, Rhonda as I do every day and set up my computer.  I went and checked my mailbox and did the usual things you do in the morning.  After getting settled in, I usually go read through my Blackberry email outside, just to get a bit of fresh air.  Guess what I spotted about 30 minutes after the storm had disappeared?

Hail has always fascinated me and if you ever want a great explanation, just watch Steve Browne on KSAT 12 News.

I love living in San Antonio - maybe I should have been a weatherman?

Two days ago, I captured this photo.

I was out getting my haircut (long overdue) and it had been cloudy all day.  When I came out of the shop with my shiny new haircut, the clouds had turned dark and gave off that ominous, foreboding look as if it were about to erupt into a thunderstorm.  It never did.  The forecast wasn't calling for rain, just a build in of humidity from the Gulf of Mexico and a perfect match of jet stream conditions and a cold front from Canada to make the recipe for rain.  Its about time.  We've been entrenched in a drought for far too long.  As you may remember from my previous post on San Antonio's drought, we've been stuck in a rut that seems like it will never end.  Well, my friends - the end is neigh.

The drought won't end, but we'll be better off than yesterday.

The mighty Steve Browne of KSAT News has said this won't be a drought buster and anyone that has been living here in San Antonio would probably agree.  No matter what, its a welcome relief from the constant high pressure cycle we've been in (and as Steve Browne reminds us, "High means dry.").  The biggest concern now is what will happen as the rains come in.  With all this dry land and the oak leaves beginning to fall, you can expect flooding and the usual mess associated with.  As we love to say in Texas, "Turn around, don't drown."  Be careful at low water crossings and if you're in an area prone to flooding - keep your eyes on the rain.  In the meantime, try to stay warm and enjoy the forgotten sight of water falling from the sky.