With the real estate market in and around Austin remaining strong, it only makes sense that the luxury real estate market is responding. Let
Archive for September, 2008
Austin
Friday, September 12th, 2008The Booming Industrial Market in San Antonio
Thursday, September 11th, 2008San Antonio
Neighborhood Housing Services Now Part of US Green Building Council Program
Wednesday, September 10th, 2008Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS) of San Antonio has recently been selected to participate in a national green building pilot program called the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEEDS for Homes, program.
Green Design Solutions 
NHS has begun working with the US Green Building Council Program to help establish national standards for green building. NHS is therefore incorporating design solutions in an effort to create more energy efficient homes that have a lower, environmental impact.
NHS is now currently building several homes at Green Building II level and is building the first LEEDS for Homes certified home project at Mira Vista.
Helping Families Achieve Home Ownership
NHS is the builder and lender of affordable housing in San Antonio and Bexar County. The organization has helped more than 500 families (who wouldn
The Greater San Antonio Builders Association Hosts Builders Showcase Expo 2008
Tuesday, September 9th, 2008Need some help choosing a builder? Looking to remodel or redecorate? Are you curious about the newest trends in home design and construction? Or do you just want to catch a bite to eat and go shopping? Then the San Antonio
Austin Square An Innovative Urban Life’Style
Tuesday, September 9th, 2008Some developments are just too good to be kept secret. Austin Square, a collection of modern town houses, condominiums, stores and restaurants won’t remain a secret for long. Located off the Dallas North Tollway on Windhaven Parkway and built around a pedestrian-friendly streetscape, Austin Square offers condos for lease. TOWNHOMES ARE NOW SOLD OUT AT AUSTIN SQUARE.
Austin Square information links:
www.austin-square.com
www.austinranch.com/office
For complete Details contact Les Williams Direct 214-457-9819
Razor (Rayzor) Ranch in Denton County
Monday, September 8th, 2008Here we go again folks. As we all know the Denton County Razor (Rayzor) Ranch project has been on hold for sometime now. It has officially cleared all the red tape hurdles of town hall and the zoning issues.
The first phase of Razor Ranch in Denton County is scheduled to open in October of 2009. Some big names have signed up, such as Belk, Dillards and JCPenney.
There will also be a public park for children, an outdoor amphitheater and the Museum of Texas Art.
Rayzor Ranch Town Center is expected to generate $9 million in sales taxes and $5 million in property taxes which we all need in our community. This is the shot in the arm Denton has been waiting for.
For complete details on Razor Ranch, please contact
Christine Schwirtz @ 214.718.7704
Omni Downtown Fort Worth Hotel
Monday, September 8th, 2008The Omni Fort Worth Hotel, set to open in January 2009, will be adjacent to the newly expanded and renovated Forth Worth Convention Center. The $75 million expansion and renovation of the Forth Worth Convention Center was completed in 2003.
Located along 14 blocks in downtown Fort Worth, this state-of-the art convention center hosts year-round events, including sports, musical performances, trade shows and conventions. The Omni Forth Worth Hotel will be the exclusive caterer to the Fort Worth Convention Center.
Texas Hospitality at its Finest
The Omni Fort Worth Hotel is the epitome of Texas hospitality, as it features 614 guest rooms and suites with features such as exceptional, natural linens, saddle blanket throws and stitched pillows.
Other amenities include 20,000 square feet of landscaped rooftop space, a full-service fitness center and the famed Mokara Spa. It also includes 6,500 square feet of outdoor space and an entry to the stunning Fort Worth Gardens.
The guests as the Omni Fort Worth Hotel will enjoy a fully staffed business center, a coffee shop, concierge service, dry cleaning and laundry services, express check-in/check-out and 24-hour guest room dining.
State-of-the-Art Amenities
The Omni Fort Worth Hotel boasts WiFi access throughout the property, high-speed, Internet-ready workstations and a nice array of fine restaurants, including Bob
Wall Homes Introduces Exciting New Home Communities to San Antonio
Thursday, September 4th, 2008The San Antonio new home communities of Hunters Pond, Laura Heights, Stillwater Ranch Caballo, Stillwater Ranch Hacienda and Wortham Oaks are giving residents even more reason to love San Antonio
The Importance of A Home Inspection
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008Do not put your blinders on after your offer has been accepted on your Highland Park home. Now is the time to – so to speak – roll up your sleeves and get dirty. Although your Highland Park home may seem perfect in your eyes, take a moment to remove those rose-colored glasses and think about your home inspection.
What?!? You
San Antonio Neighborhoods Still Experiencing a Healthy Housing Market
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008This past year has been good to many communities throughout San Antonio. As of July 2008, the neighborhoods of Stone Oak, the Dominion, Colonies North, Olympia and Olmos Park all posted the highest appreciation among San Antonio neighborhoods as compared to the same time one year ago.
Location, Location, Location
Most of these neighborhoods had one thing in common: they are close to major highways and the downtown San Antonio area. It appears that San Antonio buyers are also searching for convenient access to shopping and services.
Stone Oak, for example, saw the highest appreciation rate among those neighborhoods listed, with the average sales prices increasing by 29 percent, from $194,325 to $250,659.
A city in itself, Stone Oak is a master planned community with its own services, schools, churches and offices. A new Methodist Hospital is also currently under construction.
Stone Oak boasts many shopping areas and business parks, including the Village at Stone Oak, Rolling Oaks Mall, The Shops at La Cantera, The Rim and Northwoods. The Shops at La Cantera include many, high-end retailers, such as Dillards, Neiman Marcus and Macy