Stone Oak Living ~ San Antonio

Stone Oak is a gated master planned community conveniently located north of Loop 1604 between Hwy 281 and Blanco Rd. Stone Oak offers a variety of homes to choose from including garden/patio homes to custom built luxury homes with gourmet kitchens and 3 car garages. Stone Oak homeowners enjoy hill country views and easy accessibility to medical care, shopping, restaurants, entertainment, and places of employment.

Stone Oak Amenities include gated entrance, junior Olympic size swimming pool, recreation center, clubhouse, tennis courts, sport courts, playground, walking trails, soccer field and more. Children living in Stone Oak attend schools in the award winning North East Independent School District.

To learn more about Stone Oak, call 210-414-0966.

San Antonio Real Estate Statistics~March 2012

The San Antonio Board of Realtors reported that at the end of March 2012, the average price for a single-family home was $185,561 — a 2% increase from the average priced in March 2011.

The median price stood at $155,600, a 4% increase from the median home price in March 2011.

1,637 single-family homes sold in March 2012 — a 4% increase from the number sold in March 201.

Rogers Ranch ~ Point Bluff Garden Homes ~ San Antonio TX 78258

Point Bluff Garden Homes in Rogers Ranch is one of San Antonio’s finest garden home communities. These mediterranean style garden/patio homes are designed with open floor plans, high ceilings, and large balconies or patios. This northside neighborhood is situated on a high location in Rogers Ranch, providing beautiful views.

Neighborhood amenities include controlled access, pool, tennis, clubhouse, park/playground, jogging trails, and a sports court. Front yards are maintained by the homeowner’s association and they even plant your flowers.  The entire neighborhood keeps a uniformly well kept appearance - so you can just relax and enjoy your beautiful home!

Garden or patio homes in Point Bluff Gardens are currently listed from $365,000 for a 3/2/2, 2181 square foot home to $495,000 for a 3/2.5/2, 3469 square foot home.

Schools are in the award winning North East ISD. (NEISD)

To view homes in Rogers Ranch ~ Point Bluff Gardens ~ San Antonio TX 78258, give me a call at 210-414-0966.

Search for San Antonio homes for sale:  www.shirleyparks.com

Stone Oak ~ Las Lomas

Las Lomas is located in the 281/1604 area in the premier master planned community of Stone Oak, zip code 78258, where you will find shopping, restaurants, entertainment, award winning schools, and first rate medical care. Amenities in Stone Oak neighborhoods include recreation center, club house, pool, tennis, sports court, and more.

Currently there are 11 homes for sale in Las Lomas. Listings range from $218,000 for a 2557 square foot home to $224,900 for a 3561 square foot home.

March Sales and Pending Sales in Las Lomas – There were 2 closed sales in March, a 2263 square foot home that sold for $195,000 and a 3449 square foot home that sold for $235,000. There are 3 Pending sales ranging from $220,000 (listing price) for a 2602 square foot home to $240,000 (listing price) for a 3449 square foot home.

Las Lomas/Stone Oak is located in the award winning North East Independent School District (NEISD) and offers convenient access via freeway to both Randolph Air Force Base and Ft. Sam Houston.

To view homes in Las Lomas, zip code 78258, and all of San Antonio call me at 210-414-0966 or go to my website, www.shirleyparks.com.

San Antonio TX 78247: Steubing Ranch Market Analysis & Home Sales Report for March 2012

Longs Creek is a popular neighborhood located in zip code 78247. It’s convenient location provides quick access to 1604, 281, IH-35, and the airport. Neighborhood amenities include a Pool, Tennis, Sports Court, Park/Playground.

Currently there are 13 homes for sale in Longs Creek. Listings range from a $116,900 for a two story 3/2.5/2 with 2857 square feet (foreclosure) to $199,995 for a two story 4/2.5/2 with 3635 square feet. There are also 4 Pending and 1 Active Option listing.

March Sales in Longs Creek – The were 8 sales in March, ranging from $116,200 for a 3/2/1 one story with 1386 square feet (foreclosure) to $158,000 for a 4/2.5/2 two story with 2559 square feet.

Longs Creek is located in the award winning North East Independent School District (NEISD) and it convenient to both Randolph Air Force Base and Ft. Sam Houston.

To view homes in Longs Creek, zip code 78247, and all of San Antonio call me at 210-414-0966 or go to my website, www.shirleyparks.com.

San Antonio TX 78258: STONE OAK/LAS LOMAS Market Analysis & Home Sales Report for March 2012

San Antonio TX 78247: Steubing Ranch Market Analysis & Home Sales Report for March 2012

Steubing Ranch Market Analysis and Home Sales Report for March 2012

Steubing Ranch is a beautiful, well maintained community  of newer homes located in the North/Northeast area of San Antonio, zip code 78247.  Amenities include a neighborhood pool, including a smaller shallow pool; playground; walking/jogging trails; and a park with picnic areas.  There are 3 sections in the community – Heritage, Legacy, and Premier.

Currently there are 10 homes for sale in Steubing Ranch.  Listings range from $147,000 for a two story 3/2.5/2 with 1925 square feet to $225,000 for a two story 4/2.5/2 with 3183 square feet.  There are also 2 Pending sales and 3 Active Option listings.

March Sales in Steubing Ranch– The were 6 sales in March, ranging from $152,000 for a 3/2/2 one story with 1579 square feet to $215,600 for a 5/3.2/2 two story with 3031 square feet.

Steubing Ranch is located in the award winning North East Independent  School District (NEISD) and it convenient to both Randolph Air Force Base and Ft. Sam Houston.  It affords quick access to 1604, 281, and IH35 and is near shopping, entertainment, and restaurants.

Search for homes in all of San Antonio:  www.shirleyparks.com

San Antonio TX 78258: STONE OAK/LAS LOMAS Market Analysis & Home Sales Report for March 2012

San Antonio Leisure Classes

A couple of weeks ago my daughter and I attended a one day writing class given by the Adult & Community Education department of the Northside Independent School District.  It was a class on Romance writing.  I actually have no interest in romance writing but my daughter asked me to attend with her, so I did.  It was enjoyable to do something different and learn a little about a new subject.

The teacher made the class a lot of fun and we learned about different types of romance novels and other information related to the subject.  At the end of the class, we were all asked to write an introductory paragraph to a story that we had just concocted as a group.  Writer’s block!  Not that I’m a writer… far from it.  After we turned our paragraphs in, the teacher read a few of the better ones back to us and there actually were a couple of talented, aspiring romance writers in the class. 

Today I received a Spring class catalog in the mail.  As I flipped through it I saw that not only were there lots of classes that looked very interesting, there are also tours, sports, horsemanship, and a myriad of classes.  You can learn about Gardening, Green Living, Sewing, Jewelry Making, Photography, Travel, Culinary Arts, Dog Obedience, Yoga, Dance, Money Management, Technology, and… I could go on, but I won’t. 

If you are interested in taking a class, just go to their website www.nisd.net/ace to look at their online catalog and choose something you are interested in.

As Larry Bettag states, "There are a myriad of other FHA pluses to help you consider buying a home, but if you're looking to buy, the FHA Modernization Act has brought FHA back to the forefront."  In this post Larry details 7 things every home buyer needs to know about FHA loans.

Spring Break Adventure Camp

Spring break is here!  If you are looking for something to do to entertain and educate the kids, this event will be a lot of fun. 

Stay all week or come for one day.  It’s all about nature...birds, beetles, plants tortoises and much, much more! Each day will be filled with activities, guest expert presentations and visits to the exhibition.

The itinerary:

Monday, March 12 -  Sail with Darwin on the Beagle

Tuesday, March 13 -  Discover Nature, it is everywhere!

Wednesday, March 14 - Investigate Darwin’s finds

Thursday, March 15 - Explore the World of Birds

Friday, March 16 - Examine…  So Many Insects

Date(s): 03/12/2012 - 03/16/2012
Time: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Witte Museum
3801 Broadway
San Antonio, TX 78209
Phone: (210) 357-1910

Adventure Club Website
http://www.wittemuseum.org/index.php/education/kids

For more information or to make reservations, call 210.357.1910.

graphic from the Witte Museum website