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Real estate and lifestyle content for San Antonio, TXTRANSCRIPT
Considering Selling?Learn Your Options For Listing And Showing Your Home
Wintertime Comfort FoodThe Melting Pot’s Triple Cheese Fondue
Inwood, Champions Ridge, Estates at Champions Run, Rogers Ranch Estates/Falling Brook & Rogers Ranch Point Bluff
Real Estate Report
January | February 2012
North Central Luxury
Proper Lighting Design Takes Your Interiors To The Next Level
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If your home is currently listed, this is not a solicitation for that listing. Produced by UpscaleRealEstateMarketing.com • 877.660.0996
www.SALuxuryRealty.com
Matin Tabbakh& Associates
Matin Tabbakh, BBABroker, Realtor®, Accredited Luxury Home Specialist
Keller Williams Luxury International10 Dominion Dr, San Antonio TX 78257
C: 210-772-7777 • O: [email protected]
As a token of our appreciation of your business, we will make a
$500 contribution to any charitable or non-profit organization of your choice upon your close of escrow!
FREEHome Warranty while your home
is listed!**Service contract terms are applied
“I’ll make it happen.”
Real Estate ActivityINWOOD
ADDRESS SQ. FT. LIST PRICE PRICE PER CLOSING SQ. FT. DATEFor Sale2668 Inwood Briar 2762 $268,900 $97.3511 Tanner Woods 2962 $365,000 $123.225 Inwood Oaks 2840 $389,900 $137.2839 Inwood Manor 3549 $399,900 $112.673 Doverwood 3105 $419,000 $134.9425 Inwood Mnr 3794 $423,900 $111.7212 Inwood Mnr 3965 $459,900 $115.9819 Inwood Autumn 3808 $479,000 $125.7817 Inwood Elms 3635 $479,900 $132.0210 Inwood Blf 3400 $489,000 $143.828 Inwood Autumn 5000 $625,000 $125Sale Pending2 Inwood Crown 3121 $358,000 $114.70Recently Sold5 Rogers Wood 3107 $373,000 $120.05 11/21/20111123 Ryans Point Dr 3126 $459,000 $146.83 11/16/20118 Inwood Canyon Dr 4153 $499,000 $120.15 10/05/2011
CHAMPIONS RIDGE For Sale22 Sable Vly 3145 $350,000 $111.2830 Sable Vly 3842 $394,500 $102.68303 Joshua Way 3784 $499,900 $132.106 Champions Way 4453 $565,000 $126.8817 Champions Way 4190 $655,000 $156.3232 Champions Way 5131 $765,000 $149.096 Champion Trail 4972 $765,000 $153.861 Champion Trl 5092 $775,000 $152.19206 Champion Hvn 4866 $899,900 $184.9349 Champion Trl 5196 $965,000 $185.7144 Persimmon Path 5115 $985,000 $192.57Recently Sold318 Joshua Way 2854 $355,000 $124.38 10/06/201113 Caleb Cir 3344 $499,900 $149.49 11/02/201162 Champion Clf 4002 $625,000 $156.17 09/28/20119 Champion Trl 5021 $564,900 $112.50 09/21/201122 Champions Way 5058 $849,000 $167.85 09/30/2011
ESTATES AT CHAMPIONS RUN For Sale74 Champions Run 3337 $424,900 $127.3251 Champions Run 5350 $490,000 $91.5833 Champions Run 4053 $575,000 $141.872 Trophy Way 4305 $595,000 $138.2131 Champions Run 5849 $787,000 $134.55Recently Sold56 Champions Run 3580 $500,000 $139.66 12/15/2011 63 Champions Run 5220 $699,000 $133.90 12/09/2011
ROGERS RANCH ESTATES/FALLING BROOKFor Sale3318 Falling Brook 3149 $415,000 $131.783310 Falling Brook 3347 $425,000 $126.972810 Falling Brook 3072 $444,000 $144.5318002 Bullis Hl 3298 $447,000 $135.532814 Falling Brook 3860 $450,000 $116.58Sale Pending3114 Falling Brook 3668 $424,777 $115.80Recently Sold3002 Falling Brook 3312 $424,777 $128.25 09/30/2011
ROGERS RANCH POINT BLUFFFor Sale3015 Panzano Place 2181 $367,500 $168.5018111 Veranda Ln 3609 $370,000 $102.523031 Panzano Place 2181 $375,000 $171.933403 Albizi Way 2580 $385,000 $149.2218623 Castellani 2376 $399,000 $167.923206 Medaris Ln 2776 $435,000 $156.7018326 Point Bluff Dr 3469 $499,000 $143.84Sale Pending18207 Mantle Dr 4171 $449,777 $107.83 3107 Ivory Creek 3730 $450,000 $120.64Recently Sold18210 Mantle Dr 3100 $335,475 $108.21 11/29/2011 3406 Mont Blanc 4539 $575,000 $126.67 12/06/2011
As a real estate broker who’s an expert in this local area, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise about buying and selling real estate here. It’s not the same everywhere, so you need someone you can trust for up-to-date information. I am eager to serve you. Here are some of the things I can do for you:
FIND YOUR NEXT HOME You need someone who knows this area inside and out! I can work with you to find the right home at the right price for you, including all the neighborhood amenities that matter - not to mention the essential criteria you have for your ideal home. Or let me find a location to build your dream custom home.
SELL A HOME When it’s time to move, you need someone who will advertise your home, show to prospective buyers, negotiate the purchase contract, arrange financing, oversee the inspections, handle all necessary paperwork and supervise the closing. I can take care of everything you need, from start to close.
CONSULT ON HOME SELLING TACTICS Oftentimes buyers don’t visualize living in your home the way you do. I can make your home attractive to its ideal audience - which can help you get top dollar. Things like staging the home, making repairs or minor improvements, or even simply painting the walls can be the difference between a home resting on the market and one that’s sold fast.
Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Properties on this list have been listed/sold by various participants in the MLS.
Manysellersareconcernedaboutthelackofprivacythataccompaniesputtingtheirhomeupforsale.Therearemanyoptionsthatarealestateagenthasattheirdisposalthatcanhelplessenthisissueforsellers. Asaseller,youneedtoconsiderthebalancebetweengivingupsomeofyourprivacyandmakingyourhomemoreaccessibleforotheragentstoshow.TheeasiestwaytoprovideaccesssothatmanyrealestateagentscanshowyourhomeistohaveyourhomelistedinourlocalMultipleListingService(MLS),withasigninyourfrontyardandalockboxonyourfrontdoor.However,formanyreasonsyoumaynotwanttogowiththoseoptions. Perhapsyou’drathernothaveaForSalesignatyourhome.Youcanaskyouragenttoindicatewithintheiradvertisingthatthereisnosignsootheragentsareawareofthis.ManyrestrictedcovenantneighborhoodsdonotallowForSalesignsatthepropertyanyway. Secondly,youcanchoosetolimitaccessbynothavingalockboxonthedoorandhavingyourlistingagentpersonallyshowthehometoprospectivebuyersandtheiragent.Thatwaysomeoneyouknow(yourrealestateagent)ispresentateveryshowing.Thisalsoallowsyouragenttopersonallypointoutthespecialfeaturesofthehomewhichthebuyers’agentmaynotbefamiliarwith.However,manybuyers’agentsfinditcumbersometoshowhomesthisway.Theymayberunninglateandhavetocallthelistingagenttoreschedule,ortheirclientmaypulluptothehomeandnotwanttoseeitafterall.
Arranginganappointmentaroundthescheduleoffourdifferentparties(thehomeowner,thelistingagent,thepotentialbuyerandtheiragent)issimplymoredifficultandmaylessenthenumberofseriousshowingsyoucouldhave. Asanalternative,sellerscanchoosetosetoutthelockboxonlyforshowingappointments.Or,youragentcanprogramthelockboxsothatitcanonlybeaccessedduringspecifieddaysandtimes.Thatway,theycontrolaccesstothehomeduringhoursthatyoucanbedisturbedorareawayfromthehomeanyway.Thebuyers’agenthasalittlemoreflexibilityinschedulingwhentheycanutilizethelockboxforaccess. Ahigh-profilesellermaynotwanttheirnameintheMultipleListingService.Althoughit’sarequiredfieldwithintheMLSadvertising,thesellercanrequesttowithholdtheirnamefrombeingpartofthelisting.Youragentcansimplystate“Clientof…”ratherthanthepropertyowners’name. Additionally,thepropertyaddressandpropertyphotoscanalsobewithheldfrominternetmarketing.Keepinmindthough,thatnotincludingpropertyphotoscangreatlydiminishinterestandinquiries.Perhapsasolutionwouldbetoincludeplentyofbeautifulphotography,butnothingthatspecificallyidentifies
theproperty,suchasthefrontelevationorviewfromthestreet.Finally,manyrealestateagentshave“pocket”listings.Thismeansthattheyhavethelisting“intheirpocket,”privateandnotavailabletootheragentsviatheMLS.Theagentusestheirsuperiornetworkingskillstosharetheopportunitywithagentsthattheyknow
wouldhaveaseriousbuyerwhomaylikethehome.Again,manyhigh-profileclientsprefertousethisinter-agentnetwork-ingsystemratherthanthemorepublicMLStolisttheirhome.Apocketlistingensuresthegreatestofprivacyasthesellingagentonlyrevealsinformationaboutthepropertytospecificinterestedpartiesandtheiragents.Generallypocketlistingsareshownbyappointmentonlyandthesellingagentmayrequirethatthebuyersbepre-qualifiedbeforeshowingthem. Whenitcomestomakingchoicesonmaintainingyourprivacy,it’scriticaltodiscussyouroptionswithyourRealtor.Withaclearunderstandingthatthemoreprivateyoumakeyourproperty’ssale,thelessaccessandexposureyouwillhavetobuyers;youcanfindsuggestionsandsolutionsthatwillworkforyoursituation.Askyourrealestateagentaboutdifferentlistingoptionsthatwillhelpyoufeelmorecomfortablewiththesellingprocess.
CowgirlsLiveForever
PearlStables,Jan.19th
210.225.0612|SARodeo.com
Watchandadmireasdozensofgorgeous
cowgirlsmodelupscaleTexas-Chicatthis
annualfashionshowandluncheon.Stylesare
bysought-afterJulianGoldandtheluncheon
andgirl-timeisoneofthebestyou’llencounter.
Don’tmissit!
WesternHeritageArtShow
PearlStudio,Jan.20th
210.226.4651|Alamo-Kiwanis.org
The49thannualartshowincludestheexhibit
andpurchaseofwesternartworkfeaturing
thenation’sandregion’stopartistsinthe
southwest,wildlifeandNativeAmericanart
styles.Inadditiontofantasticart,enjoycasino
gamesandprizes,livemusic,acateredbuffet
andopenbar.Proceedsbenefitlocalchildren’s
charities.
BBQCook-Off
SeaWorld,Jan.27th–28th
210.827.7988|SARodeo.com
AsapartoftheSanAntonioStockShowand
Rodeo,joinfellowBBQaficionadosforaday
ofmouth-wateringTexasBBQ,livemusicwith
CodyCanada&TheDepartedandBrandon
Rhyder.Comereadyforallthefestivitiesand
don’tforgetyourwetwipesandbibs!
BroadwayRocks!
LaurieAuditoriumatTrinity,Feb.3rd–4th
210.999.8119|SASymphony.org
Comerockitoutwithyoursymphonyorchestra
astheyperformyourfavoriteselectionfrom
variousBroadwayblockbusterssuchas
Mamma Mia, Tommy, Rent, The Lion King,
HairsprayandThe Phantom of the Opera.
TowerClimbandRun
ToweroftheAmericas,Feb.25th
210.223.3101|LoneStar.cff.org/TowerClimb
HasyourNewYear’sresolutiontohitthegym
beenslidingintooblivion?Neverfear,getyour
bunsmovingalongwithhundredsofother
participantstocombatthe952-stepchallenge
tothetopofthe58-storytower.Proceeds
benefitthefightagainstcysticfibrosis.
JANUARY|FEBRUARY2012
Wisconsin Triple Cheese Fondue
FeaturingTheMeltingPot210.479.6358|MeltingPot.com
INGREDIENTS
1and1/2cups(6oz.)shreddedbutterkasecheese
1and1/2cups(6oz.)shreddedfontinacheese
3Tbs.all-purposeflour
3/4cupwhitewine
1/4cupdrysherry
2tsp.choppedshallots
1tsp.freshlygroundpepper
1/4cupcrumbledbleucheese
2Tbs.choppedscallions
METHOD
Tossthebutterkaseandfontinacheeseswiththe
flourinabowl.Placeametalbowloverasaucepan
filledwithtwoinchesofwater.Youmayalsousea
conventionaldoubleboiler.Bringthewatertoaboil
overhighheat.Reducetheheattomediumandpour
thewineandsherryintothebowl.Stirintheshallots
usingafork.Cookfor30secondsstirringconstantly.
Addhalfofthecheeseblend,andstirconstantly
untilthecheeseismelted.Addtheremainingcheese
blend,asmallamountatatime,stirringconstantly.
Foldinthepepperandbleucheese.Pourintoawarm
fonduepotandkeepwarmoverlowheat.Garnish
withthescallions.
In Good Taste Event Calendar
& PUNCH UP YOUR HOME’S APPEAL
aveyoueverwalkedintoaspace,whetherit’sahomeorperhapsyourfavoriterestaurant,spaorboutiqueandbeenimmediatelytakeninbytheoverallfeelingyouget?Morelikelythannot,that“specialsomething”youcan’tnecessarilyputyourfingeronisaccomplishedthoughprofessionallightingdesign.Lightingdoneproperlycanbethefinishingtouchonyourinteriordesign,yourspace’s“sparklingjewelry,”ifyouwill. Whilemostconsumerseitherrelyonanarchitectoraninteriordesignertoassistthemwiththisjob,analternativeisaprofessionallightingdesigner,trainedintheaesthetics,technologyandconservationoflighting.JaqueBethke,principalofPUREDesignEnvironments(www.JaqueBethke.net),afirmworkingwithclientsalloverthecountry,explainswhynooneshouldgothisalone.“Alightingdesignerstudiesthespaces,considersitsfunctionandcomesupwithaplanthataddresseseverythingfromthefixturesandspecificbulbs,tothelightings’overalleffect.Whenaroomislitforaparty,forinstance,thelightshouldtellthepeoplewheretomingle,andwheretofindthebuffet.” Goodlighting,whenusedproperly,alsohelpsyouseebetterandperformtasksmoreeasily.Additionally,itprovidessafety,securityandasense
ofcomfort.Lightingandlightingcontrolsalsoprovideyouwiththeflexibilitytoadjustandadaptthemoodandambienceofyourhome. Bethkeadds,“Themorelayersoflightyouhaveinaspacethegreatertheeffectfromeachlightsource,suchasrecessedlight,LED,tablelamps,wallsconces,andsoforth.” Properlyusedlightingshouldcomplementyourlifestyleandmeetyourfamily’sneeds.Whenplanningyourhome’slighting,designerskeepthesestrategiesinmind:• Identify the activities that occur in each room such as reading, food preparation, hobby work, grooming, laundry, homework, etc.• Identify the mood or ambience that you want to create in each space.• Identify any accents that you wish to emphasize such as wall and ceiling details, artwork, or wall textures.• Identify the colors and finishes. Dark areas absorb more light than those with lighter finishes, so lamping and supplemental alternative light sources may need to be considered. Afterassessingthespaceandconcludingwhatcategoryoflightisnecessary(general,taskoraccent),alightingplancanbedeveloped.
Whenconsideringthegenerallightingofaroom,thegoalistoprovidethespacewithanilluminationlevelevenlydistributedthroughouttheroom. Inmanycasestasklightingisoverlooked,butisthemostcriticalcategoryoflighting.Thisrequiresalotofcalculationtoprovideadequatelightforsuchthingsaskitchencounters,bathroomlightingandutilitariantasks.Thistypeoflightingmustbeamuchmoreconcentratedlevelthangenerallightingandisnecessarytoprovidelightdirectlywhereyouareworking. “Accentlightingiswhatmakesthehomecomealive.Thisisabroadcategorybutitincludessuchthingsasthehome’sarchitecturallines,ceilingdetails,walltextures,sculpturesandmoodoftheroom.Themostcareshouldbespentonthiscategorybecauseitisthesoulofyourhome,”advisesBethke. Employingthehelpofalightingdesignerorengineerwillhelpyouunderstandhowtouseallthesesourcesoflighting.Lighting–likelife–isaboutbalance.Ifyouwanttomakeamarkeddifferenceinyourenvironment,doitwithlighting.Whenlightingisdonewellitcanbeaformofsculptureandyoucanneverhavetoomuchofit.Itnotonlytransformsaspace,butcantransformevenyourworldandhowyouperceiveit.
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Manysellersareconcernedaboutthelackofprivacythataccompaniesputtingtheirhomeupforsale.Therearemanyoptionsthatarealestateagenthasattheirdisposalthatcanhelplessenthisissueforsellers. Asaseller,youneedtoconsiderthebalancebetweengivingupsomeofyourprivacyandmakingyourhomemoreaccessibleforotheragentstoshow.TheeasiestwaytoprovideaccesssothatmanyrealestateagentscanshowyourhomeistohaveyourhomelistedinourlocalMultipleListingService(MLS),withasigninyourfrontyardandalockboxonyourfrontdoor.However,formanyreasonsyoumaynotwanttogowiththoseoptions. Perhapsyou’drathernothaveaForSalesignatyourhome.Youcanaskyouragenttoindicatewithintheiradvertisingthatthereisnosignsootheragentsareawareofthis.ManyrestrictedcovenantneighborhoodsdonotallowForSalesignsatthepropertyanyway. Secondly,youcanchoosetolimitaccessbynothavingalockboxonthedoorandhavingyourlistingagentpersonallyshowthehometoprospectivebuyersandtheiragent.Thatwaysomeoneyouknow(yourrealestateagent)ispresentateveryshowing.Thisalsoallowsyouragenttopersonallypointoutthespecialfeaturesofthehomewhichthebuyers’agentmaynotbefamiliarwith.However,manybuyers’agentsfinditcumbersometoshowhomesthisway.Theymayberunninglateandhavetocallthelistingagenttoreschedule,ortheirclientmaypulluptothehomeandnotwanttoseeitafterall.
Arranginganappointmentaroundthescheduleoffourdifferentparties(thehomeowner,thelistingagent,thepotentialbuyerandtheiragent)issimplymoredifficultandmaylessenthenumberofseriousshowingsyoucouldhave. Asanalternative,sellerscanchoosetosetoutthelockboxonlyforshowingappointments.Or,youragentcanprogramthelockboxsothatitcanonlybeaccessedduringspecifieddaysandtimes.Thatway,theycontrolaccesstothehomeduringhoursthatyoucanbedisturbedorareawayfromthehomeanyway.Thebuyers’agenthasalittlemoreflexibilityinschedulingwhentheycanutilizethelockboxforaccess. Ahigh-profilesellermaynotwanttheirnameintheMultipleListingService.Althoughit’sarequiredfieldwithintheMLSadvertising,thesellercanrequesttowithholdtheirnamefrombeingpartofthelisting.Youragentcansimplystate“Clientof…”ratherthanthepropertyowners’name. Additionally,thepropertyaddressandpropertyphotoscanalsobewithheldfrominternetmarketing.Keepinmindthough,thatnotincludingpropertyphotoscangreatlydiminishinterestandinquiries.Perhapsasolutionwouldbetoincludeplentyofbeautifulphotography,butnothingthatspecificallyidentifies
theproperty,suchasthefrontelevationorviewfromthestreet.Finally,manyrealestateagentshave“pocket”listings.Thismeansthattheyhavethelisting“intheirpocket,”privateandnotavailabletootheragentsviatheMLS.Theagentusestheirsuperiornetworkingskillstosharetheopportunitywithagentsthattheyknow
wouldhaveaseriousbuyerwhomaylikethehome.Again,manyhigh-profileclientsprefertousethisinter-agentnetwork-ingsystemratherthanthemorepublicMLStolisttheirhome.Apocketlistingensuresthegreatestofprivacyasthesellingagentonlyrevealsinformationaboutthepropertytospecificinterestedpartiesandtheiragents.Generallypocketlistingsareshownbyappointmentonlyandthesellingagentmayrequirethatthebuyersbepre-qualifiedbeforeshowingthem. Whenitcomestomakingchoicesonmaintainingyourprivacy,it’scriticaltodiscussyouroptionswithyourRealtor.Withaclearunderstandingthatthemoreprivateyoumakeyourproperty’ssale,thelessaccessandexposureyouwillhavetobuyers;youcanfindsuggestionsandsolutionsthatwillworkforyoursituation.Askyourrealestateagentaboutdifferentlistingoptionsthatwillhelpyoufeelmorecomfortablewiththesellingprocess.
CowgirlsLiveForever
PearlStables,Jan.19th
210.225.0612|SARodeo.com
Watchandadmireasdozensofgorgeous
cowgirlsmodelupscaleTexas-Chicatthis
annualfashionshowandluncheon.Stylesare
bysought-afterJulianGoldandtheluncheon
andgirl-timeisoneofthebestyou’llencounter.
Don’tmissit!
WesternHeritageArtShow
PearlStudio,Jan.20th
210.226.4651|Alamo-Kiwanis.org
The49thannualartshowincludestheexhibit
andpurchaseofwesternartworkfeaturing
thenation’sandregion’stopartistsinthe
southwest,wildlifeandNativeAmericanart
styles.Inadditiontofantasticart,enjoycasino
gamesandprizes,livemusic,acateredbuffet
andopenbar.Proceedsbenefitlocalchildren’s
charities.
BBQCook-Off
SeaWorld,Jan.27th–28th
210.827.7988|SARodeo.com
AsapartoftheSanAntonioStockShowand
Rodeo,joinfellowBBQaficionadosforaday
ofmouth-wateringTexasBBQ,livemusicwith
CodyCanada&TheDepartedandBrandon
Rhyder.Comereadyforallthefestivitiesand
don’tforgetyourwetwipesandbibs!
BroadwayRocks!
LaurieAuditoriumatTrinity,Feb.3rd–4th
210.999.8119|SASymphony.org
Comerockitoutwithyoursymphonyorchestra
astheyperformyourfavoriteselectionfrom
variousBroadwayblockbusterssuchas
Mamma Mia, Tommy, Rent, The Lion King,
HairsprayandThe Phantom of the Opera.
TowerClimbandRun
ToweroftheAmericas,Feb.25th
210.223.3101|LoneStar.cff.org/TowerClimb
HasyourNewYear’sresolutiontohitthegym
beenslidingintooblivion?Neverfear,getyour
bunsmovingalongwithhundredsofother
participantstocombatthe952-stepchallenge
tothetopofthe58-storytower.Proceeds
benefitthefightagainstcysticfibrosis.
JANUARY|FEBRUARY2012
Wisconsin Triple Cheese Fondue
FeaturingTheMeltingPot210.479.6358|MeltingPot.com
INGREDIENTS
1and1/2cups(6oz.)shreddedbutterkasecheese
1and1/2cups(6oz.)shreddedfontinacheese
3Tbs.all-purposeflour
3/4cupwhitewine
1/4cupdrysherry
2tsp.choppedshallots
1tsp.freshlygroundpepper
1/4cupcrumbledbleucheese
2Tbs.choppedscallions
METHOD
Tossthebutterkaseandfontinacheeseswiththe
flourinabowl.Placeametalbowloverasaucepan
filledwithtwoinchesofwater.Youmayalsousea
conventionaldoubleboiler.Bringthewatertoaboil
overhighheat.Reducetheheattomediumandpour
thewineandsherryintothebowl.Stirintheshallots
usingafork.Cookfor30secondsstirringconstantly.
Addhalfofthecheeseblend,andstirconstantly
untilthecheeseismelted.Addtheremainingcheese
blend,asmallamountatatime,stirringconstantly.
Foldinthepepperandbleucheese.Pourintoawarm
fonduepotandkeepwarmoverlowheat.Garnish
withthescallions.
In Good Taste Event Calendar
& PUNCH UP YOUR HOME’S APPEAL
aveyoueverwalkedintoaspace,whetherit’sahomeorperhapsyourfavoriterestaurant,spaorboutiqueandbeenimmediatelytakeninbytheoverallfeelingyouget?Morelikelythannot,that“specialsomething”youcan’tnecessarilyputyourfingeronisaccomplishedthoughprofessionallightingdesign.Lightingdoneproperlycanbethefinishingtouchonyourinteriordesign,yourspace’s“sparklingjewelry,”ifyouwill. Whilemostconsumerseitherrelyonanarchitectoraninteriordesignertoassistthemwiththisjob,analternativeisaprofessionallightingdesigner,trainedintheaesthetics,technologyandconservationoflighting.JaqueBethke,principalofPUREDesignEnvironments(www.JaqueBethke.net),afirmworkingwithclientsalloverthecountry,explainswhynooneshouldgothisalone.“Alightingdesignerstudiesthespaces,considersitsfunctionandcomesupwithaplanthataddresseseverythingfromthefixturesandspecificbulbs,tothelightings’overalleffect.Whenaroomislitforaparty,forinstance,thelightshouldtellthepeoplewheretomingle,andwheretofindthebuffet.” Goodlighting,whenusedproperly,alsohelpsyouseebetterandperformtasksmoreeasily.Additionally,itprovidessafety,securityandasense
ofcomfort.Lightingandlightingcontrolsalsoprovideyouwiththeflexibilitytoadjustandadaptthemoodandambienceofyourhome. Bethkeadds,“Themorelayersoflightyouhaveinaspacethegreatertheeffectfromeachlightsource,suchasrecessedlight,LED,tablelamps,wallsconces,andsoforth.” Properlyusedlightingshouldcomplementyourlifestyleandmeetyourfamily’sneeds.Whenplanningyourhome’slighting,designerskeepthesestrategiesinmind:• Identify the activities that occur in each room such as reading, food preparation, hobby work, grooming, laundry, homework, etc.• Identify the mood or ambience that you want to create in each space.• Identify any accents that you wish to emphasize such as wall and ceiling details, artwork, or wall textures.• Identify the colors and finishes. Dark areas absorb more light than those with lighter finishes, so lamping and supplemental alternative light sources may need to be considered. Afterassessingthespaceandconcludingwhatcategoryoflightisnecessary(general,taskoraccent),alightingplancanbedeveloped.
Whenconsideringthegenerallightingofaroom,thegoalistoprovidethespacewithanilluminationlevelevenlydistributedthroughouttheroom. Inmanycasestasklightingisoverlooked,butisthemostcriticalcategoryoflighting.Thisrequiresalotofcalculationtoprovideadequatelightforsuchthingsaskitchencounters,bathroomlightingandutilitariantasks.Thistypeoflightingmustbeamuchmoreconcentratedlevelthangenerallightingandisnecessarytoprovidelightdirectlywhereyouareworking. “Accentlightingiswhatmakesthehomecomealive.Thisisabroadcategorybutitincludessuchthingsasthehome’sarchitecturallines,ceilingdetails,walltextures,sculpturesandmoodoftheroom.Themostcareshouldbespentonthiscategorybecauseitisthesoulofyourhome,”advisesBethke. Employingthehelpofalightingdesignerorengineerwillhelpyouunderstandhowtouseallthesesourcesoflighting.Lighting–likelife–isaboutbalance.Ifyouwanttomakeamarkeddifferenceinyourenvironment,doitwithlighting.Whenlightingisdonewellitcanbeaformofsculptureandyoucanneverhavetoomuchofit.Itnotonlytransformsaspace,butcantransformevenyourworldandhowyouperceiveit.
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Considering Selling?Learn Your Options For Listing And Showing Your Home
Wintertime Comfort FoodThe Melting Pot’s Triple Cheese Fondue
Inwood, Champions Ridge, Estates at Champions Run, Rogers Ranch Estates/Falling Brook & Rogers Ranch Point Bluff
Real Estate Report
January | February 2012
North Central Luxury
Proper Lighting Design Takes Your Interiors To The Next Level
Imag
e: PU
RE D
esign
Envir
onm
ents
If your home is currently listed, this is not a solicitation for that listing. Produced by UpscaleRealEstateMarketing.com • 877.660.0996
www.SALuxuryRealty.com
Matin Tabbakh& Associates
Matin Tabbakh, BBABroker, Realtor®, Accredited Luxury Home Specialist
Keller Williams Luxury International10 Dominion Dr, San Antonio TX 78257
C: 210-772-7777 • O: [email protected]
As a token of our appreciation of your business, we will make a
$500 contribution to any charitable or non-profit organization of your choice upon your close of escrow!
FREEHome Warranty while your home
is listed!**Service contract terms are applied
“I’ll make it happen.”
Real Estate ActivityINWOOD
ADDRESS SQ. FT. LIST PRICE PRICE PER CLOSING SQ. FT. DATEFor Sale2668 Inwood Briar 2762 $268,900 $97.3511 Tanner Woods 2962 $365,000 $123.225 Inwood Oaks 2840 $389,900 $137.2839 Inwood Manor 3549 $399,900 $112.673 Doverwood 3105 $419,000 $134.9425 Inwood Mnr 3794 $423,900 $111.7212 Inwood Mnr 3965 $459,900 $115.9819 Inwood Autumn 3808 $479,000 $125.7817 Inwood Elms 3635 $479,900 $132.0210 Inwood Blf 3400 $489,000 $143.828 Inwood Autumn 5000 $625,000 $125Sale Pending2 Inwood Crown 3121 $358,000 $114.70Recently Sold5 Rogers Wood 3107 $373,000 $120.05 11/21/20111123 Ryans Point Dr 3126 $459,000 $146.83 11/16/20118 Inwood Canyon Dr 4153 $499,000 $120.15 10/05/2011
CHAMPIONS RIDGE For Sale22 Sable Vly 3145 $350,000 $111.2830 Sable Vly 3842 $394,500 $102.68303 Joshua Way 3784 $499,900 $132.106 Champions Way 4453 $565,000 $126.8817 Champions Way 4190 $655,000 $156.3232 Champions Way 5131 $765,000 $149.096 Champion Trail 4972 $765,000 $153.861 Champion Trl 5092 $775,000 $152.19206 Champion Hvn 4866 $899,900 $184.9349 Champion Trl 5196 $965,000 $185.7144 Persimmon Path 5115 $985,000 $192.57Recently Sold318 Joshua Way 2854 $355,000 $124.38 10/06/201113 Caleb Cir 3344 $499,900 $149.49 11/02/201162 Champion Clf 4002 $625,000 $156.17 09/28/20119 Champion Trl 5021 $564,900 $112.50 09/21/201122 Champions Way 5058 $849,000 $167.85 09/30/2011
ESTATES AT CHAMPIONS RUN For Sale74 Champions Run 3337 $424,900 $127.3251 Champions Run 5350 $490,000 $91.5833 Champions Run 4053 $575,000 $141.872 Trophy Way 4305 $595,000 $138.2131 Champions Run 5849 $787,000 $134.55Recently Sold56 Champions Run 3580 $500,000 $139.66 12/15/2011 63 Champions Run 5220 $699,000 $133.90 12/09/2011
ROGERS RANCH ESTATES/FALLING BROOKFor Sale3318 Falling Brook 3149 $415,000 $131.783310 Falling Brook 3347 $425,000 $126.972810 Falling Brook 3072 $444,000 $144.5318002 Bullis Hl 3298 $447,000 $135.532814 Falling Brook 3860 $450,000 $116.58Sale Pending3114 Falling Brook 3668 $424,777 $115.80Recently Sold3002 Falling Brook 3312 $424,777 $128.25 09/30/2011
ROGERS RANCH POINT BLUFFFor Sale3015 Panzano Place 2181 $367,500 $168.5018111 Veranda Ln 3609 $370,000 $102.523031 Panzano Place 2181 $375,000 $171.933403 Albizi Way 2580 $385,000 $149.2218623 Castellani 2376 $399,000 $167.923206 Medaris Ln 2776 $435,000 $156.7018326 Point Bluff Dr 3469 $499,000 $143.84Sale Pending18207 Mantle Dr 4171 $449,777 $107.83 3107 Ivory Creek 3730 $450,000 $120.64Recently Sold18210 Mantle Dr 3100 $335,475 $108.21 11/29/2011 3406 Mont Blanc 4539 $575,000 $126.67 12/06/2011
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