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Your Home is Under ContractWhat Now?
‘Tis the Season...for Chocolate!Morton’s Double Chocolate Mousse
Shavano ParkReal Estate Report
Ideas To Make Your Events Sparkle
Holiday Entertaining
November | December 2012
Shavano Park
If your home is currently listed, this is not a solicitation for that listing. Produced by UpscaleRealEstateMarketing.com • 877.660.0996
Your Shavano Park Real Estate Specialist
WHAT MAKES ME DIFFERENT? I find your home’s true story and sell it to the correct buying audience.
HOW, YOU ASK? · By finding the true value in your property and not
just the market value. · By identifying potential negatives in your property and turning them into positive selling points. · By establishing great communication which allows me to understand you, your needs, your property, and the potential buyers that it will appeal to. · By understanding that, like people, no two properties are the same. To not fully understand this simple fact can waste your valuable time, my time, and the buying public’s time.
Now that you have an understanding of my approach, I would enjoy the opportunity to learn more about yours.
LET’S TALK TODAY.
W W W. J O S H D Y M . C O M
Shavano ParkAddress Sq. Ft. Days on Market List Price Price per Sq. Ft.CURRENTLY FOR SALE96 Cliffside Dr 2222 114 $264,900 $119.21100 Long Bow Rd 2317 40 $349,987 $151.05124 Turkey Creek Rd 2180 36 $358,000 $164.2290 Mossy Cup St 3004 75 $415,000 $138.14311 Happy Trl 3924 383 $475,000 $121.0496 Windmill Rd 3558 104 $484,900 $136.28102 Turkey Creek Rd 3346 112 $484,999 $144.94118 Fawn Dr 3343 68 $499,900 $149.5315906 NW Military Hwy 2867 90 $500,000 $174.39112 Bobcat Bnd 3322 60 $539,000 $162.2515010 NW Military Hwy 2916 152 $549,000 $188.27355 Regent Cir 3452 141 $567,800 $164.48101 S Warbler Way 3789 448 $569,000 $150.17314 Regent Circle 2554 113 $570,435 $223.34105 Rustlers Butte 4203 575 $575,000 $136.8015908 NW Military Hwy 4317 118 $599,000 $138.75322 Regent Circle 3002 112 $606,369 $201.98323 Regent Cir 3539 386 $625,000 $176.60339 Regent Circle 4200 112 $655,000 $155.95416 Cliffside Dr 4260 104 $699,000 $164.08108 Happy Trail 7017 211 $895,000 $127.54114 Warbler Way 7338 204 $998,000 $136.00503 Happy Trail 5605 97 $1,200,000 $214.09311 Huntington Place 5662 61 $1,849,000 $326.56SALE PENDING227 Granville Way 3833 98 $699,000 $182.36223 Granville Way 4224 33 $749,900 $177.53RECENTLY SOLD 138 Turkey Creek Rd 2218 79 $160,000 $72.13123 Turkey Creek Rd 1807 31 $250,000 $138.35128 Elm Spring Ln 2581 125 $272,000 $105.3815914 NW Military Hwy 2041 25 $262,500 $128.61104 Cliffside Dr. 4489 17 $379,900 $84.62102 Ponca Bnd 3919 81 $549,000 $140.08111 Ottawa Run 6362 264 $999,000 $157.02235 Winding Lane 6094 479 $1,890,000 $310.14
Shavano CreekAddress Sq. Ft. Days on Market List Price Price per Sq. Ft.CURRENTLY FOR SALE103 Post Oak Way 3634 141 $554,990 $152.72322 Branch Oak Way 4200 285 $689,000 $164.04307 Cinnamon Oak 5291 203 $795,000 $150.25211 Durand Oak 5300 430 $800,000 $150.94103 Cherry Bark 4788 436 $810,000 $169.17219 Blackjack Oak 4435 133 $875,000 $197.29331 Pagoda Oak 6200 82 $899,000 $145.00314 Harvard Oak 5151 181 $949,900 $184.41316 Box Oak 5800 112 $950,000 $163.79512 Blackjack Oak 672 64 $999,999 $176.30511 Possum Oak 6331 536 $1,000,000 $157.95SALE PENDING 518 Possum Oak 4375 272 $700,000 $160.00RECENTLY SOLD 627 Cinnamon Oak 4370 21 $899,900 $205.92
Bentley ManorAddress Sq. Ft. Days on Market List Price Price per Sq. Ft.CURRENTLY FOR SALE4431 Bayberry Row 2410 228 $480,000 $199.17107 Binham Hts 2658 102 $495,000 $186.23411 Geddington 2960 368 $546,500 $184.624407 Essex Pl 2763 321 $549,000 $198.694414 Bayberry Row 2967 215 $590,000 $198.854407 Cameron Court 3467 431 $649,000 $187.19208 Bentley Manor 3795 130 $769,000 $202.63211 Bentley Manor 4027 57 $880,000 $218.52202 Geddington 4213 456 $899,000 $213.38123 Manchester Way 4497 573 $995,000 $221.25507 Berwick Town 5625 245 $999,000 $177.60119 Tuscany Way 4720 1 $999,000 $211.65230 Farne Castle 5319 590 $1,165,000 $219.02238 Geddington 4833 172 $1,225,000 $253.46502 Bentley Mnr 5627 473 $1,259,990 $223.91120 Tuscany Way 6138 560 $1,395,000 $227.27211 Geddington 5082 95 $1,495,000 $294.17418 Bentley Mnr 7608 204 $1,513,000 $198.86610 Bentley Mnr 6914 336 $1,985,000 $287.09106 Geddington 7503 77 $2,100,000 $279.88SALE PENDING242 Geddington 5846 221 $1,225,000 $209.54RECENTLY SOLD 131 Calais Way 3265 187 $549,000 $168.14 419 Geddington 3637 531 $675,000 $185.59 410 Bentley Manor 6185 349 $1,495,000 $241.71
Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Properties on this list have been listed/sold by various participants in the MLS.
Cell: [email protected]
10 Dominion Drive • San Antonio, TX 78257
FEATURED PROPERTY: 211 Durand Oak | Offered at $800,000 | www.211DurandOak.com
REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY IN SHAVANO PARK
Asyourrealestateagentwilltellyou–acontractisjustthefirststepinthehome-sellingprocess.Beforeyoustartpackingyouneedtoclearseveralmorehurdles.Itmaysurprisemanysellerstolearnthatcontractsfalloutforavarietyofreasonsbeforetheyevergettotheclosingtable. InTexas,thefirst10to14daysofthecontractareusuallythe“optionperiod.”Thebuyerwilloffertheselleranominaloptionfeetosecureanoptionperiodwherethebuyerhastimetoperforminspectionsonthehomeandhastherighttobackoutofthecontractforanyreason.Thisliterallymeansthatthebuyercansimplychangetheirmindandbackoutofthecontract.Whileitisnottypicalforthebuyertobackoutforseeminglynoreason,itdoeshappen.Amorefrequentreasonthatabuyermaybackoutduringtheoptionperiodisthatthebuyeruncoverssomethingintheinspectionthatconcernsthemaboutthequalityofthehomeorthecostsassociatedwithrepairinganyoftheissuesunearthedbytheinspector.In
addition,issuesregardingtaxrate,propertyowner’sassociationfees,adjacentpropertyzoningissuesandaraftofotherconcernsmayariseduringtheoptionperiodwhenthebuyerandtheiragentaredoingtheir“duediligence”ontheproperty. Duringtheoptionperiod,sellersmaycontinuetoshowthepropertyinhopesofgettingaback-upcontract.Thismeansthatthehomeshouldcontinuetobein“showingcondition.”Itbehoovesthesellertocontinuetomarketandshowthepropertyincasetheoriginalbuyerbacksoutduringtheoptionperiod.Astheoldsayinggoes,“Don’tputallyoureggsinonebasket.”Ifanothercontractcomesalongthesellercannegotiatethatcontractandthatbuyeristhenintheback-upposition.Theoriginalbuyerhasthefirst“option”onthehomeandcandecidewhethertheywanttoproceedwiththepurchase. Oncetheoptionperiodhurdleiscleared,therearestillafewmorechallengesahead.Ifthebuyer
requiresaloan,thefinancingmustbeapprovedbythelendinginstitution.Mostbuyerswillhaveapreliminary“loanapproval”documentpresentedaspartoftheoriginaloffer.However,thefinalloanapprovalisamorestringentprocessandcanhaveseveralsnagsalongtheway.Somebuyersdonotrealizetheimpactoftheiractionsduringtheloanapprovalprocess.Anychangestoincome,financialpositionordebtburdenincurredduringloanapprovalmaymakethecurrentloanapplicationnullandvoid.Oneexampleisanoverlyzealousbuyerwhorushesoutandpurchasesnewfurnishingsfortheirnewhome,thuschangingtheirfinancialanddebtposition.Inaddition,ifthebuyercannotqualifyforaloanwithaninterestratebeloworequaltothemaximuminterestratespecifiedinthecontract,theycanrefusetheloanandbackoutofthecontract. Dependingonwhatwasincludedinthecontract,therearedatesbywhichthebuyermustreceive
acopyofthepropertyowner’sdocumentsandacopyofthepropertysurvey.Again,theseareimportantdatesthatifnotmetcangivethebuyeralegitimatewaytobackoutofthecontract.Afterthesehurdlesarepassed,thesellercanfeelmoreconfidentinstartingtopackandmovingonwiththeirlife–figurativelyandliterally!
FordHolidayRiverParade&LightingCeremony
RiverWalk,November23rd
TheSanAntonioRiverWalk.com
Letthefestivitiesbegin!SanAntonio’sholiday
seasoniskickedoffeachyearwithstyle!The
spectacularone-hourparadealongtheRiverWalk
featuresprofessionallydecoratedfloats,celebrities,
livelybandsandlavishcostumes.Theparadeis
precededbytheLightingCeremonyduringwhich
1.4milliontwinklinglightsareilluminated.
CoolJazz&SmoothSoul
FrostBankPlazaClub,November30th
214.641.7695|CoolJazzForever.com
Makeitafestivedatenightwithdinner,dancing
andentertainmentwithproceedsbenefittingthe
Mosaic/SouthCentralTexasgroupwhichassists
adultswithintellectualdisabilities.Featuringjazz/
R&BvocalistMarcStaggers,theeventwillalsopay
atributetosoullegendLutherVandross.
SantaBoogie5K
HemisFairParkArchPlaza,December1st
210.223.3101|Facebook.com/SanAntonioSantaBoogie
Ifyou’reaveteranoforganized,timedruns,you
mightthinkthey’reallprettymuchthesame.
However,whenisthelasttimeyourana5Kina
Santasuit?!Adultsandkidsofallagesarewelcome
toparticipate,andyourregistrationfeeincludes
afullSantasuit(shirt,pants,belt,hatandbeard)!
Prizestobeawardedinmultiplecategories.Better
practiceyour“Ho,Ho,Ho”….
PoinsettiaBall
HyattRegencyontheRiverWalk,December13th
210.785.5850
ThisgalabenefitforFriendsofHospiceSanAntonio
isanelegantdinneranddanceaffairtolendaidto
patientsofChristusVNAHospiceinneedoffinancial
assistance.Musicalentertainmentbythepopular
RickCavenderBandissuretogeteveryoneontheir
feettodance!
pARTyatSAMA
SanAntonioMuseumofArt,December14th
210.978.8100|SAMuseum.org
SAMA’sSecondFridayHappyHourbringslovers
ofarttogethertomixandmingleovercocktails,
withmusicinspiredbyRostrosdeMaria.Heldatthe
GloriaGaltRiverLanding,theeventisfreewithpaid
museumadmissionandfeaturesacashbar.
NOVEMBER|DECEMBER2012
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
FeaturingMorton’sTheSteakhouse210.228.0700|Mortons.com
In Good Taste Event Calendar
Undoubtedlysomeofthejoysofthebusyholidayseasonarethepartiesandcelebrationsthatcomealongwithit.Whetheryou’realreadyaveteranparty-giverlookingforsomenewinspirationforthisyear,ormoreofanon-hostingparty-goerconsideringentertainingyourownguests,seewhatwe’vecompiledforsomefunandfestivecelebrations!
Retro Cocktail Party Justastheclassiccocktailhascomebackintofavorandwe’reallobsessedwithTV’sMad Men,putaninnovativetwistonyourcocktailpartythisyear.Setthemoodwithholidaymusicfromthe60s.(Amazon.comsellsanUltra-Lounge: Christmas CocktailsCDfeaturingcroonerssuchasPeggyLee,DeanMartinandRayAnthony.)Encouragegueststoarriveinsuitsandsmartdresses(hatsaplus)soyoualllookthepart.Goretrowiththemenu:deviledeggs,shrimpcocktail,cheeseballs,kebabsandmarinatedolives.Cocktails?Rolloutasnazzybarcartcompletewithvintagecocktailshakerandservealltheoldgreats:TomCollins,Sidecar,Manhattan,OldFashionedandmore.
Hanukkah Dinner LightupyourambiancewithanodtotheFestivalofLights–havecandlesburningbeautifullythroughoutyourhome.Decoratewithsparklingblues,silversandgolds.Sprinklefoil-coveredchocolategeltanddreidelsaboutthetableandincludefloralcenterpiecesofwhiteandbluewinterflowerssuchasnarcissus,tulipsandhyacinths.FoodsthathavebeenbakedorfriedinoilarecentraltotheHanukkahfeast,soserveasavorybeefbrisket,latkes,challahbreadandsufganiyotfordessert.Thereareanumberofdeliciouskosherwinesavailablenow,andthey’remorereadilyfoundinstores.
Holiday Brunch Nothingbringsfamiliestogetherforaspecialoccasionlikeafestivebrunch.Withtime-honoredholidaytunespipingthroughthespeakersandtheseasonalscentsofclovesandallspicepermeatingthehome,yourguestswillfeellikethey’vesteppedintoawinterwonderland.Askeveryonetobringawrappedornamentforanornamentexchange.Haveholidaycraftsandactivitiestokeepthechildrenoccupied.Lettheflavorsoftheseasondictateyourmenu:cranberrypancakes,maplebaconquiche,smokedsalmonandcreamcheesestrata,pumpkinBelgianwaffles,warmseafoodsaladandmore.
Fordrinks,cafésaulait,BloodyMarysandMimosasarealwaysinorder.ForaholidaytwistontheMimosa,substituteorangejuiceforpomegranatejuice.
Elegant Dinner Party Thisistheopportunitytobringoutyourbestchinaandcrystalandgoalloutwithasumptuousfeastforanintimategathering.Invitegueststocomeintheirfinestholidayattireandserveamenuthatstandsuptotheelegantoccasionyou’representing.Tryoystersoup,asage-encrustedribroast,roastedrosemaryandgarlicpotatoes,Yorkshirepudding,creamedspinachandadecadentchocolatepeppermintcheesecakefordessert.Toaddtothefestivities,includesomeChampagnetastingasanactivity.Testyourguestswithablindtasting,orsimplygiveguestsaratingsystemandleteveryonechoosetheirfavorites.
Caroling Party Ifyou’realittleshyaboutsingingtoyourneighbors(don’tbe,they’llloveit!),organizeatriptoanursinghomeorhospital.Acarolingpartyistheperfectwaytoblendthesoundsandtheflavorsoftheholidaysintoafuntradition.Whenyourguestsarrive,warmuptheirtummiesandtheirthroatswithacasualbuffet.Thinkplentyofhothorsd’oeuvres,perhapsabakedham,butternutsquashsoupandsteamingloavesofcrustybread.Preparecustomsongbooksforcarolersandsupplyeveryonewithacandleandwaxprotector.Afterallthecarolingfunisdone,everyonecomesbacktoyourhometoenjoyeggnog,spicedappleciderandalargearrayofChristmascookiesinfrontofacozyfire.
INGREDIENTS:• 11/2cupsheavycream• 6ouncessemisweetorbittersweetdarkchocolate,preferably Belgian,choppedintosmallpieces• 1tablespoonplus11/2teaspoonsunsweetenedcocoa powder• 1/2cupeggwhites(from3to4largeeggs)or1/2cup pasteurizedeggwhites• 1/8teaspooncreamoftartar• 1/8teaspoonsalt• 1/4cupsugar• whippedcream,forserving
INSTRUCTIONS:• Inasaucepan,bring3/4cupofthecreamtoaboilover medium-highheat.• Putthechocolateandcocoainaheat-proofglassbowland pourthehotcreamoverthem.Letthemixturestandforabout 1minuteandthenwhiskuntilblended.Besuretobreakupany clumpsofthecocoa.Setasideatroomtemperatureforabout 45minutes,whiskingoccasionallytokeepthemixturesmooth. Thechocolateneedstocoolto80°F.• Inachilled,drybowlofanelectricmixerfittedwiththewhisk attachment,beattheeggwhitesonhighspeedfor10to20 secondsoruntiltheybegintofoam.Addthecreamoftartar andsaltandbeatforabout1minutelongeroruntilsoftpeaks form.• Sprinklethesugaroverthewhitesandcontinuetobeatfor 1to2minuteslongeroruntilthepeaksarestiffbutnotdry. Atthispoint,themixerwillmakea“wop,wop,wop”sound.• Foldthewhitesintothecooledchocolate(makesureit’sno warmerthan80°Fbeforeaddingthewhites).• Pourtheremainingheavycreamintothebowlofthemixer andbeatwiththewhiskattachmentonhighspeedforabout 2minutesoruntilsoftpeaksform.Foldthewhippedcreaminto thechocolate.Donotworryifafewflecksofwhitesremainin thechocolate.• Coverthebowlwithplasticwrapandrefrigerateforatleast 4hoursorovernight.Servethemoussespoonedondessert platesorinbowls.Topeachservingwithalittlewhipped cream.AtMorton’sthemousseispipedintoservingdishes usingapastrybagfittedwithastartip.
Your Home’s Under Contract! TIME TO START PACKING?
Asyourrealestateagentwilltellyou–acontractisjustthefirststepinthehome-sellingprocess.Beforeyoustartpackingyouneedtoclearseveralmorehurdles.Itmaysurprisemanysellerstolearnthatcontractsfalloutforavarietyofreasonsbeforetheyevergettotheclosingtable. InTexas,thefirst10to14daysofthecontractareusuallythe“optionperiod.”Thebuyerwilloffertheselleranominaloptionfeetosecureanoptionperiodwherethebuyerhastimetoperforminspectionsonthehomeandhastherighttobackoutofthecontractforanyreason.Thisliterallymeansthatthebuyercansimplychangetheirmindandbackoutofthecontract.Whileitisnottypicalforthebuyertobackoutforseeminglynoreason,itdoeshappen.Amorefrequentreasonthatabuyermaybackoutduringtheoptionperiodisthatthebuyeruncoverssomethingintheinspectionthatconcernsthemaboutthequalityofthehomeorthecostsassociatedwithrepairinganyoftheissuesunearthedbytheinspector.In
addition,issuesregardingtaxrate,propertyowner’sassociationfees,adjacentpropertyzoningissuesandaraftofotherconcernsmayariseduringtheoptionperiodwhenthebuyerandtheiragentaredoingtheir“duediligence”ontheproperty. Duringtheoptionperiod,sellersmaycontinuetoshowthepropertyinhopesofgettingaback-upcontract.Thismeansthatthehomeshouldcontinuetobein“showingcondition.”Itbehoovesthesellertocontinuetomarketandshowthepropertyincasetheoriginalbuyerbacksoutduringtheoptionperiod.Astheoldsayinggoes,“Don’tputallyoureggsinonebasket.”Ifanothercontractcomesalongthesellercannegotiatethatcontractandthatbuyeristhenintheback-upposition.Theoriginalbuyerhasthefirst“option”onthehomeandcandecidewhethertheywanttoproceedwiththepurchase. Oncetheoptionperiodhurdleiscleared,therearestillafewmorechallengesahead.Ifthebuyer
requiresaloan,thefinancingmustbeapprovedbythelendinginstitution.Mostbuyerswillhaveapreliminary“loanapproval”documentpresentedaspartoftheoriginaloffer.However,thefinalloanapprovalisamorestringentprocessandcanhaveseveralsnagsalongtheway.Somebuyersdonotrealizetheimpactoftheiractionsduringtheloanapprovalprocess.Anychangestoincome,financialpositionordebtburdenincurredduringloanapprovalmaymakethecurrentloanapplicationnullandvoid.Oneexampleisanoverlyzealousbuyerwhorushesoutandpurchasesnewfurnishingsfortheirnewhome,thuschangingtheirfinancialanddebtposition.Inaddition,ifthebuyercannotqualifyforaloanwithaninterestratebeloworequaltothemaximuminterestratespecifiedinthecontract,theycanrefusetheloanandbackoutofthecontract. Dependingonwhatwasincludedinthecontract,therearedatesbywhichthebuyermustreceive
acopyofthepropertyowner’sdocumentsandacopyofthepropertysurvey.Again,theseareimportantdatesthatifnotmetcangivethebuyeralegitimatewaytobackoutofthecontract.Afterthesehurdlesarepassed,thesellercanfeelmoreconfidentinstartingtopackandmovingonwiththeirlife–figurativelyandliterally!
FordHolidayRiverParade&LightingCeremony
RiverWalk,November23rd
TheSanAntonioRiverWalk.com
Letthefestivitiesbegin!SanAntonio’sholiday
seasoniskickedoffeachyearwithstyle!The
spectacularone-hourparadealongtheRiverWalk
featuresprofessionallydecoratedfloats,celebrities,
livelybandsandlavishcostumes.Theparadeis
precededbytheLightingCeremonyduringwhich
1.4milliontwinklinglightsareilluminated.
CoolJazz&SmoothSoul
FrostBankPlazaClub,November30th
214.641.7695|CoolJazzForever.com
Makeitafestivedatenightwithdinner,dancing
andentertainmentwithproceedsbenefittingthe
Mosaic/SouthCentralTexasgroupwhichassists
adultswithintellectualdisabilities.Featuringjazz/
R&BvocalistMarcStaggers,theeventwillalsopay
atributetosoullegendLutherVandross.
SantaBoogie5K
HemisFairParkArchPlaza,December1st
210.223.3101|Facebook.com/SanAntonioSantaBoogie
Ifyou’reaveteranoforganized,timedruns,you
mightthinkthey’reallprettymuchthesame.
However,whenisthelasttimeyourana5Kina
Santasuit?!Adultsandkidsofallagesarewelcome
toparticipate,andyourregistrationfeeincludes
afullSantasuit(shirt,pants,belt,hatandbeard)!
Prizestobeawardedinmultiplecategories.Better
practiceyour“Ho,Ho,Ho”….
PoinsettiaBall
HyattRegencyontheRiverWalk,December13th
210.785.5850
ThisgalabenefitforFriendsofHospiceSanAntonio
isanelegantdinneranddanceaffairtolendaidto
patientsofChristusVNAHospiceinneedoffinancial
assistance.Musicalentertainmentbythepopular
RickCavenderBandissuretogeteveryoneontheir
feettodance!
pARTyatSAMA
SanAntonioMuseumofArt,December14th
210.978.8100|SAMuseum.org
SAMA’sSecondFridayHappyHourbringslovers
ofarttogethertomixandmingleovercocktails,
withmusicinspiredbyRostrosdeMaria.Heldatthe
GloriaGaltRiverLanding,theeventisfreewithpaid
museumadmissionandfeaturesacashbar.
NOVEMBER|DECEMBER2012
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
FeaturingMorton’sTheSteakhouse210.228.0700|Mortons.com
In Good Taste Event Calendar
Undoubtedlysomeofthejoysofthebusyholidayseasonarethepartiesandcelebrationsthatcomealongwithit.Whetheryou’realreadyaveteranparty-giverlookingforsomenewinspirationforthisyear,ormoreofanon-hostingparty-goerconsideringentertainingyourownguests,seewhatwe’vecompiledforsomefunandfestivecelebrations!
Retro Cocktail Party Justastheclassiccocktailhascomebackintofavorandwe’reallobsessedwithTV’sMad Men,putaninnovativetwistonyourcocktailpartythisyear.Setthemoodwithholidaymusicfromthe60s.(Amazon.comsellsanUltra-Lounge: Christmas CocktailsCDfeaturingcroonerssuchasPeggyLee,DeanMartinandRayAnthony.)Encouragegueststoarriveinsuitsandsmartdresses(hatsaplus)soyoualllookthepart.Goretrowiththemenu:deviledeggs,shrimpcocktail,cheeseballs,kebabsandmarinatedolives.Cocktails?Rolloutasnazzybarcartcompletewithvintagecocktailshakerandservealltheoldgreats:TomCollins,Sidecar,Manhattan,OldFashionedandmore.
Hanukkah Dinner LightupyourambiancewithanodtotheFestivalofLights–havecandlesburningbeautifullythroughoutyourhome.Decoratewithsparklingblues,silversandgolds.Sprinklefoil-coveredchocolategeltanddreidelsaboutthetableandincludefloralcenterpiecesofwhiteandbluewinterflowerssuchasnarcissus,tulipsandhyacinths.FoodsthathavebeenbakedorfriedinoilarecentraltotheHanukkahfeast,soserveasavorybeefbrisket,latkes,challahbreadandsufganiyotfordessert.Thereareanumberofdeliciouskosherwinesavailablenow,andthey’remorereadilyfoundinstores.
Holiday Brunch Nothingbringsfamiliestogetherforaspecialoccasionlikeafestivebrunch.Withtime-honoredholidaytunespipingthroughthespeakersandtheseasonalscentsofclovesandallspicepermeatingthehome,yourguestswillfeellikethey’vesteppedintoawinterwonderland.Askeveryonetobringawrappedornamentforanornamentexchange.Haveholidaycraftsandactivitiestokeepthechildrenoccupied.Lettheflavorsoftheseasondictateyourmenu:cranberrypancakes,maplebaconquiche,smokedsalmonandcreamcheesestrata,pumpkinBelgianwaffles,warmseafoodsaladandmore.
Fordrinks,cafésaulait,BloodyMarysandMimosasarealwaysinorder.ForaholidaytwistontheMimosa,substituteorangejuiceforpomegranatejuice.
Elegant Dinner Party Thisistheopportunitytobringoutyourbestchinaandcrystalandgoalloutwithasumptuousfeastforanintimategathering.Invitegueststocomeintheirfinestholidayattireandserveamenuthatstandsuptotheelegantoccasionyou’representing.Tryoystersoup,asage-encrustedribroast,roastedrosemaryandgarlicpotatoes,Yorkshirepudding,creamedspinachandadecadentchocolatepeppermintcheesecakefordessert.Toaddtothefestivities,includesomeChampagnetastingasanactivity.Testyourguestswithablindtasting,orsimplygiveguestsaratingsystemandleteveryonechoosetheirfavorites.
Caroling Party Ifyou’realittleshyaboutsingingtoyourneighbors(don’tbe,they’llloveit!),organizeatriptoanursinghomeorhospital.Acarolingpartyistheperfectwaytoblendthesoundsandtheflavorsoftheholidaysintoafuntradition.Whenyourguestsarrive,warmuptheirtummiesandtheirthroatswithacasualbuffet.Thinkplentyofhothorsd’oeuvres,perhapsabakedham,butternutsquashsoupandsteamingloavesofcrustybread.Preparecustomsongbooksforcarolersandsupplyeveryonewithacandleandwaxprotector.Afterallthecarolingfunisdone,everyonecomesbacktoyourhometoenjoyeggnog,spicedappleciderandalargearrayofChristmascookiesinfrontofacozyfire.
INGREDIENTS:• 11/2cupsheavycream• 6ouncessemisweetorbittersweetdarkchocolate,preferably Belgian,choppedintosmallpieces• 1tablespoonplus11/2teaspoonsunsweetenedcocoa powder• 1/2cupeggwhites(from3to4largeeggs)or1/2cup pasteurizedeggwhites• 1/8teaspooncreamoftartar• 1/8teaspoonsalt• 1/4cupsugar• whippedcream,forserving
INSTRUCTIONS:• Inasaucepan,bring3/4cupofthecreamtoaboilover medium-highheat.• Putthechocolateandcocoainaheat-proofglassbowland pourthehotcreamoverthem.Letthemixturestandforabout 1minuteandthenwhiskuntilblended.Besuretobreakupany clumpsofthecocoa.Setasideatroomtemperatureforabout 45minutes,whiskingoccasionallytokeepthemixturesmooth. Thechocolateneedstocoolto80°F.• Inachilled,drybowlofanelectricmixerfittedwiththewhisk attachment,beattheeggwhitesonhighspeedfor10to20 secondsoruntiltheybegintofoam.Addthecreamoftartar andsaltandbeatforabout1minutelongeroruntilsoftpeaks form.• Sprinklethesugaroverthewhitesandcontinuetobeatfor 1to2minuteslongeroruntilthepeaksarestiffbutnotdry. Atthispoint,themixerwillmakea“wop,wop,wop”sound.• Foldthewhitesintothecooledchocolate(makesureit’sno warmerthan80°Fbeforeaddingthewhites).• Pourtheremainingheavycreamintothebowlofthemixer andbeatwiththewhiskattachmentonhighspeedforabout 2minutesoruntilsoftpeaksform.Foldthewhippedcreaminto thechocolate.Donotworryifafewflecksofwhitesremainin thechocolate.• Coverthebowlwithplasticwrapandrefrigerateforatleast 4hoursorovernight.Servethemoussespoonedondessert platesorinbowls.Topeachservingwithalittlewhipped cream.AtMorton’sthemousseispipedintoservingdishes usingapastrybagfittedwithastartip.
Your Home’s Under Contract! TIME TO START PACKING?
Your Home is Under ContractWhat Now?
‘Tis the Season...for Chocolate!Morton’s Double Chocolate Mousse
Shavano ParkReal Estate Report
Ideas To Make Your Events Sparkle
Holiday Entertaining
November | December 2012
Shavano Park
If your home is currently listed, this is not a solicitation for that listing. Produced by UpscaleRealEstateMarketing.com • 877.660.0996
Your Shavano Park Real Estate Specialist
WHAT MAKES ME DIFFERENT? I find your home’s true story and sell it to the correct buying audience.
HOW, YOU ASK? · By finding the true value in your property and not
just the market value. · By identifying potential negatives in your property and turning them into positive selling points. · By establishing great communication which allows me to understand you, your needs, your property, and the potential buyers that it will appeal to. · By understanding that, like people, no two properties are the same. To not fully understand this simple fact can waste your valuable time, my time, and the buying public’s time.
Now that you have an understanding of my approach, I would enjoy the opportunity to learn more about yours.
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W W W. J O S H D Y M . C O M
Shavano ParkAddress Sq. Ft. Days on Market List Price Price per Sq. Ft.CURRENTLY FOR SALE96 Cliffside Dr 2222 114 $264,900 $119.21100 Long Bow Rd 2317 40 $349,987 $151.05124 Turkey Creek Rd 2180 36 $358,000 $164.2290 Mossy Cup St 3004 75 $415,000 $138.14311 Happy Trl 3924 383 $475,000 $121.0496 Windmill Rd 3558 104 $484,900 $136.28102 Turkey Creek Rd 3346 112 $484,999 $144.94118 Fawn Dr 3343 68 $499,900 $149.5315906 NW Military Hwy 2867 90 $500,000 $174.39112 Bobcat Bnd 3322 60 $539,000 $162.2515010 NW Military Hwy 2916 152 $549,000 $188.27355 Regent Cir 3452 141 $567,800 $164.48101 S Warbler Way 3789 448 $569,000 $150.17314 Regent Circle 2554 113 $570,435 $223.34105 Rustlers Butte 4203 575 $575,000 $136.8015908 NW Military Hwy 4317 118 $599,000 $138.75322 Regent Circle 3002 112 $606,369 $201.98323 Regent Cir 3539 386 $625,000 $176.60339 Regent Circle 4200 112 $655,000 $155.95416 Cliffside Dr 4260 104 $699,000 $164.08108 Happy Trail 7017 211 $895,000 $127.54114 Warbler Way 7338 204 $998,000 $136.00503 Happy Trail 5605 97 $1,200,000 $214.09311 Huntington Place 5662 61 $1,849,000 $326.56SALE PENDING227 Granville Way 3833 98 $699,000 $182.36223 Granville Way 4224 33 $749,900 $177.53RECENTLY SOLD 138 Turkey Creek Rd 2218 79 $160,000 $72.13123 Turkey Creek Rd 1807 31 $250,000 $138.35128 Elm Spring Ln 2581 125 $272,000 $105.3815914 NW Military Hwy 2041 25 $262,500 $128.61104 Cliffside Dr. 4489 17 $379,900 $84.62102 Ponca Bnd 3919 81 $549,000 $140.08111 Ottawa Run 6362 264 $999,000 $157.02235 Winding Lane 6094 479 $1,890,000 $310.14
Shavano CreekAddress Sq. Ft. Days on Market List Price Price per Sq. Ft.CURRENTLY FOR SALE103 Post Oak Way 3634 141 $554,990 $152.72322 Branch Oak Way 4200 285 $689,000 $164.04307 Cinnamon Oak 5291 203 $795,000 $150.25211 Durand Oak 5300 430 $800,000 $150.94103 Cherry Bark 4788 436 $810,000 $169.17219 Blackjack Oak 4435 133 $875,000 $197.29331 Pagoda Oak 6200 82 $899,000 $145.00314 Harvard Oak 5151 181 $949,900 $184.41316 Box Oak 5800 112 $950,000 $163.79512 Blackjack Oak 672 64 $999,999 $176.30511 Possum Oak 6331 536 $1,000,000 $157.95SALE PENDING 518 Possum Oak 4375 272 $700,000 $160.00RECENTLY SOLD 627 Cinnamon Oak 4370 21 $899,900 $205.92
Bentley ManorAddress Sq. Ft. Days on Market List Price Price per Sq. Ft.CURRENTLY FOR SALE4431 Bayberry Row 2410 228 $480,000 $199.17107 Binham Hts 2658 102 $495,000 $186.23411 Geddington 2960 368 $546,500 $184.624407 Essex Pl 2763 321 $549,000 $198.694414 Bayberry Row 2967 215 $590,000 $198.854407 Cameron Court 3467 431 $649,000 $187.19208 Bentley Manor 3795 130 $769,000 $202.63211 Bentley Manor 4027 57 $880,000 $218.52202 Geddington 4213 456 $899,000 $213.38123 Manchester Way 4497 573 $995,000 $221.25507 Berwick Town 5625 245 $999,000 $177.60119 Tuscany Way 4720 1 $999,000 $211.65230 Farne Castle 5319 590 $1,165,000 $219.02238 Geddington 4833 172 $1,225,000 $253.46502 Bentley Mnr 5627 473 $1,259,990 $223.91120 Tuscany Way 6138 560 $1,395,000 $227.27211 Geddington 5082 95 $1,495,000 $294.17418 Bentley Mnr 7608 204 $1,513,000 $198.86610 Bentley Mnr 6914 336 $1,985,000 $287.09106 Geddington 7503 77 $2,100,000 $279.88SALE PENDING242 Geddington 5846 221 $1,225,000 $209.54RECENTLY SOLD 131 Calais Way 3265 187 $549,000 $168.14 419 Geddington 3637 531 $675,000 $185.59 410 Bentley Manor 6185 349 $1,495,000 $241.71
Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Properties on this list have been listed/sold by various participants in the MLS.
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