18 Mar 08 San Antonio’s Best Real Estate II

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The following real estate information is for single-family homes, condominiums and townhouses in San Antonio, custom homes, San Antonio master-planned communities, and active-adult homes top picks in the San Antonio, Texas area.

Single-family Homes for sale in San Antonio

Medallion Homes is currently selling single-family homes in Trophy Ridge, located in northwest San Antonio. Trophy Ridge offers convenient freeway and highway access to Loop 1604, Loop 410, Highway 90, and Highway 151. The Lackland Air Force Base and Toyota Corp’s manufacturing facility is also located nearby. Each home is a certified Energy Star house that provides energy efficient appliances and fixtures throughout. Homes are priced between $150,000 and $200,000 and Medallion Homes currently has move-in ready homes available.

San Antonio Condominium & Townhouse Living

The Villas of Silverado Hills is a brand new townhouse community built by Centex Homes. Condo units are priced from the $120 to $150 range, which is a great price for the Stone Oak Area. This gated community’s homes come with upgraded carpet, ceramic tile entries, nine-foot ceilings, Whirlpool appliances, 42” garden tub / shower units, and covered entrances. There are several local schools in the area, which are a part of the Comal Independent School District. With multiple floor plans to choose from, the Villas of Silverado Hills is a New Homes Section top pick!

Custom Homes for Luxurious Lifestyles

Wilshire Homes has a ‘Build on Your Lot’ program that offers semi-custom homes in their Timberwood Park and Mountain Springs communities. Under this custom home program, homebuyers can choose from up to fifty floor plans and then customize the selection to meet the needs of the homebuyer. Options include multi-story plans, extra rooms and bedrooms, upgraded bathrooms, theatre room, and a three car garage plan if you so choose. ‘Build on Your Lot’ homes in both of these communities are priced between $220,000 and $320,000 and offer an array of amenities.

Master-planned Communities in San Antonio

Terramont is a Southerland Communities master-planned community, located near to the Shops at La Cantera, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, and the Palladium IMAX Theater. This community is comprised of several home builders—Barclay Custom Homes, Diamante Homes, Robare Custom Homes, and Cariola Custom Homes. Terramont is a gated community and provides homeowners with a community pool, walking and jogging trails, and a tennis court. There are even three golf courses located nearby—Palmer, La Cantera, and Cedar Creek; and children will attend the Northside Independent School District. Home sites are on 1.5 to 3-acre lots and are priced in the mid-$100s.

San Antonio Active-adult Communities

Roseheart is a beautifully designed active-adult community in San Antonio. This Sitterle Homes community features active lifestyle amenities with homeowners in mind. An activities director is responsible for community interactions and activities. The neighborhood offers a clubhouse, walking trails, a library, a games room, pool, a greenbelt, stunning countryside views, and much more. Homes are listed between the high $300s and low $400s, with many move-in ready homes available for immediate occupancy.

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14 Mar 08 Kings Gate Master Planned Community – San Antonio Real Estate

JMJ Development is to begin construction on their latest master-planned community located just thirty miles west of San Antonio. The 870-acre, $25 million gated community will consist of 382 custom homes on two-acre lots. Each home site is rumored to provide majestic views of the rolling hills in Texas’ Hill Country. New homes will be built by Lajolla Construction, operating out of Dallas, who is regarded as one of the most technically complete construction management firms in Texas. New home prices are extremely attractive at an estimated range of between the mid-$60,000s to only the mid-$160,000s. Expect to find phase one completed and ready for move-in January 2009.

This latest master-planned community to reach the San Antonio suburbs will provide residents with an abundance of amenities, including architectural design, lavish landscaping, its very own secure mailroom, and an intricate gated entranceway. Kings Gate is only twenty minutes from the Shops at La Cantera and located just five minutes from Medina Lake—a great boating, fishing, and picnicking spot, not to mention weekend getaway! As an ideal location for individuals that work in San Antonio, Kings Gate’s parents can rest assured knowing their children are attending one of highly regarded Texas school districts—the Medina Valley Independent School District.

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27 Oct 07 What do you want in your new Arizona home?

The following information was gathered from several housing industry experts and illustrates the features that home buyers want in their new homes.

Master-planned communities are all the rage for home buyers. Many Arizona builders are joining together to provide home shoppers with carefully designed developments. These mini-towns provide residents with an array of amenities, from town-centers full of locally owned shops to 27-hole golf courses; and often as many as six or more home builders to choose from.

A popular trend, that many home builders are pursuing, is a Mediterranean style facade. These homes often portray Spanish and Italian detailing and include rustic terra cotta pottery, wrought iron accents, and tile roofing.

Interior designs have evolved in the past several decades to emphasize an open living area. Rather than short ceilings and enclosed kitchens and living areas, you will often find open archways and rounded wall-corners.

There is often an exceptionally strong emphasis on quality and detailing. This includes low-maintenance surfaces on floors and counter tops—granite, limestone, marble, and slate.

The kitchen area is a particularly important feature for the majority of home buyers. New homes in Arizona often attribute open space to the main living area and kitchen. Large kitchens are designed with ample counter space and a large island for food preparation and entertaining guests.

Most home builders in Arizona pre-wire living areas for surround sound and wall mounted flat-panel televisions. A growing trend is for home automation. Often a central control unit can automate lights, thermostats, door-locks, and security systems.

Master bedrooms that are large open areas, with vaulted ceilings, and offer large walk-in closet space are a must have. Home buyers often request larger master baths that provide separate vanities, showers with lavish shower heads and benches, and Jacuzzi bathtubs.

Home buyers want a big backyard with a majestic swimming pool. Generous patio space and balconies, a private space large enough for a bistro table and chairs are an essential feature for most.

The garage should house at least two mid-sized vehicles; however space for a third car is often desirable for workspace and tool storage, and many home buyers want a basin facility.

Perhaps the most important trend in today’s day in age is the Go Green movement. Homes that offer energy saving appliances and Low-E fixtures are often a standard feature from Arizona home builders and are greatly appreciated by home owners.

Arizona custom home builders can refine home buyers’ desires, to detail every little want and need. From flooring options to wall textures and colors—custom cabinetry to extravagant counter tops—today’s home owner can rest assured knowing they reside in the home of their dreams.

References:

Nation’s Building News. Buyers want more home tech than builders offer. Retrieved October 25, 2007 from http://www.nbnnews.com/NBN/issues/2006-07-31/Research/index.html

Oliver, F. “50 Must-Have Features for Today’s Home Buyers.” Professional Builder (1993) 71.6 (June 1, 2006): 54. General OneFile. Gale.

Weintraub, E. (2007) Trends for home buyers. About.com. Retrieved October 25, 2007, from http://homebuying.about.com/od/buyingahome/qt/Hotbuttons.htm?p=1

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