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Real Estate Broker/Owner - Sands Realty 210-414-0966 - Texas License #0331413
Sands Realty is a San Antonio-based independent residential real estate company and ASAP Apartment Locators committed to excellent service and exacting standards of honesty and integrity in conducting business.

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2008 

The term "Wildscape" is a new term for me.  I love the idea of seeing beautiful butterflies and birds in my back yard here in San Antonio.  The most common butterfly we now see is the Monarch butterfly and the most common bird is the cardinal.  A Wildscape would invite more types of colorful butt...
08/31/2008
To help maintain the value of your home and avoid costly repairs, it is important to take care of your home's foundation.  Keep the soil around and under your house at a uniform and constant moisture level as much as possible, avoiding wet and dry extremes.  A gentle slope away from the house sho...
08/31/2008
Here are some tips from the Texas Department fo Insurance to protect yourself and/or your employees from fraudulent health plans: Be skeptical if you´re offered coverage that boasts unusually low premium rates. Make sure the plan is insured by a licensed insurer. Ask for the insurer´s name and ch...
08/31/2008
TEXAS HILL COUNTRY / ROCKY MTN LODGE RIVERFOREST, New Braunfels, TX. A 2 year old custom designed, lodge style w/ Colorado-Spruce logs framing the front entrance to this spectacular 4400 sq ft home built by Live Oak Homes.Located on 2.23 acres in the secluded gated community of Riverforest, a sho...
08/27/2008
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-Take an inventory of everything in your home. Write down each item and take pictures for reference and for insurance purposes. -Remove all the items from each room in the house. Catalog furniture, rugs and personal belongings and store them in the garage or a storage locker. Keep out key items, ...
08/22/2008
Are you are planning on moving to San Antonio?  You may need to rent an apartment while conducting your home search and waiting for closing.  The majority of apartments in San Antonio are garden type apartments. Apartments vary from one-room efficiency units to larger two- and three-bedroom units...
08/21/2008
If your credit score is below 660, follow these tips to raise your score. 1. Pay your bills on time.A late payment will automatically pull down your score. A few months history of on-time payments can boost your score. 2. Pay down the cards with the highest balance first.You'll get points deducte...
08/21/2008
If you are planning on selling your home, it is important to ensure that your home is well maintained. Pre-Listing Home Maintenance Checklist -Examine the roof for evidence of damage to roof coverings, flashings and chimneys. -Look in the attic (if accessible) to ensure that roof vents are not ob...
08/20/2008
The 2008 Parade of Homes, hosted by the Greater San Antonio Builders Association, will be held in the Palacios neighborhood of Cibolo Canyons from Saturday, August 30th through Sunday, September 7th.  On Tuesday, September 2, the Parade of Homes will be closed to the public for Realtor Day.  This...
08/19/2008
The pre-approval process establishes an important relationship between you and your lender and gives you credibility with your real estate agent and with sellers.  Most agents will not take you seriously until you are pre-approved since otherwise it would be a waste of their time and yours.   Dur...
08/18/2008
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