Bradfield Properties is having an SAPD Blue Christmas!

submitted by: Rebecca Lowther - Marketing Director

BP Holiday Break"feast" Choir

Submitted by: Rebecca Lowther - Publicity Director

Jack Jones awarded the 2008 Joseph M. Cullinan Farm and Land Specialist of the Year

Submitted by: Joyce Bradfield, President & Owner

"Jack C. Jones is the 2008 recipient of the Joseph M. Cullinan Farm and Land Specialist of the Year award. A native to San Antonio, Jones spent 35 years in the information technology industry until he became a Realtor® in 2002 and joined the Boerne office of Bradfield Properties. He primarily specializes in working with buyers and sellers in residential and land transactions. In 2006, Jones recieved the People's Choice Spirit Award at Bradfield Properties and earned his GRI designation in the same year. he has also been active at SABOR where he was elected as vice-chairman of the Farm & Land Committee in 2006 and was the 2007 chairman. Jones is also a 2007 graduate of the Texas Realtors® Leadership Program. His is married and has one daughter."
-Taken from "San Antonio Board of Realtors® presents special awards", San Antonio Express News, December 11, 2008

Jack and I were childhood friends and we reconnected through our real estate careers. I am thrilled to have him on board at Bradfield Properties. Congratulations Jack and keep up the good work!

It is a Great Day for Real Estate

submitted by: Kristy Bradfield Petlin, Chief Operations Officer

It was a Great Day for Susan Jones, Bradfield Properties Stone Oak Office Realtor.
Susan was our featured host for the KENS TV Great Day SA Morning show which also had a surprise appearance from the Spurs Coyote! She promoted the open houses for Great Sunday as well as a positive forecast for the central Texas real estate market with amazing interest rates and lots of homes for sale. Thanks to Susan for representing Bradfield Properties so professionally today.

Thanksgiving 2008 thoughts: It is good to be in San Antonio!

Submitted by - Reagan Greer, Broker
As Thanksgiving 2008 approaches, we at Bradfield Properties, Inc. would like to thank all of our clients and customers for trusting us with your real estate needs. Our Company and our top team of professional Realtors appreciate your time on our web site and pledge to continue to stay a step ahead by providing you with useful as well as updated information.

2008 has been an unusual year for the real estate market. Economic uncertainty has had an impact on our local market, but as a whole, San Antonio and the surrounding areas have done much better than other parts of the Country. We continue to find ourselves in a buyers market (more than 6 months of inventory) with over an 8 month supply of inventory of homes available today. Interest rates remain favorable, between 5.75 and 6.25%, with many options for consumers to consider. Getting pre-approved for a loan is important, as credit and your ability to pay need to be settled up front prior to venturing out in market. Housing appreciation in San Antonio remains in the positive / plus column and your agent can provide specific information on the subdivision you are interested in for more clarity. The overall outlook for the local area remains good via unemployment rate is down, job growth rate is up and interest in new people moving here remains on the rise proven by our population increases. It is a great time to consider moving up or down in home size plus buying verses renting with these factors in mind.

Sellers need to be aggressive in marketing their home in coordination with their Realtor. Getting the property exposed on the internet, in print and in the real estate community is very important. The property should be in good condition inside and outside, priced competitively to sale quickly and the seller should be proactive with the feedback they receive on the home. Houses are selling, however the days on the market may be a little longer, so look at the facts in your neighborhood up front to have a clear expectation. Ask your agent to provide this for your review in the process of listing.

Real estate is a big part of Thanksgiving celebrations, as homes around the Country are filled with family and friends this holiday season. We at Bradfield Properties stand ready to assist you with your real estate needs today and in the days ahead.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

The new Face of our Relocation Department

Bradfield Properties is proud to welcome Naomi Weckesser as our new Relocation & Corporate Business Development Director. Her experience as a Sales Agent, Office Manager, Property Management Coordinator, and Training Instructor since 1993 speaks to her well rounded knowledge of the realty world and her ability to support the wonderful professionals here at Bradfield Properties. 20+ years of previous experience with GTE/Verizon in Network and Business Operations Development provides the foundation of her business perspective. We are confident that Naomi will be a great addition to our Relocation team. If you're ready to go to work, so is she. Is your company moving to or from the San Antonio area? Contact Naomi for all your relocation needs!

New Faces at Bradfield Properties

(L-R) Maureen McCann, Ryszard Jablonski and Jaclyn Hays

Congratulations to our September '08 Training Class graduates. New agents Maureen McCann, Ryszard Jablonski and Jaclyn Hays bring with them a wide range of experience and high hopes for their future in real estate. Maureen and Jaclyn can be found at our Stone Oak Office and Ryszard will be working out of our IH-10 office. We can't wait to see what great things they will accomplish at Bradfield Properties. Click on their pictures to contact any of these new agents.

Congratulations to Tammy Lundgren

Congratulations to Bradfield Properties agent Tammy Lundgren and her husband Todd for being awarded the “Best Rural Product” award at the 2008 Greater San Antonio Builder’s Association Summit Awards for their property at 2649 Black Bear Drive in New Braunfels, Texas.
“We entered the home because of its lovely exterior and interior.” Tammy explains. “ We picked this plan for our own home but decided to stay in Bulverde. So we even picked the color choices to match our own tastes. We decided to stage it with living and dining room furniture.”
The Summit award is an annual award given out by the GSABA trade association to offer the community a showcase of member profiles and products. As a member, L&L Custom homes (owned by Todd and Tammy Lundgren) were eligible to participate in the competition for the Summit Award for Best Rural Product.
Tammy and Todd wanted to enter one of their homes in the Summit Awards and felt that their Black Bear property was a good choice. Apparently, so did the judges.

Congratulations again Tammy and Todd Lundgren. We are so proud of you!

Welcome To New Stone Oak Agents!

(Row 1 L-R) Lindslee Kerr, Joel Leos, Guy Sensiba, Ron Tackett,
(Row 2)Lisa Hima, Margaret Aguilar, Kevin Baksh

Bradfield Properties welcomed a bevy of new agents to our Stone Oak office during the spring and summer months. New agents Lindslee Kerr, Joel Leos, Guy Sensiba, Ron Tackett, Lisa Hima, Margaret Aguilar and Kevin Baksh offer a wide range of experience and backgrounds but are common in their love for the city of San Antonio and the business of real estate. The Stone Oak office serves San Antonio, Hollywood Park, Shavano Park, Hill Country Village, Alamo Heights, Olmos Park, Bulverde, Schertz, Universal City. Click on their pictures to contact any of these new agents.

Tune In!

Tune in to HGTV on August 5th at 10:00 pm to see Bradfield Properties' own “Good Golly Miss Molly” Eaton of the Stone Oak office show of her Real Estate know how on the hit show “My House is Worth What?” The show, titled “The Tale of the Quick Sale” will also air August 6th at 2 am. During her segment, Molly tours a home in Alamo Heights, revealing the pros and cons of the home’s layout, remodels and renovations. She offers advice on the most lucrative future projects or additions. After Molly’s tour, the homeowner reveals how much the house was purchased for plus the price on all renovations to date. Once all the numbers are in, Molly gives an estimate on what the home could list for in today’s market. This kind of national attention is very exciting for the Alamo city. Reagan Greer, Broker for Bradfield Properties said that “Having been named one of the top 10 markets for buying a home recently by Forbes Magazine, San Antonio continues to get positive attention with HGTV focusing here. We are excited that Molly Eaton is representing our company on the show.” Tune in for fun entertainment and great tips on how to best update your home. Molly can be reached at 210.496.4949 or mollyeaton@bradfieldproperties.com

Monteola: Gateway to the Hill Country

Race to This New Development

submitted by: Kathy Moore Cloud - Agent - Boerne Office

WOW? Did you see the headlines in the business section of the express news on 4/22? “Texas now tops in big businesses”. Well, yeah. But I guess I should acknowledge it was indeed refreshing to read something positive since most of us are worn out by doomsday reporting. The article further stated that San Antonio companies helped the state beat California, New York in Fortune list of corporate headquarters. “Business experts say it’s a matter of simple economics—Texas attracts companies with it’s low taxes, affordable land, and large labor force.”

Several San Antonio companies are reported to have helped “win the crown” listing AT&T Inc and Valero Energy Corp among them. I suppose while there are indeed those running around hearing the doomsday reports there are an equal amount of “forward thinking” folks like TAMA Development gearing up for bigger and better things and taking advantage of the opportunities in a “growth city like San Antonio”. We’ve just announced an exciting project TAMA has been working on for some time and are just about ready to break ground.

The Reserve at Retama, a new luxury town home condominium style community is about the most wonderful unique idea I’ve come across. The original brainstorm ballooned into the 34 unit Luxury Town Home condominium Community after the development group saw the original plans and the actual site. Digital reproductions and floorpans can be viewed on our website. The location is adjoining Retama Race Tracks (the quarter horse races opening day is April 25th by the way). Yes, one could actually see the action from the back balconies of some of these exclusive units. This NE corridor of San Antonio’s heavy growth has needed something a little more “upscale” and “luxurious”. We anticipate those individuals that want and deserve a little pampering will love ownership here whether they are here for short periods to enjoy friends and all the events and excitement San Antonio has to offer such as “Fiesta” or whether they want to live life here year round. There are currently 3 models (1700 to 2700 +- SF) to choose from and ability to customize beyond the current upgrades that include wood flooring, granite counters. Buyers can even request finish out of half in/half out basement area to create more square footage if needed. Big WOW! The race is on. We have an “interest list” started and can in fact “reserve” pre-construction pricing for a limited time. Eight units have already been reserved. Don’t be left on the “backstretch” ….. move off the rail and take the lead. YOU DESERVE IT!

For more information about this or any property in the area, go to www.bradfieldproperties.com/kathymoorecloud.

Tama Development Executives excited to be moving forward.

Congratulations Janice Tisdale!

Submitted by: Rebecca Lowther - Publications Director

Bradfield Properties is proud to announce that Janice Tisdale, a multi million dollar producing Realtor at the Stone Oak office, has been awarded the Accredited Buyer Representation (ABR®) designation by the Real Estate Buyers Agent Council, Inc. (REBAC) of the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

She joins more than 32,000 real estate professionals in North America who have earned the ABR® designation. All were required to successfully complete a comprehensive course in buyer representation and an elective course focusing on a buyer representation specialty, both in addition to submitting documentation verifying professional experience.

The Real Estate Buyers Agent Council, Inc., founded in 1988, and is the worlds largest association of real estate professionals focusing specifically on representing the real estate buyer.

To contact Janice, go to www.bradfieldproperties.com/JaniceTisdale

Unique and Beautiful Home in Boerne, Texas

Luxury with Unsurpassed Views

Submitted by Glen Hoffman - agent - Churchill Office

This custom built Hilltop home offers 4370 sf of beautiful floorplan and unsurpassed views. Beautiful Travertine and hardwood floors shine in the natural light that pours in from the custom oversized windows affording breathtaking views of Cielo Vista Valley. A towering white rock fireplace adds a sense of drama to the living room. Its not hard to picture yourself making dinner in the fabulous kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances and a 5 star gas stove. For the avid entertainer there is even a wine room with a fridge and rack and the beautiful dining room is the perfect setting for an elegant dinner. Decadence continues with a media room and gameroom. The master suite is fit for a king with a beautiful fireplace, lots of natural light and a spacious bathroom. Come and sit beside the stunning Keith Zars designer pool or relax in the shade of the covered patio and enjoy the view and the exquisitely landscaped yard. The oversized 3-car garage is just waiting for you to pull in and enjoy your fabulous home. To see this and other homes in San Antonio and surrounding areas go to www.bradfieldproperties.com/glenhoffman

Save Time and Money

Submitted by: JoAnn Lampis - Agent - Churchill Office

MLS # 709343 310 Twisted Wood Don't spend an arm and a leg on gas, or sit in traffic to get home ! Move to this super, one story, 4 bedroom, 3 bath home, inside of 1604, near Bitters and 281 in The Woodlands of Camino Real! Towering oaks, a beautiful pool and a sports court make the backyard a "Vacation". Two master suites with backyard access, two living areas, two dining areas, PLUS great curb appeal are just some of the ammenities. The brand new roof and brand new fence in 2008 are wonderful !! Call Jo Ann at 872-1233 to see this lovely home or go to www/bradfieldproperties.com/JoAnnLampis.

Ready and Waiting for You

Submitted by: Rose Strawn - Agent - Churchill Office

Looking for a place to call home? You'll find it in 1023 Stonegarden This is a great home in a great location. 4 -sides brick make it a breeze to care for . Spacious rooms with lots of closet space and an expansive master suite with split bath and dual walk-in closets ensures that everyone has enough space. A cozy island kitchen offers lots of counter space. Designer colors and upgraded flooring add a special touch to this gem of a home. The extended garage has plenty of room for a workbench or trailer. The parklike backyard shaded with mature oaks is just waiting for your hammock! Pour a glass of iced tea and come relax in your new home. For information on this or any house in the area, go to www.bradfieldproperties.com/RoseStrawn.

Country Living With City Conveniences

Submitted by: Sandy Hancock - Agent - Bulverde Office


Are you dreaming of a place in the country but think that dream is impossible because it is just too far out from San Antonio to find that country home? You need to check out MLS listings #’s 691366 and 710386. This is land for sale that is only 11 miles to the intersection of Hwy 281 North and Loop 1604 and less than 10 miles to the developing PGA golf area. The sellers of these listings are offering buyers options. You can purchase the piece as approximately 6 acres or 8 acres or even up to 9 acres---WOW. That much land, that close to major shopping, medical care, and employment. Then when you get home, you can have your horses and chickens and forget that busy city life is just minutes away. The property is in Comal ISD, in the Smithson Valley High School attendance zone. Come check it out. For more information about this and other listings go to www.bradfieldproperties.com/sandyhancock

Just Where is Bulverde?

Submitted by: Sandy Hancock - Agent - Bulverde Office
It was the summer of 1971 and my husband was just back from Vietnam. We were moving back home to San Antonio, and it was time to fulfill our dream of a place in the country. We found that fulfillment in a little rural community north of San Antonio. We bought 13 acres for $11,000 and started to build a house. Both of us had grown up in San Antonio but had never heard of Bulverde. We had driven through it countless times all of our lives on trips up 2 lane 281 N., particularly drives to Canyon Lake. It wasn’t even one of those “blink and you'll miss it places” then. I started teaching at Churchill high school that fall in San Antonio, about 20 miles from our place. That 20 miles includes one Yield sign to get out onto 281 and one four way Stop sign just before I got to Churchill. That same road now has going on a dozen traffic lights. Where did little remote Bulverde go? Now it is one of those places everyone wants to move to. We have more shopping than I ever imagined would get to Bulverde in my lifetime. The area is now known as Bulverde-Spring Branch. We have Smithson Valley High School with nationwide recognition, destination restaurants, Guadalupe State Park on the river and neighborhoods with private river parks for residents, a premiere rural library, more activities for children than a parent could want, job opportunities, and still lots of country atmosphere, attitudes, and events. You have probably heard of Wurstfest, but have you ever heard of the Comal County Fair, the Bulverde Jubilee, the Bill Brown Elementary School Barn Dance, the Bulverde Senior Citizens events, the Bulverde Chamber Christmas Lights, the Comal Education Foundation Golf Tournament----? We are also quite proud of the fact that way back then Bulverde had the red roof Lutheran Church on 281 and the Catholic Church on Hwy 46, but now we have a church on every corner. If you want a good old fashioned place to live and raise a family and find something for everyone----come check us out. I’ve been here for 37 years and miss the quiet, slow-paced time, BUT I love to welcome the newcomers. By the way, I sold 3 acres down the street from that 13 acres for $85,000 last year. Bulverde is definitely a great investment as well as a great place to live.
Sandy can be reached at sandyhancock@bradfieldproperties.com.

San Antonio is always deep in our hearts.

Submitted by: Kristy Bradfield Petlin - COO

Many of you living in San Antonio have seen the new brand for our great city – San Antonio, DEEP. in the HEART. In the mid 90’s, Bradfield Properties began using “Deep in the heart of Texas” as our slogan. This was taken, of course from the song sung by myself and countless other young Texans, “The stars at night are big and bright (clap, clap, clap, clap) deep in the heart of Texas." My favorite part was always the clapping because we could make lots of noise during music class at Olmos Elementary School. But I digress. As the new century approached and traffic on our website bradfieldproperties.com increased, it became apparent to me that the website at first glance didn’t give the viewers a sense of place. So we branded a 5 point star under the “B” and added the word TEXAS under Bradfield Properties. We also changed our company colors to steel and copper. (Thanks to T.J. Connolly, our media buyer, for that suggestion.) Mission San Jose’s Rose window inspired the new Corazon red quatrefoil symbol of our city. Just like the four pillars of San Antonio’s new brand - Bradfield Properties has pride in our people and our history and we promise you a passionate home buying experience. As a native San Antonian, I embrace this place where “the stars at night are big and bright…” and celebrating the city’s past, present and promising future has always been...deep in my heart.

Look Out Hollywood, Here She Comes!

Based on a fun and professional casting tape, Bradfield Properties' own “Good Golly Miss Molly” Eaton of the Stone Oak office was chosen to be featured on HGTV’s “My House is Worth What?” In the show, which is scheduled to air in late summer 2008, Molly tours two homes in Shavano Park and Alamo Heights, revealing the pros and cons of each home’s layout, remodles and renovations. She offers advice on the most lucrative future projects or additions. After Molly’s tour of each home, the homeowner reveals how much the house was purchased for plus the price on all renovations to date. Once all the numbers are in, Molly gives an estimate on what the home could list for in today’s market. Tune in for fun entertainment and great tips on how to best update your home. Molly can be reached at 210.496.4949 or mollyeaton@bradfieldproperties.com

Recipe for a Sale

There are 5 main ingredients that make up the sale of your home:

1. Location
The phrase "Location, location, location" says it all. Pricing of your property must reflect its location.

2. Condition
The upkeep and presentation of your property is crucial to obtain the highest value for your home in any given market at any given time. Pricing of your property must reflect its condition.

3. Price
Price is the number one factor in the sale of a home. The value in a property is what one person is willing to pay another to gain ownership of it. Price must be in direct relationship to the other ingredients.

4. Terms
The more terms available on your property, the more potential purchasers you reach. Pricing your property must reflect the kinds of terms available to purchase it.

5. The Market
Interest rates, competition, and the economy all make up and influencethe state of the market when you sell your property. Pricing of your property must reflect the current status of the market.

When all of the above ingredients are in agreement...we have a sale! If just one of them is out of line it will take a longer time to sell, and the more ingredients out of line, the longer it will take before the sale of your home takes place.