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Submitted by: Tom Peterson - Boerne Office
Matt Woolsey of Forbes.com got it right when he said "Homes sales are in a slump, but not everywhere." There are five cities included in his analysis that are still in a seller's market position. Because of lack of room to overbuild or a population influx, many many opportunities for Real Estate success are alive and well, including our own San Antonio and Hill Country areas.
Although many media outlets cast doom and gloom on Real Estate activity nationwide, prices for existing homes are not falling by the mass in our area. Not every market follows national trends, and despite the industry's overall problems, there are still cities where sellers have the upper hand. The best way to judge a buyer's versus a seller's market is a simple supply-demand analysis of housing stock: the current rate of sales, how long would it take to sell off the inventory of single-family homes or condos? If that measure comes back high, houses sit on the market longer. If it is low, the market is tightening, which is good news for the seller.
Visit with your Realtor to determine your best price and get your property exposed to the buyers here in the South Central Texas area today! For more information visit Tom at www.bradfieldproperties.com/TomPeterson
Submitted by: Jim Sluder- New Braunfels Office
It seems as though any day you turn on the national news there is another story about falling home prices, record foreclosures, and Sellers being stuck with un-sellable houses. If we in Real Estated took our lead from these stories, we may as well stay in bed and pull the covers over our head!
But there is Texas...we have been fortunate to have steady, healthy growth in Real Estate appreciation. The market in South and Central Texas is among the strongest in the nation. We can tell our customers and clients with confidence that ours is a market where both Buyers and Sellers are in a market with strength. Real Estate in Texas is like "money in the bank."For more information go to www.bradfieldproperties.com/JimSluder
Submitted by: Henri Farmer-New Braunfels Office
The thriving community in and around New Braunfels, Texas offers endless opportunities for recreation, shopping, education, and investment. Best known for its two rivers, tourists as well as locals enjoy tubing, kayaking, and canoeing. Two hours on the Comal River are about right for a short respite from the work world. On the other hand the Guadalupe River provides leisurely trips from two to eight hours. And there are other activities in Gruene and in town.
The historic/tourist community of nearby Gruene welcomes shoppers, dancers, and music lovers. In the evening boot-scooting to country western dancing attracts many to historic Gruene Hall whole several local eateries offer up steaks, seafood, hamburgers, and wonderful pasta fares with appropriate wines and beer. And while these activities are growing in popularity, the main streets of downtown New Braunfels are flourishing as well.
In the center of the city an historic bandstand provides a favorite photography spot for all special occasions. Local businesses and citizens have gone to great lengths to revitalize shops, meeting venues, banks, restaurants, and The Brauntex Theater. This old movie theatre turned performing arts theatre has become home to two theatre groups and a yearly menu of high caliber performances by quality entertainers. Bradfield Properties is proud to be a corporate sponsor for this very important part of this south Central Texas community. For more information about properties in New Braunfels, go to www.bradfieldproperties.com/HenriFarmer
Submitted by: Kathy Moore Cloud - Boerne Office
San Antonio has been ranked the 7th largest city in America by many sources. And despite becoming a recently discovered locale, many outlying communities are growing by leaps and bounds as the preferred residential area. Communities such as Fair Oaks Ranch, Boerne, Pipe Creek, and Bandera are realizing previously unprecedented growth. It seems our new neighbors are attracted to the structure of city life as far as jobs go, whether employee or employer, but prefer to enjoy the country life with an easy commute to work. There's still plenty of large tracts of land for sale in the Hill Country. For example, a 47 acre property with a spring fed pond, barn and cabin already set with a well and a septic system sounds like a great start for a new Hill Country resident. Or, how about a secluded 60 acre property with several interesting levels for other buildings in addition to the existing home? One can enjoy the views from their quiet porch before heading to the city in the morning and upon return in the evening- now that's country living with city benefits! For more information about these and other large acre tracts, go to www.bradfieldproperties.com/KathyMooreCloud.
Submitted by: Rebecca Lowther - Marketing Department
Bradfield Properties salutes their 2007 Scholarship winners:
Gabriela Trevino, daughter of Cassie Trevino, is a graduate of Churchill High School and will be attending the University of Texas in San Antonio. Hannah Stewart, daughter of Allen and Laurie Stewart, is a graduate of Boerne High School, will be attending the University of Texas in Austin.Evin Schuchardt, son of Jeanine Schuchardt, is a graduate of Boerne High School, will be attending Texas A&M University.
Bradfield Properties would also like to congratulate Ali Petlin and Kayla Bradfield, granddaughters of Boyd and Joyce Bradfield, on their graduation from Alamo Heights and Churchill High School. Both girls will be attending the University of Texas at Austin.
The Bradfield Properties Scholarship Program was founded in 1992 in memory of Realtors Rita Sheehan Eaves, Betsy Meyer and Jan Newman. The company contributes a portion of every closing towards the Scholarship fund and individual agents contribute as well. Each year 3 recipients are selected by a panel of judges. Since its inception, the scholarship program has provided 48 students with the funds to further their future. This years ceremony was held on May 31, 2007 at the Longhorn Cafe. Judges were Carolyn Greer, Terry Hausman and Melton George.
Submitted by: Kristy Bradfield Petlin, COO
Last evening many of San Antonio’s finest Realtors attended the premier preview of “The Broadway,” the newest innovation in luxury high rise living. This luxurious property is located at the corner of Hildebrand and Broadway in the Alamo Heights area. Priority reservations are now being taken for the 90+ units. Each has its own grand view overlooking the San Antonio Country Club or picturesque parks and gardens. The community has landscaped gardens and grounds, resort-style pool and cabanas, pet friendly area, private underground parking and valet service along with impressive common areas on the first floor. Bradfield Realtors, along with their business associates, enjoyed a first look at the architects model of “The Broadway”. The sample living and bathroom were completed along with a terrace and suggested color palettes were on hand to entice customers. The event was five star quality with fabulous treats catered by the Don Strange Company.
Submitted by: Doris Follett- IH-10 Office
An exciting 358 acre development called “Stone Creek Ranch”, which is in the city of Fair Oaks Ranch, is located on Amman Road. It is part of the acclaimed Boerne Independent School District and offers recreational amenities to accommodate those interested in a fitness center, spa, billiard room, bridge room, swimming pool and walking trails. The homesites range from 1 to 3 acres and start at $99,500 and the entrance will have a guard gate. Residents will also have the opportunity to apply for membership at the Fair Oaks Ranch Golf and Country Club which features a 36 hole golf course, 15 lighted tennis courts, pools and dining.
