San Antonio Lifestyle | Ann FitzGibbonns

JANUARY | FEBRUARY 2015

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Dedicated to my career and my clients

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Ann brings a diverse background of career experience to her real estate business. She has a degree in Fine Arts with a minor in Education.

She was Curator of Education at the Anchorage Museum of History and Art and Adjunct Faculty with the University of Alaska in Anchorage.

Prior to her life in Alaska, Ann, a native of St. Louis Missouri, she was appointed Director of the Skinker BeBaliviere Community Council in the City of St. Louis, working closely with neighborhood development and business.

Living in San Antonio since 1988, with her husband and three children, she has been actively involved in many community, school and church organizations and is committed to creating a better quality of life for the city. She remains involved with Blue Star Contemporary Art Center, and other community organizations.

“I am dedicated to my career and my clients. I combine my diverse background and creative ability to achieve positive results for my clients.”

Super Bowl Party Time!

7 Parman Place

Recently Sold SOLD

SOLD

104 West Summit

272 Halcyon

Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

FitzGibbonsandAssociates.com Ann FitzGibbons Broker Associate FitzGibbons and Associates Keller Williams Luxury Homes International Alamo Heights Ann@FitzGibbonsandAssociates.com 210.723.3093 Direct

If your home is currently listed, this is not a solicitation for that listing.

A N T O N I O

Featured Listing

Know The Name... Trust The Service Ann FitzGibbons has been a real estate professional since 1991 and has been listed as one of the Top 50 Agents in San Antonio by the San Antonio Business Journal’s “Book of Lists”.

S A N

For the most effective marketing to get your San Antonio property sold call Ann at 210.723.3093.

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Baking Brazilian Fogo de Chão’s Cheese Bread

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Ann FitzGibbons Ann@AnnFitzGibbonsandAssociates.com 210.723.3093

In Good Taste

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Foge De Chão Churrascaria Brazilian Steakhouse 210.227.1700| FogoDeChao.com

JANUARY | FEBRUARY 2015

BRAZILIAN CHEESE BREAD PãO DE QUEJO HELLO SPORTS FANS! If you’re into football (and a bit

Ingredients: 1 1/2 c parmesan cheese

of golf, too), have we got some news for you: Where can you be at five major sporting events over the span of roughly 30 days all within one warm, sunny state? It’s Arizona, of course, where from the end of December through February 1, you can catch some serious sports action at the Fiesta Bowl (December 31), the Cactus Bowl (January 2), the Pro Bowl (January 25), the Waste Management Phoenix Open (January 26 through February 1), and of course, the Super Bowl (February 1). So book your tickets— or if you’re lucky enough, your own private jet—and get ready to touch down in the Valley of the Sun for some stupendous sporting excitement.

No doubt, the biggest draw to Arizona during this action-packed time is Super Bowl XLIX, held this

1 1/2 c corn oil 1 c whole eggs 1 1/4 c manioc (yucca) starch 1 1/4 c sour manioc (yucca) starch 1 c 2% milk Preparation: Mix together all ingredients in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer. Spray cupcake tray with vegetable oil. Pour mix into cup tray filling each to the top.

Place it in oven 350 degrees for 15min, until light brown. The bread should be baked and served immediately, so you can truly enjoy its full flavor.

WINE PAIRING: To represent the flavor, keep this pairing light and refreshing with hints of lime and herbal notes. The acidic yet refreshing pairing will complement the flavors in this bread beautifully. Ideas for the perfect

year at the University of Phoenix Stadium. In case you didn’t know it, the Super Bowl is a major social and sporting scene. In fact, according to Forbes magazine the Super Bowl is among the biggest worldwide events for private jet travel, with an estimated 5,300 business and private jets journeying to Arizona the week of Super Bowl XLIX. There’s also a lot of eatin’ going down on Super Bowl Sunday, the second highest day of food consumption in the U.S., second only to Thanksgiving. This is tailgating in serious style.

And Phoenix is ready to host the Super Bowl like never before.

Since last hosting the big game in 2008, the city has pumped some $4 billion into new downtown development including 250,000 square feet of new retail space, a completed Phoenix Convention Center, 20 miles of light rail, 1,500 new hotel rooms, and more than 30 new restaurants. Ticket holders will also want to check out

Super Bowl Central, a 12-block pedestrian-friendly area in downtown Phoenix, which will serve as the hub of Super Bowl activity for fans, sponsors, media, and the NFL itself. Estimated to attract one million attendees, this hub will host football-themed activities, a nightly fireworks show, an autograph and concert stage, local food trucks, beer and wine gardens, and television network broadcast stages. Party central!

But let’s not forget about the Pro Bowl, held every year to highlight the NFL’s best and brightest as voted by the players, coaches, and fans, which will also be held at University of Phoenix Stadium. Fun fact: This game will be only the third time a Pro Bowl and Super Bowl are held in the same location, making Arizona the place to be this year for football fun. Throw in two college football bowl games and a major golf tournament, and you can see why Arizona is this season’s sports hot spot. See you at the stadium!

coupling are: Sparkling Wine, Pinot Gris, Dry Riesling or White Wine Sangria. Enjoy!

LUXURY HOME MARKET CONTINUES STRONG PERFORMANCE

High-end or “luxury” real estate continues strong growth throughout the US in 2014 with sales of the priciest one percent of homes up 21.1% this year according to the real estate brokerage firm Redfin.

Contrast this with the other 99% of the real estate market which has dropped 7.6% this year. In about 10 housing markets throughout the country, high-end real estate sales have surged above 50% in 2014.

Luxury homes are considered those homes priced between $500,000 to $1 million and make up the highest one percent of the market in that locale, according to the real estate website Realtor.com.

However, location varies greatly on the price to reach the top one percent of that locale’s housing market.

For example, in San Francisco the top one percent of homes sold for $5.35 million or more. About 350 miles down the road in Los Angeles, the top one percent of homes sold for at least $3.65 million. The 2014 Texas Luxury Home Sales Report showed that luxury home sales are one of the fastest growing segments within

the Texas housing market. Luxury home sales made up 1.7 percent of the total housing market and had the second fastest-growing listing prices with a 46 percent increase from the same period in 2012.

Nearly every city in the US has highly coveted neighborhoods where buyers will often times purchase properties in that neighborhood “sight unseen”. Many times emotion plays a leading role in these purchases overcoming logic and practicality – much like the romance of falling in love. A buyer falls in love with the neighborhood and is willing to pay in order to get into that neighborhood.

Neighborhoods in Los Angeles, Orange County and San Francisco dominate the high-end real estate markets with the highest number of luxury home sales, according to Redfin’s “Luxury Report”. The top three neighborhoods leading the pack were Beverly Glenn ($11.86 million); Holmby Hills ($9.91 million); and Malibu Road ($9.51 million).

The most sought-after amenities for affluent home

buyers are a chef’s kitchen and sweeping views – especially ocean, mountain or cityscape views. Other desired features are the square footage of the property and an expansive master suite. Many affluent buyers cite the desire to have unique features in their properties – features with an exclusive back story that appeals to their need to impress. One Realtor highlighted a hand-carved stone bathtub in a luxury property’s marketing materials. This marketing message was designed to pull in buyers who want the one-of-a-kind feature that no one else would have.

San Antonio Cocktail Conference Various Venues | January 15-18 SanAntonioCocktailConference.com The first of its kind in Texas, and now in its fourth year, the San Antonio Cocktail Conference was named one of the Best Cocktail Festivals in America by Fodor’s Travel. Every year we bring together top bartenders and cocktail aficionados for educational seminars, guided tastings and cocktail parties. Houston Street Charities and the Conference will once again donate 100 percent of all money raised during the Conference to benefit children.

Cocoa Womens Half Marathon Historic La Villita | January 18 CocoaHalf.com This ladies only Cocoa Women’s Half Marathon & Relay has quickly became a cult favorite from the sweet race swag, quaint urban San Antonio course to the amazing post-race chocolate goodies. Your race entry gets you all set for a beautiful, flat course and a post-race party that includes everything chocolate. Indulgences include: Hot Chocolate, warm, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Fine Chocolates, Chocolate infused cupcakes, t-cakes and cookies from local artisans, Chicken Mole Tacos, and many other treats all surrounding our chocolate theme.

Don Juan The Tobin Center | January 23-24 TobinCenter.org | 210.223.8624 Unequaled master of the tone poem, Richard Strauss paints a breathtaking picture of the amorous rogue, Don Juan. Phenomenal music and stunningly powerful, this is musical storytelling at its best. The mission of the San Antonio Symphony is to inspire and enrich our community by vigorously influencing the artistic fabric of San Antonio through excellent symphonic performance, education and service.

Mardi Gras Arts & Crafts Show River Walk | February 13-15 TheSanAntonioRiverWalk.com | 210.227.4262 Enjoy a stroll along the picturesque River Walk, stop to talk to our vendors who are anxious to share information about their craft, and take home an item that will enhance your home, wardrobe or garden. Participating vendors display some of the most unique handmade merchandise available anywhere. Whether its jewelry, pottery or fine art you are interested in, you are sure to find what you’re looking for!

Peking Acrobats Tobin Center for the Performing Arts | February 27 ARTSSA.org | 210.226.2891 Ancient acrobatic traditions meet 21st century stagecraft with this elite group of gymnasts, jugglers, cyclists and tumblers from China. This daring demonstration of strength, balance and agility has hypnotized audiences around the globe. They defy gravity with amazing displays of contortion, flexibility and control. The Peking Acrobats regularly push the envelope of human possibility with astonishing dexterity and skill.

In Good Taste

Event Calendar

Foge De Chão Churrascaria Brazilian Steakhouse 210.227.1700| FogoDeChao.com

JANUARY | FEBRUARY 2015

BRAZILIAN CHEESE BREAD PãO DE QUEJO HELLO SPORTS FANS! If you’re into football (and a bit

Ingredients: 1 1/2 c parmesan cheese

of golf, too), have we got some news for you: Where can you be at five major sporting events over the span of roughly 30 days all within one warm, sunny state? It’s Arizona, of course, where from the end of December through February 1, you can catch some serious sports action at the Fiesta Bowl (December 31), the Cactus Bowl (January 2), the Pro Bowl (January 25), the Waste Management Phoenix Open (January 26 through February 1), and of course, the Super Bowl (February 1). So book your tickets— or if you’re lucky enough, your own private jet—and get ready to touch down in the Valley of the Sun for some stupendous sporting excitement.

No doubt, the biggest draw to Arizona during this action-packed time is Super Bowl XLIX, held this

1 1/2 c corn oil 1 c whole eggs 1 1/4 c manioc (yucca) starch 1 1/4 c sour manioc (yucca) starch 1 c 2% milk Preparation: Mix together all ingredients in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer. Spray cupcake tray with vegetable oil. Pour mix into cup tray filling each to the top.

Place it in oven 350 degrees for 15min, until light brown. The bread should be baked and served immediately, so you can truly enjoy its full flavor.

WINE PAIRING: To represent the flavor, keep this pairing light and refreshing with hints of lime and herbal notes. The acidic yet refreshing pairing will complement the flavors in this bread beautifully. Ideas for the perfect

year at the University of Phoenix Stadium. In case you didn’t know it, the Super Bowl is a major social and sporting scene. In fact, according to Forbes magazine the Super Bowl is among the biggest worldwide events for private jet travel, with an estimated 5,300 business and private jets journeying to Arizona the week of Super Bowl XLIX. There’s also a lot of eatin’ going down on Super Bowl Sunday, the second highest day of food consumption in the U.S., second only to Thanksgiving. This is tailgating in serious style.

And Phoenix is ready to host the Super Bowl like never before.

Since last hosting the big game in 2008, the city has pumped some $4 billion into new downtown development including 250,000 square feet of new retail space, a completed Phoenix Convention Center, 20 miles of light rail, 1,500 new hotel rooms, and more than 30 new restaurants. Ticket holders will also want to check out

Super Bowl Central, a 12-block pedestrian-friendly area in downtown Phoenix, which will serve as the hub of Super Bowl activity for fans, sponsors, media, and the NFL itself. Estimated to attract one million attendees, this hub will host football-themed activities, a nightly fireworks show, an autograph and concert stage, local food trucks, beer and wine gardens, and television network broadcast stages. Party central!

But let’s not forget about the Pro Bowl, held every year to highlight the NFL’s best and brightest as voted by the players, coaches, and fans, which will also be held at University of Phoenix Stadium. Fun fact: This game will be only the third time a Pro Bowl and Super Bowl are held in the same location, making Arizona the place to be this year for football fun. Throw in two college football bowl games and a major golf tournament, and you can see why Arizona is this season’s sports hot spot. See you at the stadium!

coupling are: Sparkling Wine, Pinot Gris, Dry Riesling or White Wine Sangria. Enjoy!

LUXURY HOME MARKET CONTINUES STRONG PERFORMANCE

High-end or “luxury” real estate continues strong growth throughout the US in 2014 with sales of the priciest one percent of homes up 21.1% this year according to the real estate brokerage firm Redfin.

Contrast this with the other 99% of the real estate market which has dropped 7.6% this year. In about 10 housing markets throughout the country, high-end real estate sales have surged above 50% in 2014.

Luxury homes are considered those homes priced between $500,000 to $1 million and make up the highest one percent of the market in that locale, according to the real estate website Realtor.com.

However, location varies greatly on the price to reach the top one percent of that locale’s housing market.

For example, in San Francisco the top one percent of homes sold for $5.35 million or more. About 350 miles down the road in Los Angeles, the top one percent of homes sold for at least $3.65 million. The 2014 Texas Luxury Home Sales Report showed that luxury home sales are one of the fastest growing segments within

the Texas housing market. Luxury home sales made up 1.7 percent of the total housing market and had the second fastest-growing listing prices with a 46 percent increase from the same period in 2012.

Nearly every city in the US has highly coveted neighborhoods where buyers will often times purchase properties in that neighborhood “sight unseen”. Many times emotion plays a leading role in these purchases overcoming logic and practicality – much like the romance of falling in love. A buyer falls in love with the neighborhood and is willing to pay in order to get into that neighborhood.

Neighborhoods in Los Angeles, Orange County and San Francisco dominate the high-end real estate markets with the highest number of luxury home sales, according to Redfin’s “Luxury Report”. The top three neighborhoods leading the pack were Beverly Glenn ($11.86 million); Holmby Hills ($9.91 million); and Malibu Road ($9.51 million).

The most sought-after amenities for affluent home

buyers are a chef’s kitchen and sweeping views – especially ocean, mountain or cityscape views. Other desired features are the square footage of the property and an expansive master suite. Many affluent buyers cite the desire to have unique features in their properties – features with an exclusive back story that appeals to their need to impress. One Realtor highlighted a hand-carved stone bathtub in a luxury property’s marketing materials. This marketing message was designed to pull in buyers who want the one-of-a-kind feature that no one else would have.

San Antonio Cocktail Conference Various Venues | January 15-18 SanAntonioCocktailConference.com The first of its kind in Texas, and now in its fourth year, the San Antonio Cocktail Conference was named one of the Best Cocktail Festivals in America by Fodor’s Travel. Every year we bring together top bartenders and cocktail aficionados for educational seminars, guided tastings and cocktail parties. Houston Street Charities and the Conference will once again donate 100 percent of all money raised during the Conference to benefit children.

Cocoa Womens Half Marathon Historic La Villita | January 18 CocoaHalf.com This ladies only Cocoa Women’s Half Marathon & Relay has quickly became a cult favorite from the sweet race swag, quaint urban San Antonio course to the amazing post-race chocolate goodies. Your race entry gets you all set for a beautiful, flat course and a post-race party that includes everything chocolate. Indulgences include: Hot Chocolate, warm, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Fine Chocolates, Chocolate infused cupcakes, t-cakes and cookies from local artisans, Chicken Mole Tacos, and many other treats all surrounding our chocolate theme.

Don Juan The Tobin Center | January 23-24 TobinCenter.org | 210.223.8624 Unequaled master of the tone poem, Richard Strauss paints a breathtaking picture of the amorous rogue, Don Juan. Phenomenal music and stunningly powerful, this is musical storytelling at its best. The mission of the San Antonio Symphony is to inspire and enrich our community by vigorously influencing the artistic fabric of San Antonio through excellent symphonic performance, education and service.

Mardi Gras Arts & Crafts Show River Walk | February 13-15 TheSanAntonioRiverWalk.com | 210.227.4262 Enjoy a stroll along the picturesque River Walk, stop to talk to our vendors who are anxious to share information about their craft, and take home an item that will enhance your home, wardrobe or garden. Participating vendors display some of the most unique handmade merchandise available anywhere. Whether its jewelry, pottery or fine art you are interested in, you are sure to find what you’re looking for!

Peking Acrobats Tobin Center for the Performing Arts | February 27 ARTSSA.org | 210.226.2891 Ancient acrobatic traditions meet 21st century stagecraft with this elite group of gymnasts, jugglers, cyclists and tumblers from China. This daring demonstration of strength, balance and agility has hypnotized audiences around the globe. They defy gravity with amazing displays of contortion, flexibility and control. The Peking Acrobats regularly push the envelope of human possibility with astonishing dexterity and skill.

JANUARY | FEBRUARY 2015

Each office is independently owned and operated.

Dedicated to my career and my clients

GET BOWLED OVER

ACTIVE

Ann brings a diverse background of career experience to her real estate business. She has a degree in Fine Arts with a minor in Education.

She was Curator of Education at the Anchorage Museum of History and Art and Adjunct Faculty with the University of Alaska in Anchorage.

Prior to her life in Alaska, Ann, a native of St. Louis Missouri, she was appointed Director of the Skinker BeBaliviere Community Council in the City of St. Louis, working closely with neighborhood development and business.

Living in San Antonio since 1988, with her husband and three children, she has been actively involved in many community, school and church organizations and is committed to creating a better quality of life for the city. She remains involved with Blue Star Contemporary Art Center, and other community organizations.

“I am dedicated to my career and my clients. I combine my diverse background and creative ability to achieve positive results for my clients.”

Super Bowl Party Time!

7 Parman Place

Recently Sold SOLD

SOLD

104 West Summit

272 Halcyon

Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

FitzGibbonsandAssociates.com Ann FitzGibbons Broker Associate FitzGibbons and Associates Keller Williams Luxury Homes International Alamo Heights Ann@FitzGibbonsandAssociates.com 210.723.3093 Direct

If your home is currently listed, this is not a solicitation for that listing.

A N T O N I O

Featured Listing

Know The Name... Trust The Service Ann FitzGibbons has been a real estate professional since 1991 and has been listed as one of the Top 50 Agents in San Antonio by the San Antonio Business Journal’s “Book of Lists”.

S A N

For the most effective marketing to get your San Antonio property sold call Ann at 210.723.3093.

Produced by UpscaleRealEstateMarketing.com • 877.660.0996

Luxury Market Update High-end Sales Surge

Baking Brazilian Fogo de Chão’s Cheese Bread

For All Your Real Estate Needs

Ann FitzGibbons Ann@AnnFitzGibbonsandAssociates.com 210.723.3093