Elm Creek Lifestyle

210.710.8327

New to Market in Shavano Creek

NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2014

4th Generation Real Estate Expert

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C R E E K

JDym@DymRealtyServices.com www.JoshDym.com 10 Dominion Drive | San Antonio, TX 78257

Integrity • Responsiveness • Commitment

loan options. Our mortgage specialists can help you find the product that meets your unique needs.

For personal service, in-house underwriting and processing, please contact:

Todd M. Schneider NMLS# 812337

371 North Main Street Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 816-6305 tschneider@jeffersonbank.com

jeffersonbank.com/mortgages

Nannette Gagne Escrow Officer 210.698.0924 Office 210.838.4007 Mobile

Nannette.Gagne@AlamoTitle.com

Featured Listing 211 Post Oak Way | 5 Bed | 5.5 Bath | 6,767 SQFT | $945,000 This home is situated on a .88 acre lot with an entertainer’s back yard including a pool and spa.

Real Estate Activity in Elm Creek Address CURRENTLY FOR SALE 39 Villa Verde 3011 Iron Stone Ct 12543 Elm Manor Dr 3003 Iron Stone Ct 3403 Elm Hollow St 12523 Elm Country Ln 6 Villa Jardin 12711 Old Wick Rd 11823 Elmscourt 12654 Old Wick Circle 11619 Elm Ridge Rd 12526 Elm Country Ln 11735 Mill Rock Rd 12638 Old Wick Rd 11834 Elmscourt 12730 Hunters Chase St 11811 Mill Rock Rd 68 Westelm Circle 3939 Morgans Creek 48 Westelm Circle

Sq. Ft.

Days on Market

List Price

Price per Sq. Ft.

2,552 2,243 3,104 2,624 3,227 2,951 2,678 3,082 3,192 3,200 3,327 4,382 4,776 5,307 4,349 7,245 5,265 5,641 4,595 5,247

48 114 115 121 1 318 226 151 478 94 91 50 31 153 157 440 49 91 119 401

$299,900 $329,000 $349,000 $360,000 $369,777 $379,000 $385,000 $400,000 $480,000 $499,000 $529,500 $560,000 $650,000 $664,000 $699,000 $725,000 $750,000 $769,900 $849,900 $875,000

$117.51 $146.67 $112.43 $137.19 $114.58 $128.43 $143.76 $129.78 $150.37 $155.93 $159.15 $127.79 $136.09 $125.11 $160.72 $100.06 $142.45 $136.48 $184.96 $166.76

A Time For Thanks

Home Sweet Home Remodel

RECENTLY SOLD 4 Villa Jardin 1,591 168 $268,900 $169.01 4 Villa Bonita 2,042 79 $340,000 $166.50 12533 Elm Country Ln 3,092 39 $379,777 $122.82 3415 Elm Hollow Ln 2,885 20 $397,000 $137.60 12423 Winding Branch 3,546 82 $549,000 $154.82 12106 Windemere 3,126 38 $569,900 $182.30 3914 Iron Mill Lane 6,373 689 $699,000 $109.68 3927 Iron Mill 4,869 14 $720,000 $147.87

KNOWLEDGE over words

RESULTS

over promises

ACTIONS

over stagnation

RISING ABOVE the status quo

Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Properties on this list have been listed/sold by various participants in the MLS. If your home is currently listed, this is not a solicitation for that listing.

THANKSGIVING GRATITUDE

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Whether you are buying or building a home, you will experience service at its finest. We offer a wide range of competitive products, including various jumbo

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In Good Taste Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar 210.824.9463 | FlemingsSteakhouse.com

Wurstfest Landa Park| November 7-16

PEPPERCORN STEAK Ingredients: 2 1/2 tbsp black peppercorns 2 1/2 tsp white peppercorns 3 each, 12 oz New York strip 3 tsp kosher salt

s the weather turns cooler and we set our dining room table for a Thanksgiving feast, we are given the opportunity to pause and reflect on all we can be grateful for. The tradition of Thanksgiving, of course, is not a new idea, nor one that truly began at Plymouth with the Pilgrims and the Native Americans. Cultures around the world have celebrated their harvest annually when the fields were full and ripe for picking. The word harvest is actually from the Old English word hærfest, meaning autumn and the full moon nearest the autumnal equinox is called the Harvest Moon. At harvest festivals, ancient cultures took respite from the labor of the fields and gave thanks for their bountiful harvest by preparing large feasts to share and enjoy. Then, it was time to prepare for the long winter ahead when the fields lay barren for many long months.

Today’s Thanksgiving shares common threads with the harvest rituals of yore.

We still enjoy taking a break from work to celebrate our good fortune and give thanks for all we have by gathering to feast with family and friends. And we can thank President Abraham Lincoln for making the day official, as he declared the final Thursday in November a national

5 oz pomace oil 1/2 tsp chopped parsley, dry Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation: Place both peppercorns in a sauté pan and cook on medium high heat for 2 minutes. Pull from the heat and crack the peppercorns in half. Season the steak with salt and pepper on both sides. Place the cracked peppercorns on a plate and press one side of the steak into the peppercorns to coat evenly. Pour pomace oil in sauté and then sear the steak peppercorn side down first for 2-3 minutes. Turn the steak over and cook to medium rare or desired doneness. Cut the NY strip into ¾ inch thick slices on a slight angle then arrange 3 pieces on a small, warm plate. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Fleming’s Potatoes Ingredients: 4 oz leeks 2 oz jalapenos, quarter inch diced 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp black pepper, fine grind 1 1/2 oz butter, lightly salted 2 c heavy cream

1 1/2 c half and half 4 oz cheddar cheese, grated 4 oz jack cheese, grated 3 lbs potatoes, Idaho russet As needed pan coating

Preparation: Cut ends of leeks and dice only the bottom 3 inches of leeks into 1/2 dice. Place butter in large sauce pot set on medium high heat.

Add jalapenos, leeks, salt and pepper, sauté for 4-5 minutes. Add cream and half and half and bring to a simmer. When cream is hot, pull off stove and add both cheeses, blend in thoroughly. Peel potatoes and slice into 1/16 inch thick circles with a mandolin.

Combine potatoes and cream mixture in mixing bowl. Spray sides and bottoms of a 13 x 9 inch baking dish with pan coating. Place potato mixture in the pan and evenly distribute the potatoes and sauce. Cover with plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Bake in 350 degree oven for one hour. Remove wrap and foil and cook for 15 more minutes to brown top of potatoes.

Serves 5

N OVEMBER | DECEMBER 2014

A MODERN

day of Thanksgiving. Congress made it an official day off from work in 1941 when turkey day became a true national holiday. An interesting side note: Congress also moved Thanksgiving back a week, in hopes of giving more oomph to the holiday shopping season. And would you believe shopping and our day of thanks are still inexplicably tied together?

Modern-day Thanksgiving is linked with Black Friday, the day after feast day, and the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season. This year, some stores are even staying open on Thanksgiving.

Though most of us no longer work in the fields, we do live in a hectic, fast-paced digital world. Perhaps it’s now even more important to take the time to pause and remember to give thanks for our good fortune. This year, why not instill some new traditions at your Thanksgiving table? Perhaps ask each family member to tell what he or she is most grateful for before feasting on turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce.

Or volunteer to work at a food bank on Thanksgiving to help others in need.

After all, Thanksgiving should be centered on gratitude and giving rather than on football and bargain shopping.

mimic real life exactly, but why do so many homeowners decide to fix up areas in their home or remodel it because they want to put their home on the market and sell it? They have already decided to “list it” and move, rather than remodel and “love it.”

A home remodel should concentrate on both the value of the remodel to your lifestyle as well as the value of the remodel to selling the home sometime down the road. If you plan on staying in the home for a long time, the remodeling project should address what matters most to you. Just like the frustrated homeowners on the TV show, you can probably list the top five short-comings or issues with your current home. Make a list and then consider both the immediate value to your lifestyle and the return on investment in terms of resale value of the home in the future.

A unique celebration rich in German culture and full of Texas fun! During the 10-day festival, you’ll find a variety of entertainment, food and fun on the Wurstfest Grounds in Landa Park and many special events throughout New Braunfels and Comal County.

Ford Holiday River Parade & Lighting Ceremony River Walk | November 28 210.227.4262 | TheSanAntonioRiverWalk.com The San Antonio River is a source of a South Texas Treasure, The San Antonio River Walk. For over 30 years, this spectacular one-hour parade along San Antonio’s River Walk has featured illuminated floats with celebrities, bands and lavishly-costumed participants.

Santa’s Railroad Wonderland Texas Transportation Museum Weekends December 6-27 210.490.3554 | TXTransportationMuseum.org Santa’s Railroad Wonderland is an extravaganza of Christmas activities. There are night time train and hay rides. Just about every part of our forty acre site is decorated, from the historic depot, the trains, the garden railroad, our three other scale model railroad layouts and everything else in between. We have our own character, Choo Choo Claus. Our event has been bringing joy to thousands of families for ten years.

HOME SWEET HOME REMODEL

A popular HGTV show, Love It or List It, is themed around homeowners who have shortcomings with their current home. Two experts are called in to help. One expert, a designer, comes up with a design and remodels the home in order to address the current issues so that the homeowners will

“love” the home again. The other expert, a real estate agent, shows the homeowners other properties in order to persuade them to “list” their current home and move to one of the other properties. The premise is straight-forward, but how many times does the remodel win over moving to another property? According to Wikipedia, the percentage of homeowners who chose to “love it” is an overwhelming 59% (averaged over the first seven seasons of the show).

Maybe a popular TV show does not

830.625.9167 | Wurstfest.com

According to Remodeling magazine’s annual Cost vs. Value Report for 2014, the top five renovations that yield the greatest percentage return on investment are: • Entry door replacement: 96.6% • Wood deck addition: 87.4% • Attic bedroom: 84.3% • Garage door replacement: 83.7% • Minor kitchen remodel: 82.7% For example, a minor kitchen remodel is defined as updating a functional but dated kitchen with modern yet mid-priced finishes such as raised panel cabinet door fronts and upgraded countertops.

The bottom-line is that a home remodeling project should give you, the homeowner, the biggest “bang for the buck” so that you will love your home, whether it be for many years to come or until it’s time to sell.

Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio 10k Downtown San Antonio | December 7 800.311.1255 | RunRocknRoll.com The marathon and half marathon courses are as flat and festive as they come – perfect for runners and walkers of all ability levels. Scenic course highlights San Antonio’s famous sites. During the race enjoy live music from local bands, spirited cheer squads, and plentiful course support.

Celebrate San Antonio Downtown San Antonio | December 31 210.212.8423 | SAParksFoundation.org The San Antonio Parks Foundation, along with the City of San Antonio, produces the annual New Year’s Eve event, Celebrate San Antonio in downtown San Antonio.

This event features something for everyone including music on three stages and special entertainment areas for children and families. Celebrate San Antonio attracts approximately 250,000+ people to the downtown area.

Event Calendar

In Good Taste Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar 210.824.9463 | FlemingsSteakhouse.com

Wurstfest Landa Park| November 7-16

PEPPERCORN STEAK Ingredients: 2 1/2 tbsp black peppercorns 2 1/2 tsp white peppercorns 3 each, 12 oz New York strip 3 tsp kosher salt

s the weather turns cooler and we set our dining room table for a Thanksgiving feast, we are given the opportunity to pause and reflect on all we can be grateful for. The tradition of Thanksgiving, of course, is not a new idea, nor one that truly began at Plymouth with the Pilgrims and the Native Americans. Cultures around the world have celebrated their harvest annually when the fields were full and ripe for picking. The word harvest is actually from the Old English word hærfest, meaning autumn and the full moon nearest the autumnal equinox is called the Harvest Moon. At harvest festivals, ancient cultures took respite from the labor of the fields and gave thanks for their bountiful harvest by preparing large feasts to share and enjoy. Then, it was time to prepare for the long winter ahead when the fields lay barren for many long months.

Today’s Thanksgiving shares common threads with the harvest rituals of yore.

We still enjoy taking a break from work to celebrate our good fortune and give thanks for all we have by gathering to feast with family and friends. And we can thank President Abraham Lincoln for making the day official, as he declared the final Thursday in November a national

5 oz pomace oil 1/2 tsp chopped parsley, dry Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation: Place both peppercorns in a sauté pan and cook on medium high heat for 2 minutes. Pull from the heat and crack the peppercorns in half. Season the steak with salt and pepper on both sides. Place the cracked peppercorns on a plate and press one side of the steak into the peppercorns to coat evenly. Pour pomace oil in sauté and then sear the steak peppercorn side down first for 2-3 minutes. Turn the steak over and cook to medium rare or desired doneness. Cut the NY strip into ¾ inch thick slices on a slight angle then arrange 3 pieces on a small, warm plate. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Fleming’s Potatoes Ingredients: 4 oz leeks 2 oz jalapenos, quarter inch diced 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp black pepper, fine grind 1 1/2 oz butter, lightly salted 2 c heavy cream

1 1/2 c half and half 4 oz cheddar cheese, grated 4 oz jack cheese, grated 3 lbs potatoes, Idaho russet As needed pan coating

Preparation: Cut ends of leeks and dice only the bottom 3 inches of leeks into 1/2 dice. Place butter in large sauce pot set on medium high heat.

Add jalapenos, leeks, salt and pepper, sauté for 4-5 minutes. Add cream and half and half and bring to a simmer. When cream is hot, pull off stove and add both cheeses, blend in thoroughly. Peel potatoes and slice into 1/16 inch thick circles with a mandolin.

Combine potatoes and cream mixture in mixing bowl. Spray sides and bottoms of a 13 x 9 inch baking dish with pan coating. Place potato mixture in the pan and evenly distribute the potatoes and sauce. Cover with plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Bake in 350 degree oven for one hour. Remove wrap and foil and cook for 15 more minutes to brown top of potatoes.

Serves 5

N OVEMBER | DECEMBER 2014

A MODERN

day of Thanksgiving. Congress made it an official day off from work in 1941 when turkey day became a true national holiday. An interesting side note: Congress also moved Thanksgiving back a week, in hopes of giving more oomph to the holiday shopping season. And would you believe shopping and our day of thanks are still inexplicably tied together?

Modern-day Thanksgiving is linked with Black Friday, the day after feast day, and the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season. This year, some stores are even staying open on Thanksgiving.

Though most of us no longer work in the fields, we do live in a hectic, fast-paced digital world. Perhaps it’s now even more important to take the time to pause and remember to give thanks for our good fortune. This year, why not instill some new traditions at your Thanksgiving table? Perhaps ask each family member to tell what he or she is most grateful for before feasting on turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce.

Or volunteer to work at a food bank on Thanksgiving to help others in need.

After all, Thanksgiving should be centered on gratitude and giving rather than on football and bargain shopping.

mimic real life exactly, but why do so many homeowners decide to fix up areas in their home or remodel it because they want to put their home on the market and sell it? They have already decided to “list it” and move, rather than remodel and “love it.”

A home remodel should concentrate on both the value of the remodel to your lifestyle as well as the value of the remodel to selling the home sometime down the road. If you plan on staying in the home for a long time, the remodeling project should address what matters most to you. Just like the frustrated homeowners on the TV show, you can probably list the top five short-comings or issues with your current home. Make a list and then consider both the immediate value to your lifestyle and the return on investment in terms of resale value of the home in the future.

A unique celebration rich in German culture and full of Texas fun! During the 10-day festival, you’ll find a variety of entertainment, food and fun on the Wurstfest Grounds in Landa Park and many special events throughout New Braunfels and Comal County.

Ford Holiday River Parade & Lighting Ceremony River Walk | November 28 210.227.4262 | TheSanAntonioRiverWalk.com The San Antonio River is a source of a South Texas Treasure, The San Antonio River Walk. For over 30 years, this spectacular one-hour parade along San Antonio’s River Walk has featured illuminated floats with celebrities, bands and lavishly-costumed participants.

Santa’s Railroad Wonderland Texas Transportation Museum Weekends December 6-27 210.490.3554 | TXTransportationMuseum.org Santa’s Railroad Wonderland is an extravaganza of Christmas activities. There are night time train and hay rides. Just about every part of our forty acre site is decorated, from the historic depot, the trains, the garden railroad, our three other scale model railroad layouts and everything else in between. We have our own character, Choo Choo Claus. Our event has been bringing joy to thousands of families for ten years.

HOME SWEET HOME REMODEL

A popular HGTV show, Love It or List It, is themed around homeowners who have shortcomings with their current home. Two experts are called in to help. One expert, a designer, comes up with a design and remodels the home in order to address the current issues so that the homeowners will

“love” the home again. The other expert, a real estate agent, shows the homeowners other properties in order to persuade them to “list” their current home and move to one of the other properties. The premise is straight-forward, but how many times does the remodel win over moving to another property? According to Wikipedia, the percentage of homeowners who chose to “love it” is an overwhelming 59% (averaged over the first seven seasons of the show).

Maybe a popular TV show does not

830.625.9167 | Wurstfest.com

According to Remodeling magazine’s annual Cost vs. Value Report for 2014, the top five renovations that yield the greatest percentage return on investment are: • Entry door replacement: 96.6% • Wood deck addition: 87.4% • Attic bedroom: 84.3% • Garage door replacement: 83.7% • Minor kitchen remodel: 82.7% For example, a minor kitchen remodel is defined as updating a functional but dated kitchen with modern yet mid-priced finishes such as raised panel cabinet door fronts and upgraded countertops.

The bottom-line is that a home remodeling project should give you, the homeowner, the biggest “bang for the buck” so that you will love your home, whether it be for many years to come or until it’s time to sell.

Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio 10k Downtown San Antonio | December 7 800.311.1255 | RunRocknRoll.com The marathon and half marathon courses are as flat and festive as they come – perfect for runners and walkers of all ability levels. Scenic course highlights San Antonio’s famous sites. During the race enjoy live music from local bands, spirited cheer squads, and plentiful course support.

Celebrate San Antonio Downtown San Antonio | December 31 210.212.8423 | SAParksFoundation.org The San Antonio Parks Foundation, along with the City of San Antonio, produces the annual New Year’s Eve event, Celebrate San Antonio in downtown San Antonio.

This event features something for everyone including music on three stages and special entertainment areas for children and families. Celebrate San Antonio attracts approximately 250,000+ people to the downtown area.

210.710.8327

New to Market in Shavano Creek

NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2014

4th Generation Real Estate Expert

E L M

C R E E K

JDym@DymRealtyServices.com www.JoshDym.com 10 Dominion Drive | San Antonio, TX 78257

Integrity • Responsiveness • Commitment

loan options. Our mortgage specialists can help you find the product that meets your unique needs.

For personal service, in-house underwriting and processing, please contact:

Todd M. Schneider NMLS# 812337

371 North Main Street Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 816-6305 tschneider@jeffersonbank.com

jeffersonbank.com/mortgages

Nannette Gagne Escrow Officer 210.698.0924 Office 210.838.4007 Mobile

Nannette.Gagne@AlamoTitle.com

Featured Listing 211 Post Oak Way | 5 Bed | 5.5 Bath | 6,767 SQFT | $945,000 This home is situated on a .88 acre lot with an entertainer’s back yard including a pool and spa.

Real Estate Activity in Elm Creek Address CURRENTLY FOR SALE 39 Villa Verde 3011 Iron Stone Ct 12543 Elm Manor Dr 3003 Iron Stone Ct 3403 Elm Hollow St 12523 Elm Country Ln 6 Villa Jardin 12711 Old Wick Rd 11823 Elmscourt 12654 Old Wick Circle 11619 Elm Ridge Rd 12526 Elm Country Ln 11735 Mill Rock Rd 12638 Old Wick Rd 11834 Elmscourt 12730 Hunters Chase St 11811 Mill Rock Rd 68 Westelm Circle 3939 Morgans Creek 48 Westelm Circle

Sq. Ft.

Days on Market

List Price

Price per Sq. Ft.

2,552 2,243 3,104 2,624 3,227 2,951 2,678 3,082 3,192 3,200 3,327 4,382 4,776 5,307 4,349 7,245 5,265 5,641 4,595 5,247

48 114 115 121 1 318 226 151 478 94 91 50 31 153 157 440 49 91 119 401

$299,900 $329,000 $349,000 $360,000 $369,777 $379,000 $385,000 $400,000 $480,000 $499,000 $529,500 $560,000 $650,000 $664,000 $699,000 $725,000 $750,000 $769,900 $849,900 $875,000

$117.51 $146.67 $112.43 $137.19 $114.58 $128.43 $143.76 $129.78 $150.37 $155.93 $159.15 $127.79 $136.09 $125.11 $160.72 $100.06 $142.45 $136.48 $184.96 $166.76

A Time For Thanks

Home Sweet Home Remodel

RECENTLY SOLD 4 Villa Jardin 1,591 168 $268,900 $169.01 4 Villa Bonita 2,042 79 $340,000 $166.50 12533 Elm Country Ln 3,092 39 $379,777 $122.82 3415 Elm Hollow Ln 2,885 20 $397,000 $137.60 12423 Winding Branch 3,546 82 $549,000 $154.82 12106 Windemere 3,126 38 $569,900 $182.30 3914 Iron Mill Lane 6,373 689 $699,000 $109.68 3927 Iron Mill 4,869 14 $720,000 $147.87

KNOWLEDGE over words

RESULTS

over promises

ACTIONS

over stagnation

RISING ABOVE the status quo

Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Properties on this list have been listed/sold by various participants in the MLS. If your home is currently listed, this is not a solicitation for that listing.

THANKSGIVING GRATITUDE

Produced by UpscaleRealEstateMarketing.com • 877.660.0996

Should You ‘Love It’ Or ‘List It’?

Cover Photography | Candelaria Design

Whether you are buying or building a home, you will experience service at its finest. We offer a wide range of competitive products, including various jumbo

Season’s Greetings With

Fleming’s Peppercorn Steak

Idyllic Living In This Shavano Creek Home

Exclusively Presented By