Shavano Park Lifestyle

Shavano Park May | June 2012

Joshua C. Dym

Your Shavano Park Real Estate Specialist OFFERING YOU A SUPERIOR REAL ESTATE EXPERIENCE

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You’ll rest easy knowing I’ve negotiated the best price for you in today’s market through hard work, dedication and being held accountable to my clientele.

You’ll be provided with immediate access to the greatest number of luxury buyers in the marketplace through my affiliation with the most prestigious luxury real estate firm in town, and my large personal database of buyer, seller, and other agent contacts.

Your home can sell faster, and for more money as I have the advanced knowledge and the highest licensing available in the real estate industry: a broker’s license.

Your home will be positioned and marketed properly as I’ve grown up in San Antonio and come from a family that has been in different facets of the local real estate industry for over 30 years. I am personally committed to the city of San Antonio, its community, and I offer a unique perspective on how to sell your home.

You are assured that you will be treated with the utmost respect and diligence. I have learned to only make promises I know to be certain: - Work tirelessly to outperform the competition, to market and sell your home quickly and for the most money possible. $500 DONATION - Always be upfront and honest with you regarding the status TO WOUNDED of your home and how and where WARRIORS it fits within the marketplace.

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Allow me to earn your business and let me represent your best interests in buying or selling real estate.

(or a charity of your choice).

Present this newsletter when we meet, and upon close of escrow, I’ll donate to a worthwhile charitable organization.

Together we can help make a difference in others’ lives.

www.joshdym.com JOSH DYM, BROKER ASSOCIATE Cell: 210.710.8327 • jdym@kw.com 10 Dominion Drive • San Antonio, TX 78257

Real Estate Activity in Shavano Park Shavano Park

Address Sq. Ft. Days on Market List Price Price per Sq. Ft. CURRENTLY FOR SALE 311 Happy Trl 3924 189 $499,000 $127.16 135 Turkey Creek Rd 3426 328 $499,995 $145.94 101 Ponca Bnd 3880 381 $545,000 $140.46 106 W Mossy Cup St 4162 168 $549,000 $131.90 101 S Warbler Way 3789 254 $569,000 $150.17 129 Turkey Creek Road 3869 494 $575,000 $148.61 105 Rustlers Butte 4203 385 $650,000 $154.65 107 Canter Gait 4834 68 $760,000 $157.21 100 Tuscarora Trl 6697 176 $800,000 $119.45 107 Bent Oak Dr 4764 300 $899,000 $188.70 204 Cliffside 5255 15 $950,000 $180.78 114 Warbler Way 7338 10 $998,000 $136 111 Ottawa Run 6362 201 $999,000 $157.02 108 Happy Trl 7017 44 $1,000,000 $142.51 235 Winding Lane 6094 357 $1,890,000 $310.14 SALE PENDING 109 Arrow Mound St 2734 170 $192,000 $70.22 101 Bent Oak Dr 1244 34 $289,900 $233.03 123 Long Bow Rd 3084 19 $367,900 $119.29 365 Regent Cir 3901 275 $599,000 $153.55 RECENTLY SOLD 106 Wagon Trail Rd 1323 13 $200,000 $151.17 102 Turkey Creek Rd 3037 217 $249,900 $82.28 84 Mossy Cup St 2360 55 $389,900 $165.21 104 Bent Oak Dr 3042 440 $579,990 $190.66 108 Bobcat Bnd 4409 146 $580,000 $131.54 210 Persimmon Pond 4633 211 $849,900 $183.44 127 Winding Lane 6209 204 $1,889,000 $304.23

Shavano Creek

Address Sq. Ft. Days on Market List Price Price per Sq. Ft. CURRENTLY FOR SALE 106 Limestone Oak 4059 193 $625,000 $153.97 330 Branch Oak Way 4408 725 $629,000 $142.69 503 Blackjack Oak 4931 16 $729,000 $147.84 322 Branch Oak Way 4200 184 $769,000 $183.09 103 Cherry Bark 4788 246 $830,000 $173.35 307 Cinnamon Oak 5291 9 $850,000 $160.65 211 Durand Oak 5300 267 $860,000 $162.26 518 Possum Oak 4375 84 $875,000 $200 714 Cheos Oak 4880 297 $949,000 $194.46 511 Possum Oak 6331 342 $1,000,000 $157.95 206 Box Oak 6108 324 $1,075,000 $175.99 218 Blackjack Oak 6547 20 $1,395,000 $213.07 RECENTLY SOLD 119 Post Oak Way 6489 161 $675,000 $104.02 212 Branch Oak Way 4980 230 $699,000 $140.36

Bentley Manor

Address Sq. Ft. Days on Market List Price Price per Sq. Ft. CURRENTLY FOR SALE 135 Hampton Way 2793 285 $499,900 $178.98 110 Calais Way 3179 47 $529,000 $166.40 4431 Bayberry Row 2410 34 $529,500 $219.70 411 Geddington 2960 174 $539,000 $182.09 4411 Bayberry Row 3012 134 $574,900 $190.86 4407 Essex Pl 2763 127 $579,900 $209.88 131 Calais Way 3265 69 $589,500 $180.55 4414 Bayberry Row 2967 21 $590,000 $198.85 4402 Bayberry Row 3004 264 $599,000 $199.40 4407 Cameron Court 3467 237 $649,000 $187.19 419 Geddington 3637 376 $749,500 $206.07 134 Manchester Way 4708 275 $938,000 $199.23 202 Geddington 4213 262 $999,900 $237.33 123 Manchester Way 4497 379 $1,075,000 $239.04 219 Geddington 5002 262 $1,100,000 $219.91 507 Berwick Town 5625 51 $1,150,000 $204.44 230 Farne Castle 5319 402 $1,198,000 $225.23 238 Geddington 4833 357 $1,225,000 $253.46 502 Bentley Mnr 5627 279 $1,299,900 $231.01 511 Berwick Town 4969 20 $1,300,000 $261.62 120 Tuscany Way 6138 366 $1,395,000 $227.27 218 Geddington 6483 62 $1,495,000 $230.60 242 Geddington 5846 35 $1,495,000 $255.73 418 Bentley Mnr 7608 14 $1,595,000 $209.64 SALE PENDING 126 Hampton Way 2649 146 $462,900 $174.74 310 Hampton Way 2665 116 $495,000 $185.74 519 Berwick Town 5928 24 $1,450,000 $244.60 RECENTLY SOLD 423 Hampton Way 3304 262 $625,000 $189.16

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.

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California Roll California Roll (makes one roll): 2/3 cup prepared sushi rice 1/4 cup cucumber, 1/4” diced 1/3 cup snow crab mix (see below) 1 T. Tobiko caviar vegetable spray Take a 5” ring mold and spray it with vegetable spray. Set ring mold in the center of plate. Place rice into the ring mold. Use a metal spoon (soup spoon) dipped in water and lightly pack down rice. Evenly distribute diced cucumber over the rice.

Place the crab mixture on top of the cucumber. Use spoon to spread the crab into an even layer. Spread the Tobiko evenly over the top of the crab. Gently pull the ring mold off.

Garnish: Krzami Knori, seaweed strips 1/4 avocado, fanned 2 pieces snow crab leg meat 10-12 stems daikon radish sprout 1/2 tsp. pink ginger 2 Tbs. soy wasabi sauce 1 tsp. sesame oil 2 tsp. Sriracha sauce 1/4 tsp. toasted black and white sesame seeds

In 1909, Henry Ford introduced the Model T, and so began America’s love affair with the automobile. By the 1970s, driving your first car was a right of passage into adulthood and the American car was a symbol of freedom and patriotism.

But times have changed. With the advent of personal technology, popular culture expert Peter Latham of the University of Iowa suggests that cars are no longer the cultural icons they used to be.

Today’s youth are more “like walking cyborgs with all these things (iPods, wireless cell phones) attached to them,” he says. “Cars have become functional. They are not statements anymore. Electronics are.”

But there are still those who revere their ride, treating it with love and care like a family pet. For those who still relish automotive freedom – from classic cars, like the Mustang, to luxury vehicles, such as the Bentley – the call of the open road still beckons. So where do you find these like-minded enthusiasts? Auto clubs!

Auto clubs tend to focus on a specific make or model of car, as the list of local auto clubs below illustrates. Membership in a specialty auto club opens the door to a whole new world of automotive culture, where you can gather with others who love their rides as much as you do to trade stories, share good times and possibly swap a wrench or two.

Here is a short selection of automotive clubs available in the San Antonio area:

Gently place the Knori onto the rice all around the roll. Place the avocado fan on top of the roll with the curved part of the avocado facing outwards. Lay the crab legs against the avocado fan slightly crossed and creating as much height as possible and then lay the sprouts against the crab legs. Roll the ginger into a flower shape and place against the sprouts.

Drizzle the soy wasabi, sesame oil and Sriracha on the plate, around the roll. Sprinkle the whole thing with the sesame seeds.

Snow Crab Mix (makes 2 rolls): 6 1/2 oz. snow crab meat 2 1/2 Tbs. mayonnaise pinch white pepper 1 tsp. sesame oil pinch kosher salt Place all ingredients in a clean bowl and mix until well combined.

Hill Country Ferrari Club HCFerrariClub.org Members are a group of enthusiasts that believe the most beautiful cars in the world and the most beautiful city in America are a match that can only be made better through sharing. The Hill Country Chapter of the Ferrari Club of America offers a venue for owners and fans of the most passionate automotive marque in existence to experience cruises, concourses, and competition with fellow local fanatics.

San Antonio Camaro Club SATXCamaro.com With scheduled “meet-ups” every Friday night, to their annual Ride a Crooked Trail Open Car Show, this group knows how to take appreciation of their ride and socialization to the next level.

Meet-ups include various restaurant venues, to an open forum with all kinds of autos on display with food booths and music from the 50s and 60s, to monthly Coffee and Rides.

Alamo Area Corvette Club AlamoAreaCorvetteClub.com Love your Vette? This club is for you. There are a lot of events and auto shows as part of the annual event schedule, as well as opportunities to mix and mingle with fellow Corvette lovers.

Don’t miss the annual Bluebonnet Run & BBQruise, or the Run to the Alamo. Monthly meetings offer even more chances to connect.

Gear Grinders GearGrindersSanAntonio.com From rat rods, to classic hot rods to race cars and a little bit of everything in between, Gear Grinders just might be your new home. This non-profit club makes a point to donate to local charities and holds monthly meetings. The club has also hosted the AutoRama Car Show since 2003.

San Antonio Jaguar Club JCNA.com San Antonio Jaguar Club of Houston, affiliated with Jaguar Clubs of North America (JCNA), gathers jaguar owners and admirers to promote safe and skillful driving, as well as the preservation of Jaguar automobiles. The annual “Vacation in Paradise” general meeting meets at various drive-to locations in the nation. Upcoming events include the June Hill Country Wine and Rides Tour with stops at wineries and vehicle museums.

Mercedes-Benz Club of America TexasHillCountry.MBCA.org This new chapter was chartered in 2011 to serve the interests of MBCA members and Mercedes owners from the former Alamo Section. Join other Mercedes-Benz owners and enthusiasts with organized various events ranging from social gatherings to technical sessions, driving events, autocrosses and car shows.

Porsche Club of America – Longhorn Region LonghornPCA.org Chartered in 1962 by 13 original members, the Longhorn Region covers San Antonio and the surrounding area, and is now about 400 members strong. They provide members with an opportunity to enjoy the company of other Porsche lovers and their cars at social and sporting events from drives, autocrosses, monthly dinners and weekly racing lunches.

Alamo City Historical Club Clubs.Hemmings.com As the oldest antique/collector car club in San Antonio, Alamo City Historical Club is open to vehicles 25 years and older.

The club takes part in many civic activities, as well as attending tours and local and statewide car shows. They often participate in community parades and local special events.

The club co-sponsors a “Tri-City” weekend tour which consists of a tour, driving contests, show ‘n shine, car show, picnic, dinner and dance, and other festive events.

Don’t see your favorite ride included here?

There are thousands of auto clubs around the world, and many more right here in Texas. To find one that suits you, visit these websites: Car Clubs World Wide (CarClubs.com) provides a list of automobile makes and models, helping you narrow your search for clubs that way.

You also have the option of searching by club, country, city or state.

Motor Addicts (MotorAddicts.com) provides a wealth of information for car lovers.

Click into their Community section to find an auto club near you.

Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA.org) focuses primarily on vehicles that are at least 25 years old. Their website includes a list of clubs throughout the United States, as well as a few other countries.

line gourmet stove ranges and fancy double ovens, oversized stainless steel refrigerators with tons of space, dedicated wine coolers, warming drawers and quiet, roomy dishwashers. New, clean, fresh-smelling appliances tell buyers the rest of the home is also well cared for — and offers the best of everything. In addition, in neighborhoods where many properties are on the market — and many are very similar in style — chef-quality, gourmet appliances can set your home apart from the crowd. So smart!

2. ROCK THE OUTDOORS. Maybe you’ve worked so hard on the inside of your home, you’ve neglected to showcase the positives of your outdoor space. The trick to selling your great outdoors is to make it feel as if potential homeowners have stepped into a sanctuary. If you’ve got a view, take advantage of it by setting the scene with upscale furnishings to soak up the Texas sunsets and city lights. The goal? Make the outside of your home as irresistible as the inside and let home shoppers buy into the lifestyle you’re selling.

3. REMEMBER THAT WALLS CAN TALK. Don’t underestimate the power of some freshly-painted walls. While most sellers think bland neutrals will appeal to most people, you can kick things up a notch with tasteful faux finishes, coordinating accent walls (stick with calming hues), and even custom and designer paints. Heed caution here, as the right colors and textures will work magic but the wrong choices can be a turn-off. Not sure what colors or looks work in your home? Consult a paint specialist who will help you make the right decor decisions.

4. GET FLOORED. Potential buyers love to walk into a home and see major elements — think floors and walls — in perfect shape. And one thing they flip over right now: rich and glossy hardwood floors. Don’t leave a major project like re-flooring up to them—tackle the job yourself and buyers just might beg to sign on the dotted line.

5. YOUR CROWNING GLORY. Adding crown molding to walls and on kitchen cabinetry really adds a touch of class to your home. Dining rooms

MAY | JUNE 2012 The Grand Tasting Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center, May 19th 210.207.8500 | CulinariaSA.org Chefs dazzle your palate with trend-oriented fare and a new take on old classics, but the food is just the beginning. San Antonio´s famed Riverwalk sets the stage for a night on the town and everything your heart desires at just one event. An array of wines and beverages complement the cuisine and round out an evening that also features lively entertainment.

Andy Warhol: Fame and Misfortune The McNay, through May 20th 210.824.5368 | McNayArt.org Looking at Warhol’s lifelong obsession with both fame and disaster, the works included in this exhibition juxtapose icons of popular culture, legendary entertainers, art world luminaries, and world leaders, with images of suicides, automobile accidents, skulls, and an electric chair. This diverse range spans the three prolific decades of Warhol’s career, beginning in the mid-1950s and continuing through 1986, the year prior to his death.

5K Wine Run The Shops at La Cantera, May 24th 210.822.9555 | CulinariaSA.org Don your running shoes and charge up your iPod, and head on out to this festive 5K race. There are prizes for the top three finishers in several age categories. With wine tastings at the end of the race, it’s your carrot on a stick! Not a runner? Volunteer at the event and earn a free t-shirt.

Bruckner Blockbuster Majestic Theatre, June 1st – 2nd 210.554.1010 | SASymphony.org The fourteenth and final concert in the Masterclassics series presents Sebastian Lang-Lessing, conductor and Olga Scheps, piano. Liszt Piano Concerto No. 2 in A major, S.125. Bruckner Symphony No. 7 in E major. This performance is sponsored by the 2010-11 Symphony Friends donors.

SECRETS TO MAKING YOUR HOME STAND OUT! You’ve seen the television shows and read the magazine articles about how to get your home ready for sale. You’ve removed the clutter, de-personalized your space, given your home a thorough cleaning, and worked on your home’s “curb appeal.” You even know to have the aroma of fresh-baked cookies wafting out of your kitchen during open house days. What else can you do to set your home apart from the rest on the market? Check out these five lesser-known but ultra-effective ways to make your abode the one all the buyers want to snatch up. Be sure to consult with a Realtor that specializes in your neighborhood before making any major improvements. They can evaluate your property and your plans, and advise you on what is most attractive to buyers and will be the most advantageous to your bottom line.

1. ADD SOME ACE APPLIANCES. We all know that kitchens sell homes. But did you know that the appliances in your kitchen are the real kickers?

High-end kitchen appliances—think top-of-the

Event Calendar

and living rooms are great places to start. Kitchen cabinetry can transform the look of your kitchen for less than you’d think. Little details like these make viewers evaluate your home on a higher level. Give them every reason to pick your property by making it irresistible!

Boerne Berges Fest Boerne Main Street, June 15th – 17th 830.249.7277 | BergesFest.com Boerne Berges Fest is a three-day family-oriented German heritage festival. Music is provided by one of Texas’ finest German bands, the Boerne Village Band, playing traditional German folk tunes.

Saturday morning is the Berges Fest parade traveling down Main Street. After the parade head over to the main plaza where all of the activities will take place such as an egg toss, dachshund races, and a watermelon eating contest.

San Antonio Area Auto Clubs

In Good Taste Featuring Yard House 210.691.0033 | YardHouse.com

California Roll California Roll (makes one roll): 2/3 cup prepared sushi rice 1/4 cup cucumber, 1/4” diced 1/3 cup snow crab mix (see below) 1 T. Tobiko caviar vegetable spray Take a 5” ring mold and spray it with vegetable spray. Set ring mold in the center of plate. Place rice into the ring mold. Use a metal spoon (soup spoon) dipped in water and lightly pack down rice. Evenly distribute diced cucumber over the rice.

Place the crab mixture on top of the cucumber. Use spoon to spread the crab into an even layer. Spread the Tobiko evenly over the top of the crab. Gently pull the ring mold off.

Garnish: Krzami Knori, seaweed strips 1/4 avocado, fanned 2 pieces snow crab leg meat 10-12 stems daikon radish sprout 1/2 tsp. pink ginger 2 Tbs. soy wasabi sauce 1 tsp. sesame oil 2 tsp. Sriracha sauce 1/4 tsp. toasted black and white sesame seeds

In 1909, Henry Ford introduced the Model T, and so began America’s love affair with the automobile. By the 1970s, driving your first car was a right of passage into adulthood and the American car was a symbol of freedom and patriotism.

But times have changed. With the advent of personal technology, popular culture expert Peter Latham of the University of Iowa suggests that cars are no longer the cultural icons they used to be.

Today’s youth are more “like walking cyborgs with all these things (iPods, wireless cell phones) attached to them,” he says. “Cars have become functional. They are not statements anymore. Electronics are.”

But there are still those who revere their ride, treating it with love and care like a family pet. For those who still relish automotive freedom – from classic cars, like the Mustang, to luxury vehicles, such as the Bentley – the call of the open road still beckons. So where do you find these like-minded enthusiasts? Auto clubs!

Auto clubs tend to focus on a specific make or model of car, as the list of local auto clubs below illustrates. Membership in a specialty auto club opens the door to a whole new world of automotive culture, where you can gather with others who love their rides as much as you do to trade stories, share good times and possibly swap a wrench or two.

Here is a short selection of automotive clubs available in the San Antonio area:

Gently place the Knori onto the rice all around the roll. Place the avocado fan on top of the roll with the curved part of the avocado facing outwards. Lay the crab legs against the avocado fan slightly crossed and creating as much height as possible and then lay the sprouts against the crab legs. Roll the ginger into a flower shape and place against the sprouts.

Drizzle the soy wasabi, sesame oil and Sriracha on the plate, around the roll. Sprinkle the whole thing with the sesame seeds.

Snow Crab Mix (makes 2 rolls): 6 1/2 oz. snow crab meat 2 1/2 Tbs. mayonnaise pinch white pepper 1 tsp. sesame oil pinch kosher salt Place all ingredients in a clean bowl and mix until well combined.

Hill Country Ferrari Club HCFerrariClub.org Members are a group of enthusiasts that believe the most beautiful cars in the world and the most beautiful city in America are a match that can only be made better through sharing. The Hill Country Chapter of the Ferrari Club of America offers a venue for owners and fans of the most passionate automotive marque in existence to experience cruises, concourses, and competition with fellow local fanatics.

San Antonio Camaro Club SATXCamaro.com With scheduled “meet-ups” every Friday night, to their annual Ride a Crooked Trail Open Car Show, this group knows how to take appreciation of their ride and socialization to the next level.

Meet-ups include various restaurant venues, to an open forum with all kinds of autos on display with food booths and music from the 50s and 60s, to monthly Coffee and Rides.

Alamo Area Corvette Club AlamoAreaCorvetteClub.com Love your Vette? This club is for you. There are a lot of events and auto shows as part of the annual event schedule, as well as opportunities to mix and mingle with fellow Corvette lovers.

Don’t miss the annual Bluebonnet Run & BBQruise, or the Run to the Alamo. Monthly meetings offer even more chances to connect.

Gear Grinders GearGrindersSanAntonio.com From rat rods, to classic hot rods to race cars and a little bit of everything in between, Gear Grinders just might be your new home. This non-profit club makes a point to donate to local charities and holds monthly meetings. The club has also hosted the AutoRama Car Show since 2003.

San Antonio Jaguar Club JCNA.com San Antonio Jaguar Club of Houston, affiliated with Jaguar Clubs of North America (JCNA), gathers jaguar owners and admirers to promote safe and skillful driving, as well as the preservation of Jaguar automobiles. The annual “Vacation in Paradise” general meeting meets at various drive-to locations in the nation. Upcoming events include the June Hill Country Wine and Rides Tour with stops at wineries and vehicle museums.

Mercedes-Benz Club of America TexasHillCountry.MBCA.org This new chapter was chartered in 2011 to serve the interests of MBCA members and Mercedes owners from the former Alamo Section. Join other Mercedes-Benz owners and enthusiasts with organized various events ranging from social gatherings to technical sessions, driving events, autocrosses and car shows.

Porsche Club of America – Longhorn Region LonghornPCA.org Chartered in 1962 by 13 original members, the Longhorn Region covers San Antonio and the surrounding area, and is now about 400 members strong. They provide members with an opportunity to enjoy the company of other Porsche lovers and their cars at social and sporting events from drives, autocrosses, monthly dinners and weekly racing lunches.

Alamo City Historical Club Clubs.Hemmings.com As the oldest antique/collector car club in San Antonio, Alamo City Historical Club is open to vehicles 25 years and older.

The club takes part in many civic activities, as well as attending tours and local and statewide car shows. They often participate in community parades and local special events.

The club co-sponsors a “Tri-City” weekend tour which consists of a tour, driving contests, show ‘n shine, car show, picnic, dinner and dance, and other festive events.

Don’t see your favorite ride included here?

There are thousands of auto clubs around the world, and many more right here in Texas. To find one that suits you, visit these websites: Car Clubs World Wide (CarClubs.com) provides a list of automobile makes and models, helping you narrow your search for clubs that way.

You also have the option of searching by club, country, city or state.

Motor Addicts (MotorAddicts.com) provides a wealth of information for car lovers.

Click into their Community section to find an auto club near you.

Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA.org) focuses primarily on vehicles that are at least 25 years old. Their website includes a list of clubs throughout the United States, as well as a few other countries.

line gourmet stove ranges and fancy double ovens, oversized stainless steel refrigerators with tons of space, dedicated wine coolers, warming drawers and quiet, roomy dishwashers. New, clean, fresh-smelling appliances tell buyers the rest of the home is also well cared for — and offers the best of everything. In addition, in neighborhoods where many properties are on the market — and many are very similar in style — chef-quality, gourmet appliances can set your home apart from the crowd. So smart!

2. ROCK THE OUTDOORS. Maybe you’ve worked so hard on the inside of your home, you’ve neglected to showcase the positives of your outdoor space. The trick to selling your great outdoors is to make it feel as if potential homeowners have stepped into a sanctuary. If you’ve got a view, take advantage of it by setting the scene with upscale furnishings to soak up the Texas sunsets and city lights. The goal? Make the outside of your home as irresistible as the inside and let home shoppers buy into the lifestyle you’re selling.

3. REMEMBER THAT WALLS CAN TALK. Don’t underestimate the power of some freshly-painted walls. While most sellers think bland neutrals will appeal to most people, you can kick things up a notch with tasteful faux finishes, coordinating accent walls (stick with calming hues), and even custom and designer paints. Heed caution here, as the right colors and textures will work magic but the wrong choices can be a turn-off. Not sure what colors or looks work in your home? Consult a paint specialist who will help you make the right decor decisions.

4. GET FLOORED. Potential buyers love to walk into a home and see major elements — think floors and walls — in perfect shape. And one thing they flip over right now: rich and glossy hardwood floors. Don’t leave a major project like re-flooring up to them—tackle the job yourself and buyers just might beg to sign on the dotted line.

5. YOUR CROWNING GLORY. Adding crown molding to walls and on kitchen cabinetry really adds a touch of class to your home. Dining rooms

MAY | JUNE 2012 The Grand Tasting Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center, May 19th 210.207.8500 | CulinariaSA.org Chefs dazzle your palate with trend-oriented fare and a new take on old classics, but the food is just the beginning. San Antonio´s famed Riverwalk sets the stage for a night on the town and everything your heart desires at just one event. An array of wines and beverages complement the cuisine and round out an evening that also features lively entertainment.

Andy Warhol: Fame and Misfortune The McNay, through May 20th 210.824.5368 | McNayArt.org Looking at Warhol’s lifelong obsession with both fame and disaster, the works included in this exhibition juxtapose icons of popular culture, legendary entertainers, art world luminaries, and world leaders, with images of suicides, automobile accidents, skulls, and an electric chair. This diverse range spans the three prolific decades of Warhol’s career, beginning in the mid-1950s and continuing through 1986, the year prior to his death.

5K Wine Run The Shops at La Cantera, May 24th 210.822.9555 | CulinariaSA.org Don your running shoes and charge up your iPod, and head on out to this festive 5K race. There are prizes for the top three finishers in several age categories. With wine tastings at the end of the race, it’s your carrot on a stick! Not a runner? Volunteer at the event and earn a free t-shirt.

Bruckner Blockbuster Majestic Theatre, June 1st – 2nd 210.554.1010 | SASymphony.org The fourteenth and final concert in the Masterclassics series presents Sebastian Lang-Lessing, conductor and Olga Scheps, piano. Liszt Piano Concerto No. 2 in A major, S.125. Bruckner Symphony No. 7 in E major. This performance is sponsored by the 2010-11 Symphony Friends donors.

SECRETS TO MAKING YOUR HOME STAND OUT! You’ve seen the television shows and read the magazine articles about how to get your home ready for sale. You’ve removed the clutter, de-personalized your space, given your home a thorough cleaning, and worked on your home’s “curb appeal.” You even know to have the aroma of fresh-baked cookies wafting out of your kitchen during open house days. What else can you do to set your home apart from the rest on the market? Check out these five lesser-known but ultra-effective ways to make your abode the one all the buyers want to snatch up. Be sure to consult with a Realtor that specializes in your neighborhood before making any major improvements. They can evaluate your property and your plans, and advise you on what is most attractive to buyers and will be the most advantageous to your bottom line.

1. ADD SOME ACE APPLIANCES. We all know that kitchens sell homes. But did you know that the appliances in your kitchen are the real kickers?

High-end kitchen appliances—think top-of-the

Event Calendar

and living rooms are great places to start. Kitchen cabinetry can transform the look of your kitchen for less than you’d think. Little details like these make viewers evaluate your home on a higher level. Give them every reason to pick your property by making it irresistible!

Boerne Berges Fest Boerne Main Street, June 15th – 17th 830.249.7277 | BergesFest.com Boerne Berges Fest is a three-day family-oriented German heritage festival. Music is provided by one of Texas’ finest German bands, the Boerne Village Band, playing traditional German folk tunes.

Saturday morning is the Berges Fest parade traveling down Main Street. After the parade head over to the main plaza where all of the activities will take place such as an egg toss, dachshund races, and a watermelon eating contest.

Shavano Park May | June 2012

Joshua C. Dym

Your Shavano Park Real Estate Specialist OFFERING YOU A SUPERIOR REAL ESTATE EXPERIENCE

•

You’ll rest easy knowing I’ve negotiated the best price for you in today’s market through hard work, dedication and being held accountable to my clientele.

You’ll be provided with immediate access to the greatest number of luxury buyers in the marketplace through my affiliation with the most prestigious luxury real estate firm in town, and my large personal database of buyer, seller, and other agent contacts.

Your home can sell faster, and for more money as I have the advanced knowledge and the highest licensing available in the real estate industry: a broker’s license.

Your home will be positioned and marketed properly as I’ve grown up in San Antonio and come from a family that has been in different facets of the local real estate industry for over 30 years. I am personally committed to the city of San Antonio, its community, and I offer a unique perspective on how to sell your home.

You are assured that you will be treated with the utmost respect and diligence. I have learned to only make promises I know to be certain: - Work tirelessly to outperform the competition, to market and sell your home quickly and for the most money possible. $500 DONATION - Always be upfront and honest with you regarding the status TO WOUNDED of your home and how and where WARRIORS it fits within the marketplace.

• • • •

Allow me to earn your business and let me represent your best interests in buying or selling real estate.

(or a charity of your choice).

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Real Estate Activity in Shavano Park Shavano Park

Address Sq. Ft. Days on Market List Price Price per Sq. Ft. CURRENTLY FOR SALE 311 Happy Trl 3924 189 $499,000 $127.16 135 Turkey Creek Rd 3426 328 $499,995 $145.94 101 Ponca Bnd 3880 381 $545,000 $140.46 106 W Mossy Cup St 4162 168 $549,000 $131.90 101 S Warbler Way 3789 254 $569,000 $150.17 129 Turkey Creek Road 3869 494 $575,000 $148.61 105 Rustlers Butte 4203 385 $650,000 $154.65 107 Canter Gait 4834 68 $760,000 $157.21 100 Tuscarora Trl 6697 176 $800,000 $119.45 107 Bent Oak Dr 4764 300 $899,000 $188.70 204 Cliffside 5255 15 $950,000 $180.78 114 Warbler Way 7338 10 $998,000 $136 111 Ottawa Run 6362 201 $999,000 $157.02 108 Happy Trl 7017 44 $1,000,000 $142.51 235 Winding Lane 6094 357 $1,890,000 $310.14 SALE PENDING 109 Arrow Mound St 2734 170 $192,000 $70.22 101 Bent Oak Dr 1244 34 $289,900 $233.03 123 Long Bow Rd 3084 19 $367,900 $119.29 365 Regent Cir 3901 275 $599,000 $153.55 RECENTLY SOLD 106 Wagon Trail Rd 1323 13 $200,000 $151.17 102 Turkey Creek Rd 3037 217 $249,900 $82.28 84 Mossy Cup St 2360 55 $389,900 $165.21 104 Bent Oak Dr 3042 440 $579,990 $190.66 108 Bobcat Bnd 4409 146 $580,000 $131.54 210 Persimmon Pond 4633 211 $849,900 $183.44 127 Winding Lane 6209 204 $1,889,000 $304.23

Shavano Creek

Address Sq. Ft. Days on Market List Price Price per Sq. Ft. CURRENTLY FOR SALE 106 Limestone Oak 4059 193 $625,000 $153.97 330 Branch Oak Way 4408 725 $629,000 $142.69 503 Blackjack Oak 4931 16 $729,000 $147.84 322 Branch Oak Way 4200 184 $769,000 $183.09 103 Cherry Bark 4788 246 $830,000 $173.35 307 Cinnamon Oak 5291 9 $850,000 $160.65 211 Durand Oak 5300 267 $860,000 $162.26 518 Possum Oak 4375 84 $875,000 $200 714 Cheos Oak 4880 297 $949,000 $194.46 511 Possum Oak 6331 342 $1,000,000 $157.95 206 Box Oak 6108 324 $1,075,000 $175.99 218 Blackjack Oak 6547 20 $1,395,000 $213.07 RECENTLY SOLD 119 Post Oak Way 6489 161 $675,000 $104.02 212 Branch Oak Way 4980 230 $699,000 $140.36

Bentley Manor

Address Sq. Ft. Days on Market List Price Price per Sq. Ft. CURRENTLY FOR SALE 135 Hampton Way 2793 285 $499,900 $178.98 110 Calais Way 3179 47 $529,000 $166.40 4431 Bayberry Row 2410 34 $529,500 $219.70 411 Geddington 2960 174 $539,000 $182.09 4411 Bayberry Row 3012 134 $574,900 $190.86 4407 Essex Pl 2763 127 $579,900 $209.88 131 Calais Way 3265 69 $589,500 $180.55 4414 Bayberry Row 2967 21 $590,000 $198.85 4402 Bayberry Row 3004 264 $599,000 $199.40 4407 Cameron Court 3467 237 $649,000 $187.19 419 Geddington 3637 376 $749,500 $206.07 134 Manchester Way 4708 275 $938,000 $199.23 202 Geddington 4213 262 $999,900 $237.33 123 Manchester Way 4497 379 $1,075,000 $239.04 219 Geddington 5002 262 $1,100,000 $219.91 507 Berwick Town 5625 51 $1,150,000 $204.44 230 Farne Castle 5319 402 $1,198,000 $225.23 238 Geddington 4833 357 $1,225,000 $253.46 502 Bentley Mnr 5627 279 $1,299,900 $231.01 511 Berwick Town 4969 20 $1,300,000 $261.62 120 Tuscany Way 6138 366 $1,395,000 $227.27 218 Geddington 6483 62 $1,495,000 $230.60 242 Geddington 5846 35 $1,495,000 $255.73 418 Bentley Mnr 7608 14 $1,595,000 $209.64 SALE PENDING 126 Hampton Way 2649 146 $462,900 $174.74 310 Hampton Way 2665 116 $495,000 $185.74 519 Berwick Town 5928 24 $1,450,000 $244.60 RECENTLY SOLD 423 Hampton Way 3304 262 $625,000 $189.16

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.

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