The Dominion Jan Feb 11

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January | February 2011

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Debra Janes

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My Warmest Wishes for a New Year Filled with Happiness, Health and Prosperity!

As we embark upon a New Year, I want to first and foremost thank the residents of The Dominion for your friendship, faith and trust that you have granted me. It is a pleasure and an honor to work with the homeowners of such a fine community as well as a privilege to share our beautiful neighborhood and amenities with new families that would like to purchase here and call The Dominion home.

The highest compliment I can receive is the referral to a friend or family member. You can be assured that anyone you refer to me will be given the utmost in service, respect and results unmatched in the industry! I am available to assist anyone with real estate needs, not just in The Dominion, or San Antonio, but anywhere in Texas.

May God bless you, and here’s to a wonderful start to our New Year!

Debra

42 Vineyard Dr. • $3,495,000 7460 +/- Sq. Ft. • 5 Bed | 5 Bath

33 Vineyard • $2,195,000 5400 +/- Sq. Ft. | 4 Bed | 4 Bath

21 Devon Wood • $1,550,000 6841 +/- Sq. Ft. | 5 Bed | 4.5 Bath

7 Kings Manor • $1,395,000 4618 +/- Sq. Ft. | 4 Bed | 4 Bath

Your Interiors’ Distinctive Touch 8 Henly Lane • $1,250,000 6344 +/- Sq. Ft. | 5 Bed | 5 Bath

6 Duxbury Park • $839,000 5030 +/- Sq. Ft. | 4 Bed | 3 Bath

1 Bishops Green • $799,000 5921 +/- Sq. Ft. | 5 Bed | 6 Bath

19 Venice Ct. • $730,000 3174 +/- Sq. Ft. | 2 Bed | 2.5 Bath

How Accurate are Your Home’s Measurements?

Cuisine with a Kick!

Debra Janes

Citrus’ Crabcake

210.573.4040 dj@gvtc.com 8 Century Glen • $339,000 2350 +/- Sq. Ft. | 2 Bed | 2 Bath

DebraJanes.com

Other Debra Janes’ Dominion Properties

Address 40 Vineyard 38 Vineyard

Sq. Ft. / Bed / Bath (Lot) 1.34 acres (Lot) 1.22 acres

List Price $499,500 $499,500

All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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

Square Footage

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Featuring Citrus at Hotel Valencia 210.230.8412 HotelValencia-RiverWalk.com

CITRUS CRABCAKE INGREDIENTS 2 lbs. jumbo lump crab juice of 1 lime 2 bunches green onion, sliced 1 roasted red pepper, diced 2 seedless roasted jalapenos, diced 1 tsp. chili powder approx. 1 cup coarse chopped roasted pumpkin seeds approx. 1 cup mayo approx. 1/2 cup Japanese breadcrumbs (Panko) salt and pepper Fold all ingredients together being careful not to break up the crab.

Looking to add a distinctive touch to your home?

It’s time to step it up a notch with that ultimate designer touch: A hand-painted relief, a hand-painted finished wall, or a textured ceiling to make your home truly unique. But when it comes to custom interior finishes, it seems there are infinite possibilities. How can you narrow down what type of design you want in your home?

The first thing to remember, says Mary Senders, co-owner of In Your Space Arts, is that the architecture of your home usually drives the overall inspiration. “It’s hard to create a Mediterranean-style home in a craftsman bungalow.” Next, look around your space and find places where an artist might lend a personal touch. You’d be surprised—you don’t necessarily need a monumental space for such a project. “The main thing we look for is an architectural element,” says Senders, whose group of artisans are trained and expected to be well-versed in architecture, design styles, and color so they can guide the client in the selections. “Our finishes really accentuate the unique architecture of a space.

It can be a groin or inset ceiling, or an overall wash of color to richen the paint finish. It doesn’t need to be a huge

space – small hallway niches are great places for unique finishes and color.

Powder bathrooms are also confined spaces where you can add a special finish. We also can update the finishes on cabinets to update an older look by adding depth and richness.” Luckily, if you turn to the craftsmen and artists of In Your Space Art, you’re putting your home in the hands of true professionals.

“We use artisan techniques that attempt to recreate and rebuild authentic finishes,” explains Senders. “We use products created from natural elements to imitate how the finish would have originally been created. We avoid using faux products because they limit the ability of the artist to adjust colors and finishes on site.” The artists even make

their own plasters, bricks, and metal powders to gain more control of the products, colors, and overall finish.

“Clients who are looking for authenticity and artistry are appreciative of our artisan techniques.”

No doubt, the other most important factor is color. “Usually we spend a lot of time working with the designer or client on the right color for the space,” says Senders, who co-owns the design firm with creative director Danny Phillips. “It is a combination of the existing colors in the home—floors, tile, furnishings—and their personal preference.” Some questions the artists of In Your Space may ask: What colors are you attracted to? What colors do you like to be surrounded by? (Hint: Your clothing colors often give a clue!)

Your homebuilder said you have 4500 square feet, county tax records say 4200 square feet and the appraiser says it’s actually 4700. What’s going on here?

Many people are surprised to know that calculating square footage is more of an opinion than an exact science. That’s why different sources might come up with differing amounts.

The concept seems simple enough. How can you go wrong with a measuring tape and a calculator? The answer is that there is not a consistent practice of measuring.

Most real estate appraisers measure the exterior of the home to calculate the gross living area. However, since they are measuring from the exterior, the calculation includes the space taken up by the exterior walls, wood siding, stucco and/or stone.

For instance, a space of 20 ft. x 50 ft. would be 1000 square feet. But if the walls

are five-inches thick, that’s actually only 942 square feet of livable space. And, that gross footage also includes closets, interior walls, and stairwells. To complicate the matter further, a two-story home has an entire other floor of exterior walls that are considered part of its square footage.

A square footage calculation might be made from another source based on interior dimensions. Room dimensions are generally measured from wall to wall. Others might measure not just room dimensions, but the actual floor space. Further, if there are extensive built-in bookshelves or cabinets, that can make a notable difference. What about that large kitchen island? It’s not walkable floor space, but rather like a piece of furniture. Does that square footage count?

In 1996, the American Standards Institute approved a voluntary standard for calculating the square footage of a home.

Not everyone uses these standards, but before they were drafted, there was a higher incidence of different computing methods. Some counted vaulted ceilings as living space, some doubled the downstairs area for two-story homes. Others included balconies, porches and fireplaces as living space. This is one of the reasons that county tax records can be so different; even more so in older homes, where improvements and additions might have been made over the years and not recorded.

So how do you know what your home’s square footage is? Or that of a home that you would like to buy? There are some companies out there that you can hire to verify

“We discern features in the style of the home, natural elements, and the ambiance or ‘feel’ that someone is looking for,” she continues. “Sometimes people want a formal, polished look and other times they want a relaxed, comfortable space.”

Of course, your inspiration can come from anywhere. “Some [of our clients] find inspiration from their travels,” adds Senders, adding that every client is different. “We worked on a home recently where the client had spent months in Venice, Italy to replicate the architecture, finishes, and colors for her waterfront home.” But you don’t need to have traveled to get design ideas.

“Sometimes the inspiration is a favorite piece of art or painting.”

Gleaning ideas from current trends is also a good approach. Popular hues and trends right now include cleaner, fresher colors with a hint of earth tones. “Grey is the new brown,” says Senders. “Many paints, fabrics and woods are including a touch of grey to add that sharp, clean feel. We are also seeing a big increase in antique cabinets: Old World finishes with multiple layers of paint. Accent finishes are still popular and we still see Old World and classic finishes in the popular Mediterranean-style homes.”

For more information on In Your Space Art, and to see photos of their gorgeous work as well as videos of the team in action, visit InYourSpaceArt.com.

JANUARY | FEBRUARY 2011 San Antonio Spurs vs. Minnesota Timberwolves AT & T Center, January 9th 210.444.5000 | ATTCenter.com Cheer on the Spurs as they slam-dunk their way to victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves. With the home court advantage Tony Parker and the rest of these all-stars should have a great game. Stick around for half time to be entertained by an array of acts such as the Silver Dancers and the always popular Coyote.

Cirque de la Symphonie Majestic Theatre, January 14th – 15th 210.554.1010 | SASymphony.org Be amazed at the unique performers in this one-of-a-kind show, all choreographed to classical masterpieces performed by the symphony. Watch and marvel at these aerial flyers, acrobats and strongmen as they put on a show of gravity defying stunts and contortions. As some of the best artists in the business, the cast includes world-record holders as well as international gold-medalists.

Meditation in the Japanese Galleries San Antonio Museum of Art, January 15th 210.978.8100 | SAMuseum.org Find peace and balance as you let all your weekly stresses go during a revitalizing session of Meditation in the Japanese Galleries. Afterward, stroll around the Great Hall and appreciate the many Japanese pieces of art. Cushions and stools will be provided for all participants.

CACCC Valentine’s Day 5K Fun Run/Walk Landa Park, February 12th 830.626.2543 | ComalCAC.org Bring your sweetheart along for a pre-Valentine run during this 5K Run/Walk and know that you’re doing something to help heal the hearts of little ones too.

The trail will lead all around beautiful Landa Park and scenic Comal River. Proceeds benefit the Children’s Advocacy Center, a foundation dedicated to helping children in abusive situations.

Mold mixture into 4- 4” ring molds and sauté over medium-high heat with whole butter. Approximately three minutes per side.

a home’s square footage. Your Realtor can aid you in finding a resource. That’s a good option if you see several conflicting reports on the same home, or if the square footage advertised just doesn’t seem to “add up.”

As far as buying a home, perhaps it’s good advice to not get too caught up in the square footage number. Sometimes a 4500 square foot home flows better and appears bigger than a 5000 square foot home. Buy a property because you love it and it feels like home, no matter if the numbers might be “off.”

Complexions Contemporary Ballet Carver Community Cultural Center, February 25th 210.207.7211 | ComplexionsDance.org Tired of the same old ballets? Well this unique style will blow you away. This contemporary technique includes a mixture of methods, style and culture to create an entirely new way of movement. The dancers believe in moving boundaries and forming new ways of connection. This show will make you rethink your own ways of self expression.

San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame Tribute Alamodome, February 18th 210.207.3663 | SanAntonioSports.org This outstanding gala affair will be welcoming in the Class of 2011. The night will entail a silent and live auction, gourmet dinner and live entertainment. The stars of the evening? The celebrated sports figures being inducted including Jerod Douglas and Al Marks.

Featuring Citrus at Hotel Valencia 210.230.8412 HotelValencia-RiverWalk.com

CITRUS CRABCAKE INGREDIENTS 2 lbs. jumbo lump crab juice of 1 lime 2 bunches green onion, sliced 1 roasted red pepper, diced 2 seedless roasted jalapenos, diced 1 tsp. chili powder approx. 1 cup coarse chopped roasted pumpkin seeds approx. 1 cup mayo approx. 1/2 cup Japanese breadcrumbs (Panko) salt and pepper Fold all ingredients together being careful not to break up the crab.

Looking to add a distinctive touch to your home?

It’s time to step it up a notch with that ultimate designer touch: A hand-painted relief, a hand-painted finished wall, or a textured ceiling to make your home truly unique. But when it comes to custom interior finishes, it seems there are infinite possibilities. How can you narrow down what type of design you want in your home?

The first thing to remember, says Mary Senders, co-owner of In Your Space Arts, is that the architecture of your home usually drives the overall inspiration. “It’s hard to create a Mediterranean-style home in a craftsman bungalow.” Next, look around your space and find places where an artist might lend a personal touch. You’d be surprised—you don’t necessarily need a monumental space for such a project. “The main thing we look for is an architectural element,” says Senders, whose group of artisans are trained and expected to be well-versed in architecture, design styles, and color so they can guide the client in the selections. “Our finishes really accentuate the unique architecture of a space.

It can be a groin or inset ceiling, or an overall wash of color to richen the paint finish. It doesn’t need to be a huge

space – small hallway niches are great places for unique finishes and color.

Powder bathrooms are also confined spaces where you can add a special finish. We also can update the finishes on cabinets to update an older look by adding depth and richness.” Luckily, if you turn to the craftsmen and artists of In Your Space Art, you’re putting your home in the hands of true professionals.

“We use artisan techniques that attempt to recreate and rebuild authentic finishes,” explains Senders. “We use products created from natural elements to imitate how the finish would have originally been created. We avoid using faux products because they limit the ability of the artist to adjust colors and finishes on site.” The artists even make

their own plasters, bricks, and metal powders to gain more control of the products, colors, and overall finish.

“Clients who are looking for authenticity and artistry are appreciative of our artisan techniques.”

No doubt, the other most important factor is color. “Usually we spend a lot of time working with the designer or client on the right color for the space,” says Senders, who co-owns the design firm with creative director Danny Phillips. “It is a combination of the existing colors in the home—floors, tile, furnishings—and their personal preference.” Some questions the artists of In Your Space may ask: What colors are you attracted to? What colors do you like to be surrounded by? (Hint: Your clothing colors often give a clue!)

Your homebuilder said you have 4500 square feet, county tax records say 4200 square feet and the appraiser says it’s actually 4700. What’s going on here?

Many people are surprised to know that calculating square footage is more of an opinion than an exact science. That’s why different sources might come up with differing amounts.

The concept seems simple enough. How can you go wrong with a measuring tape and a calculator? The answer is that there is not a consistent practice of measuring.

Most real estate appraisers measure the exterior of the home to calculate the gross living area. However, since they are measuring from the exterior, the calculation includes the space taken up by the exterior walls, wood siding, stucco and/or stone.

For instance, a space of 20 ft. x 50 ft. would be 1000 square feet. But if the walls

are five-inches thick, that’s actually only 942 square feet of livable space. And, that gross footage also includes closets, interior walls, and stairwells. To complicate the matter further, a two-story home has an entire other floor of exterior walls that are considered part of its square footage.

A square footage calculation might be made from another source based on interior dimensions. Room dimensions are generally measured from wall to wall. Others might measure not just room dimensions, but the actual floor space. Further, if there are extensive built-in bookshelves or cabinets, that can make a notable difference. What about that large kitchen island? It’s not walkable floor space, but rather like a piece of furniture. Does that square footage count?

In 1996, the American Standards Institute approved a voluntary standard for calculating the square footage of a home.

Not everyone uses these standards, but before they were drafted, there was a higher incidence of different computing methods. Some counted vaulted ceilings as living space, some doubled the downstairs area for two-story homes. Others included balconies, porches and fireplaces as living space. This is one of the reasons that county tax records can be so different; even more so in older homes, where improvements and additions might have been made over the years and not recorded.

So how do you know what your home’s square footage is? Or that of a home that you would like to buy? There are some companies out there that you can hire to verify

“We discern features in the style of the home, natural elements, and the ambiance or ‘feel’ that someone is looking for,” she continues. “Sometimes people want a formal, polished look and other times they want a relaxed, comfortable space.”

Of course, your inspiration can come from anywhere. “Some [of our clients] find inspiration from their travels,” adds Senders, adding that every client is different. “We worked on a home recently where the client had spent months in Venice, Italy to replicate the architecture, finishes, and colors for her waterfront home.” But you don’t need to have traveled to get design ideas.

“Sometimes the inspiration is a favorite piece of art or painting.”

Gleaning ideas from current trends is also a good approach. Popular hues and trends right now include cleaner, fresher colors with a hint of earth tones. “Grey is the new brown,” says Senders. “Many paints, fabrics and woods are including a touch of grey to add that sharp, clean feel. We are also seeing a big increase in antique cabinets: Old World finishes with multiple layers of paint. Accent finishes are still popular and we still see Old World and classic finishes in the popular Mediterranean-style homes.”

For more information on In Your Space Art, and to see photos of their gorgeous work as well as videos of the team in action, visit InYourSpaceArt.com.

JANUARY | FEBRUARY 2011 San Antonio Spurs vs. Minnesota Timberwolves AT & T Center, January 9th 210.444.5000 | ATTCenter.com Cheer on the Spurs as they slam-dunk their way to victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves. With the home court advantage Tony Parker and the rest of these all-stars should have a great game. Stick around for half time to be entertained by an array of acts such as the Silver Dancers and the always popular Coyote.

Cirque de la Symphonie Majestic Theatre, January 14th – 15th 210.554.1010 | SASymphony.org Be amazed at the unique performers in this one-of-a-kind show, all choreographed to classical masterpieces performed by the symphony. Watch and marvel at these aerial flyers, acrobats and strongmen as they put on a show of gravity defying stunts and contortions. As some of the best artists in the business, the cast includes world-record holders as well as international gold-medalists.

Meditation in the Japanese Galleries San Antonio Museum of Art, January 15th 210.978.8100 | SAMuseum.org Find peace and balance as you let all your weekly stresses go during a revitalizing session of Meditation in the Japanese Galleries. Afterward, stroll around the Great Hall and appreciate the many Japanese pieces of art. Cushions and stools will be provided for all participants.

CACCC Valentine’s Day 5K Fun Run/Walk Landa Park, February 12th 830.626.2543 | ComalCAC.org Bring your sweetheart along for a pre-Valentine run during this 5K Run/Walk and know that you’re doing something to help heal the hearts of little ones too.

The trail will lead all around beautiful Landa Park and scenic Comal River. Proceeds benefit the Children’s Advocacy Center, a foundation dedicated to helping children in abusive situations.

Mold mixture into 4- 4” ring molds and sauté over medium-high heat with whole butter. Approximately three minutes per side.

a home’s square footage. Your Realtor can aid you in finding a resource. That’s a good option if you see several conflicting reports on the same home, or if the square footage advertised just doesn’t seem to “add up.”

As far as buying a home, perhaps it’s good advice to not get too caught up in the square footage number. Sometimes a 4500 square foot home flows better and appears bigger than a 5000 square foot home. Buy a property because you love it and it feels like home, no matter if the numbers might be “off.”

Complexions Contemporary Ballet Carver Community Cultural Center, February 25th 210.207.7211 | ComplexionsDance.org Tired of the same old ballets? Well this unique style will blow you away. This contemporary technique includes a mixture of methods, style and culture to create an entirely new way of movement. The dancers believe in moving boundaries and forming new ways of connection. This show will make you rethink your own ways of self expression.

San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame Tribute Alamodome, February 18th 210.207.3663 | SanAntonioSports.org This outstanding gala affair will be welcoming in the Class of 2011. The night will entail a silent and live auction, gourmet dinner and live entertainment. The stars of the evening? The celebrated sports figures being inducted including Jerod Douglas and Al Marks.

85026 PERMIT 1441

January | February 2011

For everything real estate...call

Debra Janes

Real Estate Activity In

The Dominion

Featured Properties

My Warmest Wishes for a New Year Filled with Happiness, Health and Prosperity!

As we embark upon a New Year, I want to first and foremost thank the residents of The Dominion for your friendship, faith and trust that you have granted me. It is a pleasure and an honor to work with the homeowners of such a fine community as well as a privilege to share our beautiful neighborhood and amenities with new families that would like to purchase here and call The Dominion home.

The highest compliment I can receive is the referral to a friend or family member. You can be assured that anyone you refer to me will be given the utmost in service, respect and results unmatched in the industry! I am available to assist anyone with real estate needs, not just in The Dominion, or San Antonio, but anywhere in Texas.

May God bless you, and here’s to a wonderful start to our New Year!

Debra

42 Vineyard Dr. • $3,495,000 7460 +/- Sq. Ft. • 5 Bed | 5 Bath

33 Vineyard • $2,195,000 5400 +/- Sq. Ft. | 4 Bed | 4 Bath

21 Devon Wood • $1,550,000 6841 +/- Sq. Ft. | 5 Bed | 4.5 Bath

7 Kings Manor • $1,395,000 4618 +/- Sq. Ft. | 4 Bed | 4 Bath

Your Interiors’ Distinctive Touch 8 Henly Lane • $1,250,000 6344 +/- Sq. Ft. | 5 Bed | 5 Bath

6 Duxbury Park • $839,000 5030 +/- Sq. Ft. | 4 Bed | 3 Bath

1 Bishops Green • $799,000 5921 +/- Sq. Ft. | 5 Bed | 6 Bath

19 Venice Ct. • $730,000 3174 +/- Sq. Ft. | 2 Bed | 2.5 Bath

How Accurate are Your Home’s Measurements?

Cuisine with a Kick!

Debra Janes

Citrus’ Crabcake

210.573.4040 dj@gvtc.com 8 Century Glen • $339,000 2350 +/- Sq. Ft. | 2 Bed | 2 Bath

DebraJanes.com

Other Debra Janes’ Dominion Properties

Address 40 Vineyard 38 Vineyard

Sq. Ft. / Bed / Bath (Lot) 1.34 acres (Lot) 1.22 acres

List Price $499,500 $499,500

All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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

Square Footage

Produced by UpscaleRealEstateMarketing.com • 877.660.0996

The Dominion’s

Real Estate Report