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Can You Believe That? By Pat Farrell

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When we make our entrance into the world it is understood, perhaps not yet by us, but certainly by others, that we will have a lot to learn about our surroundings, how we cope within them and what will be expected of us from that point on. We learn how to act around others, what is good for us and what is not, and what it will take for us to make it on our own - that is after we learn to walk and talk! And then, as we age, we find that the caveats learned along the way do stay with us well into adulthood. But the question is, do we still believe them to be true? We have heard from our early years and beyond, for example, that milk is good for you as it supplies the Calcium and Vitamin D needed to keep bones healthy and strong, and as parents we will be sure to see that our children meet all their necessary milk requirements. However, multiple studies have shown that there is absolutely no corre-

lation between drinking the recommended amount of milk, or even taking Calcium and Vitamin D supplements, with having fewer bone fractures, but most of us still believe it to be so. Do you remember the “5 second rule” that says germs don’t have time to get to a piece of food dropped on the floor so long as we recover it within 5 seconds (if we can get there before our pets do)? Wrong - the cleanliness of the floor is far more important than the time factor, since bacteria can reach any food item within milliseconds, so be careful if you still do subscribe to the “rule.” And just think about all we have heard over the years about sugar, i.e. 1) honey is healthier than regular sugar and brown sugar is better for you than white – well, sugar is sugar and the sugar in natural products like fruit and that in synthetic products like candy is the same, so what one should really be paying attention to is the fact that candy typically contains more sugar per serving and thus has more calories. 2) sugar causes hyperactivity in children – one might think that could be so after noting the behavior of kids at a birthday party after all the cake, candy and ice cream has been consumed but most in the medical industry maintain there is no known link between sugar and hyperactivity in children (they are just active little devils in good company). 3) sugar causes diabetes - the truth is, if you have diabetes, sugar can be a problem for you, but if you do not have diabetes sugar will not be the cause of it, but watch out for being overweight! Have you ever made the comment that someone was “as blind as a bat?” Well, you might want to rethink that because, although many bats use echolocation to move from place to place, they all can see! And, you may have heard it said of someone who seems to be ignoring what is going on

around them, that they were acting like an ostrich which “buries its head in the sand.” Well that too has been debunked since ostriches never stick their heads in the sand but rather when threatened, they just lie on their side and “play dead.” Also, it has been said that your pet cat or dog is color blind, but that too is false as these pets are not color blind but rather see colors very differently than we do. There has always been discussion at Thanksgiving time when most of the family settles down for a little snooze after the meal (except the clean-up crew) that it is the result of the tryptophan (an amino acid thought to aid in sleep) found in the turkey. Well consider this – there is more tryptophan found in cheddar cheese than in turkey so perhaps it is just the size of the meal during holidays, rather than the turkey that is responsible. Granted tryptophan activates certain cells in the brain but then remember it is said we only use 10% of our brain capacity, right? Wrong! Although the brain is only 3% of a person’s body mass it uses 20% of the body’s energy, and over the course of a day you will use your entire brain in some way. And while on the subject of brains: the brain does continue to produce new cells; and there is no evidence that individuals tend to be either left-brained (creative) or right-brained (analytical). So for those of us who occasionally find ourselves in social situations where beverages, that are stronger than water, are being offered here are some things of which we should be aware including: it is commonly believed that eating before drinking will keep you sober, but it turns out it only slows down the time it takes for alcohol to get into the bloodstream, and eating a lot after drinking will definitely not help to ward off the impending hangover; and speaking of hangovers, the “hair of the dog” as in have a little

more of what one had the night before or to just try an early morning Bloody Mary will not cure, but can prolong one’s hangover miseries; and if you believe that the lines found on Solo cups are there to help measure the drinks for the bar wherein the bottom line is for alcohol, the midline for wine, etc. you are not alone, however the Solo Company is very adamant that that is not the purpose of the lines. My Mother, along with a host of others, always said don’t go out in the cold weather with wet hair, or don’t sit in a draft as I would be sure to “catch a cold,” and while it is true that one is more apt to have a cold during the winter it is more likely the result of more people staying indoors during the cold months where one is more likely to catch the virus from being in close quarters with one who already has it; which brings up the subject of viruses and the fact that so many run to the doctor’s office or clinic to get an antibiotic for their cold when it is a fact that antibiotics have no effect on viruses. All of the foregoing items fall into the category of “myths” which are defined as widely held, but false beliefs or ideas. The term myth can also refer to a traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or one that explains some natural or social phenomenon, and typically involves supernatural beings or events. Myths are essentially folk tales, legends, fables, sagas or folklores or in general, mythology, as in the ancient Greek myths. And that leads us to the greater subject of mythology which is one that deals primarily with the Greek Gods who are significant enough to have had a multitude of books written about them that address their antics. When it comes to Greek Mythology we will find that it is also responsible for a significant part of our English vocabulary, but that is for another time!

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By Tiffany Schennel Wright President, Women’s Council of REALTORS

Great Year To Date Summer is coming to an end and we’re in the final month of the Women’s Council of REALTORS® Texas Membership Contest. Networks are divided into three categories, Small, Large and Mega, based upon their size.The Network with the greatest percentage of new REALTORS® members for each category and the Network with the greatest overall percentage of new REALTOR® members will receive cash prizes. If you are considering becoming a member or renewing your membership, you must do so by August 31st in order for your membership to count toward the contest. Next month thousands of REALTORS® from across the state will convene in Dallas for the Texas Association of REALTORS® Convention. During this time Women’s Council will host

its own series of meetings and events that happen in conjunction with the Convention each year. Day one of the schedule includes a welcome session, updates on the Chapter to Network transitions currently taking place and two education sessions. Bruce Gardner will present Thriving in Real Estate with the Seven Styles of Success and Listing Machine at the MetroTex Association of REALTORS®. State Committee meetings will also be held at the Hilton Anatole during this time and wrap up in time for attendees to continue on to the TAR Opening Session. The following day will begin with the WCR Texas Governing Board Meeting and Elections. The Governing Board Meeting will be immediately followed by our annual Installation Luncheon. This year’s Installation is particularly special for our local Women's Council as we

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will have the pleasure of seeing one of our very own members installed as the 2018 Texas State President. Sheila Moran served as President of the San Antonio Network in 2013, leading the Network to win Mega Chapter of the Year. She has since gone on to participate on several state and national committees and serve as the WCR Texas State Secretary before being elected as 2017 President-Elect. Anyone wishing to join us in showing support for Sheila in her new appointment is welcome and encouraged to attend the luncheon. The day before the meetings begin, members seeking to obtain their PMN (Performance Management Network) Designation will have the opportunity to attend a course entitled Harnessing the Power: Skills Based Performance Management that will to presented at the Champions School of Real Estate Dallas North Campus. Registration for the course is currently open. Later that evening, Women’s Council will host a networking event entitled REALTOR® Rendezvous. The event is open to all WCR and TAR members and will take place Thursday, September 7th at 7pm at Matito’s Tex-Mex in Dallas. Tickets are on sale through August 22nd viawww.texasrealtorsconference.com for $35 per person. The ticket price includes a fajita dinner and winners of the Network Membership Awards will

be announced during the event. Space is limited, so those that wish to attend should reserve their space as soon as possible. There are also some sponsorship opportunities available for the event for anyone wishing to have exposure to an audience of WCR and TAR members from across the state. Levels range from $250$1000 and include promotion at the event, event tickets and speaking opportunities. For more information about available opportunities, contact Dawn Lavka, WCR Texas Treasurer at 512-715-2364. For more information about Women’s Council or to become a member, visit our national website WWW.WCR.ORG. You can purchase event tickets and find information about Women’s Council of REALTORS® San Antonio, including an event calendar and photos, at WWW.WCRSANANTONIO.ORG. You can also get local updates and information by following us on social media. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to keep up with all of the latest Women’s Council of REALTORS® San Antonio news. Thank you to our 2017 Strategic Partners: Aperto, CalAtlantic Homes, Devine Roofing & Contracting, First American Title, Frontier Title, Independence Title, Keller Williams Heritage, Light Catcher Photography, RE/MAX of Texas, TAP-FCU and Zippy Shell.

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M/I Homes at Escalera

Misty Wood, Keller Williams City View and Christina Pipper, Guest.

Raquel Calderon, M/I Homes, Mirna De Los Santos Ryan, Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper and Margo Villarreal, M/I Homes.

Alice Ruiz, Alicia Ruiz Properties, with Grandchildren.

Darlene Thomas, Keller Williams City View and Ruth Rios, BHHS Don Johnson.

Roviena Maldonado and Diana Morales, both Texas Premier Realty.

Allen Typhair, RE/MAX River Cities and Victor Yong, Home Team of America.

Jeanie Murphy, Keller Williams City View.

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Imagine Homes Quarterly Jackpot at Paesanos

Sergio Martinez, Imagine Homes.

Craig Hall, Hall American Realty, with Carrie Combs and Efrem Martinez, both Imagine Homes.

John Friesenhahn, Imagine Homes, Roger Brissette, JB Goodwin, Sharon Immel, Keller Williams Heritage and Jim Bastoni, Imagine Homes.

Aaron Mulville, Imagine Homes, Vincent Segovia, Guest and Sara Patty, Exit Realty, New Braunfels.

Sharon Immel, Keller Williams Heritage, Tony Squeo, Select Properties, and Karen Waddell, Keller Williams Heritage.

John Friesenhahn, Imagine Homes.

Gigi Gallegos, Imagine Homes, Kim Mauldin, RE/MAX Advantage and Bronson Ketchum, Imagine Homes.

Dayton Schrader, RE/MAX Associates and Krista Daries, Imagine Homes

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By Suzanne Westrum, Communications Director

Sign Up for 2018 Committees at SABOR Applications are now open to s e rv e o n 2 0 1 8 c o m m i t t e e s w i t h SABOR! Our committees are the backbone of the association as they shape the future of the board and the real estate industry here locally. Do you have an interest in the global market? There’s a committee for that. How about farm and land transactions? There’s a committee for that too. Do you want to have a say in the types of programs and education opportunities that are provided to members? We’ve got you covered. In short, our committees are diverse and do everything from providing oversight on the Multiple Listing Serving, coordinating charitable activities and participating in local legislative efforts to organizing speakers and special events, just to name a few. There are over 25 committees, subcommittees, task forces and councils available

for participation and you can apply to serve on up to three of these. Not only is this a great way for you to lend your expertise to the strategy used by SABOR, but it is a perfect opportunity for you to develop strong working relationships with your peers. Members frequently comment on how the connections made in committees have helped them in their business. Being involved also keeps you in the loop on the latest happening at your Board. In addition, committee involvement is a good step if you would like to pursue leadership positions at the Board as well as at the state and national levels. You can visit member.SABOR.com to read the descriptions of these committees a n d subcommitte e s a nd a pply. Committee sign-ups will close on September 29.

Gwen Derry, Trinity Title, is ready for an informative meeting with the mayor at the SABOR Membership breakfast.

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KB Home Movie Night at Palladium Lacy Padilla, KB Home with Cynthia Lennox, Keller Williams City View.

Janice Tisdale, Phyllis Browning Company and Mary Jo Schaffer, eXp Realty.

Bob Finch, Guest with Doris Finch, Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper REALTORS.

Mary Corcoran, Key Realty and John Kuntz III, Reliance Residential Realty.

Misty Wood, Keller Williams City View and Robert Wood, Guest.

Delia Sutton and Barbara Kressin, both Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper REALTORS.

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Perry Homes Agent Lunch at Fronterra at Westpointe

Mary Corcoran, Key Realty.

Venetia Barbour, Anna Reveles and Susie Ringstaff, all Perry Homes.

Jordan Phillips, Dana Phillips and Kaitlynn McFatter, all Phillips & Associates Realty.

Linda Ann O'Neill, Fathom Realty with Mary Jo Schaffer, eXp Realty.

Cheri Morris and Mary Fenlon, both ERA Colonial Real Estate.

Alfonso Camargo and Socorro Gonzalez, both eXp Realty.

DeShawn Mahone and Anna Reveles, both Perry Homes.

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Jules Fenner, Vortex Realty, Anthony Cepeda, Capital Title and Danielle Zepeda, Vortex Realty at a recent CE class hosted by Capital Title and Vortex Realty.

San Antonio contingent of the VAREP poses with Melissa Stockwell, Disabled War Veteran and Olympic Triathlon Medalist in Washington, D.C.

Cathy Heshmat, ERA Troy, REALTORS with Debbie and Tom Ortiz, both Realty Executives Access enjoy Sitterle Homesâ€™ mixer at Willis Ranch.

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Chip Brown, Key Realty and Brad Smilgen, Smilgen Real Estate Services are all smiles at the GRI June breakfast.

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Debbie Byers, David Black and Erika Ramon, all Sitterle Homes at their companies’ cocktail mixer at Willis Ranch.

John Green, Alamo Real Estate Brokers and CJ Johnson, David Weekley Homes at David Weekley Homes recent Build on Your Lot seminar. Lacy Padilla, KB Home and Krista Dalton, Becker Properties are having fun at KB Home’s luncheon at Heritage park.

Lisa Marie Heman, Vortex Realty is enjoying the spread at M/I Home’s Luncheon in Regent Park.

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Coventry Homes CE Class Marty Reep and Kathleen McKanTirado, Home Team of America.

Joe Hatem, Keller Williams Boerne and Ken Gezella, Coventry Homes.

Jennifer Davids, Simmonds Real Estate.

Kimberly Shoemake, Keller Williams Spring Branch.

Kathleen McKanTirado, Home Team of America

Ken Gezella, Coventry Homes.

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Rodney Jordan, Sitterle Homes, with Rossana Correa, Greg Smith and Mayte Leija, all Keller Williams City View enjoy Sitterle Homesâ€™ mixer at Willis Ranch.

Teenie Bill and Christina O'Connor, both Pilgrim Mortgage, with daughter Chloe O'Connor and Crystal Sanchez, Pilgrim Mortgage with husband Tim Sanchez are having fun at the Pilgrim Mortgage Ice Cream Social at Baskin-Robbins.

Sylvia Riviera, DASH Realty, Chiaki Brown, Vortex Realty and Sandra Lagos, ARCCA, Inc. at a recent CE class hosted by Capital Title and Vortex Realty.

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NARPM

By Ronda Whitcanack SAMAC Source & Newsline Chair 2017

Networking. Ideas. Education. Friendships. Support. Growth. Results. The National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM®) was founded in October 1988 and at that time had a total of 13 members. Since its inception NARPM® has grown to include 69 chapters and more than 5,200 members consisting of real estate agents, brokers, managers, employees, and affiliates. “NARPM has had a huge impact on me, not only professionally but personally as well. It has helped me to become a better property manager, and I have made some of the best friends from this organization and learned so much. I know there is still so much more that I can learn from my fellow NARPM family.”- Ronnah Stabenow MPM®, RMP®, MHN Properties- NARPM® member since 2010 “NARPM means to me a sense of community and belonging. In a career field full of long days, it is always wonderful to share the victories and learn from the challenges together as group.” Cortney Gill, GSG Property Management - NARPM® member since 2011

Networking. Friendships. The NGP (Next Generation Professionals) social held every other month is a great time for members to kick back, de-stress, and enjoy a cocktail. It is also a wonderful opportunity to catch up or get to know other members better. Naturally, discussions can lead to common challenges in the industry. NARPM members are always open to offering genuine assistance, valuable suggestions, and guidance. In July the event was held at Copa Wine Bar. A special thanks to our sponsors, Kolorkist, for their generous support. “NARPM is all about education. Not only through classes but also through interaction with property managers throughout the United States as well as other countries. Our List Serv/Discussion Board continues to make it easy to share and discuss questions/concerns.”- Stephen Foster, MPM®, RMP®, CRMC® Boardwalk Real Property ManagementNARPM® member since 1993 Ideas. Education. The July chapter

meeting also proved to be another opportunity to learn and discuss a common challenge, security deposit disputes. The speaker was Kellie Tollifson, MPM®, RMP® from TSquare Properties in Seattle, WA. Her topic Taking the Trouble Out of Security Deposit Disputes gave invaluable information on documenting and performing inspections correctly to avoid disputes. She also shared her successful strategy on how to handle a dispute should one arise while raising the bar on customer service. “What NARPM means to me is the invaluable knowledge you get, the relationships you build, and the ability to give back to my industry and to non-profits. It fulfills me in a way that a day job cannot. It makes me feel as if I'm working towards something bigger for the greater good, while also learning the ins and outs of property management.”Lacy Hendricks, Hendricks Property ManagementNARPM® member since 2015 SAMAC believes in the value of giving back and community involvement. We recently participated in a school supply drive and delivered donated supplies, including 20 filled backpacks, to ChildSafe. As the only Children's Advocacy Center in Bexar County, ChildSafe’s mission is to restore dignity, hope, and trust to children traumatized by abuse and neglect. Thank you to our generous members who donated. This year’s NARPM® Past Presidents’ 2017 Charity Fundraiser helps the PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) Foundation of America. The fundraiser will be held during the NARPM® National Convention in October.

PTSD Foundation of America is a non-profit organization dedicated to mentoring combat veterans suffering from the unseen wounds of war. “To me NARPM means striving to be the ultimate property management professional and investing in yourself as well as the industry.”- Shannon McLaughlin MPM®, RMP®, CRMC®, Boardwalk Real Property Management- NARPM® member since 2008 Professional designations from NARPM® are earned with a combination of property management experience, NARPM® and industry education, and service to the association through volunteer activities. There are six designations and certifications that can be attained and we are committed to a goal of twenty four earned in 2017. Let’s keep the momentum going! "Getting INVOLVED WITH NARPM is THE BEST PRACTICE for growing your business.”- James Alderson MPM®, RMP® , Alderson PropertiesNARPM® member since 2009 Support. Growth. Results. If you are in Property Management in San Antonio and surrounding areas, please join us at a SAMAC Chapter Meeting & Educational Event. We would love to host you and buy your lunch for your first visit! Come meet some of our members and enjoy the speaker presentation. If you’d like more information please feel free to call the current SAMAC President, Ronnah Stabenow with MHN Properties, at 210-402-9696. She would love to visit with you and discuss how you can get involved.

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REAL ESTATE NEWS SOURCE Nelson Torres ................Believe Realty Sharon Ruffo ..................Realty Executives of SA Brad Rathburn ................RE/Max Preferred Trish Herzig ....................Trinity Title of Texas Jessica Carreon ..............Trinity Title of Texas Melonie Sellge ................Trinity Title of Texas Bruce Balfour..................RE/MAX Associates Ron Reyes ......................Keller Williams Heritage Bill Williamson ................Property Mgt. Services of Tx Laurette Calderon............Apartment And Relocations Center Jesse Haro ....................Jesse Haro Realtors Lisa Marie Heman ..........Vortex Realty Becky Volz......................Hendricks Property Services Nelson Sumner ..............Home Team of America Sandee Thomas ..............Kuper Sotheby’s International Rosie Beltran ..................Icon Realty Phyllis Trolinger ..............RE/MAX North Sylvia Moore ..................M & S Realty Services A V Perez ......................A V Perez Jake Ritchie....................Keller Williams City View Charlene Busch ..............ERA Colonial Real Estate Lucia Karolefski ..............JB Goodwin Realtors Keith Roland ..................Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper Claudia Nolen ................Phyllis Browning Company Blain Johnson ................JB Goodwin Realtors Steve Mendoza ..............Premier Realty Group Linda Talbott ..................Keller Williams Legacy Terry Carpenter ..............HSA Real Estate Chris Villanueva ..............Keller Williams City View Rick Kuper ....................Kuper Sotheby’s International Lisa Weissgarber ............RE/MAX Associates Cheryl Morgan ................BHGRE Bradfield Properties Craig Ross......................Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper Humberto Aguirre ..........Keller Williams Heritage Marian Knowlton ............Keller Williams Heritage David Vaello....................TYJ Realty Jack Allen ......................BHGRE Bradfield Properties Andrea Provost ..............Reliance Residential Realty John Allerton..................Simmonds Real Estate Tom Smith......................Real Estate NewsSource Kim Clark ......................Keller Williams City View Rodeana Reynolds ..........Capital Title Susan Sanders ..............RE/Max Preferred Art Meister ....................Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper Tammy VanCleave ..........Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper

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August 15, 2017 Phyllis Williams ..............Trinity Title of Texas Josh Conley....................Trinity Title of Texas Lorna Teragouche ..........M. Stagers Realty Partners Sara Trimyer ..................Keller Williams Legacy Bernice Marquez ............Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper Rose Smith ....................Rigel Realty Kathleen Kuper ..............Kuper Sotheby’s International Darline Hoffman..............Keller Williams Boerne Walter Kleine ..................King Realtors Emilo Alcazar ................BHHS Don Johnson Realtors Jay Robbins....................BHHS Don Johnson Realtors Della Owen ....................SABOR Jorge Lizalde ..................Vortex Realty Evelyn Thomas ..............Hardie & Associates Keri Yuretich ..................Independence Title Bernice McSween............Home Team of America Libby Ross......................Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper James Sherrod ..............JB Goodwin Realtors Alfred Perez ....................C21 Northside Mike LaMacchia ..............ERA Colonial Real Estate Lexi Bartolomei ..............Phyllis Browning Company Dale Lewis......................Trinity Title of Texas Joe Davalos....................C21 Davalos Simon Arcos ..................Keller Williams Heritage Norma Rodriguez ............Premier Realty Group Charlie Kuper..................Kuper Sotheby’s International Paula Lopez ....................RE/MAX Associates Courtney Smith ..............Real Estate NewsSource Lisa Castillo....................RE/MAX Realty Advantage Stavriana Alford..............Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper Bill Cox ..........................Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper Glenn Gaiser ..................Glenn Gaiser Broker Annette Skalomenos ......Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper Laurie Payne ..................Keller Williams Legacy Richard Osburn ..............RE/Max Preferred Robert Evans ..................Reliance Residential Realty Leah Hart ......................Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper Susan Marburger ............Kuper Sotheby’s International Ann Jones ......................Phyllis Browning Company Lee Allen ........................Realty Executives of San Antonio Karen Dixon....................C & B Realty Maria Foley ....................Icon Realty Shelley Bentsen ..............Icon Realty Susan Jones ..................JB Goodwin Realtors Lucy Novak ....................Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper Herman Phelt..................RE/MAX Associates

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VAREP July Meeting

Jerry Birdsong, Century 21 Northside.

Julio Rivera, Oasis Company & Art Ramirez, Starkey Mortgage â€“ House a Vet Fund.

Rita Brogdon, Mortgage Professional, Cecilia Sosa, North American Title, Harold Crawford, H Crawford Realty and Linsey Martin, Trinity Title.

Sherrell Russell, Keller Williams Heritage and Thomas Simms, Express News

Maudel Hardie and La Vonna Stewart both with Hardie & Associates

Annette Slater, Landlord Property Management & Julio Rivera, Oasis Company

Bobby Urhig, Speaker

Amelia Ruiz, AR Realty and Pat Farrell, Slater Realtors.

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The “View” series of homes includes the Horizon View Homes found in Northern Colorado and the San Antonio area, the Aspen View Homes in Southern Colorado and the Desert View Homes in New Mexico and El Paso Texas. Although a relatively new builder to the San Antonio area, Randy O’Leary, who maintains his headquarters in El Paso, Texas, founded the companies in 1990, and has since been acclaimed as owner and president of a business recognized as one of the country’s fastest growing, privately owned home building companies in the nation. The View brand of home building companies has also been named one of the top 100 new home builders in the nation.

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From stylish exteriors and trending interiors to energy saving construction, the View Homes companies are A+ accredited members of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) in Texas, New Mexico and Colorado and are dedicated to providing the best new home warranty and customer service available in the industry. This is evidenced by their receipt of the Torch Award, the BBB’s highest award for ethics and business practices, and the company’s being a two-time recipient of the AVID Customer Service Award given for the highest Customer Service in the United States. Locally, Hidden Bluffs in the Texas Research Park, a 75-acre breath-

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taking community that offers families an ideal lifestyle, is one of the Horizon View communities in the area and is considered to be the epitome of Texas Hill Country living. It is located along the Hwy 211 corridor in one of the fastest growing areas of San Antonio and provides amenities that include a community park, outdoor pool, picnic pavilion, and children’s playground. The Horizon View homes in this area range in size from 1693 Sq. Ft. to 2850 Sq. Ft. with prices from the $240s to the $290s. Outside of Loop 1604, off Culebra Road, is the recreational community at Falcon Landing which offers Horizon View homeowners use of a private community pool and a neighborhood park and is located close enough to Medina Lake that they may enjoy boating and fishing or to the Government Canyon State Natural Area to experience hiking and weekend camping. The Horizon View homes in this area range in size from 1694 Sq. Ft. to 2850 Sq. Ft. with prices from the $220s to the $270s. And, a soon to opened third area as a Horizon View Homes community will be located along Saengerhalle Road off highway 46 in New Braunfels, not far from the New Braunfels Regional Airport. The prices there will start in the $190s. Brian Nanney, who has worked in the building industry for more than 20 years, and is now Division President for the San Antonio area, notes that the main goal for Horizon View Homes is to offer affordable, quality home products, that will include in their base plan pricing,

many of the items for which other builders charge extra, such as wall rocker switches, cable and phone outlets strategically placed and the addition of a USB port near the phone outlet in the kitchen so one would be able to charge a smart phone. And, he invites REALTORS® to come visit their homes as they transition through the building process and to take note of the “graffiti” found on the studs, floors and ceiling areas which confirms that those responsible for assuring that everything is done properly, have been paying attention and have noted any areas that warrant possible corrective attention. Brian also noted that Horizon Homes utilizes the services of ATS Structural Engineers who continue to inspect each property as it proceeds through the building stages to ensure that the completed home is structurally sound. Corry Martinez, Sales and Marketing Manager has also been working in the building industry for more than 20 years and has recently been offering Lunch & Learn sessions for the REALTOR® community, to ensure they are aware of the Horizon View Home products and to provide them an opportunity to meet with the builders to learn why these homes can be considered a “cut above” many other builders’ homes. So, REALTORS®, If you have not yet had the opportunity to visit a Horizon View community or to participate in the Lunch & Learns, now is the time to contact Corrie for more information. She can be reached at (210) 872-0698.

From working alongside fighter pilots to helping Veterans get home loans, our own Pilgrim Mortgage Hero, Joaquin Caballero is dedicating his career to help our Military Men and Women Joaquin Caballero was born in San Antonio but raised in Odessa, Texas. He obtained his BA in Political Science from Angelo State University and earned a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Texas A&M University - San Antonio. Joaquin honorably served in the United States Navy where he served as an Operations Yeoman. He worked alongside fighter pilots in a FA-18C squadron, creating and logging flight schedules and logistical planning. Following a deployment aboard an aircraft carrier, Joaquin noticed that his vision had become increasingly blurry. The vison loss increased at a rapid pace and Mr. Caballero was diagnosed with a rare mitochondrial disease that caused him to lose a majority of his central vision to the point of being legally blind. He was medically discharged and moved his family to San Antonio, Texas. Choosing San Antonio as the place to raise his family was an “easy decision,” according to Joaquin. “San Antonio is the perfect combination of great school districts, low crime rates, affordable cost of living and real estate, and reverence for our active duty military and veterans,” he explained. Pilgrim Mortgage is committed to encouraging its employees to succeed and providing the most up to date technology to make Joaquin’s job as smooth as possible. There are so many fascinating tools out there to assist with the day to days needs as a loan officer. His attention to detail, and amazing personality has allowed him to build relationships with clients and earn their trust. Joaquin’s focus on VA Home Lending and Down Payment Assistance programs along with his passion to help and educate his clients will surely make Joaquin Caballero your Loan officer of choice.

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August 15, 2017

Pilgrim Mortgage Ice Cream Social at Baskin-Robbins

Caleb and Kennedy Crider with mom Jenny Crider, Keller Williams Heritage and Frank Pattison, Pilgrim Mortgage. Christina O'Connor, Pilgrim Mortgage and Bonnie Wellberg, Wellberg Real Estate.

Michael, Emily, Ella and Brooke Pilgrim, all Pilgrim Mortgage.

Melissa Turner, Pilgrim Mortgage and Joanna Benavidez, Zars & Rogers Realtors.

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Alamo Title Welcomes Demaris

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P l e a se join Alamo Title in welco m i n g G ra c e De m a ri s t o t h e i r marketing team as a sales representative. To reach grace,

please call 210-618-5016 or email Grace.Demaris@alamotitle.com

CORIE Properties Welcomes Stirman Alex is a San Antonio native who attended Saint Mary's Hall, Alamo Heights, and later graduated Salutatorian of his class. His goal is to provide quality, personalized service to STIRMAN each of his clients, whether they are a first time buyers, repeat clients or empty nesters looking to

downsize. His earliest experience in real estate was accompanying his grandfather, G. Jim Hasslocher of Frontier Enterprises. He taught Alex the importance of real estate as it relates to ones personal and business aspects of life. It is of the utmost importance to Alex to build meaningful and fruitful relationships with all his clients. He wants clients to feel comfortable, satisfied, and confident knowing that he is here to stay and serve, not just to sell!

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Chukwodolue Joins Fischer Mann Realty Ogo started her career in the banking industry as a personal banker managing assets for her clients. She later transitioned to education, and is now an educator with Judson ISD. CHUKWODOLUE Her love for serving people got her interested in the Real Estate business. She joined Fischer Mann Realty in April 2017 and has been loving every minute of it. “I joined Fischer Mann Realty because they are a Faith-based brokerage

firm with Christian beliefs and core values that represents and mirrors my own philosophy; the commitment to treat our clients with love, respect, integrity, and professionalism.” Ogo Chukwodolue Her unique background enables her to use her variety of experiences in helping her clients meet their goals. She is incredibly patient and detail oriented and will work with you to ensure that all your needs are met. Contact her to help you accomplish your objectives buying or selling your property. Call/Text her at (619) 3079477 or E-mail her at ogo@fischermannrealty.com.

Mazurek Joins eXp Realty

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eXp Realty, the Agent Owned Cloud Brokerage, is honored to welcome Dana Mazurek as a new Agent Owner. “I am so excited to join eXp! An equity position in this exploding company provides a retirement strategy to secure my future.

Having the most advanced marketing and technology systems available gives me the competitive edge to better serve my clients.” To learn more about eXp Realty, visit www.ExplodeYourCareer.com

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August 15, 2017

SABOR Membership Breakfast With The Mayor

Bob Jacobs, RE/MAX Associates, Diane Lauer, Keller Williams City View, Kim Bragman, Phyllis Browning Company, Lorena Pena, RE/MAX Preferrred, Mayor Ron Nirenberg, Marty Hutchison, Property Management Services of Texas, Yvette Allen, Real Estate 210, Angela Shields, SABOR

Rae Saldana, LoanDepot Mortgage with Kathy Olivarez and Holly Herzig, both Trinity Title

Rick Rodriguez, Home Team of America & Christina Oâ€™Connor, Pilgrim Mortgage

Marietta Alba, Apartment and Relocation Center, Missy Stagers, M. Stagers Realty Partners, and Treedy Chapa, Chapa & Fuller Realty

SABOR staff

Sue Trautner, BHHS PenFed Realty & John Craig, Key Realty

Angelica Sanchez, Beatrice Briseno, Sara Gerrish, and Mari Mares, all RE/MAX Unlimited.

Caroline Salcedo, Apartment & Relocation Center and Dwight Hale, Broker