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August 14, 1945 By Pat Farrell

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Definitely not for most, but for some of our readers, the date above will have a great deal of significance as it was the day it was announced that the Japanese had unconditionally surrendered to the Allies, thus finally ending the hostilities of World War II. Though the formal surrender actually took place 19 days later on September 2, 1945, on board the U.S.S. Missouri in Tokyo Bay, both dates have been recognized as “Victory over Japan Day” or V-J Day. Is it not interesting that Japan, an island nation that is slightly smaller than California, would decide to even consider taking on the United States during World War II?. To even try to understand the “why,” it is important to know some of Japan’s early history. Japan has always been an

interesting place, and though it was most likely inhabited as far back as the prehistoric period, the first written reference to the country did not occur until the first century A.D. when newer technologies had been established in continental Asia. Most of the inhabitants of Japan were thought to have crossed the archipelago off of the Korean peninsula to reach the larger island to its east. Beginning in the fourth century, which was the start of what was considered to be the Heian Period, the Golden Age of Japanese culture, the many kingdoms and tribes that had been established within the country up to that time, pulled together to become unified under one government, one supposedly, controlled by an Emperor. However, the power of the ruling Emperor gradually declined over the following centuries at which time control was assumed by the military clans and their Samurai warrior armies. The Heian period lasted into the late 1100s, and in 1185 saw the onset of the five-year long conflict known as the Genpei War between two of the major clans, Taira and Minimoto. The Minimoto clan prevailed and its leader established his “Shogunate” and declared himself to be Shogun. His reign lasted until 1333 when he lost to a new Shogun from the Muromachi clan. But eventually the powers of the Shogun were usurped by regional warlords (daimyōs) and Japan then experienced an extended period of civil war. Eventually, in the late 1600s Japan was reunified under subsequent daimyōs and shoguns and remained so thereafter, entering into a

period when all contact with the outside world was shunned. Under orders from United State President Millard Fillmore, the “Perry Expedition” was set in motion and Commodore Matthew Perry, through a display of naval superiority, was able to end the 220 years of Japanese isolation and to establish “unequal” agreements that would open their ports to accept foreigners and to trade with the Western powers. The additional outcome of the expedition was that the reigning Shogun, Yoshinobu, resigned and Meiji was named the 122nd Emperor of Japan and restored to at least nominal supreme power in 1867 at age 15 and the imperial family moved to Edo, which is now Tokyo. Regarded as some of the most successful statesmen in history, the leaders of the Meiji government instituted significant political and social changes, proceeded to remodel Japan’s institutions and promoted the widespread westernization of Japan. One of the leaders was named as Japan’s first Prime Minister and his initial official action was to pen the country’s new constitution which established an elected lower House of Representatives that was responsible to the unelected cabinet members of the upper house, who were ultimately responsible to the (unelected) Emperor, as was the newly established military. Up to this point most of Japan’s warlike activity had been contained within its own borders, as was the new military’s first successful action when it decisively crushed an

uprising (Satsuma Rebellion) that was begun by disaffected former samurai warriors, whose statuses had been rendered obsolete, and were thus opposed to the new imperial government. Beyond that action, however, the leadership felt that in order to compete with the Western powers it would be necessary for Japan to begin acquiring its own colonies, and after securing Hokkaido, to its north, began activity to obtain control over the Ryukyu island chain which included Okinawa. Then in 1894, the first SinoJapanese conflict occurred which pitted the Chinese Qing Empire against the Japanese Empire and concerned China’s hold over Korea which was seen as a potential threat to the Japanese territories. By 1895 the defeated Qing Empire had relinquished control over Korea and had ceded Taiwan along with other islands in that area to Japan, which continued to gain prestige internationally. Years later, as Russia was expanding its power in Asia, it rejected Japan’s offer to recognize Russian dominance in Manchuria in exchange for recognition of Japan’s claim to Korea, so Japan chose to fight, initiating the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-05 where it was again victorious and its prowess was further noted. The agreement reached at the conclusion of this war essentially resulted in a loosening of Russia’s hold over parts of China, while those of Japan seemed to increase and become stronger. During World War I Japan agreed to fight alongside the Allied forces in their Pacific area conflicts and issued an ultimatum to Germany

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regarding the German occupied communities on various islands, which went unanswered. Japan then formally declared war on Germany and proceeded to occupy Germany’s lease holdings in the Far East and easily seized a number of island colonies in the Pacific, including the Mariana, Carolina and Marshall Islands. Following Germany’s formally surrendering their Far East colonies in 1914, Japan continued their assistance to Britain, helping to suppress an Indian Troop mutiny in 1916 and supporting and protecting British ships and troops at Cape Town, South Africa and Malta. At the signing of the Treaty of Versailles ending World War I, Japan found itself seated alongside the “Big Four” major powers (Britain, United States, Italy and France). Following World War I Japan experienced unprecedented economic growth as a result of its alliance with the Western powers, and had expanded its control over several additional Far East colonies. But, while the economic successes and cultural tastes in Japan were growing, the political climate was experiencing an upheaval as radical right-wing groups, that had become very influential, created a number of events, assassinating numerous political leaders, and effectively eliminating the political parties and placing the political system under military control. From the 1930s and forward the Japanese expansionist vision was

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continuing to grow bolder as they were seeking additional resources and territories as properties to which they could relocate the excesses of their growing population. There were several instances when the Japanese army invaded and secured territories (ex. Manchuria) after falsely accusing the Chinese of damaging events for which the Japanese themselves were actually responsible. These situations led Japan into the second Sino-Japanese war in 1937 where, after success in the Chinese capital and committing the brutal Nanking Massacre, were unable to overtake the Chinese army led by Chaing Kai-Chek. This invasion of China brought about condemnation of Japan by the United States who imposed sanctions intended to deprive them of the resources needed to continue the war with China. However, Japan retaliated by allying itself with Germany and Italy. In July of 1941 Great Britain, the United States and the Netherlands froze all Japanese assets after they invaded and occupied the southern half of French Indochina. In an attempt to break the U. S. led embargo, the Japanese launched a sneak aerial attack on the United States Naval fleet anchored at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on December 7, 1941 that propelled the United States into World War II, which it had so far avoided. Continuing its goal of expansion Japan then successfully invaded the Asian colonies of the US, Great Britain, and the Netherlands, which

Follow Us @renewssource included the Philippines, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Burma and the Dutch East Indies. And while Japan was victorious in so many of their early battles, by the middle of 1942 the tide of war was beginning to turn and they began to lose precious ground previously gained. By early 1945 all of the territories that Japan had over the years been adding were no longer under their control and what had been the original Japan was no longer recognizable as their mainland. But despite the apparent futility of their cause at that point, the Japanese continued to fight on until two of their major cities, Hiroshima (on August 6) and Nagasaki (on August 9) were destroyed by nuclear bombs. By then it was evident that it was time to say “Sayonara!” The original question was why would an Island nation the size of Japan decide that it was prudent for them to take on the United States, a nation that is so very many times as large? Well, when you keep reaching out in an attempt to “take” and you keep getting what you reach for, why should you assume that it would not always happen that way? So, although Japan threw everything they could against the Allies, right up to the last minute, it became evident that the answer to the question of “why not go after the big fella?” was because you must be careful to never “Poke a Sleeping Giant!”

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John Cortissoz, SWBC and Connie Smith, Trinity Title are having a great time at the Trinity Title Chili Cookoff earlier this year.

Sign Up for 2018 Committees at SABOR This month SABOR will be opening applications to serve on 2018 committees, and we encourage you to consider participating! Our committees are the backbone of the association as they shape the future of the association and the real estate industry here locally. 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. Committee involvement is also 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 and subcommittees and consider where you can get involved. Just click on the tab that says “Membership” and in the dropdown, click “Get Involved.” Watch SABOR’s Facebook page for the latest announcements and head to member.SABOR.com to apply.

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M/I Homes at Balcones Creek

Ambrosio Rascon, M/I Homes and Misty Wood, Keller Williams City View.

Jennifer Rutledge, Keller Williams City View and Chris Rutledge, Guest.

Chien Liu and Cathy Liu, both Home Team of America.

Melisa Rascon, US Realty Pros and Ambrosio Rascon, M/I Homes.

Ambrosio Rascon, M/I Homes with Chien Liu and Cathy Liu, both Home Team of America.

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David Weekley Homes at Rogers Ranch

Monica Valadez, Century 21 Scott Myers

Erin Harrington, Tracy Stockton, Beverly Vorpahl and Kari Champagne all of David Weekely Homes.

Mark Nuaschutz, guest, Andrea Nuaschutz, UOwnIt Realty and Al Cannistra, Texas Premier Realty.

Paul Rollins, eXp Realty, Caroline Lanza, Commonwealth Realty.

Chuck Berry, Coldwell Banker Dâ€™Ann Harper Realtors

Jay Arbizu, eXp Realty, and Crystal Munoz, Full Spectrum Realty.

Anthony Flores, Key Realty.

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The Way I See It By Cathey Meyer

All That And A Bag Of Chips First, my sincere apologies to the forest I destroy with all the packing paper used to secure my worldly-goods in a half-mile move. A bit of background: Since 2004, my downtown residential goal has always been to land a space on the San Antonio River. In a monopoly of moves, I was 2 blocks, then a block and a half and finally a maneuver faster than a lightning strike scored me a condo on the River. Not only did I get my river frontage, I got a full view of downtown optics from the eighth floor. In less than three weeks, I negotiated, financed, closed, and moved into my ultimate destination. For the record, I was not seriously looking to move and now that is over I can honestly say I would hope to NEVER move at that speed again but nice to know it can be accomplished. Second, the most enlightening part of the move was the unpacking. I now understand why so many of my neighbors have a constant stream of Amazon, UPS, postal, and other plain brown boxes

at their doorsteps almost every day. The thrill of ripping open a box and discovering what is inside does not get old—even when it is your stuff. No one was more surprised than me to be excited to find my everyday dishes in the same box as my grandfather’s violin. The adrenalin rush of tearing into a box full of packing unknowns never slows. The timing of the move did not allow for sorting, separating or any planning for what went where from the old place to the new. As a ‘trained professional’ one would think I would know better, but sometimes the compromise of the incredible deal is payback on the closing end. Before I could take a breath, the packers arrived to dismantle eight years of 973 square feet of living . . .and the 11 x 20 storage space. The estimator underestimated my ability to stack-n-store. Consequently, the day that started with smiles and whistling ended hours beyond the predicted finish with near heat stroke from loading way too many

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boxed down a never-ending flight of stairs. The next day move-in was every bit as draining, but there was an elevator and air-conditioned hallways. As the packing occurred, I was pulled in too many directions to supervise much so as boxes were delivered I was fortunate the kind packers labeled boxed items for their amusement of my unpacking surprise. The next two days was a whirlwind of discarding packing paper and flattening boxes. I am appalled at the junk I allowed to be packed and moved, but the thrill of unwrapping still never got old. Kudos to the packers for no judgement on what they carefully over wrapped and packed away. I would be too embarrassed to have strangers with me when things were unpacked and can only hope this was just another day on the job as they wrapped and packed my treasures. I carefully unwrapped wine glass after wine glass (no news there) but at the bottom of that box was a heavy package—full of landscape rocks. I remember shoving those in the back of the china cabinet years ago always intending to move them to the storage shed. I pulled endless framed family photos from a box and found a collection of individually wrapped palms from who knows how many Palm Sunday’s past. One box literally was filled with bags of packing peanuts and discarded wrapping paper wadded up in a trash bag—I just never put it in the trash, but it moved with me. I was told they would not move food and liquids, but buried in one box were two

forgotten boxes of questionable wine and a half eaten bag of potato chips—yes I must claim they were mine. I was told not to worry about the things in any drawers or movable cabinets. I should have worried. My unmentionables finally were unpacked from the bottom of a box that contained way too many shoes. The embarrassment of my granny-panty collection was only topped by my poor taste of brassieres and shape(less) wear. Victoria has no secrets in my drawers. Candles were grouped with IRS tax returns from the 1990’s. Both things I should have sorted and tossed long before packing began. Empty clay pots for plants that long ago died were packed with Christmas decorations that were bought years ago on sale, but not yet opened for use. The lightbulb storage bin was carefully unpacked and each bulb received layers of packing paper for restorage in a random box Props to the packers. Not one thing broke, cracked or was missing. All hardware, screws and parts eventually showed up in individually wrapped packing paper. As items were unwrapped and unpacked, a good deal of treasured stuff was finally tossed with the recycling of packing paper and boxes. I was mortified at all the stuff I had intended to throw out but waited until I paid to have it moved and then decluttered. At the new hacienda, the view is spectacular, the closets and drawers are in order and the half bag of chips was not half bad at lunch.

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KB Home at Heritage Park

Greg Williams, Keller Williams Heritage.

Debra Pastorelli, Weichert Realtors Corwin & Associates, Cinderella Burnes, Golden Lion Realty and Jacqueline Broyhill, Guest.

Lacy Padilla and Sandy Roney, both KB Home with Lauren Dowlen, Full Spectrum Realty.

Lacy Padilla, KB Home and Diane Gonzales, Noble Group Realty.

James and Krista Dalton, both Becker Properties.

Cathy Carpenter and Kyle Barrows, both Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper Realtors.

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Barbara del Amo and Roxanne Chavez, both with Keller Williams Legacy at the PT50 event in Shavano Highlands.

Marilyn Smith and Mary Esther Carrasco, both with RE/MAX North at the PT50 event in Shavano Highlands.

Hugh Blevins, Perry Homes, Albert Alvarado, Keller Williams Heritage, Carla Yager, Perry Homes with Jim Hawkins and Laurie Hawkins, both Reliance Residential Realty and David Katz, Perry Homes at the Perry Homes Lunch at Mill Creek Crossing.

Polly Keene, Mark Olberding and Johnny Johnston, all with Chicago Title Company attend the Grand Opening of their Shertz Office.

Gonzalo Quezada, RE/MAX Corridor and Judy Mitchell, Keller Williams City View, have a great time at the Platinum Top 50 event in Shavano Highlands.

Gabriella Tijerina and Evette Hudson, both with Monticello Homes are ready & waiting at SABOR for the Bus Tour attendees.

Brittany Schommer, Jason Holcomb and Patty Jones, all Sitterle Homes at the SABOR Expo after the Bus Tour.

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Melvin McNeal with Ellis Realty at the CalAtlantic Homes Open House in Fronterra.

Lisa Jubela, Chicago Title and Nancy Brown, RE/MAX Corridor, attend the Hill Country REP Mixer.

Evelyn Jose and Tara Allman, both Keller Williams Heritage with Valerie Wilshire, Independence Title at the PT50 event in Shavano Highlands.

Fred Holliday, Lux Agency and Annelise Gonzalez. SABOR after the Bus Tour.

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BHGRE Bradfield Grand Opening in Fair Oaks Ranch

Dianne Sutton and Greg Ward, both BHGRE Bradfield Properties.

Glenn Hoffman, BHGRE Bradfield Properties and Sandy Hoffman, Guest.

Kristi Maxwell, BHGRE Bradfield Properties, Carolyn Brown and Red Brown, both Welcome Home Realty and Kim Young, BHGRE Bradfield Properties.

Lori Stipetich and Julie Conner, both BHGRE Bradfield Properties.

Vickie Tolentino and Rodica Varna, both eXp Realty.

Alexander Stipetich with mom Lori Stipetich and Judy Lewis, both BHGRE Bradfield Properties.

Steve Servais and Kim Young, both BHGRE Bradfield Properties.

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By Paula Durocher President, Women’s Council of REALTORS, Hill Country

The Times They Are A’ Changing Our Hill Country Network has been having a great year to date! We ended June with an awesome new member/member mixer at Inferno’s Pizza where we had more than 30 guests in attendance. And although it was really hot outside we did not let the heat spoil the night as we moved inside and had lots of mingling, networking and good food. We not only had several guests that expressed an interest in joining our Network, we also had several members say they wanted to get more involved which is always so exciting to hear. Women’s Council of REALTORS® is undergoing some major changes, the first one of which affects elections, and it just so happens to be election time! In the past, President, President Elect, Secretary and Treasurer were all elected positions. However, starting with this year ’s elections we

will only be voting for a President Elect and a Treasurer. This year ’s President Elect will become next year ’s President and will then appoint a Programs Director and Membership Director. The newly elected President Elect will be responsible for appointing the next Secretary. There are several reasons for these changes which include streamlining governance, providing more relevant officer positions, and instituting project teams. The new model will ensure that our Network not only operates efficiently but that we also build upon and incorporate the talents of our members. Under the new structure the governing board, whose purpose is to focus on strategy and high-level operations, will meet a minimum of four times a year while the details of our programs and other Network operations will be handled by our new “Project

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Teams.” The Project Teams are designed to operate for a specific project, task or program, just for a specific period of time, and once the project or task is completed, the Team will be disbanded. The flexibility of these teams will allow more members to get involved. Signing up to be on a committee for an entire year can be overwhelming and has the potential of keeping members with great ideas from volunteering. Instead, members will be able to volunteer for a project team that may be just meeting and working for a month or two. How awesome is that!! Wouldn’t you be more willing to make a commitment for say 30/45 days rather than for 365 days? We expect that this will also help our members avoid volunteer burnout. Another big change is reducing the minimum number of industry events, and network programs to six, where the emphasis will be on Quality rather than Quantity! Of the six events four must be Industry Events, such as professional development or member income-generating programs, and at least one of these four must be held in collaboration with another Network, REALTOR® Association or other related real estate organization. The remaining two will focus on networking and

relationship building, for example, a lunch and learn, a social event or a member only event. For 2018 we will no longer have a Local Affiliate category and our previous Affiliates will become Strategic Partners. As Strategic Partners, the affiliated companies will have a number of levels and benefits to choose from and can pick the one that best suits their intent and budget. Strategic Partners will be given the opportunity to be spotlighted and to showcase their products which provides them with great exposure to a number of REALTORS® at one time. As you can see there are several changes taking place for Women’s Council of REALTORS®, an we are super excited about them and already working hard to implement them for 2018! If you are a local REALTOR®, Title Company, Lender or Local Business and see a place for you with our Network, please contact me today to discuss how you can get involved!! 210-262-4776. Our next luncheon meeting will be on August 10 at the McKenna Event Center at 11:00 AM when our topic will be “Kool Fall Fashions.” Our very own REALTORS® will serve as models for the fashions from a variety of local businesses. We hope to see you there!

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Vortex Realty Grand Opening

Chiaki Brown, Vortex Realty and Angela Longoria, Capital Title.

MarLet Morales, Home Team of America, Jaime Morales, Mortgage Professional and Yvonne Jimenez, Keller Williams City View.

Amy Ryes and Eva Brown, both Vortex Realty.

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Vortex Realty Grand Opening Jeremy McCune, Prime Lending and Chiaki Brown, Vortex Realty.

Lisa Ann Cisneros and Jules Fenner, Vortex Realty.

James Vale, Ana Gonzalez and Rene Lugo, both Vortex Realty.

Gail Couser, Independence Title and Sylvia Jurasin, Vortex Realty.

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VAREP in Washington, D.C. Evelyn Torres Tubbs, Education Director, Cecelia Sosa, Treasurer and Ivan Melchor, Political Affairs Director at Banquet

Vicent and Beth Sierra (El Paso Chapter), Senator Cruz, Thomas Simms, Exp News and Ruben Pena, VAREP National Director.

Carlos Pacheco, Vortex Realty, Cecilia Sosa, North American Title and Pat Farrell, Slater Realtors.

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CalAtlantic Homes in Keller Williams Balcones Creek

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Allied Home Warranty has been in the home warranty business since 2004, and what sets them apart is that they subscribe to their Texas heritage by putting their neighbors first, and in keeping with that philosophy are willing to stand by other Texans, being there for them and pulling together with them when things get tough. It is this special heritage that has made the Lone Star State a magnet for families looking for a better and friendlier place to live. As evidenced by their receipt of the Excellence Award from the Better Business Bureau, families look upon Allied Home Warranty as a reliable partner that understands what homeowners are looking for when it comes to choosing a home warranty plan

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and appreciates that everyone does not always need or want the “bundled plan” that others may be offering. Allied only provides home warranty coverage for homes in Texas and offers an a la carte program for coverage that allows home owners to pick and choose only what coverage they feel is necessary to meet their needs. When it comes to protecting an owner ’s most valuable asset, all of Allied’s staff understand the client’s potential concerns and stand ready to help resolve problems, as it is what they do best. The current home warranty plans that Allied offers are crafted to deliver the level of protection and the standard of service that a homeowner expects from a dependable provider, and Allied

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Home Warranty was developed to be superior to today’s standard warranties. Allied believes in the Texas REALTOR® and will serve to complement their efforts in providing their clients with the right home, along with more than adequate protection. Like REALTORS®, Allied Home Warranty recognizes that successful transactions lead to happy clients and that can result in continued referral business. The basic Allied Home Warranty plan covers the usual Air Conditioner, Heater and Ductwork System (2) including two Seasonal Tune-ups; Plumbing System; Electrical System; Water Heaters; Most Kitchen Appliances and the Garage Door Opener. There is a $60 fee for service visits. Beyond the basic plan the homeowner may personalize their plan by choosing from a menu of additional optional items to be covered, like Refrigerators, Washer and Dryer, Pool, Stand Alone Icemaker or Built-in Wine Cooler, to name a few. Allied also offers a New Construction Plan that is designed to offer the basic coverage, with the additional options available, that will take over for the four years (years 2 through 5) after the builder ’s one year plan has expired. Allied Home Warranty’s informational brochure and con-

tract are, like their warranty plans, simple, straightforward and steadfast, so REALTORS® you will find that these documents are easy to read, to understand and to explain, as they outline exactly what is included in the individual’s plan. Allied guarantees that the cost for the plan will never increase beyond the cost for the first year and, as a bonus, they offer a 10% discount upon renewal for the second year, and that price then remains in effect thereafter. We are all proud of and wish to honor our heroes and Allied Home Warranty has done something about it! They offer heroes, which include not only our military but also police, fire and EMS professionals, a $120 upgrade which covers their refrigerator, washer and dryer at no extra cost. REALTORS®, you are the client’s point of contact for all Allied Home Warranty plans and if you are not already familiar with the information and simplified contract you can download the brochures and contracts from: https://www.alliedhomewarranty.com under the REALTOR® tab. Your clients, who want answers “now” will most likely find the answers easily under the FAQ section on the site. For more information you can reach Allied Home Warranty at (866) 791-1200.

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Art Saldana and Rae Saldana, with Loan Depot ready for the SABOR Bus Tour.

Paula Grigsby, TAP FCU, Lauren Cornwell, Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper Realtors and Kathy Rubin, Mortgage Professional at a recent WCR luncheon at Noah’s Event Center.

Mike Johnson, Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper Realtors, Sherri Edwards, Trinity Title and Morgan Bertram, Realty Executives Access.

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Tony Tylman, Mortgage Professional and Judy Rodriguez, Keller Williams Legacy at a recent event.

Misty Wood, Rossana Correa and Greg Smith, all with Keller Williams City View at the Sitterle Homes PT50 event at the Overlook in Stonewall.

Kelly Maizel, PT50 with Kathy King and Pat King, both Keller Williams Heritage at the PT50 Early Qualifiers event.

April Lazri and Treedy Chapa, both with Chapa - Fuller Realty at the PT50 event in Shavano Highlands.

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your next manufactured or modular home transaction! Tami may be reached at tpickens@independencetitle.com or by phone at 210-651-4171 "I love the challenge!" says Escrow Officer Ashley Thiergart when asked about her work with Independence Title Company. "Every day is something new. Working with manufactured and modular homes adds an extra challenge to the already interesting things I get to fix and close every day." With almost ten years of industry experience and a special knack for handling some of the unique issues presented when closing and ensuring manufactured home transactions, Ashley is part of the Independence Title Schertz Branch, where her team works with a number of other escrow professionals. Contact Ashley for assistance with your next transaction!Ashley may be reached at athiergart@independencetitle.com or by phone at 210-651-4171.

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Cavender Joins CORIE Properties Southy is a San Antonio native in love with the cultural, recreational and social opportunities that San Antonio has to offer. Being 3rd generation in Alamo CAVENDER Heights she has a great passion for this beautiful city. After graduating high school in 2010 Southy moved to Tuscaloosa, Alabama and attended the University of Alabama. During college she

discovered her love for working with people and wanting to help others. After graduating she moved back to San Antonio and realized real estate was the perfect opportunity to work with people who are making one of the biggest decisions in their life. Whether it is their first time home purchase, relocation, or downsizing Southy would love to help you in any way she can. You can contact Southy at 210.279.5667 or southy@corieproperties.com

Heidi Noyes-Fuirth Releases Book On Amazon Realtor, Heidi Noyes-Fuith with Udo & Company, has released a book entitled: "Uprooted: The Story of an Immigrant". It is a fact-based novella which grapples with her late mother's wrenching emotional odyssey from Nazi Germany to South Texas. The story centers around a young surgical nurse who gets caught up in the horrors of WW II in Germany. In October, 1943 she marries a military officer -the love of her life. But it was not meant to be. Her life's journey eventually takes her to America and finally to San Antonio where her quest for happiness remains elusive. Written under Heidiâ€™s maiden name Adelheid Holthuis and available on Amazon.com.

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August 1, 2017

eXp Realty Welcomes Munson

MUNSON

eXp Realty, the Agent Owned Cloud Brokerage, is honored to welcome Jerrold Munson a new Agent Owner. “eXp Realty provides the training I

need to keep up with the demands of my clients. With over 20 hours a week of live training I can always be on the cutting edge of my profession. I look forward to growing my brand in Texas/Utah and creating long term wealth.” To learn more about eXp Realty, visit www.ExplodeYourCareer.com

Imagine Homes’ New Communites Imagine Homes announces three new communities where they will build their national, award-winning, energy-efficient homes. Highland Estates will feature ½ acre and larger home sites and is located off of Borgfeld Road. Homes will start in the $500s. Call Aaron Mulville for information at 210.807.3570. Construction on new homes will begin in September. Sunday Creek in Kinder Ranch will feature Imagine Homes on 55 ft. lots, start in the

upper $300s, and construction will begin in the early fall. Call Aaron Mulville 210.807.3570. Thirdly, Imagine Homes will finish out the remaining home sites in the community of Olympia Hills, located on the Olympia Hills golf course. Homes will start in the $400s and home sites feature mature trees, golf course views, and is conveniently located close to RAFB and shopping at The Forum. Call Efrem Martinez at 210.805.6232

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Tim Brown and Nancy Brown, both RE/MAX Corridor.

Chip Brown, Key Realty and Denise Brown, Independence Title.

Dwight Hale, Broker and Debbie Blackerby, American Home Shield.

Esther Lemieux, RE/MAX Assoc and Adrianne Lacroix, Keller Williams Heritage.

Jeanette Springer, Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper REALTORS and Carmen Soto, Vivid Realty.

Pat Farrell, Slater Realtors and Denise Brown, Independence Title.

Brad Smilgen, Smilgen Real Estate Services, Gail Couser, Independence Title and Bob Jacobs, RE/MAX Associates.