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BEAUTIFUL WATERFRONT home in Canyon Lake

with easy stroll to gazebo at water’s edge. Relax and enjoy all that Canyon Lake has to offer with gorgeous lake views from almost every room and both decks!

3/2.5 and 2 living areas in main house + large 24x18 room (man cave, guest qtrs, GR) with full bath over Stephana Tiller det 2 car garage. Att tandem garage for cars. $729,000 210-287-0665

LAKE VIEWS FROM EVERY ROOM! This home was

designed to let you live at the lake! Fabulous upgrades and finishings including a 2 sided fireplace, expansive decks. Gently lived in weekender, it’s better than new!

Outdoor kitchen, oversized garage for your lake toys.

Minutes from boat ramp or marina, this neighborhood Steve & Betty Giannone offers great amenities as well. Give us a call.

512-751-2628

Representing Sellers and Buyers in the Texas Hill Country We received a generous offer on our home the first week with the vast amount of marketing publicity Betty and Steve promoted out, lots of people viewed the place! They gave us feedback on all the reactions of potential buyers. Plus, they were always willing to show us potential homes to buy anytime at our request! Their knowledge and kindness made this experience very enjoyable and effortless for us.

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Betty & Steve Giannone

512-633-8916 512-751-2628 Betty_Steve@TeamHillCountry.com www.TeamHillCountry.com

SPECTACULAR HILL COUNTRY VIEWS in prime location on 4.75 unrestricted acres! Warm inviting home with vaulted ceilings and open concept living.

Enjoy inspiring views from the living room or back deck featuring built-in BBQ pit. Gather around the massive fire pit under the stars. Outdoor shower allows quick rinse off after a day at the lake. $328,000

WANT TO GET AWAY and be close to amenities?

Kathy Martinez 361-455-3295

Fantastic 16 acre tract that will blow you away when you see it. Much more than meets the eye! Utility conduit run underground with boxes and pull lines thru-out the property. Various hardwoods, Devils Hollow Steve Crisp Creek runs through and a picturesque pool. Conex has power, phone & internet. Taxes $20 year. $325,000 830-832-0257

Visit Us Today for ALL Your Hill Country Needs!

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156 Canyon Bend • Canyon Lake TX 78133

HILL COUNTRY LIVING AT IT’S FINEST

830-227-5009

QUALITY HOME built by reputable local company on a full acre,

level in gated community. 3/2, open floor plan, large master with private patio, self standing tub/sep walk-in shower, nice sized secondary bdrms, wood laminate, travertine tile, granite counters, SS appl’s, Trave HVAC, 30 year roof. No city taxes. $284,900

www.SunnyCircleHomes.com

LAKE OF THE HILLS ESTATES

MOVE IN READY • WALK TO BOAT RAMP #8

QUALITY & AFFORDABILITY + GREAT LOCATION!

BRAND NEW 3/2 quality built Sunny Circle Home. High ceilings

OVERSIZED LOT • PLENTY OF ROOM FOR BOAT/RV

GRANITE • STAINLESS • WALK-IN SHOWER • TRANE HVAC

QUALITY & ATTENTION to detail is evident in this new Sunny Circle Home. Open plan, 9’ ceilings, nice finish. Granite counters, stainless appl’s, large walk-in shower in master bath to name a few. Located in convenient Northside neighborhood. Walking distance to the lake. Large lot. 10 year builder warranty. $234,900

NEW CONSTRUCTION - Quality built and backed by a 10 year

Several floor plans and view lots to choose from. Starting below $135,000. Down payment assistance.

10 year warranty. Comal ISD.

and nice finish out including granite countertops, stainless appliances, quality wood laminate flooring and Trane HVAC. Located just minutes from boat ramp #8 with easy access to schools, shopping, dining & marina. 10 year warranty. $182,900

warranty. 1500 SF 3/2, full width cov’d front porch. Higher end finish with granite, stainless, wood laminate and tile flooring, Trane HVAC and more. Convenient Northside location. Minutes from boat ramps, schools, shopping and dining. $209,900

STEVE CRISP 830-832-0257 scrisp@gvtc.com

GREAT FLOOR PLAN • HUGE GARAGE • CONVENIENT TO ALL

THIS ONE LITERALLY HAS IT ALL! Quality built open floor plan with nice finish out, huge living and dining area. Very nice master suite with freestanding tub and sep walk-in shower. On large .68 acre lot with great 20x30 detached garage. Perfect for vehicles plus water toys. Convenient Northside location. 10 year warranty. $264,900

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TABLE of CONTENTS March 2018 The Texas Hill Country is everything you imagine Texas to be! This is the place where people from around the nation come to relax, vacation and enjoy festivities year-round. Beautiful scenery awaits you at every turn.

Wine Country, River Floats and The Alamo are just a few things to lure you to this beautiful piece of Heaven on Earth. We are proud to represent the local real estate industry experts in the Texas Hill Country.

The Real Estate Guide for The Texas Hill Country Blanco, Boerne, Bulverde, Canyon Lake, New Braunfels, San Marcos, Seguin, Wimberley and Neighboring Communities

Barbie Joerg

REAL ESTATE Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Don Johnson, Realtors®.................2,3,4 Keller Williams Heritage....................12

River Cities

RE/MAX River Cities.........................11 River Canyon Realty...............................9 River Cliff Homes.................................6

Weichert R E A L T O R S

Stone Water Real Estate......................13 Sunny Circle Homes.............................4

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Corwin & Associates

OTHER SERVICES Arrange Virtual Staging.........................7 NORTHSIDE CRANE

Caliber Home Loans.............................15 Liberty Mutual Insurance.....................10 Northside Crane..................................10 Synergy One Lending.........................14

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Guadalupe Waterfront

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access to both

River Cities

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Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

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Broker

Marty Chrisman

Amber Staton

830-515-4698

210-200-9940

Marty@River CanyonRealty.com

Sherry Havens 830-708-6077

Shelly Borgfeld

Norma Keeton

512-939-9551

210-364-3081

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16740 FM 306 Canyon Lake TX 78133

830-515-4698

CANYON LAKE CONDO with view. 2 bdrm and 2 bath condo on first floor. Older but well maintained. Beautiful view of Canyon Lake.

Small complex. Pool and deck surrounded by oak trees. Maint. fees incl. water, trash service, common areas. $124,900. MLS#327272

this is your home. Horseshoe Falls is on the Guadalupe River and near Canyon Lake too. Open plan, laminate flooring, solid counters, SS appl’s. Master down. Heavily wooded. $339,000. MLS#326643

AFFORDABLE NEW CONSTRUCTION! One of two new

GREAT FLOOR PLAN! 3/2/2 with plenty of features

IF YOU WANT TO LIVE in a lovely home in a truly beautiful place,

you and your family will appreciate. New home by Jeff Walne - Construction by Design. 1418 SF. Ready in March. $225,000. MLS#336152

homes by FNB Properties. Carpet in bedrooms. Good floor plan. Cypress Cove has many amenities for owners including waterfront park and pool. 1564+ SF. $209,900. MLS#333879

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VIEWS OF THE LAKE from almost every room of this inviting 2

Solid countertops. Ready for move in soon. 1564+ SF. $209,000. MLS#333903

story. Large office with built-in desk and shelves. Big utility room and oversized lower level bdrm that could be used as gamerm.

Heated floors. Master bdrm balcony. $323,900. MLS#332312

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UNDER CONSTRUCTION WELL MAINTAINED DOUBLEWIDE in desirable gated Valero Estates. Open and split floor plan. Enjoy living here and having a place for your RV too. Good size storage building too. $135,000 www.homefocuspublications.com

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Two new homes under construction in The Summit at Fischer.

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Serving San Antonio, New Braunfels and Surrounding Areas

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Chyrel Madden 830-708-5560

Chyrel@NewBraunfelsHomes.com

Luxury Resort Style Living! Build your dream home here. Experience an exclusive, first class country club, full-service fitness club, multiple lighted tennis courts, pro shop and swimming pool.

Plentiful outdoor areas incl. picnic areas, fishing ponds and walking trails throughout community. $124,900. Call Chyrel Madden 830-708-5560

River Cities Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

Kay Watson 903-571-4634

KayWatsonRealtor@gmail.com

Riverfront Beauty perfectly situated on the Guadalupe! Rustic log cabin on an almost acre lot with huge trees. Walk out your back door to access the river for floating, kayaking, trout fishing or just hanging out and enjoying the beautiful scenery and wildlife. Call Kay Watson for more information or a showing 903-571-4634

Gorgeous 2.565 Acres - Level to gently sloping

on a quiet cul-de-sac. Backs up, adjoins to drainage easement for added space and privacy. Property has been cleared and is ready for you to build your dream home. Great value and priced to sell. Neighborhood amenities with controlled and guarded access. $119,500. Call Amy Henshaw 210-501-2072

Amy Henshaw 210-501-2072

AmyHenshaw1@aol.com

Meiling Hernandez 830-481-6942

MeilingHernandez@remax.net

Hard to Find Home - Beautiful stone exterior and welcoming landscaped front entry.

Stunning laminate flooring and ceramic tile, open layout, 4 bdrms. Granite counters and SS appl’s.

Open concept living room has several windows providing abundance of natural light. $239,750.

Call Meiling Hernandez 830-481-6942

Beautiful Custom Home on a wooded acre lot features gorgeous kit opening up to a living room perfect for entertaining. Stunning 9’ custom iron doors, custom knotty alder cabinets, granite, Bosch stainless steel appl’s, as well as plantation shutters and crown molding throughout. Tons of storage space! $497,900. Call Erin or Amy 830-237-9156

Erin Fowler and Amy Woodward 830-237-9156

EFowler1970@gmail.com AmyWoodward88@yahoo.com

A Must See! Stunning Mediterranean Oasis is an unbelievable 9.4644 acres. Luxurious 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath estate built on the Guadalupe River is a paradise at it’s best. Magnificent waterfront residence graced by 23’+ soaring ceilings, wall to wall windows is a haven for gazing at the river from multiple vantage points. Grand entry way with sweeping staircases, voluminous layout made for entertaining. Open floor plan encompasses gourmet kitchen that flows through dining room, formal living and breakfast room. $1,850,000. Call Priscilla Navarrette 830-660-9907

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Linda Fay

Gaynell Romero

lindafay@gvtc.com

gromero1022@gmail.com

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LUXURIOUS NEW CONSTRUCTION:

Granite counters, brkfst bar, split bdrms, all Kohler faucets, his & hers sep closets, 100% LED lighting for electrical savings, generous sized rooms, spa like master bath with 7’ vanity, all stainless steel appliances including frig, deck/patio, wooded lot, double paned windows, 6’ picture window, alder wood cabinets, hard surface floors, 9’ ceilings. $244,900.

Call Linda 830-832-6939

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BEAUTIFUL HOME in Canyon Lake close to boat BEAUTIFUL NEW CONSTRUCTION in park like setting. 3/2/2, almost 1800 SF. Covered deck. Lots of trees in back. $289,000. Call Linda 830-832-6939

ramp 6 and water views from the deck. Spacious living areas and corner lot. It’s all about living at the lake and enjoying the Hill Country life. $329,000.

Call Linda 830-832-6939

THIS 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH split floor plan home is a rare find sitting on 1.091 acres in Canyon Lake Forest. Living room has built-ins, wood burning fireplace and high ceilings. Great office space overlooking backyard. Oversized master bedroom has two closets, large master bath and exterior door to back deck where you can enjoy privacy with all the mature trees. Lot also has RV/boat pad. Close to golf course, pool and boat launch. $249,900. Call Gaynell 830-312-2812

A LUXURY HILL COUNTRY HOME built by award winning Omni Custom Homes, sits up high on the hill giving exceptional views of the blue waters of Canyon Lake and the hills beyond. This single story beauty boasts stone and stucco masonry, 2x6 exterior wall studs, metal roof, 2 gas fireplaces, 2 HVAC 15 SEER Trane, engineered hardwoods, 10-12 foot ceilings, 2 garages for 4 cars. Outdoor living area. Gated community with infinity pool, access to the lake and nature preserve. Owner is a licensed real estate agent. $729,000. Call Gaynell 830-312-2812 Say you saw it in Home Focus www.homefocuspublications.com 12

Herb Young Owner/Broker

325 Brock Street • Canyon Lake, TX 78133

Cell 830.708.6547

www.StoneWater-RE.com

Herb@StoneWater-RE.com www.HillCountryLandMan.com

CLEARWATER ESTATES! This 3/2/2 new construction home located on a cul-de-sac on the north side of Canyon Lake has an open plan, vaulted ceiling, knotty alder custom cabinets with 42” uppers, granite tops and tile throughout! $289,900. MLS#337799

CANYON LAKE WATERFRONT! This is arguably one of the

best if not THE best lakeside lots on Canyon Lake. Huge oaks, gentle slope and great views make this 6.82 acre tract in the Peninsula at Mystic Shores a bargain at $499,900! MLS#217944

NEW HOME! This is another fine home by David Barr builder!

THE POINT - This 1600 SF 3/2/2 home on north side of Canyon

Featuring open plan with custom cabinets, granite tops, tile throughout and high ceilings. This 3/2/2 home will be completed late February. Only $259,900! MLS#330575

Lake is close to the marina, grocery store and restaurants. It features an open plan with high ceilings, custom cabinets, granite tops, covered patio and tile thru-out. $256,000. MLS#337442

CORDOVA BEND - 8+ acres located in a lakeside gated

UNRESTRICTED ACREAGE! This 20.527 acres on the south

ROCKY CREEK RANCH - This David Barr 3/2/2 home is ready

CANYON LAKE VIEW from river to dam on this 3.12 acre homesite in the prestigious Peninsula at Mystic Shores! Only $250,000! MLS#326413

community! Lake access through property owner park will allow you to live where you play! Don’t miss it! $258,900. MLS#309021

side of Canyon Lake provides an investment opportunity for immediate development or a “land bank” opportunity with the ag valuation for taxes. Listed for $440,000! MLS#337403

to go! Located on an elevated half acre lot with big oak and beautiful view! Open plan, custom cabinets, granite tops and tile throughout! $259,900. MLS#319524

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133 N. Seguin Avenue New Braunfels TX 78130

Corwin & Associates

(across from court house)

830-632-5725

VETERAN OWNED & OPERATED Joe Corwin

Broker/Owner U.S. Air Force (Retired)

210-792-8589 Joe@JoeCorwin.com

Chad Barton

U. S. Navy (Veteran)

830-312-0313 Chad@wcorwin.com AGENT OF THE MONTH

CANYON LAKE - Over 4 acres with new custom home with great views of the lake. Build to suit home and can change floor plan to your needs. $489,000

19+ ACRES IN BULVERDE WITH 2 HOMES -

Lots of development potential. Hill top property.

Limestone house and mother-in-law guest house! Newly remodeled kitchen. $889,950

Michael Jackson 813-918-4031 Michael@wcorwin.com

Tiffani Boren 210-288-2750 Tiffani@wcorwin.com

BRAND NEW HOME with the best value. Popular builder. Charming cov’d front porch leads into foyer of this 3/2 one story in new section of Voss Farms.

Kitchen overlooks family room. Cov’d patio. $192,499

BRAND NEW AND BEAUTIFUL - 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a 3 car garage. The light and bright kitchen is open to the family room and features a granite island. $287,499

Debra Pastorelli 830-310-4323 Debra@wcorwin.com

Lisa Gafford 512-757-6444 Lisa@wcorwin.com

Lorena Rios

RIVERFRONT PROPERTY ON THE GUADALUPE -

RIVER ENCLAVE LOT IN NEW BRAUNFELS -

Zoned commercial or residential. Gorgeous property is situated on over 1.5 acres with approx. 318’ of Guadalupe River frontage. 2892 SF warehouse.

Build your dream home a short walk to the river.

Gorgeous lot with large mature trees and short walk to Guadalupe River. $59,950

SEGUIN 8+ ACRES - Already has water, sewer & electric. 2 minutes from I-10, few minutes from Toll Road & Hwy 123. Small pond in back. Located in a cul-de-sac.

Ready for you to build your dream home. $145,000

NEW HOME IN CANYON LAKE on approx. 1/3

714-926-6592 Lorena@wcorwin.com HABLO ESPAÑOL

Brooke Hubbard

U. S. Coast Guard (Veteran)

413-214-9789 Brooke@wcorwin.com

John Willingham 830-660-0655 John@wcorwin.com

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Short hike to the lake and Hancock Trail Park make this a nature lovers dream. $264,000

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Karen Curry 830-481-5023 Karen@wcorwin.com

Isaac Marchant NAVARRE ISD! Library with French doors set at entry.

Kitchen with island and walk-in pantry. Open family room, ceramic tile floor, wall of windows. Master bath corner garden tub, sep glass enclosed shower. 1984 SF. $249,900

HIDDEN GEM IN NEW BRAUNFELS - Beautiful open floor plan. Home within minutes of local shopping centers and restaurants. Sunroom and many extras. $274,500

940-391-1518 Isaac@wcorwin.com

Cheryl Bourgeois 512-667-4259 Cheryl@wcorwin.com

Araceli (Chely) Noriega 830-387-9522

“ON THE HILL” IN NEW BRAUNFELS - Original

owners. Parklike setting with over a half acre parcel in highly sought after neighborhood. Over 20 mature oak trees & possible splitting in to 2 parcels. $399,950

AMAZING CUSTOM HOME ON ACREAGE -

Canyon Lake area. 4 bdrm, 3 bath custom. 8’ doors.

Foam insulation for VERY energy efficient home.

Still time to make changes to floor plan. $399,990

Chely@wcorwin.com HABLO ESPAÑOL

Celeste Mejia 213-343-5140 Celeste@wcorwin.com HABLO ESPAÑOL

Cathy Carpenter 830-515-9500

VINTAGE OAKS ESTATES - 1.6 residential acre lot best amenities. Lagoon and Olympic pool, Tuscany design club house, hiking trails plus so much more. $90,000

CANYON LAKE - 7800 SF COMMERCIAL steel bldg

on acre for business. 2 garage doors for easy access to 18 wheeler. Office with rest room, small kitchen.

Possible owner finance. Leasing option avail. $1,595,000

Cathy@wcorwin.com

Esther Alaniz Herklotz 936-662-7747 Esther@wcorwin.com HABLO ESPAÑOL

Debbie Goodman 970-759-9579

CANYON LAKE LOT - Gated community in the Peninsula. Beautiful lot with spectacular views of the lake & hill country. Awesome amenities including club house, waterfront access, trail, 2 pools, more! $149,000

VERY CLOSE TO GRUENE - Fully remodeled 100% turn key jewel with exclusive river access less than 500 yards away! All new SS appl’s and beautiful granite.

Massive attached carport (66x28). MUST SEE! $439,995

Debbie@wcorwin.com

Lisa Marie Kuntz 512-749-0901 LisaMarie@wcorwin.com

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