RE Newsline January - 2023

SABOR’s 2023 Leadership Team

The San Antonio Board of REALTORS® is proud to announce its 2023 leadership team. The team, made up of the Executive Committee and directors, was installed on December 15, 2022, at the annual Awards & Installation ceremony at the Tobin Center.

Sara Briseño Gerrish will serve as SABOR’s 2023 Chairman of the Board. Sara has been a REALTOR® for over 20 years and will serve as National Association of REALTORS® 2023 Housing Issues Liaison and Texas REALTORS® Regional Vice President. Sara is past chairman of SABOR’s Young Professional Network, TR’s Diversity Committee, and NAR’s Smart Growth Advisory Board. In 2019, she was named a TR “REALTOR® to Watch”, San Antonio Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” in 2021, and Texas Business Journal’s Influential Professionals to Watch in 2022. She is a TREPAC Sterling R President’s Circle Major Investor and a 2011 graduate of the Texas REALTORS® Leadership Program.

Reagan Williamson will serve on the Executive Committee as a Secretary/Treasurer in 2023. Reagan has been a REALTOR® for 15 years. He has served on several SABOR committees, including chairing the MLS Committee.

Donna Drayton will serve on the Executive Committee as a Member-atLarge in 2023. Donna has served on several committees to include: Image and Outreach and TRLP, which she co-chaired. In 2008, she received her broker license and now has over seven certifications/accredita -

tions including being a graduate of the Texas Realtors Leadership Program 2017. Donna is a TREPAC Sterling R Major Investor.

William Curtis will serve as SABOR’s ChairElect in 2023. Will has been a REALTOR® for nine years and specializes in commercial real estate. He is a 2023 Texas REALTORS® Director and National Association of REALTORS® Director and has served on both TR and NAR Commercial Federal Policy Committees, as well as several committees locally with SABOR. He is also the 2022 President of the San Antonio/South Texas Chapter of CCIM and serves as an Instructor for the Institute of Real Estate Management and for Texas REALTORS(R) Texas Accredited Commercial Specialist Certification. In 2019, Will was named one of the San Antonio Business Journal’s “40 Under 40”. Will is a TREPAC Sterling R major investor and is in the Texas REALTORS® Leadership Class of 2023.

Katie Griffin-Ross will serve on the Executive Committee as a Member-atLarge in 2023. Katie is a third generation REALTOR® and was the recipient of San Antonio Board of REALTORS ® 2014 Good Neighbor Award. Katie is a TREPAC Crystal R Major Investor and a 2015 graduate of Texas Realtor® Leadership Program.

Tracie Hasslocher is SABOR’s immediate Past Chair. Tracie has been a licensed REALTOR® for over 15 years. She has served on several SABOR committees including chairing Government Affairs, Political Advocacy and TRLP. Tracie is a 2023 Texas REALTORS® Director. She is a 2012 graduate of the Texas REALTORS® Leadership Program and a TREPAC Crystal R major investor.

In addition, members serving as 2023 Directors are: Jesse Bugarin, Kenny Cunningham, Christine Denney, Cortney Gill, Jan Hicinbothom, Marty Hutchinson, Mari Mitchell, Chad Nall, Anna Ramos, Courtney Rosen, Scott Small, Ronnah Stabenow, Mindi Stange, and Ed Zapata.

Why Choose REALTOR® Academy?

REALTOR® Academy at the San Antonio Board of REALTORS® provides real estate professionals with the education needed to achieve the highest degree of professionalism. SABOR is one of the few Boards in Texas that is certified by the Texas Real Estate Commission to operate a real estate school. All the courses offered are accredited for broker or salesperson licensure. What sets the school apart is the instructors have worked in the real estate industry and offer real world insights and expertise. Agents who take courses here come away with a much better understanding of their chosen career field and are already a step ahead of the competition as a result.

Large Selection of On-Site or Live Online

Courses

REALTOR® Academy offers a wide selection of courses for every stage of your career including:

• Continuing Education Classes

• Designations

• Certifications

• Sales Agent Apprentice Courses

• Qualifying Courses

Class schedules are carefully coordinated to accommodate even the busiest agents including daytime, evening, and weekend classes.

Online Courses

REALTOR® Academy also provides online education to offer students the convenience and flexibility they need. These are selfpaced courses, meaning students can log in and out as many times as needed and go back to review earlier lessons or move forward with the next. It beats cramming at the last minute.

Students also have access to skilled Academic Advisors who can answer any questions and concerns. This is your one stop source for online continuing education. Visit realtoracademy.com/online to view course descriptions and enroll.

To learn more or to request a course, contact REALTOR® Academy at info@realtoracadmy.com or call 210-593-1275.

GERRISH

CURTIS

HASSLOCHER

GRIFFIN-ROSS

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WILLIAMSON

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Esther Lemieux, Lifetime Realty Partners and Sue Trautner, Vecino Realty

Jan Hicinbothom and Diane Craig, both RE/MAX Associates

Christine Denney, DFW Elite Living and Jeffery Shaffer, All City Real Estate

Sara Gerrish and Beatrice Briseno, both RE/MAX Unlimited

Rebecca Byers, Alamo Top Realty, Dina with husband Brian Murphy, both Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper Realtors and Lanessa Smoot, eXp Realty with husband Scott

Deborah Coley, Elevate Real Estate and Patsy Oakley, RE/MAX Associates

Katie Griffin Ross, RE/MAX Associates and Mari Mares, RE/MAX Unlimited Sheila Moran, RE/MAX Associates and Gwen Derry, Old Republic Title

SAAREB Mixer November

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D’Angelo Williams, Prime Lending and Meghann Scipio, Perry Homes

B Michele, The B Michele Branding Agency

Laura Grau and Michael Anthony, both Stewart title

Nerissa Ruiz, eXp Realty, Victoria Taylor, Staging professional and Africa Gibbs, Mortgage Professional

Sheila Hawkins-Bucklew, Hawkins Bucklew Property Group with brother Brian Hawkins.

Venus Marshall, Keller Williams City View and Lisa Barton, Realty Pro

DeMarcus Berry, Berry Group Inspections and Wendell Stowers, Keller Williams City View

Yashika Warrior, Kecia Marquez and Brian Paris, all Keller Williams City View

THE WAY I SEE IT

Cathey Meyer / Contributing Writer

Out with the Old

With no warning, my New Year’s project presented itself to me. The Google now has a pink ‘banner’ message across my account that states: “Account full. You might not be able to send or receive mail. To continue using Gmail, clean up space or get more storage.” The Google was very polite at the end of 2022 when they bright pinked me a message that stated my account was 99% full. I was given the option to clean up my account or get more storage. A couple of notes before I continue. . . .

First, I still have my original AOL accounts. Yes, that is plural and yes, they were my first email toe-dippers. I was smart enough to create two accounts: one personal; one business. I do not remember exactly what decade these accounts were created, but I do know it was five houses ago and the 20th Century was coming to an end. I have never done elimination maintenance on either account and very well might be able to locate one of my first emails of the 1900’s. I have yet to receive a colored message

from AOL that I am out of storage.

Second, I created a Yahoo account way back when folks were making fun of me still using AOL. I discovered it was too much trouble to move my AOL loyalty to another space, so this became my account to share when businesses, stores, websites, etc., demanded an email to conduct business. As you might note, that account is FULL of junk that I have never deleted, despammed or filtered. It grows on its own with unsolicited requests, announcements, and do-not-miss opportunities. Still no bulletin of a FULL box, no one seeking me out for more storage.

Finally, my entry into The Google Gmail world came after a job four years ago required me to be a gmailer. That same year, I got a new computer and they wanted me to have a Gmail account. Lastly, I was appointed to a board that required me to communicate with a Gmail account so we can always interact with whatever. Too much togetherness for me but in a span of a few months, I was

Gmail hot with three accounts. So yes, I have six email accounts. They all get about the same amount of attention or non-attention so this begs the question: Why does only one of the accounts keep threatening me with a shut down? Two of the Gmails allow me to store in peace.

Of course, the request to obtain more storage comes at a price. I am given the option to clean up my trash or purchase a monthly storage account. Confused why one account is flagged and the others are not, I asked my go-to tech youngin's. For the first time in my tech needs, they were stumped. Next, I approached my phone folks who set up my accounts on the new phone a year ago. Their help was ‘not my problem, just buy the storage.’ A random helper suggested I contact The Google. I think I would rather go to the dentist.

As we all know, no human works at The Google, so I played the bot game and communicated with the random chatter. At their request, I emptied my trash, back tracked my spam, but nothing changed. They then informed me my photos were the culprit. It never occurred to me one could have too many phone photos, but apparently, that is a thing. My thing was embarrassing—how could I keep so many unneeded photos?! I spent days combing through years of photos that no one would

ever want to see again: deleted all those fuzzy photos; deleted all those landscape photos; deleted photos of folks I could not remember photoing.

I travelled down memory lane with photos as far back as 2015 and asked myself why? Why did I have all these photos that after a quick forward to the relevant photoee, no one would ever want to see again? I have photos of folks long passed—in more ways than one; photos of events no one cares I attended; photos of appliances I wanted to purchase; bad angle photos of famous folks where you can barely tell who it is; photos of wild life—like anyone cares I saw a snake, coyote or various birds. I did enjoy the photos of me in my younger wrinkles—kept those.

After deleting over 500 photos, clearing my trashes and eliminating large files and downloads, I am still receiving the threatening pink banner announcing I may no longer be able to send emails from this account. However, I did receive a message from The Google announcing my Location Timeline has not been active for two years. The Timeline of my personal map of visited places and routes is about to be deleted. That begs an entirely new set of questions, but alas, I am out of space—in more places than one. The good news is in 2023, I will be one email lighter and The Google will not know where I was deleted.

GRI November Meeting

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Paula Grigsby, TAP FCU and Jim Payne, JB Goodwin

Amanda Cassanova and Benjamin Godina, both Godina Partners & Realty

Crystal Greene, RE/MAX North San Antonio, Thomson Rubiola Realty, Yolanda Barboza, Realty San Antonio and Anna Hammad, JPAR San Antonio

Mandy Terrazas, Real Realty and Crystal Greene, RE/MAX North San Antonio

Gary Scott, Home Team of America and Solange Grande, EXIT Premier Realty

Audrey Dorado and Bertha Wicker, both Realty San Antonio

Jordon Holt, Legacy Mutual Mortgage and Amanda Hood, Keller Williams Heritage

event and others.

GUEST COLUMN

Aly Crawford / Contributing Writer

More for Less

Whether or not you want to consider yourself as a cog in the wheel, a rat in the race or simply another Joe working the daily grind, our current society has evolved to pull us in and keep us in. As employees and consumers we feed these deeply ingrained societal habits of earning more to spend more. From the most fundamental of creaturely activities - finding something to eat to the insatiable urge to buy more, new and better, we have created a vicious cycle of earning to spend.

This is not new. But with the relentless persistence of inflation and the reluctant wage and salary increases, over sixty percent of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. Contrary to popular belief, this isn’t tied to income; half of this group includes six-figure earners. With that many of us being put in the position where we spend all of the money earned by or before the next time we’re paid, we are left

with none or very little money to save for the future. Add on the continued collective pressures urging us not-so-subtly to keep spending, and we’ve created a recipe for disaster.

When building and evaluating a budget, we instruct consumers to evaluate their spending habits. How much of the money is going to different industries - shopping, eating out, beauty and health? How much of the money is being charged to memberships and recurring payments? How much of the money is truly going to basic needs? Then, the real challenge, taking what you’ve learned about your individual spending habits and creating a budget that allows you to spend less and save more. Easier said than done.

So, what can you do here and now? Well, there is some good news. San Antonio’s population

grows each year in part because our cost of living is lower than other parts of the US, and even lower than other parts of Texas. Our lower cost of living means that your money goes further. But as our local market grows and evolves, housing prices have seen a slow, but steady increase in the last decade. So, it’s not all rainbows and sunshine from here. To implement real, future altering changes steps must be taken at the most local level. Your own home.

I am amazed what I have found on the curbs in my neighborhood. If you are willing to search, there is abundance around us. The cycles of purchasing and spending lead to purging and dumping. Our homes and lives cannot keep up with our current ways so, it is not uncommon for people to donate or even throw out items. And it is not too much of a stretch or inconvenience to clean up or repurpose items to fill your needs. Explore thrift stores, donation centers, used book stores and a trove of other second hand stores to find just about anything you can imagine. New groups have even developed around this theme as well. See if there is a local Buy Nothing group near you. These hyper local groups allow neighbors to share items they are planning to donate with their fellow neighbors. You will be surprised

what you are able to find!

Reach back into tradition. Cooking from scratch has transformed my dining and grocery budget as well as fundamentally altering my views on food. Right now, processed and fast food stand between us and the traditional food cultures of our not-so-distant ancestors. Processed foods cannot hold a candle to the flavor or nutrition of whole foods cooked from scratch. What used to be common knowledge of how to make and prepare foods has been lost on our generation. It is known that reducing the number of times you eat out can help you balance your budget, but the difference in cost was larger than I anticipated. Now it is not unusual for a meal to be prepared that more than adequately feeds my family for under five dollars. Return to the proportions of meat in your diet to the levels they were before the 1950s, and suddenly your grocery bill has dropped to pennies on the dollar.

Capitalism is marvelously adaptive. For each problem it creates, new opportunities fill the hole. However, as industrious, resourceful, and ultimately capable individuals we must seek the opportunities we have to spend less and live more.

Are you familiar with the history and the mission of the Women's Council of REALTORS®? According to WCR.org to truly understand the history, we will need to go back 110 years when The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) was formed and over 80 years when the Women's Council of REALTORS® (WCR) was formed.

WCR exists because in the first 20 years of its existence, women were barred from admission to many local REALTOR ® Associations. So, a separate group of women, a “Women’s Division”, was formed at the annual convention in Milwaukee in Nov. of 1938 by 37 Women from 9 states. Today, Women’s Council of REALTORS® is a nationwide network of professional women in the real estate industry with over 13,000 members, 250 Cities/Networks in nearly 40 states. During this time NAR and WCR have formed an extremely close relationship. Supporting women in every aspect of their goals and desired achievements.

The Women's Council of REALTORS® mission focuses on leadership as, according to our mission statement“We are a network of successful REALTORS® advancing women as business leaders in the indus-

try and in the communities that we serve.” Today, “Business Leadership Education” is also the Core purpose and the (Preference Network Management) program provides members with specific training in areas including:

*Presentation skills

*Running a business

*Negotiation skills

*Networking and referrals

Do you want to earn more commissions every year?

Then you want to take advantage of the (Member Finder Feature) that includes your full profile, biography, and online referral platform that extends nationwide. In fact, Member-to-Member referrals make up 54% of members referring business to each other annually. I can tell you from my experience, last year, I received a referral from a member in the Dallas area who had a client looking for a home in San Antonio. I was able to assist her clients in the purchasing of their new home for $540,000 which I found in 8 days and closed 30 days after. The referring REALTOR® was able to earn a referral fee. This is a HUGE member benefit, $$$$.

We, female REALTORS® have a choice now unlike those women 80 years ago. Do I just want to sell homes? or Do I have aspirations to be a leader in this MultiBillion dollar industry? Do I want to be a leader in my brokerage? Do I want to run a brokerage? Do I want to sit on the City Council? Do I want to be seen as a leader in the community among my peers? If your answer is yes, then WCR in partnership with NAR & TRLP (Texas REALTOR® Leadership Program) is for you. Every person who obtains a membership in our Association is always welcomed with open arms, exposure to additional education with prominent speakers & female business owners and to plenty of opportunities for you to grow in a leadership role you always dreamed of.

What is Happening in 2023? *Industry Events with educational topics and with powerful speakers to assist you to grow and strengthen your business: like our first “Finance” event of the yea, a Lunch and Learn on January 12th from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at SABOR. We will have 2 guest speakers, an accountant & a finance expert, who will show us how to properly file

taxes as a REALTOR® and how to plan for retirement. *We also have plans for events where you will learn about: Wills & Estates, Real Estate Investing, Wellness and Self Development and the industry’s top agent panels. We will also be having membership mixers with an appropriate theme every other month to meet with our members and other partners in the industry.

The San Antonio Women's Council Network would like to connect with its members & future members to support one another’s goals to encourage and guide each other to become successful business-women and leaders. Follow us on Facebook ( Women’s Council of REALTORS® San Antonio) and on Instagram to stay connected. If you would like to join WCR and be part of this group of successful women, call us at 210-279-4507. If you are a member and want to get more connected by being part of our planning teams, call us at 210-487-0157. And, for anyone wanting to partner with WCR as a Business Strategic Partner this year, we would like to talk to you more about the opportunities for you so call us at 720-838-0269. Let’s Connect and Bring Great Things to San Antonio!

Adriana Rodriguez / President San Antonio Women’s Council Network

HAPPY CRITIC

Karen Evans / Contributing Writer

Moto Hank Just Traveling Solo

Hank Arriazola from Dilley, Texas, also known as Moto Hank worldwide, is an adventurer, long-time motorcyclist, motorcycle mechanic, and photographer with a passion for traveling and digging deep into cultures. Hank documents his travels with his extraordinary photography, and over the years, he has collected an impressive amount of images and memories worthy of sharing.

MotoHank: I have used my motorcycle to expose myself to the world. To take me to places I have read about in magazines since my school days. India, Africa, South America, Australia, Mexico, Russia, and Cuba. Riding a motorcycle was something I could do by myself. I didn't need a group, and I developed a knack for it. Traveling solo started because I wanted to go for more extended periods and ride thousands of miles, and I didn't have a wife or a dog. I never let fear stop me.

Newsline: What has been your favorite journey?

Motohank: This is a difficult question because there have been so many places. They are all different; from a photographer's perspective, India has given me the best pictures. India has indescribable texture and richness in the colors of the ancient architecture. It is fascinating but gets on your nerves after a while. So

chaotic and overpopulated. No space, no privacy. Neverending trash and smog. But every time I go back to my photography India is the highlight of all my journeys.

Newsline: Can you share some of your favorite regions, countries, and cities?

MotoHank: My favorite views are in the Patagonia Region of South America; unlike India, it is not as populated, and you can breathe, so it is enjoyable. Mountains and valleys all around you.

Then you have your classic city like Capetown in South Africa. I love South Africa. Melbourne, Australia, is an old city with character and a vibe. Some of the nicest people in the world live there. Last year I was in Russia and had a fantastic time. A lot of Russian places have charming surprises.

Bolivia is a wonderful country if you can handle a lot of wild nature. The beautiful landscape is what makes Bolivia so lovely. I was 17,000 feet high in a desert of salt. It is very minimal, and there are a few comforts. The only comfort I require on the road is cleanliness because you get awfully dirty riding a bike through vast terrains. It was a 500-mile track of sand, and I was going 20-30 mph for two days. Bolivia was complex but beautifully challenging.

I have become a history buff because of

my travels, so connecting with new people of all ages and learning about different cultures improves my understanding of life and intellect. I am always encouraging people to travel and live their dreams.

Newsline: Have you ever been concerned for your safety?

MotoHank: I have never been afraid for my safety because I have never had problems with people. I have never been to a place where people weren't friendly and inviting. If you arrive with a positive attitude, the locals will welcome you with open arms. Never go with the mindset that something is going to happen. But do be prepared.

On another note, I have gotten myself into more than I could chew with my motorbike more than once. In Northern India, in Ladakh, I had to ride on gravel over the 2nd highest pass in the world and then cross a frozen river. I dropped my bike on the ice, and because of the high altitude, I could not breathe and struggled for hours to get going again.

On another excursion, I rode 10,000 miles through Africa, with 3000 of those miles being dirt and sand. I injured my left shoulder because of the rugged roads. It became worse and worse. My arm became useless. And I was in the middle of Africa without any hope for help. It became one of those times when I suffered mental anguish, questioning everything on the road and wishing I was relaxing somewhere sweet with a Malbec. The unexpected is the type of fear I

have experienced.

Newsline: Can you tell us about any plans?

MotoHank: My idea is to have a MotoHank Travel Group. Mexico is one of my favorite destinations, and so close to us. I want to lead a group of 6-8 travelers to explore the old Mexican village, Real de Catorce, which is off the main travel path. This trip will take you back in time to the 1700s. There would be plenty of time for relaxation and an opportunity for good photography and painting. I want to expand this beyond just motorbike people. I want to include a passenger van. It would be a 4 - 5 day excursion.

The more I go, the more I want to stay. I now have more international friends than I do local friends. Because of technology, I can talk to someone every day. Amongst my friends, we say we are "People without Boarders." because we don't feel like we belong in one place forever. I will always be moving.

P.S. Hank is the recipient of the impressive BMW Award for his 1985 & 1995 BMW GS. They accumulated over 600,000 miles. Hank is the only rider in the world to add that many miles on one bike with the original motor.

Bravo MotoHank!

Signs Of The Times

Ring In The New Year With NARPM

We start the new year with an excited and optimistic board and let’s say that we’re up for the challenge. We have many goals and requirements that need to be met and we cannot do it without our wonderful chapter members and affiliates. This is a call to action to come in and join us for the festivities, chapter meetings, socials and community service and governmental opportunities. If you are in property management or have thought about it, come check us out. We are a professional resource that spans decades, even centuries of experience with everyone under the same roof networking and learning. Where else locally could you gain the knowledge and expertise from highly skilled property managers?

On the evening of December 9th we held our Annual Installation Ceremony (for the first time) at Hard Rock Café on the Riverwalk. It was a sold-out event, and was great

to see our past, current, and new members having a wonderful time dancing, enjoying the photobooth, food and companionship. It was a Family Affair and that is what warms my heart. We also had special guests from Dress for Success (our charity of choice for the year) come and speak to us about their mission and how we can make a difference. NARPM has already worked several events with this organization and will continue to do so throughout the year.

Now allow me to introduce to you NARPM’s Newly Installed Executive Board for 2023: Brenda Davila, President, Adela Nieves, President-Elect, Melanie Thomas, Vice President, Lacy Hendricks, Secretary, Thomas Zimdahl, Past President and Kyle Hendricks, PPAC Representative.

Let us give them a round of applause! This group are volunteers that currently run their own busi-

nesses and have been hard at work (even before the year started) to provide quality content for your continued success in your business. Thank you SAMAC NARPM members for all you do! Your servant heart, ambition and knowledge make us a great organization of which I am proud to be a member.

If you’d like to join us, please review our calendar of events: January 18, Chapter Meeting &

Educational Event

*2023 will be filled with new educational classes, speakers, and more opportunities for charitable events. Do not miss your opportunity to serve, gain industry knowledge, and make new friendships. If you are interested in joining or would like to discuss; do not hesitate to reach out to us. For membership information or our calendar of events please visit: http://www.sanarpm.wildapricot.org

Brenda Davila / SAMAC, NARPM President

SAAREB November 2022 Meeting

Ty Washington, The Waterman

Ebony Augustus and Joyce Augustus, Keller Williams City View

Josh Boggs, Keller Williams Heritage and Jean Marie Warren, Regions Mortgage.

Venus Marshall, Keller Williams City View

Noble Cooper, HTA and Charles Stewart, Clark Realty

Kenny Cunningham, Clock & Move Realty, Patricia Botello, SABOR and Brian Paris, Keller Williams City View

Saundra Davis, Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper

Larry Bray, Redbird Realty and Krys Mermea, Keller Williams City View

Gwen Derry, Old Republic Title

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1-Feb

Amanda Schonfeld Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper

2-Feb

Jaime

Howard

Delcina

Debra

Debbie

3-Feb

Shelly

Chris

Missy

Jerrie

Kayleigh

4-Feb

Irv

Trudy

DeAnna Mercado Vaughn Realty

Jamie Lopez San Antonio Elite Realty

9-Feb Dina Murphy Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper

Debra Forshey Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper

Jeanine Rochelle Home Team of America

Vanessa Perkins ERA Troy Realtors

Sergio Martinez Help U Sell Hill Country

Kate Park Nix Realty

Luke Rogers Texas Land Associates, Inc

Marie Brunner Kuper Sotheby's International Realy

10-Feb Denver Cook Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper

12-Feb Dixie Arndt Garrett Wright Properties

Andy Smith Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper

Susan Espinosa Realty San Antonio

13-Feb Joe Zepeda Home Team of America

14-Feb

15-Feb

16-Feb

Sara Baird LoneStar Properties

Yvonne

Anna Gongora BHHS PenFed Realty

19-Feb Janice Payer Kuper Sotheby's Int'l. Realty

Jane Bash Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper

20-Feb Tina Young Fathom Realty

21-Feb Carlos Perez Vortex Realty

Ibrahim Dinibutun RE/MAX North-San Antonio

John Austin John Austin

James Chudnow King Realtors

Margaret Naylor The Agency Texas

22-Feb Aprille Sowder eXp Realt

23-Feb Margaret Davis Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper

24-Feb Emma Burney VIP Realty

Ron Sowell RE/MAX Asssociates

Michael Ayson Century 21 - The Hills Realty

25-Feb Cat Lodge Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper

Sue Trautner Vecino Realty

Jackie

Janeene

26-Feb Bob Jacobs RE/MAX Associates

Rosie

Maria Ayala Realty Executives of S.A.

Antonio Sanchez Realty San Antonio

27-Feb

28-Feb

Anne

Oksana

Jill Howe Nix Realty Co

17-Feb

Rich Palacios Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper

Langdon Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper

Carmen Bean eXp Realty

Pam Powell Kuper Sotheby’s Int’l. Realty

Pat West Middleton Group Realty

Honey Knight Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper Karen Prevou Independence Title

Karen Trueblood Keller Williams Heritage Brenda Clarke Keller Williams Legacy

Chandre Byrd Rigel Realty

Vickie Kossl San Antonio Elite Realty

Galvan BOSS Real Estate

Edwards Keller Williams Legacy

Kelch-Delbosque The Real Estate Team

Tetyana Smith Kuper Sotheby’s Int’l. Realty

Gamboa Phyllis Browning Company

Klufas ERA Troy Realtors

Angela Rodriguez Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper

Patricia Parker Weber Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper

Armando Rodriguez Old Republic Title

GUEST COLUMN

Karen Evans / Contributing Writer

Estancia de Norte

Estancia de Norte Embodies a New Standard of Luxury, Hospitality, and Design in San Antonio. True to its name, Estancia del Norte is a destination for respite. A place to pause and rest, restore and celebrate. Since it opened as La Mansion del Norte in 1978, the hotel has served as a landmark for San Antonio hospitality. Following an extensive, multi-million dollar renovation, Presidian Hotels & Resorts unveiled Estancia as its flagship property that epitomizes San Antonio's unique culture and history, seamlessly blending Ols World elegance with modern-day luxury. The boutique property's design, curated by a team of Texas-based firms, decorators, and artists, invites guests to connect with the community, gather with familiar and new friends, and create memorable moments.

Designating this property as extremely special among Presidian's hotels was no accident. President CEO Charles Leddy is a born and raised San Antonio committed to

sparking this storied property back to vibrant life while honoring so much of its original character and

and enhancing many features with our own stylistic touch."

Every corner of the hotel remains true to this mission, leaving no detail forgotten and ensuring guests are met with beauty at every turn.

public reception at the hotel, inviting the public to visit with local artists, ask knowledgeable servers about the show, enjoy complimentary artinspired bites from in-house restaurant Lazo with Don Strange, and sample spirits from Paseo Bar."

charm.

"This property, with its rich history and iconic architecture, has the potential to become a fixture in the rich fabric of San Antonio," Leddy said. It is a very special property for Presidian. I feel extremely lucky to have this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to revitalize a San Antonio landmark. Our goal is to restore the charm of the property while honoring its original design

The hotel boasts 277 rooms and 12 suites, all designed with guest comfort in mind. Estancia del Norte features 20,000 square feet of versatile meeting and event spaces, including the Estancia Ballroom, five private meeting rooms, the Dahlia and Leddy Ranch rooms for special milestone celebrations, and an opulent pool. From drinks and dinner to dancing, Estancia is home to exquisite culinary experiences unlike anywhere else. Venture to the Paseo Bar for craft cocktails and small bites. Count on Estancia for luxury shopping options, state-of-the-art gym facilities, and space to celebrate San Antonio's most extraordinary moments, which embody the hotel's legacy. Estancia del Norte is part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton tm a portfolio of upscale, independent hotels that adhere to Hilton hospitality standards.

"The exclusive partnership with AnArte Gallery will champion San Antonio artists through a series of bi-monthly exhibits hosted at Estancia del Norte Hotel, which will showcase AnArte's represented artists, including Kathy Sosa. Each exhibit will kick off with a

Paseo Bar is ideal for relaxing, watching a game, or having a quiet conversation. Find excellent service and professionalism as their expert bartenders concoct your cocktails or serve you delicious wine. Real Estate Newsline is having our first Advertiser/Readers Networking Happy Hour Mixer at the Paseo Bar hosted by Estancia Del Norte! Save the Date and join us on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, 5 pm-7 pm. There will be plenty of free parking, photo opportunities for the February issue, and a one-night stay giveaway by the Estancia del Norte to one lucky guest!!! Please stop by for Happy Hour, meet our staff, advertisers and friends and pick up the January issue!

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Hollywood-Crawford Door Company, which started serving San Antonio and surrounding areas in 1947, is celebrating its 75th anniversary by donating $75,000 to six Christian-based non-profit organizations serving San Antonio and the Hill Country.

“We can’t think of a better way to celebrate 75 years of service than by contributing to organizations that are changing lives in our community,” said Randy Oliver, president of Hollywood-Crawford.

The donations will be split among six non-profit groups:

• Hill Country Daily Bread Ministries, which serves as a regional resource center for church outreach programs and non-profit agencies that serve those in poverty and crisis in an eight-county area in the Texas Hill Country.

• Daily Bread Ministries, a nonprofit that supports food pantries in the area with fresh, healthy food. In addition to weekly food distribution, Daily Bread equips its part-

ners with resources and training to address the root cause of poverty.

• 1Hope for Kids, a foster care and adoption agency in Bexar, Comal and surrounding counties that trains, licenses and supports Christian families.

• Any Woman Can, a non-profit that assists women in crisis with free counseling, free ultrasounds, free STI testing and free pregnancy testing.

• The South Texas Alliance for Orphans, which serves and equips churches in caring for children and families impacted by the foster care system.

• And the SHARE Center of Bulverde and Spring Branch, providing free pregnancy services for those facing unplanned pregnancies or other sexual health issues with professional medical care.

For more information on HollywoodCrawford visit www.HollywoodCrawford.com or call 210494-3434.

Major Investor Evening At Silos Oyster Bar

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Sam Carreon, Guest with wife Beatrice Briseno, RE/MAX Unlimited

Linda Hutchison, Guest with Husband Marty Hutchison, Property Managment. Services

Katie Griffin Ross , RE/MAX Associates and Angela Hayden, Hayden Investments

Janice Tisdale, PBC with Husband Richard Tisdale

Jeremy Brewer and Brett Finley, both SABOR

Mary Ann Jeffers, Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper and Ojas Tasker, Caballero & Associates Realty

Jeffrey Shaffer, All City Real Estate and Anna Hammad, JPAR

Courtney Rosen, MNH Properties, Annette Slater, Landlord Property Mgmt., Linda Hutchison, Guest and Ronnah Stabenow, Pyramis