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Pat Acquisto

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Pat Acquisto:

Sold on Stone Oak With Pride A

nyone looking to buy or sell a home wants a Realtor who can not only recite square footage and market values, but also provide details about the neighborhoods, schools, shopping, rush hour traffic, the job market and even hair dressers and pet salons. A real estate professional for over 25 years and Stone Oak resident since 1998, Pat Acquisto possesses all of that information and more, making her an invaluable resource for sellers and home buyers, particularly in the Stone Oak area.

“I can sell Stone Oak with pride because this has been a great community for our family,” says Acquisto. “We chose to raise our children here. Stone Oak is my kids’ hometown.”

Although a transplant to Texas, Acquisto considers herself a native of Stone Oak, having moved here when this master planned community was still in the middle of nowhere and the only available takeout was from a taco truck on Huebner Road! As the area developed, Acquisto became an important pillar in Stone Oak, active within several of the newly-built Stone Oak schools and the business community. This mother of two boys has served as PTA president, PTA Board member and constant school and community volunteer.

“I am very committed to the schools, because they are the bedrock of our community... they provide both spirit and value. It is often the reason people move here” she says.

Having relocated eight times in herself, Acquisto understands more than most about the challenges associated with moving. “Among the things people dread the most, relocation is up there with divorce, jail time and public speaking. It’s extremely stressful, and compound that with children, everyone is on edge” says Acquisto. “I spend a lot of time and energy gathering helpful information to be an asset to my clients. But asking questions and listening to my buyers and sellers is perhaps the most important part of my job.”

The recipient of numerous awards and among San Antonio’s Platinum Top 50 Realtors since 2005, Acquisto has earned her real estate license and rebuilt her career three times due to corporate relocations to New Jersey, Missouri and, finally, Texas. “I’m most proud of that,” she says. “ I have had to start over and work hard to be successful in real estate three times. It’s not easy, but it shows I don’t give up.”

Upon retiring from a long career with SBC/AT&T, Mike Acquisto began working alongside his wife at Keller Williams Legacy Realty. Together, they formed the highly successful Team Acquisto, Inc., which was named the Top Overall and Top Listing Team at Keller Williams Legacy in recent years. Still active in the community, the couple is known for keeping tabs on the local real estate market.

And yet, her clients – not the accolades – are Acquisto’s true motivation. “The greatest joy and satisfaction ,” she says, “is seeing

families or individuals resettle into a place where they can be happy and comfortable.”

With the economic downturn Team Acquisto has expanded their services to include foreclosures, short sales and leasing homes. “We always do whatever we can to help our clients... isn’t that what it is all about Pat Acquisto, CRP, GRI, CRS

REALTOR for over 25 years 12-year Stone Oak Resident San Antonio Top 50 REALTOR since 2005!

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Client Testimonials Pat’s professionalism is unmatched by anyone I have ever worked with, and this is my fifth time purchasing a house in three different states. She was organized with everything and had information available even before I asked.

— Steve H, Toyota “Pat is very professional, and her 20+ years of real estate experience is invaluable. Pat made the entire process of buying and selling painless for us.”

— Jessica and Lance H.,The Vineyard I truly appreciate that Pat provided an environment that was not pressured… she always returned our calls and patiently answered all our questions and concerns.

— R.G, Valero Her strong market knowledge combined with years of experience enabled her to provide sound insight, guidance and suggestions, making my experience the best possible. She continuously exceeded expectations, demonstrating her commitment to service.

— Rhonda M, USAA

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lthough often touted as a relatively new power source, solar energy has been used for centuries. The ancient Greeks designed their homes to take advantage of the sun’s heat as far back as 400 BC. A steam engine powered by solar energy was created around 1860. The first solar cell capable of powering everyday electrical equipment was developed in the U.S. in 1954.

And yet the sun still remains a relatively untapped energy source, which is why the time to convert to solar power may never be better – particularly for those living in south Texas.

“Of course, this is a very sunny state, but the main reason solar energy is such a viable option for San Antonio is our utility company, which is willing to pay anywhere from one-third to 40 percent of the cost of installing a solar system,” says Raymond Saenz, president and CEO of Ecowatt Design, LLC. As part of an ambitious plan to conserve 771 megawatts of power by the year 2020, CPS Energy is offering incredible rebates for residential and commercial property owners who install a solar electric system. Refunds start at $3 per AC watt for systems smaller than 100 kW. For larger projects the rebates can be as much as $30,000 for residential installations and $100,000 for commercial.

According to Saenz, the average residential solar system costs about $30,000. But, factor in the CPS and federal rebates, tax credits and savings on their monthly electricity bill and homeowners recoup between 60 and 70 percent of the cost of installation within the very first year. Solar system users typically slash their monthly electricity bills by 30 to 50 percent.

A native of Alice, Texas, Saenz first moved to San Antonio to attend the University of Texas. In 2005, he read an article about solar power and immediately fell in love with the concept of making energy from a renewable source. He formed Ecowatt Design soon after. “It was a hard sale in the beginning, but there were no rebates available at the time,” he says. “Now I think people are much more aware of solar energy and I see it becoming a part of everyday life.”

A registered solar installer with CPS Energy, Ecowatt Design has served residential and commercial clients across Texas and even placed 80 solar panels on the rooftop of Robert “Tito” Norris’ dental practice at 18720 Stone Oak Parkway. Although rooftop solar panels remain the most popular option, Ecowatt Design has a number of options for solar energy. Saenz will also file for all available rebates, obtain necessary city permits and seek HOA approval on behalf of their clients. “We do all the work for them,” says Saenz.

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Ernest and Desi Guzman started Innovative Kitchens & Baths 12 years ago. Today, they still meet with each customer, design most projects and supervise every job, large or small. Along with full remodels and new construction, the company manufactures and installs tubs, counter tops, mirrors, wet bars, furniture pieces and pedestal sinks in cultured marble, granite, concrete and engineered stone.

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Remodeling either of these rooms can be a heavy burden for homeowners simply because both are necessary for day-to-day living. Innovative Kitchens and Baths, however, fabricates and readies every component off-site before beginning work inside a client’s home. Most projects take a total of 10 to 12 working days, but customers are only displaced from their kitchen or bath for two to three days. “We want to minimize the inconvenience to our customers by completing the project as quickly and efficiently as possible.”

As far as cost, the business owner admits Innovative Kitchens & Baths is competitive, but not the cheapest. “Quality has a price to it, only by charging a fair price are we able to hire the experts that work for Innovative Kitchens and Baths.”

“We are doing work in 28 different subdivisions and contracting with 25 different custom builders,” Guzman says. “Our company slogan is, ‘A reputation built on quality.’ And it is. We’ve never lost a job due to poor quality. Never.” “We’re going to treat you right.

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Attention Type-2 Diabetics:

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San Antonio, Texas – Wellness Staff Reporter

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r. Charles Webb, Imagine Wellness Centre founder and noted health and wellness expert, has begun speaking out for his team about the serious side effects that diabetics may face from following only “standard,” drug-centered methods for managing their diabetes. “Being diagnosed with type-2 diabetes can be a frightening event,” says Dr. Webb. “Not only is your quality of life affected because you must attend to your condition every single day without fail, but the common, long-term complications of diabetes are much greater worries for a patient.”

Why Do Diabetics Worry?

When asked to describe those complications, Dr. Webb called them out as follows: • Losing your eyesight, and sometimes your hearing.

• Damaging your heart or developing heart disease.

• How Proper Lifestyle can actually reverse your condition • Developing festering ulcers on your limbs that won’t heal.

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• Losing your life sooner than you want to!

“Such complications are very likely to occur over the long run,” added Dr. Webb, “especially heart disease, stroke, and kidney damage.”

What Is the Most Important Diabetic Question of All?

As the interview proceeded, Dr Webb continued: “Type2 diabetes is a condition of excess blood sugar and its complications. You simply have to do something to control your blood sugar or you, along with your family, will suffer greatly. But what is the most important question you should be asking yourself? It is this: Are there any ‘non-obvious’ problems affecting my diabetes?

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your ability to control your blood-sugar levels—or even to carefully monitor your blood sugar daily. We also know that exercise, a good diet, and trying to maintain a healthy weight are only the beginning of what you can do to HELP YOURSELF manage your diabetes. After all, we’ve learned that some diabetics, by altering their lifestyles, are actually cutting down or eliminating the need for oral medications (which have many unwanted side effects of their own).

“At the Imagine Wellness Centre, we evaluate the workings of your WHOLE BODY at the cellular level to reveal ADDITIONAL WAYS to boost your overall health and wellness—before too much damage is done. We test your complete biochemistry and hormone functions because they have a crucial impact on your health. And we help patients balance those functions where needed, using a unique, natural, non-invasive, and leading-edge strategy described in my book, Reclaim 24. That strategy has worked time and again for our wellness-conscious patients who insist on a greater quality of life. Most important, when you are talking about quality of life and diabetes, if you don’t test for biochemical and hormonal imbalances, you are simply flying blind.

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