Build Your Dream Home in Vintage Oaks...1526 Vintage Way

This beautiful 1.54 acre lot is a steal at $68K which is less than originally paid for...level clear area in the front and beautifully wooded for privacy in the back. Vintage Oaks is an upscale Hill Country neighborhood with a classy mediteranean club house and large relaxing pools...and a lazy river. Enjoy the stars at night and perhaps a beverage from a nearby vineyard. For more info go to www.HollyGHomes.com.

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You and Your Home can be More Eco-Friendly

Everyone should make an effort to reduce their carbon footprint here in San Antonio...better for the environment and your pocketbook!

1. Use less water-turn the water off while brushing your teeth, take shorter showers, only run

full loads in the dishwasher and for laundry, buy from sustainable producers that pollute and

use less.

2. Use less energy-plan your errands for less driving, buy energy efficient appliances that use

less energy, unplug chargers when not in use(they continue to use power even when not

charging something), put TV's and other electronics on a power strip and turn that off when

not in use (these items use energy even when they are not on), walk or ride a bicycle on

short trips when possible, buy local...takes less energy for transportation.

3. Reuse-be creative here, old food jars can be used for all kinds of storage, paper towel and

toilet paper holders can be used to sow seeds in the garden and yogurt containers can be cut

and used as labels in the garden...just be creative.

4. Environmentally safe products- buying "natural" cleaning products doesn't always mean

they are natural or safe. Try making cleaners yourself. Did you know that Vinegar makes

a great cleaner and disinfectant for glass and other surfaces? Add some baking soda and

remove a stain or two.

Get the whole family involved and make it fun...while saving the environment and some bucks!

For more information or a free San Antonio home search go to www.HollyGHomes.com.

Tips for Decorating a Small Space

Small spaces can make big impressions with the right furniture pieces, accessories, and color splashes.

Lighting is extremely important. Blinds are too heavy for small spaces so frame the window with the right curtains or border and it never hurts to add lighting from a lamp.

Colors are best to kept to bright and light. Dark colors can absorb the light and make a space seem even smaller...go for rich color splashes or for more depth and breadth in the space use colors from similar hues...a little cohesion in the colors are very interesting.

Storage is always key for small spaces so dual purposed furniture or accessories. Keep clutter to a minimum and using glass, mirrors, or lucite can make a room appear less full.

Don't forget to keep the furniture to scale for the space...small to moderate.

For more information or a free San Antonio home search go to www.HollyGHomes.com

Stage Your Home and Not Spend a Fortune

Anyone thinking of selling their home today should realize how important it is for their home to look it's absolute best to win the beauty contest of the other homes that are also for sale.

Kitchen: Clean, clean, clean....the cabinets should look their best by either a good scrubbing or fresh paint and new hardware. The walls perhaps need a paint freshen up, clear off the counter tops and NO dishes left in the sink please.

Clean and paint high traffic areas...no dust, scuff marks, fingerprints....

Landscape: keep the lawn crisply mowed and watered...great looking lively lawns and landscaping sell a house faster and for more money!

Crisp, clean, fresh and decluttered doesn't cost an arm and a leg...just a bit of sweat equity if you will.

For more staging tips or professional stagers and a free San Antonio home search go to www.HollyGHomes.com.

This Month in Real Estate (US) : July 2010

1526 Vintage Way Lot for $70K

This beautifully shaded lot of 1.54 acres has cleared area for your dream home in the upscale of neighborhood of Vintage Oaks. Amenities center has 2 pools, a lazy river and an elegant entertaining area. Enjoy fine living in the wine hill country here in Vintage Oaks. For more info go to www.HollyGHomes.com

402 Rua de Matta in Hollywood Park Updated One Story for $190K!!!

Here is a great chance to live in beautiful Hollywood Park San Antonio for under $200K...usually a fixer upper at this price tag.

All new vinyl double paned windows through out, new flooring, water saving dual flush toilets, completely remodeled master bath, granite and stainless appliances in the kitchen on almost a half acre...plenty of shade from the mature oak trees...lots of space for outdoor gatherings!

This home is move in ready, no updating necessary.

402 Rua De Matta call 210-883-4399 for a showing appointment.