Though it may seem like we’ve only just begun fall here in central Texas, winter is coming. When it’s tempting to be overwhelmed by how quickly the calendar fills up in winter and how much needs to happen before the end of the year, reflect on the inherent beauty ofContinue Reading
San Antonio’s first Zoo was a wild bunch. It all started in the 1800’s in San Pedro Park, where a collection of animals had gathered. In 1914, Texas’ greatest philanthropist, George W. Brackenridge, donated a herd of buffalo, elk, deer, monkeys, lions, and four bears to the city on landContinue Reading
As difficult as it may be to imagine a world without language common sense tells us that such a time must have existed long ago, but when and where? That is an intriguing question but one to which we may never have a complete answer: How did we get fromContinue Reading
Since its humble roots in 2003, Legacy Mutual Mortgage has been serving the home loan needs of homebuyers, real estate professionals and builders. As a full-service mortgage loan company backed by Texas Partners Bank, Legacy Mutual Mortgage has a wide array of products available to their clients—from conventional, FHA andContinue Reading
DI4-6087. That was the Meyer family phone number before cable, cell phones, internet and answering machines. I learned the seven-digit number as Diamond 46087. The letters on the yellow rotary phone attached to the kitchen wall served a purpose until one day the number altered to 344-6087. My non-mathematical mindContinue Reading
Every weekend, San Antonio is jammed with opportunities for you to get out and explore our city. Small farmer’s markets with local vendors, traveling shows, pop-ups and annual local events are always being added to the calendar. If you are looking for something fun to try with your family thisContinue Reading
The Tower Life Building bears a colorful history and a bright future. Built in 1929 in neo-gothic brick and terra cotta green tile, this 404 ft, 31-story stunning, octagonal office tower was designed by father and son partners Atlee & Robert Ayers, a local architectural firm. It was San Antonio’sContinue Reading
The Bair Foundation is only one of three agencies partnering with the state to offer more support to families in the form of training. What that means for parents who are fostering, is more support for some of the challenging behaviors they may encounter. The decision to foster a childContinue Reading
According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary the term “comfort food” is food prepared in a traditional style having a usually nostalgic or sentimental appeal. The Learner’s dictionary adds that it is food that is satisfying because it is prepared in a simple or traditional way and reminds you of home, family,Continue Reading
Alamo Title® is a company built on a rock-solid foundation and is truly a pioneer in the title industry having been originally formed in 1922 as the Alamo Abstract and Title Company and has had an established, successful history of writing title policies for many generations of San Antonio families.Continue Reading
It almost seems that today’s children were born with a smart phone in their hands and haven’t let it go since then. I have heard teachers complain that no matter how often they request that all phones be put away during class many students will only get them as farContinue Reading
The award-winning Champions School of Real Estate® has served the Real Estate industry for over 35 years. Many consider it to be the premier Real Estate education provider for those who are currently practicing or aspire to practice Real Estate, Loan Origination, Home Inspection, or Residential Appraisal. What began asContinue Reading
