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There are few people who enjoy living in the downtown area of any major city today, and San Antonio is no exception. The tourist trade keeps that area busy, noisy for a great part of each twenty-four hour cycle, at the end of the day the luxury living in Alamo Heights is going to be a much wiser choice for most professionals, and executives that work in town Monday through Friday. Just south of the San Antonio Airport sits this small municipality, that has a perfect mix of high-end custom homes, and great retro single-family homes from the thirties and forties. This bedroom community is considered one of the safest areas in the suburbs of the city, and has its own fire, and police departments to keep homes safe, quiet, and generally free of crime.

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There are plenty of fantastic San Antonio gated communities from which to choose. Many of us, when buying a home in San Antonio, hear plenty about the perks of living in San Antonio gated communities, but what are they really and what can they offer? If security and a sense of community are what you’re looking for, then San Antonio gated communities should definitely be on your list when searching for a home. Here’s why:

  • San Antonio gated communities, because they are often revered for their added degree of safety, and therefore typically have lower crime rates than other communities, often help the homes found here better retain their value.
  • San Antonio gated communities may differ when it comes to security. Some communities will have controlled…

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There are many Terrell Hills new homes from which to choose, which is why this suburb of San Antonio has become such a family friendly hotspot. Moving to one of Terrell Hills new homes can be quite exciting, but along the way, if you’re not organized and prepared, you could run into some bumps in the road. With that said, if you are one of the lucky homeowners of one of Terrell Hills new homes, there are a number of things you can do to make sure your move is a successful one:

  • As soon as you begin the house-hunting process for Terrell Hills new homes, start taking an inventory of your current belongings. Now is a great time to sell, donate or simply toss things you no longer need or want. If you’re downsizing, get the measurements to your new home and…

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There is a great supply of Alamo Heights custom homes in this dynamic San Antonio town. If you are looking for exceptional Alamo Heights custom homes, you must take the time to see Sunset Villas, a superb, garden home community of Alamo Heights custom homes that provide a luxurious, exceptional lifestyle for only the most discriminating buyers. The garden villas of Sunset Villas are tops when it comes to Alamo Heights custom homes, and here’s why:

  • There are just 15 individually designed villas in each courtyard setting, which are met with a gate-controlled, cobblestone driveway and court.
  • Each garden villa features its own home site and its own landscape. There are also no common walls between villas. All homes in this garden home community feature…

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Residents of Stone Oak enjoy the best in Southern living, thanks to its top-notch master-planned community atmosphere.  Couple this with the many opportunities of San Antonio and you’ve got a home run in terms of highly sought after real estate. What can you expect to find in Stone Oak? Premier real estate, quaint neighborhoods and excellent community amenities; and that’s just the beginning.

Stone Oak Real Estate

There is a great array of real estate options afforded to the residents of Stone Oak, including single-family homes, townhomes and condominiums. Many of the neighborhoods of Stone Oak, including Sonterra, the Vineyards, Canyon Springs, Champions Ridge and Roger’s Ranch, feature any number of neighborhood facilities, including swimming…

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Alamo Heights is a highly desired suburb, and for good reason. This city, which is well-known for its “the friendliest city in Texas” slogan, enjoys a small-town atmosphere, yet benefits from its close proximity to San Antonio. In fact, Alamo Heights is often referred to as a “city within a city,” as it is incorporated.  The residents of Alamo Heights often rave about its close-knit community atmosphere, thereby drawing in families of all shapes and sizes. As a result, real estate for Alamo Heights is sought out by many San Antonio professionals.

Alamo Heights Real Estate

Homes in Alamo Heights boast an average price of about $190 per square foot, mainly because of its prime, central location near the city, as well as Lackland Air Force Base and San…

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Stone Oak is one of those suburbs that just makes sense. After the real estate crash of the 1980s, Stone Oak remained strong, as did many of the other master-planned communities in the area. In fact, the idea behind the master-planned community of Stone Oak works just as well today as it did in years past.

Stone Oak was built under a master-planned community concept. Not only would this town offer plenty of residential real estate, but it would also offer everything a community would need: offices, churches, banks and schools, among other things. The location would allow residents to work close to home, and the children would all attend the same school. In short, Stone Oak was built as a community-oriented concept.

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If you’re looking for the ultimate in suburban relaxation then look no further than Terrell Hills.  Ideally located just minutes from downtown San Antonio, Terrell Hills offers upscale living and a premier proximity to the opportunities and excitement of downtown San Antonio. Although Terrell Hills boasts a number of great shopping and dining venues, this affluent community best known as a quiet, bedroom community in San Antonio’s Uptown Central area.

The Neighborhoods of Terrell Hills

There are three neighborhoods which make up the community of Terrell Hills: Terrell Hills, Alamo Heights and Olmos Park. These three neighborhoods are bordered by Fort Sam Houston and San Antonio, thereby making the location nothing short of ideal. From charming,…

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Stone Oak has a timeless quality that is just simply unmatched by any other community in San Antonio.

Excellent Location, None of the Stress

Stone Oak is located just minutes from downtown San Antonio, but you’d never know if the moment you walk along the cobblestone walkways and around the lush landscaping of this beautifully designed master-planned community. One thing’s for sure: small-town living is alive and well in Stone Oak.  Although Stone Oak is just one of the master-planned communities north of downtown San Antonio, it certainly stands out as being one of the most highly desired communities. Other communities with the same flavor as Stone Oak include: the Vineyards, Sonterra, Canyon Springs, Champion’s Ridge and Roger’s Ranch.

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Hill Country living has never looked so fine. One of the newest communities of the super-exclusive Dominion community, The Reserve at the Dominion is a haven for some of the most beautiful, single-family homes in San Antonio.

Prime Location

An ideal location is perhaps one of the first things that draws San Antonio residents to consider The Reserve at the Dominion: this upscale community is located just minutes from Interstate 10 and Loop 1604, while downtown San Antonio and the San Antonio International Airport are both less than 30 minutes away. From a variety of shopping and dining venues, to a myriad of corporate centers and cultural destinations, The Reserve at the Dominion is ideally located in the center of it all. Some of the best shopping in…

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