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30 REAL ESTATE NEWSLINE July 1, 2008
SWBC Mortgage Leaders Recognized by TMBA
SWBC is pleased to announce that
Van Stewart, COO of SWBC Mortgage
Corporation, was recently installed as
President of the Texas Mortgage Bankers
Association. We are also pleased to
announce that Susan Stewart, President
and CEO of SWBC Mortgage
Corporation, received the 2008 Texas
San Antonio has been named as
one of the country’s select few attractive,
low-risk housing markets. Citing
expanding employment opportunities,
housing price increases, and population
growth, San Antonio is faring better than
the national average and are worth considering
by potential homebuyers according
to the financial and business web site
Bloomberg.com .
Jack Inselmann of Metrostudy
says, “San Antonio continues to impress
with the stability and strength its housing
market exudes, especially when compared
to most markets around the country.
We have one of the top areas in new
Vergara Named As One Of Realtor’s “30 under 30”
SYLIS Real
Estate is proud to
announce that its broker,
Gilberto Vergara,
has been named as one
of Realtor’s ‘30 under
30’ for 2008. This special
designation is for
VERGARA Realtors that have
shown not only financial
success in real estate, but have given
back to the community, upheld the
Realtor’s Code of Ethics, have overcome
difficult situations, and have used special
marketing niches to stay successful.
Mortgage Bankers Association’s
Distinguished Service Award.
Van was installed as President at
the TMBA’s annual convention held at the
Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort in late
May. Van joined SWBC in 1999 when
First Texas Mortgage, the company he
founded, was purchased by SWBC.
In addition, Susan was honored
with the 2008 TMBA Distinguished
Service Award, at the annual convention.
Susan has been a TMBA member for
about 20 years, and was a board member
for six years. Susan joined SWBC in
1989 as Senior Vice President of SWBC
Mortgage Corporation, and in 1991, she
was elevated to the position of President.
For more information, visit
SWBC’s web site at www.swbc.com.
San Antonio Selected as Low-risk Housing Market
ERSKIN
home production (11,500 annual starts;
14,500 annual closings), job growth
(19,000 annually) as well as housing
affordability and population growth.
Long term potential for our housing
industry and our economy is expected to
be good as well.”
“Now that Bloomberg.com has
brought national attention to what we’ve
always known – that San Antonio is a
housing market ‘hidden gem’ – home
buyers should act quickly to get the home
of their dreams,” said Michael Moore,
President of the Greater San Antonio
Builders Association.
Gilberto Vergara was selected from over
400 applicants throughout the entire
United States. He is only 1 of 2 Realtors
in the state of Texas and the only Realtor
in San Antonio and its surrounding areas.
SYLIS Real Estate is a commercial
and residential firm focused on helping
unite Hispanic, small time investors,
diversify their risk by investing in larger
commercial projects.
SYLIS Real Estate is continuing to
expand its horizons, as it has recently
moved offices. For additional inquiries
please visit www.sylis-re.com or call
(210) 614-5800.
Laverne Erskin Joins The Mark of Real Estate
Laverne Erskin,
Realtor has joined
Debbie Leffler, Broker
at The Mark of Real
Estate. Laverne grew
up in Nixon, TX and
received her B.B.A. in
nursing from Prairie
View A & M University. She has
enjoyed living in San Antonio for the past
30 years. Laverne attended Alamo Real
Estate School and has been a Realtor for
four years, and recently obtained her GRI
designation.
She can be reached at 440-8154.
Apartment & Relocation Center celebrates 25 years
June 1, 2008 marked the 25th
anniversary for Apartment & Relocation
Center. Founded by company President
and Broker, Marietta Alba, the company
started with just two employees and has
since grown to a staff of 14 people
including a REALTOR® team.
Apartment & Relocation Center is
a woman owned minority business
through the Women Business Enterprise
program that offers “temporary housing
with a permanent style.” The team who
works at Apartment & Relocation Center
provides expert assistance in identifying
the ideal rental program for a customer’s
needs, such as providing options to rent a
fully furnished corporate apartment or a
traditional unfurnished apartment. The
organization helps not only those who are
new to San Antonio, but also those who
currently live in the city and need apartment
rental assistance. Many large com-
ERA National
recently recognized
Jim Concannon, ERA
Troy Realtors, as one
of only 73 sales associates
in the country
for “#1 in Customer
Satisfaction.” These
CONCANNON
selectees were chosen
from over 22,000 ERA
agents/brokers across the United States.
Concannon has been ERA Troy’s
“Top Agent in Sales and/or Volume” the
past six years. He has been with ERA
Kimball Hill’s Newest Community Is Now Open!
Kimball Hill Homes is pleased
to announce that the eagerly awaited
community of Sablechase is now
open! Located in Boerne, Sablechase
is tucked in the luxurious Hill Country
while maintaining the convenience of
“Big City” living. The location provides
easy access to Hwy 1604 and I-
10. The children of Sablechase will
attend the award-winning Boerne
Independent School District.
“We have anticipated this
moment throughout the month of
June,” states Dennis Popperwell, Sales
& Marketing Manager for Kimball
Hill Homes. “We are proud to reveal
this new community and invite all to
visit Sablechase for a world class
tour.”
Kimball Hill Homes is offering
several of its award winning designs in
Sablechase. Homes are from the 240’s
and range from 2,100 to 3,600 square
panies making their headquarters in San
Antonio have taken advantage of the services
offered by Apartment & Relocation
Center.
In addition to providing expert
assistance, Apartment & Relocation
Center offers a level of personalized service
that is rarely found in the rental market.
Provided services include conducting
a personal tour of the area’s shopping,
restaurants and attractions, and providing
arrangements for furniture rental, just to
name a few. Many of Apartment &
Relocation Center’s clients who take
advantage of these services have been
with the company for over twenty years.
For more information about
Apartment & Relocation Center and the
services they offer, please visit
www.aptreloctr.com or call 210-493-
1688 to request a brochure or appointment.
Concannon Tops In Customer Satisfaction
Troy 11 years since retiring from the Air
Force as the Wing/Base Commander at
Kelly AFB.
“His ‘report cards’ received from
his clients are always outstanding,” says J
R Troy, Broker. “His clients become family
to him – he goes above and beyond to
ensure his customers are well cared for.
As a result his referral base is enormous –
his former clients routinely send him
business because of their admiration of
him as a realtor and friend.”
Congratulations to Jim
Concannon!!!
feet. Kimball Hill Homes’ includes
their 2+ Advantage Warranty, effectively
doubling the length of the limited
warranty on materials and workmanship
to two years, twice the industry
standard, at no additional cost.
To visit Sablechase, Take I-10
west from 1604, exit Ralph Fair Rd.,
go through the intersection at Ralph
Fair and stay on access road for
approximately 2 miles, make a right
on Old Fredricksburg road and the
entrance to the community will be
approximately .5 mile on the left.
The Kimball Hill Homes welcome
center is open Monday through
Saturday from 10-7 and Sunday from
12-7. For more information, contact
Sablechase at 210-698-8933 or call
toll free at 1-866-708-HILL. You may
also visit the website at kimballhillhomes.com