Ralph R. Rodriguez's Blog

Posted on 08/09/2021
Passion Projects: How to Fuse Your Passions With Your Home
Photo by Burst from Pexels Designing your own home is such a delight! Finally, an opportunity to squeeze everything you've ever wanted into your own custom space. However, it may not be as simple as it sounds. Incorporating everything you want into your own home's design can feel like an impossible feat. But it is possible to incorporate...
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Posted on 08/02/2021
How Do Easements Affect Property Value?
Image by Zach Schorr from Pixabay Whether you’re buying or selling a home, you might discover there is an easement attached to your property. If so, you’re probably wondering how this affects your property values. What is an Easement? In a nutshell, an easement is for one person to have explicit permission to have use of another person’s...
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Posted on 07/26/2021
Tips for Moving on a Rainy Day
You often cannot choose the timing of your move. If the rainy season is in full swing, moisture could become an added challenge to your relocation strategy. Even a drizzle could cause damage to your property, but you can avoid issues if you are prepared. Wrap What You Can The best way to protect your valuables from moisture...
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Posted on 07/19/2021
A Seller's Guide to Closing Costs
In a home purchase, both the buyer and seller need to pay closing costs. These costs are made up of several individual expenses from different sources and the list can look staggering at first glance. While the buyer typically has the longest list of fees to pay, sellers are still responsible for part of the bill. Here we’ll...
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Posted on 07/12/2021
What is an Asset-Backed Security?
Image by Gino Crescoli from Pixabay The common understanding of an asset-based debt is a loan meant to be repaid with interest, over time, and backed by a physical asset such as a building or a car. The asset serves as collateral that can be claimed by the lender in case of borrower default. An Asset-Based Security (ABS),...
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Posted on 07/05/2021
The Top 5 Pet-Safe Houseplants
Keeping houseplants can enrich our lives and beautify our homes. Unfortunately, many popular houseplants are toxic if ingested by your pets or fellow humans. To keep your furry friends and family safe it’s important to know which plants are safe to keep in your home. Here we’ll go over some of the best choices of pet-safe houseplants. Areca...
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Posted on 06/28/2021
3 Ways to DIY a Garden Wall
There are many reasons a garden wall can be beneficial to your outdoor space. Garden walls can help define and separate areas of the yard, add privacy and improve the view. You can even combine other features like outdoor fireplaces, lighting or water features to efficiently use the space while adding functionality. If you’re thinking about building a...
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Posted on 06/21/2021
6 Reasons Why Your New Home Should Have a Great Room
Image by Jean van der Meulen from Pixabay Today's home builders are continuing to embrace the idea of the great room and an open floor plan. Here are some of the reasons why the great room remains a popular design choice with today's home builders and owners. 1. Great Rooms Make Good Use of Natural Light When you...
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Posted on 06/14/2021
Protecting Your Windows During Hurricane Watches
Photo by Jametlene Reskp on Unsplash While the hurricane season may still be a couple of seasons away, now is a great time to start thinking about how best to protect your home in the event of a hurricane, tornado, or similar high wind storm situation. During high wind situations, windows can easily become broken as a result...
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Posted on 06/07/2021
3 Reasons You Should Hire a Real Estate Agent to Sell Your Home
Photo by energepic.com from Pexels With the widespread popularity and accessibility of real estate portal sites, it’s easier than ever before to sell your own home without a real estate professional. Selling “for sale by owner,” or FSBO, can save you money. However, there are some serious advantages to working with a seller's agent when selling your home....
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Posted on 07/31/2021
Another Property Rented - 10831 Colt Chase, San Antonio, TX 78254-5722
Come Home to this Beautiful 3/2/2 in WildHorse Vista. No carpet all floors are laminate or linoleum. Meticulously Maintained, One Stories, and Beautifully Decorated; this home is MOVE IN READY! Fenced, Shady Yard and Covered Back Porch perfect for the Kids and those Evening Cookouts. Kitchen with Upgraded Cabinets, Ceramic Tile and Stainless Appliances. Dining Room/Study. Living Room with Fireplace. Convenient to LAFB, Medical Center, USAA, Valero, Tesoro, 1604, I-10 and EVERYTHING San Antonio has to...
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Posted on 06/22/2021
Another Property Sold - 15306 Seven L Trail, Helotes, TX 78023
Stunning Hill Country Views! Country living minutes from San Antonio, downtown Helotes and Loop 1604! Desirable Northside School District. Two story three bedroom custom home in Helotes Park Estates on a 1.39 acre heavily treed lot. Interior has been recently painted, new carpet, new wood flooring, new HVAC unit (replaced May 2021), new hot water heater, a large number of the windows (Pella) and doors have been replaced. Kitchen has an abundance of cabinets and natural light; subzero refrigerator and outdoor access. Set right off of the kitchen is a large laundry room with a home command center that has a lot of built-in cabinetry. There...
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