Ralph R. Rodriguez's Blog

Posted on 02/01/2021
Should I Turn My House into a Short-Term Rental
Photo by Arek Socha via Pixabay In a bid to afford homes in high-value areas, many homeowners turn to income from short-term rentals to cover a high mortgage payment. You can benefit from this option with some caveats: Location really matters. A lot. You might advertise your home as near the coast when it’s really 20 miles inland...
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Posted on 01/25/2021
Recipes: 3 Simple & Quick Pasta Dishes
Image by Дарья Яковлева from Pixabay Being short on time is no reason to not enjoy a healthy meal at home. These three quick and easy pasta dishes whip up in a mere 30 minutes or less, giving you plenty of time to even to the dishes before you could be in and out of a drive thru...
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Posted on 01/18/2021
Make your Property Attractive to Multiple Generations
Photo by Luis Quintero from Pexels While the millennial generation (people born between 1980 and 1989) accounts for the majority of homebuyers today, the other generations--both older and younger--cannot be discounted. Aging Baby Boomers (those born between 1946 and 1964) and up-and-coming Gen Yers (those born between 1990 and 1998) are still forces to be considered when marketing...
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Posted on 01/11/2021
Considerations for Moving to an HOA Community
Image by rawmn from Shutterstock People have different notions about living in an HOA community. As much as there is a bright side to living in such an environment, you also need to consider the potential disadvantages. Some HOAs have an organized and well-maintained neighborhood, while others may have lackluster management and community issues. Before you make your...
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Posted on 01/04/2021
Recipe: Linguine With Sweet Onions & Cauliflower
Image by Selling of my photos with StockAgencies is not permitted from Pixabay Cauliflower just keeps winning popularity contests, landing roles in everything from gnocchi to pizza crusts to rice replacements. Why have we fallen in love with cauliflower? Because it's a satisfying, delicious and healthy option! Cauliflower, like Brussels sprouts, kale and bok choy, is a member...
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Posted on 12/28/2020
Going Hands-Free in the Kitchen
Photo by Sarah Biesinger via Shutterstock You’ve probably heard how important it is to go hands-free in your car, but it can be just as important and useful to be hands-free in the kitchen. If you’re busy washing dishes or prepping for dinner, you can use hands free devices to do everything from answering calls to looking up...
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Posted on 12/21/2020
Tips for Selling Your Home as Quickly as Possible
Image by mynemesis2011 from Pixabay If you're anticipating putting your home on the market soon and want to sell it as quickly as possible, you're probably thinking that the best way to accomplish this is to accept a major drop in price. Although it's true that price points can affect how quickly a property sells, you don't have...
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Posted on 01/18/2021
Another Property Sold - 1223 E Drexel Ave, San Antonio, TX 78210-3134
POTENTIAL!! Or make it your own and with a few cosmetic repairs move in and make this one your home for the holidays! Home is probably in need of some leveling and some roof repairs but bones are solid and location will make it viable for many of you and your clients. Vacant so easy to show, all furnishings in the home will stay and oversized back yard gives plenty of room for all to enjoy. Call for more details or schedule a showing today and be in your new home for the coming...
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Posted on 01/14/2021
8901 Brightwater, San Antonio, TX 78254-2012 is now new to the market!
LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION!! On top of that add in the magnificent renovations done to this open floorplan and you have found your next home! Please be sure to see the "extras" list in Assoc Docs and so many to list that we had to put on it's own piece of paper to make sure we did not miss anything. Many homes don't look as good as the pictures....this is not one of them, come see for yourself the love and care taken in redoing this 1-story home, that sits on a very large cul-de-sac lot that is .28 of an Acre, in a highly sought after community with tremendous amenities at a very low price. Stainless steel appliances all convey, new...
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Posted on 01/09/2021
Video Tour - 229 Winding Path, Boerne, TX 78006-8629
LOCATION...LOCATION...LOCATION....I know not the first time you have heard this but spend a few minutes getting to know where this home is....and then realize that the location plus this ready to go with more great features then I can mention here home is available immediately and you have the makings of a true blessing for the new owner! One-Story, backs up to a greenbelt/farm and horse properties, less then 5 mins from IH-10, less then 10 mins from downtown Boerne, less than 10 mins from the Elementary and Middle schools...catching my points here?? Well maintained, oversized yard, appliances basically new, "new" roof and the list goes on...
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Posted on 01/09/2021
229 Winding Path, Boerne, TX 78006-8629 is now new to the market!
LOCATION...LOCATION...LOCATION....I know not the first time you have heard this but spend a few minutes getting to know where this home is....and then realize that the location plus this ready to go with more great features then I can mention here home is available immediately and you have the makings of a true blessing for the new owner! One-Story, backs up to a greenbelt/farm and horse properties, less then 5 mins from IH-10, less then 10 mins from downtown Boerne, less than 10 mins from the Elementary and Middle schools...catching my points here?? Well maintained, oversized yard, appliances basically new, "new" roof and the list goes on...
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Posted on 12/23/2020
Another Property Sold - 8826 Rolling Acres Trail, Fair Oaks Ranch, TX 78015
Rare find in Fair Oaks and available today but not for long. Please see survey and left hand side of Lot is completely fenced. Lot has City water and electricity available. Level building site, abundant Oak trees and vegetation and even place to go exploring at back and side of home site. Come see...
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