Apartment Rental Rates All-Time High in San Antonio

Posted by FieldStone Homes on November 23, 2010

The decision to rent vs. buy a home is becoming a little easier in today’s economy. Have you seen the latest article about the rental rates in San Antonio? Rental rates in San Antonio are now at an all-time high. Families are looking at the same monthly obligations whether they rent vs. buy. Through in the tax benefits and it becomes even more enticing to buy that new home.

Here is the article from MySanAntonio:

“As the lull continues for new apartment construction, third-quarter figures show a boost in occupancy while rental rates hit all-time high.

The occupancy rate hit 91.5 percent, a 1.2 percent increase from the second quarter and the highest rate reported since 2007, according to a study done by Austin Investor Interests. The average rental rate reached the highest level San Antonio has seen with a 2-cent jump to $0.86 per square foot. The average rent in San Antonio, according to the study, is listed at $708.

During the past seven quarters, the city’s multifamily sector has absorbed 9,000 units with the addition of about 6,700. There were 224 new units added during the third quarter. About 2,500 units are under construction and should be completed within the next 15 months.”

Source: http://www.mysanantonio.com/business/local/apartment_rental_rates_hit_all-time_high_109995689.html

FieldStone Homes has some great entry level new homes in San Antonio through-out San Antonio, Cibolo, and New Braunfels.

Tips for Painting Accent Walls

Posted by FieldStone Homes on November 12, 2010

New Home Decorating Tips

If you’re looking for an inexpensive way to add some drama to any room in your new home you may want to consider an accent wall. An accent wall is one wall within a room that is painted two to three shades darker than your other walls in the room.

Adding an accent wall allows you to create a sense of architecture and style, and the paint color you choose can be pulled from anything in the room, such as a throw pillow, a vase or an accent rug. There are a few rules to follow though, when it comes to adding accent walls.

Make sure your accent wall color doesn’t blend with your big furniture pieces and wall decorations, if this happens you won’t have enough contrast and everything will blend together.
In a really oblong room, the best wall to accentuate is the farthest short wall, adding an accent color to a long wall will only make the room seem longer, while adding it to the short wall will make the wall seem closer to you, visually correcting the shape of the room.
An accent wall is used to highlight a focal point in your home such as, around a fireplace in your living room, the wall behind the headboard of your bed, or a niche where a large artwork piece is displayed.
Accent walls can help to anchor or define a separate area within a large area, such as a smaller area for reading.

If you follow these simple tips you’ll be well on your way to beautifying your home with the most inexpensive transformation around, adding color to your walls.

FieldStone Homes adds accent walls to all of their model homes. This shows customers how easy and inexpensive it is to make your home look like a model. FieldStone has new models all over San Antonio, New Braunfels and Cibolo. Call 1-877-722-4446 to find a new model complex near you.

Why Now is the Time To Buy That New Home

Posted by FieldStone Homes on November 2, 2010

Don’t let the depressing national real estate news fool you. Things are looking up for the San Antonio new home market. San Antonio was one of the lucky few cities in the country to only receive a glancing blow from the fallout of the housing market, as it held onto a strong workforce and an equally strong local economy.

In short, San Antonio did still experience a decline in housing sales and an increase in foreclosures, much like every other part of the country. However, the difference between San Antonio and other large cities across the United States is that San Antonio has already begun showing strong signs of growth, which is why most analysts expect San Antonio real estate to make a rapid improvement in 2010.

Here are some of the reasons why San Antonio looks so good:

Interest Rates – Interest Rates are still near historic lows, and that has certainly helped buoy the San Antonio real estate market in 2009. Many economists, however, expect that interest rates will soon begin climbing. So now is the time to purchase that new home and get a low interest rate.

Job Growth – San Antonio has many good things going for it, and job growth is certainly one of them. The San Antonio job market has always buoyed along San Antonio real estate, and 2010 will be no exception. Simply put, new jobs to San Antonio will always bring a need for real estate. Even though San Antonio lost a few jobs in 2009, it still remains one of the most recession-proof cities in the country. Some of the newest job announcements to hit the San Antonio market include the addition of a new corporate campus for Nationwide, which is expected to add 838 jobs to the region, as well as a Tacoma production plant for Toyota, which is expected to add another 1,400 jobs to San Antonio.

FieldStone Homes has neighborhoods all over San Antonio, New Braunfels and Cibolo. With homes from the $90′s to the $250′s, you will find a home to fit your lifestyle. Call us at 1-877-722-4446 and a New Home Specialist will be happy to take you to any of our new neighborhoods and view beautiful new furnished models and show you new homes that are ready-for-move-in.

Stone Gate Reserve – New Homes in New Braunfels

Posted by FieldStone Homes on October 29, 2010

Yesterday, FieldStone Homes held their “Dash For Cash” REALTOR® Grand Opening party at Caprock and Stone Gate Reserve in New Braunfels. Everyone had a blast! Money was hidden in the new 1672 Platinum Collection model and at 1:00 REALTORS from the New Braunfels area dashed in to find the hidden dollars. Everyone walked away with a prize. REALTORS were also treated to a fancy bus ride over to the neighboring community of Stone Gate Reserve where they got to view 2 new inventory homes that are ready for move-in. There was also plenty of great German food for lunch including sausages and schnitzel. And last but not least, the great sounds of Rennie Guenther and the Happy Travelers who played great Oompah music to help celebrate Wurstfest.

REALTORS could not believe the value that Caprock and Stone Gate Reserve had to offer their buyers. Several appointments were made for this weekend to bring customers out to see these great neighborhoods. Stone Gate Reserve starts in the $100’s with big lots and Caprock starts in the $120’s and offers the exciting new Platinum Collection.

The public Grand Opening will be this weekend, October 30th and 31st. If you buy this weekend in either Caprock or Stone Gate Reserve, you will receive a 9 ft. first floor ceiling or a landscaping package at no additional cost. And if you come out and tour the new Platinum Collection model home in Caprock, you will receive 2 free tickets to Wurstfest while supplies last. These special buyer incentives are for this grand opening weekend only so buyers need to hurry out for the best lot selection and to get those special Wurstfest tickets. For more information about these new homes in San Antonio, come out and visit JK or Sandy this weekend or call 830-626-2240.

New Homes in San Antonio Offering the Platinum Package!

Posted by FieldStone Homes on October 26, 2010

The new Platinum Collection model at Caprock has now been decorated and is ready for viewing. This new collection is offering many new standard features such as 9 ft first floor ceilings, 42” kitchen cabinets, designer master baths and rounded corners. This new model turned out really nice showcasing a new look for FieldStone. Caprock is priced from the $120′s and offers the Chateau Collection and the very popular new Platinum Collection.

REALTOR Grand Opening

Our REALTOR Grand Opening party is set for this Thursday, October 28th from 11:30 to 1:30. There will be bus rides from Caprock to another one of FieldStone’s newest communities, Stone Gate Reserve, to show off 2 new completed inventory homes that are ready for move-in. Stone Gate Reserve is truly one of the best values in New Braunfels with homes from the $100′s with bigger lots.

New Home Grand Opening

The public Grand Opening will follow on the weekend of October 30th and 31st. For this weekend only if you buy a new home in either Caprock or Stone Gate Reserve, you will receive a 9 ft. first floor ceiling or a landscaping package at no additional cost. And if you come out and tour the new Platinum Collection model home you will receive 2 free tickets to Wurstfest while supplies last. These special buyer incentives are for this grand opening weekend only so buyers need to hurry out for the best lot selection and to get those special Wurstfest tickets. Come out and visit JK or Sandy this weekend or call 830-626-2240 for additional information.

For more information about buying a new home in San Antonio or surrounding area, please visit fieldstone-homes.com.

How to Arrange Furniture in Your New Home

Posted by FieldStone Homes on October 21, 2010

New Homes San Antonio As you begin preparing to move into your new home in San Antonio you must decide where the furniture goes. We don’t believe there are any hard and fast rules, but with a little planning you will be able to arrange your furniture to fit your lifestyle. Unfortunately, the layout that worked in your previous house or apartment will probably not work for your new home. So the fun begins.

Furniture Placement

Before you begin moving furniture around the house or even hanging pictures and art on the walls, take a moment to think about the usage of each room and how much time you will spend in the room. Identify a focal point to design around, like a fireplace or bay window. Once the focal point has been identified, measure the room and draw the room on some graph paper. This will help with the layout of the remaining furniture and correct placement.

Furniture Tips

Below are some arrangment tips to keep in mind when designing your furniture layout:

Try and keep at least 24 inches of open space in areas where you walk through.
Place coffee tables 15 inches from couches.
Keep enough room to open cabinets drawers.
Design a small area of lamps and reading light.

This entire exercise can actually be very fun when involving the entire family. Moving into your new home will be a lot of work, but is a very exciting time for everyone.

New Homes in San Antonio at Mesa Creek

Posted by FieldStone Homes on October 11, 2010

* All photos are from neighboring community of Loma Vista.

FieldStone Homes has just opened their newest neighborhood of Mesa Creek in northwest San Antonio. This neighborhood has easy access to Loop 1604, Highway 90 and Loop 410. Mesa Creek is also minutes from Lackland A.F.B, Port San Antonio and downtown San Antonio. Shopping is close by at Ingram Park Mall and family fun at SeaWorld San Antonio is minutes away.

Children who live in Mesa Creek will attend the highly-rated schools of the Northside Independent School District. NISD continues to be one of the premier school districts in Texas. Students continue to score higher than the state average at every grade level and in every subject area. For 2010-2011 school years, NISD is the second largest district in the state to earn an overall Recognized rating.

Mesa Creek is offering the all-new ENERGY STAR ® Signature Collection. This new collection has been widely received in the San Antonio market. This new collection was first introduced in another one of FieldStone’s newest communities, Loma Vista, located off Toepperwein Road and IH 35. The floor plans in the new Signature Collection range from 1289-3066 square feet and start at $119,900.

Another benefit to living in Mesa Creek is that there are no San Antonio City Taxes. Along with very low interest rates and low prices, now is the perfect time to buy a new home in San Antonio. Mesa Creek truly is the best value in northwest San Antonio. Inventory homes are now under construction and ready for viewing. For information on Mesa Creek, please visit our Amber Creek neighborhood. Take IH 410 West to Hwy 90 West; stay on the access road for approximately 2 miles. Amber Creek will be on your right. For more information call Mamerto or Lorena at 210-673-2777 and they will be glad to take you on a tour of Mesa Creek and show you available inventory homes and available home sites where you can build your home from the very beginning.

New Home Quality With FieldStone Homes

Posted by FieldStone Homes on October 6, 2010

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If you haven’t toured one of our homes lately, you’re really missing out. We have models all over town in a variety of sizes and styles with features that you wouldn’t expect in such a moderately priced home. Take a look at our latest video and check out some of the great new features that will make you want FieldStone Homes to be your next home builder in San Antonio.

As an established home builder since 1981, FieldStone Homes knows that no two families are exactly alike. We offer innovative lifestyle floor plans ranging from 1000 to over 3600 square feet. Our homes capture the visions of home owners with a variety of new styles for them to choose from featuring large living areas, kitchens and master bedrooms and up to five guest bedrooms with loft and game room options which will fit any lifestyle.

FieldStone offers a variety of colors and options to choose from for your new home. One trip to the HomeFitting® Center will show you just how many choices you have. Choose from displays of cabinets, countertops, light fixtures and energy-saving appliances. There are new window styles, exterior materials and more… and a house wouldn’t be a home without the perfect front door? See how easy it is to customize your FieldStone home to fit your lifestyle!

Fieldstone Homes offer such features such as rounded corners, 9 ft. first floor ceilings, 42″ kitchen cabinets… which really make your home look great…larger doorways, designer master bath’s and so much more. And every FieldStone home is ENERGY STAR® Certified…that means you will have a more comfortable living environment and you will pay lower energy bills.

FieldStone offers floor plans with two living areas which includes a spacious family room. They have really big kitchens, with breakfast nooks, and did we mention the large designer master bath? In these models all of the bedrooms have huge walk-in closets and there is a separate utility/pantry room.

With so many wonderful new features and the assurance that every home built is a Certified FieldStone home, you will be glad you took the time to visit FieldStone. For additional information call us at 1-877-722-4446 or register below to stay informed about new home communities and home buyer programs and specials.

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REALLY BIG SALE on San Antonio New Homes

Posted by FieldStone Homes on September 29, 2010

This Weekend Only!

October 2-3

You can save up to $30,000 off new ENERGY STAR homes in San Antonio, Cibolo, and New Braunfels! Hurry out because these homes have UNBELIEVABLE PRICING which means UNBELIEVABLE SAVINGS for your family.

It’s the REALLY BIG SALE this weekend at FieldStone communities all across San Antonio, New Braunfels and Cibolo. Ready for move-in new homes have been slated for REALLY BIG DISCOUNTS. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to buy…well that time is now.

Take a moment to preview the virtual tours below of just SOME of the homes we will have available with BIG SALE pricing and make plans to hurry out for this BIG SALES EVENT!

Make sure to view the entire list of San Antonio New Homes For Sale this weekend.

4426 Stetson Park, San Antonio	3 Bedroom / 2. 5 Bathrooms 1,550 Square Feet For virtual tours, floor plans and included features, click here.
Call 210-633-2199 For Special Discount Pricing

1540 Cap Stone, New Braunfels	3 Bedroom / 2. 5 Bathrooms 2,140 Square Feet For virtual tours, floor plans and included features, click here.
Call 830-626-2240 For Special Discount Pricing

7842 Horse Hollow, San Antonio	3 Bedroom / 2. 5 Bathrooms 2,061 Square Feet For virtual tours, floor plans and included features, click here.
Call 210-666-3113 For Special Discount Pricing

Northeast Crossing Grand Opening in San Antonio

Posted by FieldStone Homes on September 20, 2010

northeast-crossing-fieldstone-homes-1 What a great grand opening event that was held at FieldStone’s new model park at Northeast Crossing. Over 90 REALTORS® attended and had a wonderful time touring the 3 brand new models, having great food and listening to the great sounds of The Beach Boys. The new model park showcases the Meridian Collection which includes a very popular 1550 two-story model which is very popular with young couples. There is also a very popular 2061 two-story model perfect for the move-up buyer and a really nice 3161 model that can showcase up to 5 bedrooms.

Northeast Crossing is located in Northeast San Antonio off IH-35 at Eisenhauer Rd. and Woodlake Pkwy. We want to thank the REALTORS for coming out and for continuing to support FieldStone Homes. As a San Antonio Home Builder, FieldStone Homes is committed to building quality new homes that fit your lifestyle.

The next model home grand opening will be in Caprock in New Braunfels so be sure to stay tuned to our website for information.