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November | December 2012
North Central Luxury
If your home is currently listed, this is not a solicitation for that listing. Produced by UpscaleRealEstateMarketing.com • 877.660.0996
www.SALuxuryRealty.com
#1 LUXURY BROKER IN SAN ANTONIO (per local board statistics).
Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
We will contribute
$500 on your behalf,
to Homes For Our Troops at Close
of Escrow when you list or buy with us
by 12/31/12!
24702 Covent Garden | The Dominion4416 Sq. Ft. | 4 Bed | 4 Bath | $569,995
Welcome to an exquisite home nestled inside the gates of the legendary upscale golf course community of The Dominion. Welcoming grand entry paved with unique red flagstone gives this luxury home all the elegance
from the front door to the backyard. Enjoy staring at the sunset reflection on crystal Swarovski chandeliers throughout the house! Have a fun time in either
the game room or state-of-the-art, multi-level theater room. Entertain your friends for a BBQ-filled weekend using the outdoor kitchen and more!!
Featured P roperty
Matin Tabbakh, BBABroker Associate, Realtor®,
Accredited Luxury Home SpecialistKeller Williams Luxury International
10 Dominion Dr, San Antonio TX 78257C: 210-772-7777 • O: 210-776-1500
That’s right, Zero closing cost on refinance or resale purchase!
Property Tax, Appraisal, Homeowners and Title Insurance are
still charged. Call now to qualify!
John LopezRMLOC #194999NMLS #221715
PHONE: 210.889.0076TOLL FREE: 866.641.7948
Special terms apply. Subject to change without notice.400 N. Loop 1604 East, Suite 100
San Antonio, TX 78232 www.HighPointMortgage.com
Like us on facebook: facebook.com/SALuxuryRealty
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How would you like a $0.00 closing cost loan?
FREE SALES REPORTS AVAILABLE FOR YOUR SPECIFIC NEIGHBORHOOD. JUST ASK!
Asyourrealestateagentwilltellyou–acontractisjustthefirststepinthehome-sellingprocess.Beforeyoustartpackingyouneedtoclearseveralmorehurdles.Itmaysurprisemanysellerstolearnthatcontractsfalloutforavarietyofreasonsbeforetheyevergettotheclosingtable. InTexas,thefirst10to14daysofthecontractareusuallythe“optionperiod.”Thebuyerwilloffertheselleranominaloptionfeetosecureanoptionperiodwherethebuyerhastimetoperforminspectionsonthehomeandhastherighttobackoutofthecontractforanyreason.Thisliterallymeansthatthebuyercansimplychangetheirmindandbackoutofthecontract.Whileitisnottypicalforthebuyertobackoutforseeminglynoreason,itdoeshappen.Amorefrequentreasonthatabuyermaybackoutduringtheoptionperiodisthatthebuyeruncoverssomethingintheinspectionthatconcernsthemaboutthequalityofthehomeorthecostsassociatedwithrepairinganyoftheissuesunearthedbytheinspector.In
addition,issuesregardingtaxrate,propertyowner’sassociationfees,adjacentpropertyzoningissuesandaraftofotherconcernsmayariseduringtheoptionperiodwhenthebuyerandtheiragentaredoingtheir“duediligence”ontheproperty. Duringtheoptionperiod,sellersmaycontinuetoshowthepropertyinhopesofgettingaback-upcontract.Thismeansthatthehomeshouldcontinuetobein“showingcondition.”Itbehoovesthesellertocontinuetomarketandshowthepropertyincasetheoriginalbuyerbacksoutduringtheoptionperiod.Astheoldsayinggoes,“Don’tputallyoureggsinonebasket.”Ifanothercontractcomesalongthesellercannegotiatethatcontractandthatbuyeristhenintheback-upposition.Theoriginalbuyerhasthefirst“option”onthehomeandcandecidewhethertheywanttoproceedwiththepurchase. Oncetheoptionperiodhurdleiscleared,therearestillafewmorechallengesahead.Ifthebuyer
requiresaloan,thefinancingmustbeapprovedbythelendinginstitution.Mostbuyerswillhaveapreliminary“loanapproval”documentpresentedaspartoftheoriginaloffer.However,thefinalloanapprovalisamorestringentprocessandcanhaveseveralsnagsalongtheway.Somebuyersdonotrealizetheimpactoftheiractionsduringtheloanapprovalprocess.Anychangestoincome,financialpositionordebtburdenincurredduringloanapprovalmaymakethecurrentloanapplicationnullandvoid.Oneexampleisanoverlyzealousbuyerwhorushesoutandpurchasesnewfurnishingsfortheirnewhome,thuschangingtheirfinancialanddebtposition.Inaddition,ifthebuyercannotqualifyforaloanwithaninterestratebeloworequaltothemaximuminterestratespecifiedinthecontract,theycanrefusetheloanandbackoutofthecontract. Dependingonwhatwasincludedinthecontract,therearedatesbywhichthebuyermustreceive
acopyofthepropertyowner’sdocumentsandacopyofthepropertysurvey.Again,theseareimportantdatesthatifnotmetcangivethebuyeralegitimatewaytobackoutofthecontract.Afterthesehurdlesarepassed,thesellercanfeelmoreconfidentinstartingtopackandmovingonwiththeirlife–figurativelyandliterally!
FordHolidayRiverParade&LightingCeremony
RiverWalk,November23rd
TheSanAntonioRiverWalk.com
Letthefestivitiesbegin!SanAntonio’sholiday
seasoniskickedoffeachyearwithstyle!The
spectacularone-hourparadealongtheRiverWalk
featuresprofessionallydecoratedfloats,celebrities,
livelybandsandlavishcostumes.Theparadeis
precededbytheLightingCeremonyduringwhich
1.4milliontwinklinglightsareilluminated.
CoolJazz&SmoothSoul
FrostBankPlazaClub,November30th
214.641.7695|CoolJazzForever.com
Makeitafestivedatenightwithdinner,dancing
andentertainmentwithproceedsbenefittingthe
Mosaic/SouthCentralTexasgroupwhichassists
adultswithintellectualdisabilities.Featuringjazz/
R&BvocalistMarcStaggers,theeventwillalsopay
atributetosoullegendLutherVandross.
SantaBoogie5K
HemisFairParkArchPlaza,December1st
210.223.3101|Facebook.com/SanAntonioSantaBoogie
Ifyou’reaveteranoforganized,timedruns,you
mightthinkthey’reallprettymuchthesame.
However,whenisthelasttimeyourana5Kina
Santasuit?!Adultsandkidsofallagesarewelcome
toparticipate,andyourregistrationfeeincludes
afullSantasuit(shirt,pants,belt,hatandbeard)!
Prizestobeawardedinmultiplecategories.Better
practiceyour“Ho,Ho,Ho”….
PoinsettiaBall
HyattRegencyontheRiverWalk,December13th
210.785.5850
ThisgalabenefitforFriendsofHospiceSanAntonio
isanelegantdinneranddanceaffairtolendaidto
patientsofChristusVNAHospiceinneedoffinancial
assistance.Musicalentertainmentbythepopular
RickCavenderBandissuretogeteveryoneontheir
feettodance!
pARTyatSAMA
SanAntonioMuseumofArt,December14th
210.978.8100|SAMuseum.org
SAMA’sSecondFridayHappyHourbringslovers
ofarttogethertomixandmingleovercocktails,
withmusicinspiredbyRostrosdeMaria.Heldatthe
GloriaGaltRiverLanding,theeventisfreewithpaid
museumadmissionandfeaturesacashbar.
NOVEMBER|DECEMBER2012
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
FeaturingMorton’sTheSteakhouse210.228.0700|Mortons.com
In Good Taste Event Calendar
Undoubtedlysomeofthejoysofthebusyholidayseasonarethepartiesandcelebrationsthatcomealongwithit.Whetheryou’realreadyaveteranparty-giverlookingforsomenewinspirationforthisyear,ormoreofanon-hostingparty-goerconsideringentertainingyourownguests,seewhatwe’vecompiledforsomefunandfestivecelebrations!
Retro Cocktail Party Justastheclassiccocktailhascomebackintofavorandwe’reallobsessedwithTV’sMad Men,putaninnovativetwistonyourcocktailpartythisyear.Setthemoodwithholidaymusicfromthe60s.(Amazon.comsellsanUltra-Lounge: Christmas CocktailsCDfeaturingcroonerssuchasPeggyLee,DeanMartinandRayAnthony.)Encouragegueststoarriveinsuitsandsmartdresses(hatsaplus)soyoualllookthepart.Goretrowiththemenu:deviledeggs,shrimpcocktail,cheeseballs,kebabsandmarinatedolives.Cocktails?Rolloutasnazzybarcartcompletewithvintagecocktailshakerandservealltheoldgreats:TomCollins,Sidecar,Manhattan,OldFashionedandmore.
Hanukkah Dinner LightupyourambiancewithanodtotheFestivalofLights–havecandlesburningbeautifullythroughoutyourhome.Decoratewithsparklingblues,silversandgolds.Sprinklefoil-coveredchocolategeltanddreidelsaboutthetableandincludefloralcenterpiecesofwhiteandbluewinterflowerssuchasnarcissus,tulipsandhyacinths.FoodsthathavebeenbakedorfriedinoilarecentraltotheHanukkahfeast,soserveasavorybeefbrisket,latkes,challahbreadandsufganiyotfordessert.Thereareanumberofdeliciouskosherwinesavailablenow,andthey’remorereadilyfoundinstores.
Holiday Brunch Nothingbringsfamiliestogetherforaspecialoccasionlikeafestivebrunch.Withtime-honoredholidaytunespipingthroughthespeakersandtheseasonalscentsofclovesandallspicepermeatingthehome,yourguestswillfeellikethey’vesteppedintoawinterwonderland.Askeveryonetobringawrappedornamentforanornamentexchange.Haveholidaycraftsandactivitiestokeepthechildrenoccupied.Lettheflavorsoftheseasondictateyourmenu:cranberrypancakes,maplebaconquiche,smokedsalmonandcreamcheesestrata,pumpkinBelgianwaffles,warmseafoodsaladandmore.
Fordrinks,cafésaulait,BloodyMarysandMimosasarealwaysinorder.ForaholidaytwistontheMimosa,substituteorangejuiceforpomegranatejuice.
Elegant Dinner Party Thisistheopportunitytobringoutyourbestchinaandcrystalandgoalloutwithasumptuousfeastforanintimategathering.Invitegueststocomeintheirfinestholidayattireandserveamenuthatstandsuptotheelegantoccasionyou’representing.Tryoystersoup,asage-encrustedribroast,roastedrosemaryandgarlicpotatoes,Yorkshirepudding,creamedspinachandadecadentchocolatepeppermintcheesecakefordessert.Toaddtothefestivities,includesomeChampagnetastingasanactivity.Testyourguestswithablindtasting,orsimplygiveguestsaratingsystemandleteveryonechoosetheirfavorites.
Caroling Party Ifyou’realittleshyaboutsingingtoyourneighbors(don’tbe,they’llloveit!),organizeatriptoanursinghomeorhospital.Acarolingpartyistheperfectwaytoblendthesoundsandtheflavorsoftheholidaysintoafuntradition.Whenyourguestsarrive,warmuptheirtummiesandtheirthroatswithacasualbuffet.Thinkplentyofhothorsd’oeuvres,perhapsabakedham,butternutsquashsoupandsteamingloavesofcrustybread.Preparecustomsongbooksforcarolersandsupplyeveryonewithacandleandwaxprotector.Afterallthecarolingfunisdone,everyonecomesbacktoyourhometoenjoyeggnog,spicedappleciderandalargearrayofChristmascookiesinfrontofacozyfire.
INGREDIENTS:• 11/2cupsheavycream• 6ouncessemisweetorbittersweetdarkchocolate,preferably Belgian,choppedintosmallpieces• 1tablespoonplus11/2teaspoonsunsweetenedcocoa powder• 1/2cupeggwhites(from3to4largeeggs)or1/2cup pasteurizedeggwhites• 1/8teaspooncreamoftartar• 1/8teaspoonsalt• 1/4cupsugar• whippedcream,forserving
INSTRUCTIONS:• Inasaucepan,bring3/4cupofthecreamtoaboilover medium-highheat.• Putthechocolateandcocoainaheat-proofglassbowland pourthehotcreamoverthem.Letthemixturestandforabout 1minuteandthenwhiskuntilblended.Besuretobreakupany clumpsofthecocoa.Setasideatroomtemperatureforabout 45minutes,whiskingoccasionallytokeepthemixturesmooth. Thechocolateneedstocoolto80°F.• Inachilled,drybowlofanelectricmixerfittedwiththewhisk attachment,beattheeggwhitesonhighspeedfor10to20 secondsoruntiltheybegintofoam.Addthecreamoftartar andsaltandbeatforabout1minutelongeroruntilsoftpeaks form.• Sprinklethesugaroverthewhitesandcontinuetobeatfor 1to2minuteslongeroruntilthepeaksarestiffbutnotdry. Atthispoint,themixerwillmakea“wop,wop,wop”sound.• Foldthewhitesintothecooledchocolate(makesureit’sno warmerthan80°Fbeforeaddingthewhites).• Pourtheremainingheavycreamintothebowlofthemixer andbeatwiththewhiskattachmentonhighspeedforabout 2minutesoruntilsoftpeaksform.Foldthewhippedcreaminto thechocolate.Donotworryifafewflecksofwhitesremainin thechocolate.• Coverthebowlwithplasticwrapandrefrigerateforatleast 4hoursorovernight.Servethemoussespoonedondessert platesorinbowls.Topeachservingwithalittlewhipped cream.AtMorton’sthemousseispipedintoservingdishes usingapastrybagfittedwithastartip.
Your Home’s Under Contract! TIME TO START PACKING?
Asyourrealestateagentwilltellyou–acontractisjustthefirststepinthehome-sellingprocess.Beforeyoustartpackingyouneedtoclearseveralmorehurdles.Itmaysurprisemanysellerstolearnthatcontractsfalloutforavarietyofreasonsbeforetheyevergettotheclosingtable. InTexas,thefirst10to14daysofthecontractareusuallythe“optionperiod.”Thebuyerwilloffertheselleranominaloptionfeetosecureanoptionperiodwherethebuyerhastimetoperforminspectionsonthehomeandhastherighttobackoutofthecontractforanyreason.Thisliterallymeansthatthebuyercansimplychangetheirmindandbackoutofthecontract.Whileitisnottypicalforthebuyertobackoutforseeminglynoreason,itdoeshappen.Amorefrequentreasonthatabuyermaybackoutduringtheoptionperiodisthatthebuyeruncoverssomethingintheinspectionthatconcernsthemaboutthequalityofthehomeorthecostsassociatedwithrepairinganyoftheissuesunearthedbytheinspector.In
addition,issuesregardingtaxrate,propertyowner’sassociationfees,adjacentpropertyzoningissuesandaraftofotherconcernsmayariseduringtheoptionperiodwhenthebuyerandtheiragentaredoingtheir“duediligence”ontheproperty. Duringtheoptionperiod,sellersmaycontinuetoshowthepropertyinhopesofgettingaback-upcontract.Thismeansthatthehomeshouldcontinuetobein“showingcondition.”Itbehoovesthesellertocontinuetomarketandshowthepropertyincasetheoriginalbuyerbacksoutduringtheoptionperiod.Astheoldsayinggoes,“Don’tputallyoureggsinonebasket.”Ifanothercontractcomesalongthesellercannegotiatethatcontractandthatbuyeristhenintheback-upposition.Theoriginalbuyerhasthefirst“option”onthehomeandcandecidewhethertheywanttoproceedwiththepurchase. Oncetheoptionperiodhurdleiscleared,therearestillafewmorechallengesahead.Ifthebuyer
requiresaloan,thefinancingmustbeapprovedbythelendinginstitution.Mostbuyerswillhaveapreliminary“loanapproval”documentpresentedaspartoftheoriginaloffer.However,thefinalloanapprovalisamorestringentprocessandcanhaveseveralsnagsalongtheway.Somebuyersdonotrealizetheimpactoftheiractionsduringtheloanapprovalprocess.Anychangestoincome,financialpositionordebtburdenincurredduringloanapprovalmaymakethecurrentloanapplicationnullandvoid.Oneexampleisanoverlyzealousbuyerwhorushesoutandpurchasesnewfurnishingsfortheirnewhome,thuschangingtheirfinancialanddebtposition.Inaddition,ifthebuyercannotqualifyforaloanwithaninterestratebeloworequaltothemaximuminterestratespecifiedinthecontract,theycanrefusetheloanandbackoutofthecontract. Dependingonwhatwasincludedinthecontract,therearedatesbywhichthebuyermustreceive
acopyofthepropertyowner’sdocumentsandacopyofthepropertysurvey.Again,theseareimportantdatesthatifnotmetcangivethebuyeralegitimatewaytobackoutofthecontract.Afterthesehurdlesarepassed,thesellercanfeelmoreconfidentinstartingtopackandmovingonwiththeirlife–figurativelyandliterally!
FordHolidayRiverParade&LightingCeremony
RiverWalk,November23rd
TheSanAntonioRiverWalk.com
Letthefestivitiesbegin!SanAntonio’sholiday
seasoniskickedoffeachyearwithstyle!The
spectacularone-hourparadealongtheRiverWalk
featuresprofessionallydecoratedfloats,celebrities,
livelybandsandlavishcostumes.Theparadeis
precededbytheLightingCeremonyduringwhich
1.4milliontwinklinglightsareilluminated.
CoolJazz&SmoothSoul
FrostBankPlazaClub,November30th
214.641.7695|CoolJazzForever.com
Makeitafestivedatenightwithdinner,dancing
andentertainmentwithproceedsbenefittingthe
Mosaic/SouthCentralTexasgroupwhichassists
adultswithintellectualdisabilities.Featuringjazz/
R&BvocalistMarcStaggers,theeventwillalsopay
atributetosoullegendLutherVandross.
SantaBoogie5K
HemisFairParkArchPlaza,December1st
210.223.3101|Facebook.com/SanAntonioSantaBoogie
Ifyou’reaveteranoforganized,timedruns,you
mightthinkthey’reallprettymuchthesame.
However,whenisthelasttimeyourana5Kina
Santasuit?!Adultsandkidsofallagesarewelcome
toparticipate,andyourregistrationfeeincludes
afullSantasuit(shirt,pants,belt,hatandbeard)!
Prizestobeawardedinmultiplecategories.Better
practiceyour“Ho,Ho,Ho”….
PoinsettiaBall
HyattRegencyontheRiverWalk,December13th
210.785.5850
ThisgalabenefitforFriendsofHospiceSanAntonio
isanelegantdinneranddanceaffairtolendaidto
patientsofChristusVNAHospiceinneedoffinancial
assistance.Musicalentertainmentbythepopular
RickCavenderBandissuretogeteveryoneontheir
feettodance!
pARTyatSAMA
SanAntonioMuseumofArt,December14th
210.978.8100|SAMuseum.org
SAMA’sSecondFridayHappyHourbringslovers
ofarttogethertomixandmingleovercocktails,
withmusicinspiredbyRostrosdeMaria.Heldatthe
GloriaGaltRiverLanding,theeventisfreewithpaid
museumadmissionandfeaturesacashbar.
NOVEMBER|DECEMBER2012
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
FeaturingMorton’sTheSteakhouse210.228.0700|Mortons.com
In Good Taste Event Calendar
Undoubtedlysomeofthejoysofthebusyholidayseasonarethepartiesandcelebrationsthatcomealongwithit.Whetheryou’realreadyaveteranparty-giverlookingforsomenewinspirationforthisyear,ormoreofanon-hostingparty-goerconsideringentertainingyourownguests,seewhatwe’vecompiledforsomefunandfestivecelebrations!
Retro Cocktail Party Justastheclassiccocktailhascomebackintofavorandwe’reallobsessedwithTV’sMad Men,putaninnovativetwistonyourcocktailpartythisyear.Setthemoodwithholidaymusicfromthe60s.(Amazon.comsellsanUltra-Lounge: Christmas CocktailsCDfeaturingcroonerssuchasPeggyLee,DeanMartinandRayAnthony.)Encouragegueststoarriveinsuitsandsmartdresses(hatsaplus)soyoualllookthepart.Goretrowiththemenu:deviledeggs,shrimpcocktail,cheeseballs,kebabsandmarinatedolives.Cocktails?Rolloutasnazzybarcartcompletewithvintagecocktailshakerandservealltheoldgreats:TomCollins,Sidecar,Manhattan,OldFashionedandmore.
Hanukkah Dinner LightupyourambiancewithanodtotheFestivalofLights–havecandlesburningbeautifullythroughoutyourhome.Decoratewithsparklingblues,silversandgolds.Sprinklefoil-coveredchocolategeltanddreidelsaboutthetableandincludefloralcenterpiecesofwhiteandbluewinterflowerssuchasnarcissus,tulipsandhyacinths.FoodsthathavebeenbakedorfriedinoilarecentraltotheHanukkahfeast,soserveasavorybeefbrisket,latkes,challahbreadandsufganiyotfordessert.Thereareanumberofdeliciouskosherwinesavailablenow,andthey’remorereadilyfoundinstores.
Holiday Brunch Nothingbringsfamiliestogetherforaspecialoccasionlikeafestivebrunch.Withtime-honoredholidaytunespipingthroughthespeakersandtheseasonalscentsofclovesandallspicepermeatingthehome,yourguestswillfeellikethey’vesteppedintoawinterwonderland.Askeveryonetobringawrappedornamentforanornamentexchange.Haveholidaycraftsandactivitiestokeepthechildrenoccupied.Lettheflavorsoftheseasondictateyourmenu:cranberrypancakes,maplebaconquiche,smokedsalmonandcreamcheesestrata,pumpkinBelgianwaffles,warmseafoodsaladandmore.
Fordrinks,cafésaulait,BloodyMarysandMimosasarealwaysinorder.ForaholidaytwistontheMimosa,substituteorangejuiceforpomegranatejuice.
Elegant Dinner Party Thisistheopportunitytobringoutyourbestchinaandcrystalandgoalloutwithasumptuousfeastforanintimategathering.Invitegueststocomeintheirfinestholidayattireandserveamenuthatstandsuptotheelegantoccasionyou’representing.Tryoystersoup,asage-encrustedribroast,roastedrosemaryandgarlicpotatoes,Yorkshirepudding,creamedspinachandadecadentchocolatepeppermintcheesecakefordessert.Toaddtothefestivities,includesomeChampagnetastingasanactivity.Testyourguestswithablindtasting,orsimplygiveguestsaratingsystemandleteveryonechoosetheirfavorites.
Caroling Party Ifyou’realittleshyaboutsingingtoyourneighbors(don’tbe,they’llloveit!),organizeatriptoanursinghomeorhospital.Acarolingpartyistheperfectwaytoblendthesoundsandtheflavorsoftheholidaysintoafuntradition.Whenyourguestsarrive,warmuptheirtummiesandtheirthroatswithacasualbuffet.Thinkplentyofhothorsd’oeuvres,perhapsabakedham,butternutsquashsoupandsteamingloavesofcrustybread.Preparecustomsongbooksforcarolersandsupplyeveryonewithacandleandwaxprotector.Afterallthecarolingfunisdone,everyonecomesbacktoyourhometoenjoyeggnog,spicedappleciderandalargearrayofChristmascookiesinfrontofacozyfire.
INGREDIENTS:• 11/2cupsheavycream• 6ouncessemisweetorbittersweetdarkchocolate,preferably Belgian,choppedintosmallpieces• 1tablespoonplus11/2teaspoonsunsweetenedcocoa powder• 1/2cupeggwhites(from3to4largeeggs)or1/2cup pasteurizedeggwhites• 1/8teaspooncreamoftartar• 1/8teaspoonsalt• 1/4cupsugar• whippedcream,forserving
INSTRUCTIONS:• Inasaucepan,bring3/4cupofthecreamtoaboilover medium-highheat.• Putthechocolateandcocoainaheat-proofglassbowland pourthehotcreamoverthem.Letthemixturestandforabout 1minuteandthenwhiskuntilblended.Besuretobreakupany clumpsofthecocoa.Setasideatroomtemperatureforabout 45minutes,whiskingoccasionallytokeepthemixturesmooth. Thechocolateneedstocoolto80°F.• Inachilled,drybowlofanelectricmixerfittedwiththewhisk attachment,beattheeggwhitesonhighspeedfor10to20 secondsoruntiltheybegintofoam.Addthecreamoftartar andsaltandbeatforabout1minutelongeroruntilsoftpeaks form.• Sprinklethesugaroverthewhitesandcontinuetobeatfor 1to2minuteslongeroruntilthepeaksarestiffbutnotdry. Atthispoint,themixerwillmakea“wop,wop,wop”sound.• Foldthewhitesintothecooledchocolate(makesureit’sno warmerthan80°Fbeforeaddingthewhites).• Pourtheremainingheavycreamintothebowlofthemixer andbeatwiththewhiskattachmentonhighspeedforabout 2minutesoruntilsoftpeaksform.Foldthewhippedcreaminto thechocolate.Donotworryifafewflecksofwhitesremainin thechocolate.• Coverthebowlwithplasticwrapandrefrigerateforatleast 4hoursorovernight.Servethemoussespoonedondessert platesorinbowls.Topeachservingwithalittlewhipped cream.AtMorton’sthemousseispipedintoservingdishes usingapastrybagfittedwithastartip.
Your Home’s Under Contract! TIME TO START PACKING?
Your Home is Under ContractWhat Now?
‘Tis the Season...for Chocolate!Morton’s Double Chocolate Mousse
Estates at Champion Run, Champion Ridge, Greystone Country Estates, The Pinnacles, Inwood Estates, Rogers Ranch/Falling Brook & Rogers Ranch Point Bluff
Real Estate Services
Ideas To Make Your Events Sparkle
Holiday Entertaining
November | December 2012
North Central Luxury
If your home is currently listed, this is not a solicitation for that listing. Produced by UpscaleRealEstateMarketing.com • 877.660.0996
www.SALuxuryRealty.com
#1 LUXURY BROKER IN SAN ANTONIO (per local board statistics).
Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
We will contribute
$500 on your behalf,
to Homes For Our Troops at Close
of Escrow when you list or buy with us
by 12/31/12!
24702 Covent Garden | The Dominion4416 Sq. Ft. | 4 Bed | 4 Bath | $569,995
Welcome to an exquisite home nestled inside the gates of the legendary upscale golf course community of The Dominion. Welcoming grand entry paved with unique red flagstone gives this luxury home all the elegance
from the front door to the backyard. Enjoy staring at the sunset reflection on crystal Swarovski chandeliers throughout the house! Have a fun time in either
the game room or state-of-the-art, multi-level theater room. Entertain your friends for a BBQ-filled weekend using the outdoor kitchen and more!!
Featured P roperty
Matin Tabbakh, BBABroker Associate, Realtor®,
Accredited Luxury Home SpecialistKeller Williams Luxury International
10 Dominion Dr, San Antonio TX 78257C: 210-772-7777 • O: 210-776-1500
That’s right, Zero closing cost on refinance or resale purchase!
Property Tax, Appraisal, Homeowners and Title Insurance are
still charged. Call now to qualify!
John LopezRMLOC #194999NMLS #221715
PHONE: 210.889.0076TOLL FREE: 866.641.7948
Special terms apply. Subject to change without notice.400 N. Loop 1604 East, Suite 100
San Antonio, TX 78232 www.HighPointMortgage.com
Like us on facebook: facebook.com/SALuxuryRealty
Follow us on twitter: twitter.com/SALuxuryRealty
How would you like a $0.00 closing cost loan?
FREE SALES REPORTS AVAILABLE FOR YOUR SPECIFIC NEIGHBORHOOD. JUST ASK!