Mooving Thoughts Real Estate Blog

YOU COULD BE KING OF YOUR OWN MOUNTAIN – ELEGANT HOME JUST OUTSIDE BOERNE – $369,500

2009-11-10T21:39:29Z

You can see for miles and miles from this elegant Hill Country Custom Home built by Design Tech in 2001. The floor plan is open with lots of windows and lots of natural light. The owner is an exquisite decorator with great colors and decorator touches. Drapes will convey. Upgrades include hardwood floors, 10′ ceilings with crown molding, arched doorways, built in shelves, a 1000′ driveway that winds up to the house ($50K value), low electric bills due to double pane windows, energy efficient HVAC unit, and radiant heat barrier under shingles, extra store room, jogging path and so much more.

This is a great price! Come see. Everything you could possibly want and only 2 miles off I-10 just North and West of Boerne. Property backs up to large ranch. Call Julie 830-995-2511

BIG RANCH SALE CAUSES COMFORT SALES TO RISE IN OCTOBER

2009-11-06T23:59:53Z

Real estate sales in Comfort, Texas totalled $1,622,329 due to the sale of a 158 Acre Ranch just outside of Comfort on Mill Dam Road. That compares with $325,000 in October, 2008 and $424,000 in October, 2007.

There are some nice properties in the Comfort area that have been on the market for a while. We feel like there are some good deals to be had in the Hill Country. We’d like to visit with you about them. Give us a call at 830-995-2511.

SLOW MONTH IN BOERNE – OCTOBER REAL ESTATE SALES

2009-11-06T23:53:10Z

Real Estate sales were slow during the month of October in Boerne. Sales totalled $7,434,930 as compared with $10,831,320 in October 2008 and $11,840,353 in October 2008.

It would seem that we are still experiencing negative growth here in the Hill Country. We have heard many economists predict that since the downturn was felt much later here than the nation as a whole (and certainly much less severe), it is likely that the upturn will be felt later as well.

Certainly there is much more activity though. We are hopeful that that will translate into more sales for the upcoming months. We’d like to here your predictions. Feel free to comment.

Good Report for Comfort ISD – Boerne Star Article

2009-10-26T17:34:03Z

Comfort ISD received a good report from the TEA. Here’s an excerpt from the Boerne Star, October 23, 2009 issue, entitled “Comfort Schools Earn Top Rankings”:

Rain didn’t stop Comfort High School seniors from lighting the homecoming bonfire Wednesday.

By Candace Velvin – Managing Editor

Published: Friday, October 23, 2009 12:50 AM CDT

Comfort ISD continues to earn top rankings from the Texas Education Agency.

The district’s “superior achievement” rating in the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) program was presented in a public hearing as part of Monday night’s meeting of the CISD board of trustees.

“Superior achievement” is the highest ranking in the system, Superintendent John Chapman said.

Chapman also said 100 percent of the district’s teachers and paraprofessionals met the standards for the highly qualified teacher report. He praised all CISD educators “for going the extra mile in order to obtain the appropriate certifications and training hours needed to meet the demands of the state as well as the needs of each individual learner.”

According to the TEA, “highly qualified” means the teacher has obtained full Texas teacher certification, including appropriate special education certification for special education teachers; holds a minimum of a bachelor’s degree; and has demonstrated subject matter competency in each of the academic subjects in which the teacher teaches. The requirement that all teachers be highly qualified applies to all public elementary or secondary school teachers employed by a local educational agency who teach a core academic subject area.

Chapman presented CISD excellence awards to Sue Eggers, third grade teacher; Melissa Dunbar, middle school English and language arts teacher; Brad Kinney, high school biology teacher; Margie Hall, business manager; and Keith Vadnais, employee in the operations department.

To read the rest of the article, Click Here

OCTOBER SCARECROW INVASION IN COMFORT, TEXAS

2009-11-10T19:33:45Z

Come to Comfort beginning this week to see the Scarecrow Invasion. Here’s a sampling from from last year:

Scarecrows will be displayed beginning October 15 through Nov 2. Each year’s display is unique. Come take a look!

This year’s Kick off will be on Saturday, October 17th on Historic High Street between the hours of 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Events will include a pumpkin patch with pumpkins, gourds, cornhusks. Pumpkin painting. Face painting by artist Nancy McGalliard of Lucky Bat Contemporary Art Studio, Music, Photo Opportunities, Live Scarecrows … and more. Shop in participating stores until 7 pm.

Here’s a few from this year:

Fall Comfort Antique Show – Comfort Park – October 17 & 18

2009-10-11T03:36:19Z

Don’t miss the 23rd Annual Comfort Village Antiques Show this weekend at Comfort Park on Hwy 27 (Rain or Shine). Hours of operation are:

Saturday – October 17, 2008 – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday – October 18, 2008 – 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Admission is $5.00 per person. Good for both days. Children under 12 are free.

Contact Tommy & Lori Titsworth of Texas Presentations. www.texasantiqueshows.com

A TASTE OF COMFORT – SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26, 2009

2009-09-24T21:06:23Z

: Comfort Food!

This year’s “A Taste of Comfort” is Saturday, September 26th. Here’s the details:

Taste of Comfort is sponsored each year by the Comfort Public Library. Local eateries and wineries are spotlighted.

Many local artists have contributed artwork for this fundraiser. Some will be sold through the Silent Auction; others will be auctioned off live. Samplings from the individual restaurants and wineries will be served between 5-6p.m. During this time, guests will be able to preview and bid on the Silent Auction items. The Silent Auction closes at 7:00 p.m. The Live Auction begins at 7:10 p.m.

A $5,000 prepaid gift card will also be raffled off at the end of the evening.

Location: Comfort Park on Hwy 27, starting at 5:00 p.m.

Cost: $10 for individual tickets sold at the Library or at the door.

Come and enjoy “Comfort’s Finest.” It’s a lot of fun and a great time to get to know your Comfort neigbors while raising money for the local Library. For more informantion, call Patty Miles, 830-995-2398.

ANNUAL RENEWABLE ENERGY ROUNDUP – FRIDAY – SUNDAY, 9/25-9/26

2009-09-18T17:28:40Z

Next weekend is the 10 th Annual Renewable Energy Roundup & Green Living Fair featuring:

Workshops
Exhibits
Demonstrations
Family Friendly Kid’s Learning Activities
Live Music
Belgium Beer & Ales
Healthy Cooking Demos
Natural Organic Food Cafe

Over 7500 people are expected to attend this gathering. You won’t want to miss it!

Hours:

Friday, 9/25 – 12-6p.m.
Saturday, 9/26 – 9-6p.m.
Sunday, 9/27 – 9-3p.m.

A 3-day pass is available at $20. Daily passes are:

$10 – Friday, Sunday
$12 – Saturday
Children under 12 are free

For more information, Go to www.TheRoundup.org

COMFORT FALL ART WALK – 10AM TO 5PM SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 2009

2009-09-18T16:35:25Z

Be sure and check out this weekend’s Comfort Fall Art Walk. Over 40 Texas Hill Country Artists will display (for sale) their works in 15 stores throughout the historic district in downtown Comfort.

For more information, contact the Comfort Chamber of Commerce at 830-995-3131.

CULTIVATING JOY – A 10 WEEK PROGRAM – STARTS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

2009-09-18T21:27:28Z

Her’s the flier on a new program that I am leading beginning Sept 30th. Hope you can join us! Julie