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DEBRA JANESThe Dominion
Real Estate Specialist
Available for Purchase • 20 Esquire
If your home is currently listed, this is not a solicitation for that listing. Produced by UpscaleRealEstateMarketing.com • 877.660.0996
Debra Janes Luxury
Real Estate Group
DebraJanes.com 10 Dominion Drive
San Antonio, TX 78257
Debra JanesLuxury Realtor
In The DominionP R E S E N T E D BY
D E B R A JA N E S
January | February 2013
The Dominion
Gorgeous Estate
$2,495,000 • 8224 +/- Sq. Ft. | 5 Bed | 5.5 Bath
Built for the Parade of Homes, this stunning property boasts THE FINEST CUSTOM FEATURES INSIDE & OUT. Gorgeous setting for the best in outdoor living with beautiful beach-access pool, spa and water features. The outdoor fireplace
and grill are an entertainer’s delight! Spectacular open floorplan offers an ultra-luxurious Master Retreat with his and her dual baths, Exercise Studio, Cigar/Cards Lounge, and European-style Wine Grotto. A Separate Guest Apartment,
Smart Home Technology and amazing Media Room all add up to Love at First Sight!
5674 +/- Sq. Ft. | 4 Bed | 4.5 Bath $1,999,999
Just Sold! 9 Esquire
Makingahomeunique,special,andpersonallyintuitivearechallengeseveryhomeownerencounterswhetherthehomeis1,500squarefeetor15,000squarefeet.Often,ahomeneedsjustatouchofglamour,orspecialvisualinterests,totakeitfrom“nice”to“knock-out!” Nomatterthesizeofthehomeorspace,therewillalwaysbecommonissuestocontendwith.Forexample,howtobringinteresttothatspace?Whatwillmakeahomeorspacestandapartfromanotherone?Howshouldlargespacesbefashionedtofeelmoreintimate?Howcansmallerspacesfeellarger? Designingahomeorspaceproperlycanalsobequiteaninvestment.Ifandwhenahomeownerdecidestoselltheproperty,thehomeshouldstandalonefromtheotherchoicesonthemarket.Creatingfascinatingandcompellingdetailsisoptimum,inthatthoseremarkableelementsandappealingdesignchoiceshopefullywillremaininthememoriesofthosewhoareviewingyourhome. Inmanyinstances,atouchofdramaisagreatwaytocreateinterestingspaces.Thetrickthough,istounderstandexactlywhatthatmeansandhowtoachieveit.Forlargerspaces,thereisusuallyabitofastrongerchallenge,butproperlydesigningthespacewillcertainlyincludefocusingonatleastoneareaintheroomtoaddthattouchofdrama.Fireplaces,interestingart,importantpiecesoffurniture,beautifulviewsandconversationareaswillhelpdeterminethosefocalpoints. Theoppositewillbetruewhendesigningsmallerspaces.Inthiscasethechallengeisusuallytomakethespacefeellarger.Thebestwaytoachievethismaybetosimplify.Forasmallerspace,thismaybeachievedbydeterminingafocalpointintheroomandaddressingitwithsomethingthatwilldemandattentionwhensomeoneentersthespace. Whenincorporatingsomedrama,youmighttakeacuefromcurrentdesigntrends.Forcolor,the“newneutral”isdefinitelygray-notanicygray,butmoreofawarmgray.Thatgrayisbeingpairedwithallsortsofotherfashionablehuessuchasyellow,applegreen,andpurple.
Organicshapesversusgeometricorlinearlinesareon-trendnowandcanbeseeninfurnishings,fabricsandevenwalldécor.Wallpanelsinallsortsofmaterials,shapesandpatternsareawaytomakeabigimpact.CheckoutInterlockingRockpanelsbyModularArts.comforinspiration. AstatementheadboardintheMasterBedroomisanothersurewaytocreatedrama.Theseheadboardscanbeupholsteredinallsortsofgorgeousfabrics,craftedfromwoodorevenmadeoutofleather-upholsteredlargemosaicpieces. Often,theuseofinterestingtextureisallthat’snecessary.Asimplewallorothermundanearchitecturalelementcanbeabsolutelytransformedwiththeapplicationofmaterialssuchasstone,metal,tiles,crystals...theoptionsareaslimitlessasyourimagination! Now,getyourimaginationworkingonoverdriveandplantoputalittlepanacheinyourhome’sdesignaswell!
Debra May Himes, Principal of Debra May Himes Interior Design & Associates, LLC can be reached at DMHDesign.com.
By Debra May Himes, ASID, LEED AP
MEATBALLS:1egg1/2tsp.garlic,finelyminced6tbsp.milk3/4c.seasonedbreadcrumbs1tbsp.oliveoil1/2c.gratedparmesancheese1tsp.salt20oz.groundbeef11/2tbsp.parsley,chopped
1. Combinegarlic,breadcrumbs,cheese,andsalt together.Mixwellbyhanduntilallingredientsare evenlydistributed.
2.Mixbeef,parsley,eggandmilktogetherwithbread crumbmixture.
3.Mixonlyuntilcombinedandforminto16evenlysized meatballs(approximately2oz.permeatball).
4.Heatoliveoilinalargeskilletovermedium-high heat.Addmeatballsandbrownonallsidesuntil cookedthrough.
5.Finishina350degreeovenfor10minutes.
PROCEDURE:1JarMaggiano’smarinarasauce1lb.goodqualitydryspaghetti(suchasBarillaorDeCecco)
1.Inasaucepan,heatmarinaraandmeatballsuntil meatballsareheatedthroughout.
2.Cookspaghettiaccordingtoinstructionsonbox.
3.Drainspaghettiwell(donotrinse).Tossimmediately withheatedmarinaraandplaceinwarmedserving dish.Placemeatballsontopandspoonadditional sauceovermeatballs.
4.Serveimmediatelywithgratedparmesan.
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
It’simportanttounderstandwhatlegalresponsibilitiesyourrealestatesalespersonhastoyouandtootherpartiesinthetransaction.Askwhattypeofagencyrelationshipyouragenthaswithyou:
SELLER’S REPRESENTATIVE (also known as a listing agent or seller’s agent)Aseller’sagentishiredbyandrepresentstheseller.Allfiduciarydutiesareowedtotheseller.Theagencyrelationshipusuallyiscreatedbyalistingcontract.
BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE (also known as a buyer’s agent)Abuyer’sagentishiredbyprospectivebuyerstorepresenttheminarealestatetransaction.Thebuyer’srepworksinthebuyer’sbestinterestthroughoutthetransactionandowesfiduciarydutiestothebuyer.Thebuyercanpaythelicenseedirectlythroughanegotiatedfee,orthebuyer’srepmaybepaidbythesellerorthroughacommissionsplitwiththeseller’sagent.
SUBAGENTAsubagentowesthesamefiduciarydutiestotheagent’scustomerastheagentdoes.Subagencyusuallyariseswhenacooperatingsalesassociatefromanotherbrokerage,whoisnotthebuyer’sagent,showspropertytoabuyer.Insuchacase,thesubagentworkswiththebuyerasacustomerbutowesfiduciarydutiestothelistingbrokerandtheseller.Althoughasubagentcannotassistthebuyerinanywaythatwouldbedetrimentaltotheseller,abuyer/customercanexpecttobetreatedhonestlybythesubagent.Itisimportantthatsubagentsfullyexplaintheirdutiestobuyers.SubagencyisnotcommoninTexas.
DISCLOSED DUAL AGENTDualagencyisarelationshipinwhichthebrokeragefirmrepresentsboththebuyerandthesellerinthesamerealestatetransaction.Texasdoesnotallowdualagency,butratherintermediary,inwhichtheconsentmustbeinwriting.Dualagencyrelationshipsdonotcarrywiththemallofthetraditionalfiduciarydutiestoclients.Instead,dualagentsowelimitedfiduciaryduties.Becauseofthepotentialforconflictsofinterestinadual-agencyrelationship,it’svitalthatallpartiesgivetheirinformedconsent.Discloseddualagency,inwhichboththebuyerandtheselleraretoldthattheagentisrepresentingbothofthem,islegalinmostotherstates.
DESIGNATED AGENT (also called appointed agent)Thisisabrokeragepracticethatallowsthemanagingbrokertodesignatewhichlicenseesinthebrokeragewillactasanagentofthesellerandwhichwillactasanagentofthebuyer.Designatedagencyavoidstheproblemofcreatingadual-agencyrelationshipforlicenseesatthebrokerage.Thedesignatedagentsgivetheirclientsfullrepresentation,withalloftheattendantfiduciaryduties.Thebrokerstillhastheresponsibilityofsupervisingbothgroupsoflicensees.
NON-AGENCY RELATIONSHIP (called, among other things, a transaction broker or facilitator)Somestatespermitarealestatelicenseetohaveatypeofnon-agencyrelationshipwithaconsumer.Theserelationshipsvaryconsiderablyfromstatetostate,bothastothedutiesowedtotheconsumerandthenameusedtodescribethem.Verygenerally,thedutiesowedtotheconsumerinanon-agencyrelationshiparelessthanthecomplete,traditionalfiduciarydutiesofanagencyrelationship.InTexas,anon-agencyrelationshipisnotpracticed.Instead,aRealtorinTexaseitherrepresentsthebuyer,theseller,orisinanintermediaryrelationship.
Source: REALTORMag. Official Magazine of the National Association of REALTORS.® www.realtor.org
SanAntonioCocktailConference
VariousVenues,January17th–20th
210.324.5645|SACocktailConference.com
Jointopbartendersandfellowcocktailaficionados
forfourdaysofeducationalseminars,guidedtastings
andcocktailpartieswithproceedstobenefitHeartGift
SanAntonio,agroupdedicatedtoprovidinglifesaving
heartsurgerytodisadvantagedchildrenlivingin
developingcountries.
SanAntonioSpursvs.PhoenixSuns
AT&TCenter,January26th
210.444.5000|NBA.com/spurs
CheeronourSpurs,tapyourtoestotheSilverDancers,
chucklealongwithTheCoyote,andkeeptheparty
goinglongafterthefinalbuzzerattheOVERTIMEevent
featuringalivebandanddancingwithyourfriends.
ValentineLuncheon&StyleShow
SanAntonioCountryClub,February9th
210.785.5850|FriendsOfHospiceSanAntonio.org
TheFriendsofHospiceValentineLuncheon,Silent
AuctionandStyleShowmakesadifferenceinthelives
ofCHRISTUSVNAHospicepatientsandtheirfamilies.
Theeventraisesfundsthroughtablesales,silent
auction,andraffles.Guestswillenjoyaspectacular
styleshowbyJulianGoldandadeliciouslunch–
allwhilehelpingothersinourcommunity.
LoveLetters:MusicoftheHeart
SanAntonioMuseumofArt,February12th&16th
210.978.8100|SAMuseum.org
VocidiSorelleperformsatthemuseumfora
specialValentine’sDaytwo-concertseriesinthe
CowdenGallery.Theprogramsfeaturemusicthat
reflectstheartinSAMA’s“AphroditeandtheGodsof
Love”exhibit.Admissionisfree.VocidiSorelle,Italian
for“VoicesofSisters,”isagroupoftwelvehighly
talentedfemalea cappella singersbasedinSanAntonio.
QueenoftheVineCelebration
KendallPlantationinBoerne,February15th
QueenOfTheVine.org
Fourdynamicwomenhaveengagedinaspirited
competitiontoraisefundsfortheBrightonCenterand
themorethan2,500childrenwithdevelopmental
delaysanddisabilitiesthattheyserve.Everydollar
countsasonevoteandtheQueenoftheVinetitleis
awardedtothecandidatewiththemostvotesatthe
QueenoftheVineCelebration.Thefun,“anti-gala”
formaleventwillfeatureculinarystationswithpaired
wineandbeer,livemusicanddancing,aswellaslive
andsilentauctions.
JANUARY|FEBRUARY2013
SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS
FeaturingMaggiano’sLittleItaly210.451.6000|Maggianos.com
In Good Taste Event Calendar
UNDERSTANDING AGENCY RELATIONSHIPS
Makingahomeunique,special,andpersonallyintuitivearechallengeseveryhomeownerencounterswhetherthehomeis1,500squarefeetor15,000squarefeet.Often,ahomeneedsjustatouchofglamour,orspecialvisualinterests,totakeitfrom“nice”to“knock-out!” Nomatterthesizeofthehomeorspace,therewillalwaysbecommonissuestocontendwith.Forexample,howtobringinteresttothatspace?Whatwillmakeahomeorspacestandapartfromanotherone?Howshouldlargespacesbefashionedtofeelmoreintimate?Howcansmallerspacesfeellarger? Designingahomeorspaceproperlycanalsobequiteaninvestment.Ifandwhenahomeownerdecidestoselltheproperty,thehomeshouldstandalonefromtheotherchoicesonthemarket.Creatingfascinatingandcompellingdetailsisoptimum,inthatthoseremarkableelementsandappealingdesignchoiceshopefullywillremaininthememoriesofthosewhoareviewingyourhome. Inmanyinstances,atouchofdramaisagreatwaytocreateinterestingspaces.Thetrickthough,istounderstandexactlywhatthatmeansandhowtoachieveit.Forlargerspaces,thereisusuallyabitofastrongerchallenge,butproperlydesigningthespacewillcertainlyincludefocusingonatleastoneareaintheroomtoaddthattouchofdrama.Fireplaces,interestingart,importantpiecesoffurniture,beautifulviewsandconversationareaswillhelpdeterminethosefocalpoints. Theoppositewillbetruewhendesigningsmallerspaces.Inthiscasethechallengeisusuallytomakethespacefeellarger.Thebestwaytoachievethismaybetosimplify.Forasmallerspace,thismaybeachievedbydeterminingafocalpointintheroomandaddressingitwithsomethingthatwilldemandattentionwhensomeoneentersthespace. Whenincorporatingsomedrama,youmighttakeacuefromcurrentdesigntrends.Forcolor,the“newneutral”isdefinitelygray-notanicygray,butmoreofawarmgray.Thatgrayisbeingpairedwithallsortsofotherfashionablehuessuchasyellow,applegreen,andpurple.
Organicshapesversusgeometricorlinearlinesareon-trendnowandcanbeseeninfurnishings,fabricsandevenwalldécor.Wallpanelsinallsortsofmaterials,shapesandpatternsareawaytomakeabigimpact.CheckoutInterlockingRockpanelsbyModularArts.comforinspiration. AstatementheadboardintheMasterBedroomisanothersurewaytocreatedrama.Theseheadboardscanbeupholsteredinallsortsofgorgeousfabrics,craftedfromwoodorevenmadeoutofleather-upholsteredlargemosaicpieces. Often,theuseofinterestingtextureisallthat’snecessary.Asimplewallorothermundanearchitecturalelementcanbeabsolutelytransformedwiththeapplicationofmaterialssuchasstone,metal,tiles,crystals...theoptionsareaslimitlessasyourimagination! Now,getyourimaginationworkingonoverdriveandplantoputalittlepanacheinyourhome’sdesignaswell!
Debra May Himes, Principal of Debra May Himes Interior Design & Associates, LLC can be reached at DMHDesign.com.
By Debra May Himes, ASID, LEED AP
MEATBALLS:1egg1/2tsp.garlic,finelyminced6tbsp.milk3/4c.seasonedbreadcrumbs1tbsp.oliveoil1/2c.gratedparmesancheese1tsp.salt20oz.groundbeef11/2tbsp.parsley,chopped
1. Combinegarlic,breadcrumbs,cheese,andsalt together.Mixwellbyhanduntilallingredientsare evenlydistributed.
2.Mixbeef,parsley,eggandmilktogetherwithbread crumbmixture.
3.Mixonlyuntilcombinedandforminto16evenlysized meatballs(approximately2oz.permeatball).
4.Heatoliveoilinalargeskilletovermedium-high heat.Addmeatballsandbrownonallsidesuntil cookedthrough.
5.Finishina350degreeovenfor10minutes.
PROCEDURE:1JarMaggiano’smarinarasauce1lb.goodqualitydryspaghetti(suchasBarillaorDeCecco)
1.Inasaucepan,heatmarinaraandmeatballsuntil meatballsareheatedthroughout.
2.Cookspaghettiaccordingtoinstructionsonbox.
3.Drainspaghettiwell(donotrinse).Tossimmediately withheatedmarinaraandplaceinwarmedserving dish.Placemeatballsontopandspoonadditional sauceovermeatballs.
4.Serveimmediatelywithgratedparmesan.
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
It’simportanttounderstandwhatlegalresponsibilitiesyourrealestatesalespersonhastoyouandtootherpartiesinthetransaction.Askwhattypeofagencyrelationshipyouragenthaswithyou:
SELLER’S REPRESENTATIVE (also known as a listing agent or seller’s agent)Aseller’sagentishiredbyandrepresentstheseller.Allfiduciarydutiesareowedtotheseller.Theagencyrelationshipusuallyiscreatedbyalistingcontract.
BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE (also known as a buyer’s agent)Abuyer’sagentishiredbyprospectivebuyerstorepresenttheminarealestatetransaction.Thebuyer’srepworksinthebuyer’sbestinterestthroughoutthetransactionandowesfiduciarydutiestothebuyer.Thebuyercanpaythelicenseedirectlythroughanegotiatedfee,orthebuyer’srepmaybepaidbythesellerorthroughacommissionsplitwiththeseller’sagent.
SUBAGENTAsubagentowesthesamefiduciarydutiestotheagent’scustomerastheagentdoes.Subagencyusuallyariseswhenacooperatingsalesassociatefromanotherbrokerage,whoisnotthebuyer’sagent,showspropertytoabuyer.Insuchacase,thesubagentworkswiththebuyerasacustomerbutowesfiduciarydutiestothelistingbrokerandtheseller.Althoughasubagentcannotassistthebuyerinanywaythatwouldbedetrimentaltotheseller,abuyer/customercanexpecttobetreatedhonestlybythesubagent.Itisimportantthatsubagentsfullyexplaintheirdutiestobuyers.SubagencyisnotcommoninTexas.
DISCLOSED DUAL AGENTDualagencyisarelationshipinwhichthebrokeragefirmrepresentsboththebuyerandthesellerinthesamerealestatetransaction.Texasdoesnotallowdualagency,butratherintermediary,inwhichtheconsentmustbeinwriting.Dualagencyrelationshipsdonotcarrywiththemallofthetraditionalfiduciarydutiestoclients.Instead,dualagentsowelimitedfiduciaryduties.Becauseofthepotentialforconflictsofinterestinadual-agencyrelationship,it’svitalthatallpartiesgivetheirinformedconsent.Discloseddualagency,inwhichboththebuyerandtheselleraretoldthattheagentisrepresentingbothofthem,islegalinmostotherstates.
DESIGNATED AGENT (also called appointed agent)Thisisabrokeragepracticethatallowsthemanagingbrokertodesignatewhichlicenseesinthebrokeragewillactasanagentofthesellerandwhichwillactasanagentofthebuyer.Designatedagencyavoidstheproblemofcreatingadual-agencyrelationshipforlicenseesatthebrokerage.Thedesignatedagentsgivetheirclientsfullrepresentation,withalloftheattendantfiduciaryduties.Thebrokerstillhastheresponsibilityofsupervisingbothgroupsoflicensees.
NON-AGENCY RELATIONSHIP (called, among other things, a transaction broker or facilitator)Somestatespermitarealestatelicenseetohaveatypeofnon-agencyrelationshipwithaconsumer.Theserelationshipsvaryconsiderablyfromstatetostate,bothastothedutiesowedtotheconsumerandthenameusedtodescribethem.Verygenerally,thedutiesowedtotheconsumerinanon-agencyrelationshiparelessthanthecomplete,traditionalfiduciarydutiesofanagencyrelationship.InTexas,anon-agencyrelationshipisnotpracticed.Instead,aRealtorinTexaseitherrepresentsthebuyer,theseller,orisinanintermediaryrelationship.
Source: REALTORMag. Official Magazine of the National Association of REALTORS.® www.realtor.org
SanAntonioCocktailConference
VariousVenues,January17th–20th
210.324.5645|SACocktailConference.com
Jointopbartendersandfellowcocktailaficionados
forfourdaysofeducationalseminars,guidedtastings
andcocktailpartieswithproceedstobenefitHeartGift
SanAntonio,agroupdedicatedtoprovidinglifesaving
heartsurgerytodisadvantagedchildrenlivingin
developingcountries.
SanAntonioSpursvs.PhoenixSuns
AT&TCenter,January26th
210.444.5000|NBA.com/spurs
CheeronourSpurs,tapyourtoestotheSilverDancers,
chucklealongwithTheCoyote,andkeeptheparty
goinglongafterthefinalbuzzerattheOVERTIMEevent
featuringalivebandanddancingwithyourfriends.
ValentineLuncheon&StyleShow
SanAntonioCountryClub,February9th
210.785.5850|FriendsOfHospiceSanAntonio.org
TheFriendsofHospiceValentineLuncheon,Silent
AuctionandStyleShowmakesadifferenceinthelives
ofCHRISTUSVNAHospicepatientsandtheirfamilies.
Theeventraisesfundsthroughtablesales,silent
auction,andraffles.Guestswillenjoyaspectacular
styleshowbyJulianGoldandadeliciouslunch–
allwhilehelpingothersinourcommunity.
LoveLetters:MusicoftheHeart
SanAntonioMuseumofArt,February12th&16th
210.978.8100|SAMuseum.org
VocidiSorelleperformsatthemuseumfora
specialValentine’sDaytwo-concertseriesinthe
CowdenGallery.Theprogramsfeaturemusicthat
reflectstheartinSAMA’s“AphroditeandtheGodsof
Love”exhibit.Admissionisfree.VocidiSorelle,Italian
for“VoicesofSisters,”isagroupoftwelvehighly
talentedfemalea cappella singersbasedinSanAntonio.
QueenoftheVineCelebration
KendallPlantationinBoerne,February15th
QueenOfTheVine.org
Fourdynamicwomenhaveengagedinaspirited
competitiontoraisefundsfortheBrightonCenterand
themorethan2,500childrenwithdevelopmental
delaysanddisabilitiesthattheyserve.Everydollar
countsasonevoteandtheQueenoftheVinetitleis
awardedtothecandidatewiththemostvotesatthe
QueenoftheVineCelebration.Thefun,“anti-gala”
formaleventwillfeatureculinarystationswithpaired
wineandbeer,livemusicanddancing,aswellaslive
andsilentauctions.
JANUARY|FEBRUARY2013
SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS
FeaturingMaggiano’sLittleItaly210.451.6000|Maggianos.com
In Good Taste Event Calendar
UNDERSTANDING AGENCY RELATIONSHIPS
DEBRA JANESThe Dominion
Real Estate Specialist
Available for Purchase • 20 Esquire
If your home is currently listed, this is not a solicitation for that listing. Produced by UpscaleRealEstateMarketing.com • 877.660.0996
Debra Janes Luxury
Real Estate Group
DebraJanes.com 10 Dominion Drive
San Antonio, TX 78257
Debra JanesLuxury Realtor
In The DominionP R E S E N T E D BY
D E B R A JA N E S
January | February 2013
The Dominion
Gorgeous Estate
$2,495,000 • 8224 +/- Sq. Ft. | 5 Bed | 5.5 Bath
Built for the Parade of Homes, this stunning property boasts THE FINEST CUSTOM FEATURES INSIDE & OUT. Gorgeous setting for the best in outdoor living with beautiful beach-access pool, spa and water features. The outdoor fireplace
and grill are an entertainer’s delight! Spectacular open floorplan offers an ultra-luxurious Master Retreat with his and her dual baths, Exercise Studio, Cigar/Cards Lounge, and European-style Wine Grotto. A Separate Guest Apartment,
Smart Home Technology and amazing Media Room all add up to Love at First Sight!
5674 +/- Sq. Ft. | 4 Bed | 4.5 Bath $1,999,999
Just Sold! 9 Esquire
