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Historically and Architecturally Significant San Antonio Vintage Homes      Architectural Analysis By: Architectural Historian Shelley Roff, Ph.D.  This charming, brick house on West King's Highway was designed in the English Tudor Revival style, a residential style that was very popular in the

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Historically and Architecturally Significant San Antonio Vintage Homes  Architectural Analysis By: Architectural Historian Shelley Roff, Ph.D. Once a grand house on the outskirts of San Antonio in the historic Beacon Hill neighborhood; this 1911 Neoclassical home is in need of some tender loving care. It could be the perfect house for an architect or a couple who

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The Joe Barfield Group 210-846-9273 of KW Alamo Heights  Quick Links Featured Listings Our rentals Search the MLS Tools Your Homes Value Search MLS by neighborhood Here's a quick update. $30k price reduction. Greetings! My client is lowering the price on her 4-plex from $229,900 to $199,900. I though I would share that with you before I put the

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Here is the material for today's Business Planning Spreadsheet session in Houston.The free MREA Business Planning Spreadsheet Trial Version: http://www.millionairesystems.com/msys/businessplanningspreadsheet.html"Add to Cart" for trial version is a free download to your laptop - click "Save".You may purchase the upgrade as well.KWU Business Planning Clinic Toolkit & text (KW log-in required):

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Historically and Architecturally Significant San Antonio Vintage Homes Architectural Analysis By: Architectural Historian Shelley Roff, Ph.D.The King William Townhomes were awarded Best New Residential Development in 2005 by the Downtown Alliance. Near the Riverwalk and in the midst of the most beautiful historic neighborhood in San Antonio, the developer James Lifshutz (creator of Blue Star)

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Historically and Architecturally Significant San Antonio Vintage Homes Architectural Analysis By: Architectural Historian Shelley Roff, Ph.D.The neighborhood around the renowned Jefferson High School near Woodlawn Lake is filled with charming bungalows and stately mansions from the 1920s and 30s. Driving around you can see English Tudor Revivals, Arts and Crafts-inspired bungalows, crazy-brick

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Historically and Architecturally Significant San Antonio Vintage Homes Architectural Analysis By: Architectural Historian Shelley Roff, Ph.D.610 Shadwell Drive, a charming cottage ornamented with green shutters and flower boxes on each window, was built in Jefferson Terrace in 1941. In this Great Depression era, the majority of homes were designed with singular economy in mind, but never

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The “Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008.” extended tax credits for energy efficient home improvements (windows, doors, roofs, insulation, HVAC, and non-solar water heaters). Tax credits for these residential products, now be available for improvements made during 2009. The bill also extended tax credits for solar energy systems and fuel cells to 2016. New tax credits were established

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Home Energy-Efficiency Rebates <!-- Begin Copy Section --> <!-- Begin Copy Section Column --> Whether you're thinking about the impact you have on the environment or just

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I just got 15 free toilets, showerheads and faucet aerators for my home and to install in my apartments. These are great toilets... Watersaver Landscape Rebate - Up to $525 Did you know you can save money and make your yard look beautiful? With our Watersaver Landscape Program, SAWS will rebate up to $525 for landscaping your yard with

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Historically and Architecturally Significant San Antonio Vintage Homes Architectural Analysis By: Architectural Historian Shelley Roff, Ph.D.1001 W. Mulberry Avenue, a unique Arts and Crafts style bungalow resides on a street softly shaded by a line of Reblado Oaks. A sheltering shingle roof composed of two font-facing gables and a cross gable at the back is supported by exposed rafters and

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Historically and Architecturally Significant San Antonio Vintage Homes Architectural Analysis By: Architectural Historian Shelley Roff, Ph.D.This sweet little bungalow on 504, Mulberry, near Trinity University, was once owned by two women, who owned the house for most of its life. Built in 1937, on the tail end of the Depression Era, it lacks some signature details of a true Craftsman bungalow

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Historically and Architecturally Significant San Antonio Vintage Homes Architectural Analysis By: Architectural Historian Shelley Roff, Ph.D.Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the other side.. and hoping you might give them a little treat, if you buy this classic Craftsman Bungalow on 614, East Park Street in Tobin Hill. If you see a posse of chickens running loose in this

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Historically and Architecturally Significant San Antonio Vintage Homes Architectural Analysis By: Architectural Historian Shelley Roff, Ph.D.The house on 209, Ira Avenue in Mahncke Park is a nicely restored and updated 1920s bungalow. The long axis of the gabled roof faces the street, and exposed rafters, tucked neatly under the roof line, give an initial indication of its Craftsman inspiration.

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Historically and Architecturally Significant San Antonio Vintage Homes Architectural Analysis By: Architectural Historian Shelley Roff, Ph.D.109 Thorain Boulevard, a charming bungalow was built in 1936, in the midst of a romantic revival of historical styles sweeping San Antonio. A bungalow in the neighborhoods off Hildebrand at the time might have details reminiscent of a Moorish palace, a

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Historically and Architecturally Significant San Antonio Vintage Homes Architectural Analysis By: Architectural Historian Shelley Roff, Ph.D.The Frida Kahlo light switch plate in the kitchen says it all. Bright and earthy Mexican colors; imagery of an luscious tropical garden with monkey; Frida standing in the foreground in a gorgeous old-fashioned dress, flower-ornamented hair piled on top of

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Historically and Architecturally Significant San Antonio Vintage Homes Architectural Analysis By: Architectural Historian Shelley Roff, Ph.D.The house at 100, Trillium Lane hugs the hill it sits on with a low, extended profile and is shaded by a beautiful canopy of native Texas trees. It is a 1963 modern Ranch Style home with a light, minimalist aesthetic. The exterior walls are constructed with

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Historically and Architecturally Significant San Antonio Vintage Homes Architectural Analysis By: Architectural Historian Shelley Roff, Ph.D.The appeal of 139, Blakeley Drive, a country-ranch re-do of a former 1954 Minimal Traditional style house can be seen in its sweet, homespun details. The covered porch that extends the length of the house is an addition intended to update a former boxy

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Historically and Architecturally Significant San Antonio Vintage Homes undefinedArchitectural Analysis By: Architectural Historian Shelley Roff, Ph.D.The owner of 127, Harrow Drive, a modern Ray Ellison home has been enjoying the shade of the mesquite tree in the front yard since she was a child. Her mother told her to watch for it to bloom sometime in February, the first sure sign that Winter

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Historically and Architecturally Significant San Antonio Vintage Homes Architectural Analysis By: Architectural Historian Shelley Roff, Ph.D.A short drive down East Craig Street will take you by a house whose exterior is designed in whimsical Moorish Revival style. Underneath the shade of tall trees is nestled a three-story house, whose roofline and other parapet walls echo the iconic convex and

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qp Historically and Architecturally Significant San Antonio Vintage Homes Architectural Analysis By: Architectural Historian Shelley Roff, Ph.D.The townhouses on the 100 block of Montclair are composed of light, rectangular volumes sheltered by dark, shed roofs and are surrounded on all sides by a heavy blanket of trees. Each home is complimented with manicured landscaping in front and a

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We are approaching the deadline to protest your Bexar County Property Taxes. What is really important is that you fax or dropoff the protest form as soon as possible. Don't worry about sales comparables yet. I will follow-up with data from your neighborhood over the next 10 days or so, if you sign up for them. I have attached a copy of the Bexar County Appraisal District

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Historically and Architecturally Significant San Antonio Vintage Homes Architectural Analysis By: Architectural Historian Shelley Roff, Ph.D.The neighborhoods just north of downtown San Antonio are filled with beautiful Craftsman bungalows built in the 1920s and 30s, like the one at 226 Allensworth. One has to wonder how it came about that these modest, asymmetrical houses came to replace the

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Historically and Architecturally Significant San Antonio Vintage Homes Architectural Analysis By: Architectural Historian Shelley Roff, PhD Remember Laura and Rob Petrie from the Dick Van Dyke Show? I can just see Rob walking down the sidewalk of this house at 426 Rockhill Drive with his brief case in hand, while Laura waves goodbye from the front porch.This sleek 1955 ranch-modern inside the

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To join our Vintage Homes email notification list or our San Antonio Culture Friday update list, please subscribe: Join Our Mailing List Email: For Email Marketing you can trust Del Castillo, Super Vatos, Gospel, Landis, Butch's Boysville Benefit San Antonio Music, Art and Culinary Events Calendar March 28, 2008 Hidy!Oofda. If you make it to The Cove for happy hour

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Historically and Architecturally Significant San Antonio Vintage Homes 1- Architectural Analysis By: Architectural Historian Shelley Roff, Ph.D.231 E. Woodlawn Ave., a Spanish Colonial Revival style home started its life in 1920 as a duplex in the Tobin Hill neighborhood. Although the duplex has now been united into a single-family house, its design still echoes its former life as a house for two

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Instant Gratification Archtecture: 1-click MLS results1-click MLS Search SaversBy NeighborhoodAlamo Heights Terrell HillsNorthwoodTerrell HeightsRidgeview Monte Vista Tobin HillCastle Hills Monticello Park NorthridgeOlmos ParkOakwell FarmsInspiration HillsOlmos Park Terrace Mahncke Park Alta Vista Alamo Heights ISD:Under $200,000$200,000-$300,000$300,000-$400,000$400-$600k$600,000- $1Million

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Historically and Architecturally Significant San Antonio Vintage Homes Architectural Analysis By: Architectural Historian Shelley Roff, Ph.D.1442, Fulton Ave. is a quaint Spanish Hacienda. Each house in the neighborhood has a distinct and charming character; appearing as doll-house-scale versions of textbook architectural styles. Some have medieval turrets; others have fantasy towers and cut-out

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Historically and Architecturally Significant San Antonio Vintage Homes Architectural Analysis By: Architectural Historian Shelley Roff, PhD 339, Natalen Ave. was the home of Colonel Eben P. Swift, Jr. a long-time American war hero who served in the Spanish-American War and World War I. His one brother was Deputy Surgeon General and another, Major General Innis P. Swift, commanded the 1st Calvary

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3-2 Vintage Home in Beacon HillArchitectural Analysis By: Architectural Historian Shelley Roff, PhD 1127 West Craig Place, built on the edge of the Beacon Hill neighborhood near downtown, is a Texas variant of the Folk Victorian. This style is defined by Victorian detailing added to simple folk house forms, usually in a much more modest manner than the actual Victorians they were attempting to

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Beacon Hill Craftsman BungalowARCHITECTURAL ANALYSIS HOUSE DETAILS NEIGHBORHOOD DETAILS Architectural AnalysisBy: Architectural Historian Shelley Roff, PhD The broad shady porch at 938, West Agarita Avenue, is this craftsman bungalow's most inviting feature. A broad wood beam spans the entire porch, giving the front face of the house that welcoming appearance. The simple clean lines of this 1925

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Mahnckpe Park Rock 4-Plex Architectural Analysis By: Architectural Historian Shelley Roff, PhD This English Tudor Revival apartment building constructed in Mahncke Park in 1936 characterizes typical features of this residential style popular in American neighborhoods between 1890 and 1940. The steeply-pitched roof with prominent front and cross gables would likely have demonstrated decorative

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3-2 Vintage Home in Beacon Hill - Renovated ++ $165,000Architectural Analysis By: Architectural Historian Shelley Roff, PhD 1 127 West Craig Place, built on the edge of the Beacon Hill neighborhood near downtown, is a Texas variant of the Folk Victorian. This style is defined by Victorian detailing added to simple folk house forms, usually in a much more modest manner than the actual Victorians

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Alamo Heights 3-2 Bungalow Architectural Analysis By: Architectural Historian Shelley Roff, PhD This 1932 bungalow in Alamo Heights is a case study of Depression-era strategies for integrating new, experimental materials in the traditional setting of fine home-building. The house was designed and built with the most advanced construction technology in its time.A solid concrete perimeter

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Alamo Heights 3-2 Bungalowa sneak peek before everyone else! Architectural Analysis By: Architectural Historian Shelley Roff, PhD This 1932 bungalow in Alamo Heights is a case study of Depression-era strategies for integrating new, experimental materials in the traditional setting of fine home-building. The house was designed and built with the most advanced construction technology in its

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King William 2-1 Queen Annea sneak peek before everyone else! Architectural Analysis Architectural Historian Dr. Shelley Roff researches all of our listings. The neighborhood on the west side of South Alamo street, affectionately known as "Baja King William", is home to numerous turn-of-the century small Victorian homes. 209 Cedar is a classic example of the Queen Anne style, one of the

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Beacon Hill Dutch Colonial Revival-a sneak peek before everyone else! Architectural History Architectural Historian Dr. Shelley Roff This classic example of the Dutch Colonial Revival from the 1920s is deserving of an owner who can appreciate a 'period' work of architecture. The Colonial Revival was the most popular American residential style from 1880 until the mid-1950s, yet San Antonio has

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Beacon Hill Craftsman Bungalow -Fully updated and renovated! Architectural History Architectural Historian Dr. Shelley Roff Forty years or so ago, a young boy planted the acorn of a Robledo Oak in a metal paint can and then planted this can in his neighbor's front yard. Defying all laws of nature, the acorn sprouted into the magnificent tree that shelters the front porch of 1025 West

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Terrell Hills 3-2 Bungalow -a sneak peek before everyone else! Architectural History Architectural Historian Dr. Shelley Roff 509 Rittiman Rd. is a story- book interpretation of "home" built during a time of crisis, in the midst of the last world war. Pre and post-war housing subsidized by the U.S. government provided young couples with hope for a future and a place to start a family.These

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Victorian in King William-a sneak peek before everyone else! Architectural Analysis Architectural Historian Dr. Shelley Roff researches all of our listings. 924 South Main Street, built in 1907, is a Texas variant of the Folk Victorian. This style is defined by Victorian detailing on simple folk house forms, generally much less elaborate than the actual Victorians. In these more humble

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3 Free-standing Homes - 1 block from La Villita - Open House on Saturday 2-4pm French Creole Townhouses- An Architectural Historian's Perspective By Shelley Roff, PhD.The four houses that comprise a corner block at South Presa and Arciniega in downtown San Antonio were built in 1903 by a Swiss cabinet maker for himself and his family. The houses are similar in plan and share a unique, eclectic

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Tudor Revival in Monticello Park Architectural Analysis Architectural Historian Dr. Shelley Roff did some research on the home at 346 Donaldson. Here is what she came up with. This English Tudor Revival house built in 1935 characterizes typical features of this residential style popular in American neighborhoods between 1890 and 1940.cross gables, the decorative half-timbering, and tall, narrow

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Release date: October 5, 2006 Home Tour of Architectural Styles: 1940s Bungalow, Spanish Eclectic, Spanish American Ranch Presentation and Tour on Sunday, October 8th by Architectural Historian Dr. Shelley RoffDear Joe, Dr. Roff, an Architectural Historian and Associate Professor at UTSA, has prepared to give a presentation at 3 of the historically and architecturally significant homes I am

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3-2 Historic Bungalow from 1904 World's Fair Available in Beacon Hill The World's Fair On April 30, 1904, David R. Francis officially opened the Louisiana Purchase Exposition- also known as the 1904 World's Fair- with the call, "Open ye gates. Swing wide, ye portals." A magnificent spectacle greeted the opening day crowd of 200,000—a dazzling city stood on what had been a woodland park. Fair

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Straus Nayfach Home inHistoric Monticello ParkGwen & Haven at Home on Quentin When Haven moved from Austin in November of 2001, he began looking for a home similar to the wonderful stone houses in the historic neighborhoods of Austin. Additionally, it was necessary for him to be close to work at the UT Health Science Center and to Christus Santa Rosa downtown.The Straus Nayfach house at 440

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3 Bedroom, 3 Bath in Mahncke ParkFavorite Memories Steven and Courtney recently decided to move to Austin. They will miss San Antonio and have taken a moment to share a few of their favorite memories from their beloved home on Parland. Favorite restaurants:Liberty Bar: sitting at the bar, talking to our favorite bartender. Drinking a little wine and ordering a meal from there. Watching the

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Vintage Home in Beacon Hill -a sneak peek before everyone else! Billy & Holly's memories I recently received a note from Holly & Billy sharing some of their memories of their years on Craig Place. I am including it here, so please forward this on to anyone you know who might "fit" as this home's new caretaker. -JB "When we bought this house in late 2001, we were sure we would love it, but we

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Historic Spanish Colonial Revival Owner Clint McKenzie & Craftsman Baltazar Espinosa will discuss the renovation of this Designated "Historic Exceptional" home from 6-8pmWednesday, December 7, 2005This week: Top 3 favorite home in San Antonio per Mike GreenbergAmazing Updates and Exceptional CharacterMary M. Fisher's 2001 Express News account of the rehabGreetings,I hope you can make it to the

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Historic Renovated Victorian Home in King William Greetings! Just wanted to let you know about a listing that's coming on the market in the next couple of weeks before anyone else knows about it. Please forward it on to anyone that might be looking for a majestic Victorian home in King William. Be sure to check out the photos...Here is a beautiful home in the King William Historic Neighborhood.

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3 Bed, 2.5 Bath in Alamo Heights ISD - 2003 Construction! Greetings! 131 E. Melrose (Map) isn't on MLS, there is no sign up. As usual, you are among the first few individuals to hear of it prior to kicking off our marketing campaign. Perhaps you know someone who is interested in the first peek of this 3-year old townhome in Olmos Park. A perfect candidate for 131 Melrose would be a busy

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Monticello Park Spanish EclecticReady for move in! Greetings! Once again, you get the first peek at our new listing before it hits MLS and even before I put up a sign. Perhaps you know someone who would appreciate this cool 1,258 square foot stucco home with back apartment / art studio in Historic Monticello Park.David and Jamie fell in love with this Spanish Eclectic beauty back when they

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Alamo Heights Schools 3 Bed 1 Bath HomeWild Bird Sanctuary - $190,000 - Pre-MLS Joe, As usual, I'm sharing this home with you before I put the For Sale sign up or put it on MLS. I thought Stephen was pulling my leg when he told me his yard was designed as a wild migratory and local bird refuge. But then the first two birds I saw were a cardinal and a blue bird. He went on to explain how the

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2-2 Mountain Cabin - $83,156 - pre-MLS Dear Joe, As usual, I'm sharing this home with you before I put the For Sale sign up or put it on MLS. Kay fell in love with this mountain cabin the moment she saw it. 2305 Edison is roomy and has all sorts of storage and rooms to stow anoraks and snow shoes. The unexpected thing is that this mountain cabin with vaulted ceilings and exposed wooden beams is

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3-1 Home at Woodlawn Lake - $77k pre-MLS Dear Joe, Here's another nice home for you to take a peek at before I put the sign up or put it on MLS. Yvette's home is a darling cottage on a quiet street and just 3 blocks from Woodlawn Lake Park. This is a great home base for a jogger, walker or stroller. Who knew there was a Woodlawn Sailing Club? 2705 W. Craig (map) is a 3 bedroom home with hardwood

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4-1.5 E. Cottage in E. Terrell Hills - $84,900 Dear Joe, Once again, you get the first peek at our new listing before it hits MLS and even before I put up a sign. We must live in a wonderful city. Here's a house with four bedrooms and one and a half bathrooms in the Northeast ISD for only $84,500. It's west of I-35 and just north of Rittiman. That means you are convenient to downtown, 410, Fort

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4 bed, 2 bath Home in Terrell Heights - $239,900Dear Joe, Once again, you get the first peek at our new listing before it hits MLS and even before I put up a sign. This four bedroom, two bath Ranch-style home should be popular- it's over 2,000 square feet, well maintained and located in the Alamo Heights School District. The other available homes of this size and condition in AHISD typically run

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3 bed, 2 bath home in coveted Narcissa Place -Invitation only open house on Friday 6pm-8pm Greetings! Marcus has completed the finishing touches to his exquisite Spanish Colonial Revival home near Mahncke Park. The wait has been worth it in that everywhere you look you can see respectful attention to detail in his extensive renovations. 321 Brahan ( Map) isn't on MLS, there is no sign up. As

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