San Antonio Military Information! The federal government is ranked in the top 5 job sectors for San Antonio in the first quarter of 1999. The city currently features 5 military installations. Fort Sam Houston is one of the Army's most historic military posts. Brooke Army Medical Center (home of the world famous burn unit) is located there. Kelly, Lackland, Randolph and Brooks Air Force bases are located around San Antonio. While the federal Base Closure and Realignment Commission will close Kelly in 2001 the base is expected to become an economic generator in the private sector. There are links provided to give you in-depth information from official government web sites. If you want more personal information, such as which commissary or exchange is best and most convenient, be sure to e-mail or call Stephanie. She shops those places - regularly!
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Curb Appeal >Upgrade Before You Sell
Real estate agents sometimes receive calls from homeowners asking for advice on what they should do to prepare their house to go on the market. They may have settled for living in a "less than optimal" circumstance for years, and are now going to spend money to make it nice for someone else to enjoy.
If you are considering painting, updating the kitchen, landscaping, or making any other improvements that will increase your home's re-sale value, think about making those improvements while you are still there to enjoy them. Create your own dream kitchen, master suite or spa, build an outdoor living room or restore your wood floors now. Improving your property will make your home more enjoyable, help maintain the property values in your neighborhood, and expedite the sale of your home when you are ready for a move.
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What is arguably the world's strangest (and most dysfunctional) kitchen?
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In 1998 the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art in Kansas City first displayed a kitchen made entirely of 40 million colored glass beads by artist Liza Lou of Topanga, California. |
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