Lisa Castillo's Blog Posts

The holiday season is upon us, and many of us have already begun to celebrate. From trimming trees to lighting candles, it’s the time of year to fill your homes (and hearts) with holiday joy

FREE SUMMER MOVIESSUMMER 2017Courtesy of Lisa Castillo, RE/MAX Realty Advantage and Trinity Title of Texas Movies By Moonlight at Travis Park301 E. Travis7:30 p.m. pre-entertainment8:30 p.

Welcome to Hollywood Park, Texas!The Town of Hollywood Park is located about 15 miles north of downtown San Antonio. The community has a distinctly rural feel however has the conveniences of

    There's plenty to do for Halloween in our great city of San Antonio. Please enjoy this list of All Things Halloween courtesy of Express News. For those of you a little more

Brought to you compliments of Trinity Title of Texas!Saturday, July 24th of July Weekend Celebration, 5:30–9:00 P.M. at Pearl Stable–Celebration and special rendition of the Summer Dance

Just Listed in North Central San AntonioImmaculate one story home on cul-de-sac with fully xeriscaped front and back yard. This stunning architectural delight is sure to impress! Open floor plan,

Join more than three million revelers at Fiesta- one of San Antonio's oldest traditions. 'Don't miss' events include the Battle of Flowers Parade, A Night In Old San Antonio and the Fiesta®

Get in the spirit of the season with terrifying attractions, scary experiences and even some family-friendly fun. From eerie ghost tours to spooky theme parks, you'll find plenty of ways to

A treasure nestled in the magnificent setting of the Texas Hill Country, Boerne (pronounced “Bur-nee”) is only minutes north of San Antonio, via Interstate 10.   German immigrants

The home buying process is a lengthy one, and many buyers rush through or even forgo the home inspection. It's important that you don't make the same mistake! Professional home inspections can save

This first time home buyer flowchart helps to demystify the home buying process. From establishing affordability, to credit scores, to down payment information. When you are ready to begin the

Congratulations on buying your first house. Now, you have to learn how to keep it in good repair. To be safe, you should set aside money every year — 1% to 3% of your home’s purchase price —

Your exterior doors should have deadbolts that throw a bolt at least one inch long. Grade 1 and Grade 2 locksets are the most secure. Image: Schlage/Ingersoll Rand By: Joseph D'AgneseRead

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10 Things a Burglar Doesn’t Want You to KnowYou come home to an open front door, a ransacked house, and missing valuables. How did a burglar know you’d be gone? How did they get in?In these 10

All About Garden MulchesSort through the mulch options and choose the right security blanket for your flowerbeds.Mulch's purpose is pretty basic: It acts as a barrier, keeping sunlight and some air

JUNE 11, 2015 BY MELISSA GEORGEPatio Projects – 7 Ways to Add Style on a BudgetAnd for more fun, here’s the sad state of my back porch right now. Just a warning, you might want to

July 5, 2015 – San Antonio’s five Spanish colonial missions have been designated a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

Throughout the United States, the summer months are those months where millions of Americans find themselves enjoying the outdoors or chilling in the backyard. With summer comes barbecues and

These budget-friendly home improvements will help you enjoy your home more today — and sell it for the most value.

When summer time rolls around and we find ourselves outside more often, it’s nice to have outside lighting that perfect matches the mood. No need for glaring flood lights or plain boring light

Still undecided about what to do this 4th of July? Take your family to one (or more) of the many wonderful Independence Day celebrations in and around San Antonio. 2015

I love how #SanAntonio has recently developed a world-class culinary scene. San Antonio Magazine recently came out with their own Top 10 new restaurants in #SanAntonio. I haven't had a chance to

I'm a huge fan of Mad Men. The whole 1950s - 70s era is fascinating - especially the architecture and design. Click HERE to see eleven more iconic Mad Men era.

The San Antonio Business Journal just conducted a poll of its readers and these are the results of the question:What is the most "urban" neighborhood in San Antonio?What do you think of the?

As the spring rains subside, the inevitable happens in San Antonio. It gets HOT. Reeeeaaal HOT.Let's face it, a home with a pool will pay additional dividends about 9 months out of the year here in

Give your family an unforgettable summer in thrilling San Antonio. With new attractions at theme parks, up-close encounters with exotic animals and fun festivals and events for the whole family, San

Over the last 5 years, the San Antonio area economy has experienced enormous growth due to the #EaglefordShale. Lately, with reduced crude prices and layoffs across the South Texas Oil patch, some

San Antonio has a great selection of Dog Parks throughout the city. The great thing about these dog parks is that they are connected to city parks! So if little "Max" behaves nicely on

Do you have a child about to start Kindergarten? Do you live in the North East Independent School District? If so, make sure to take advantage of this great opportunity. North East ISD is

If you have out-of-town guests in for the Thanksgiving Holidays, you may be racking your brain trying to figure out the best places to take them during the holidays. This list will help take the

San Antonio Holiday Festivities Part 1 of 3: Riverwalk Holiday ActivitiesThe San Antonio Riverwalk is getting geared up for the holidays with a calendar chock-full of activities to make this

If you haven't lived in San Antonio for long, you should know about a die-hard holiday tradition that is unique to our great city - our affinity for tamales during Thanksgiving and Christmas.