Michelle Plazek's Blog Posts

From relaxing at the movies to re-energizing with a work out then replenishing with good food, this weekend is perfect for doing just that! Here's how... Mission Marquee Plaza | 

I love San Antonio Magazine! Every month they feature local businesses, top restaurants, events, exhibits and so much more! Including compiling a list of 10 Great Neighborhoods in and around San

Looking for a whole new way to explore SA? Check out Mission Adventure Tours, a veteran owned business that offers kayak tours right here in the city! For those new to the sport and trying

Heading out to explore this weekend? Add these fun places to your list! Your Instagram is sure to be filled with the best pizza, flowers and dance moves you can find in South Texas! 

Happy Father's Day!Here is to all the men in our lives that share their wisdom, embarrass with "dad jokes" and love us in a way that only Father's can! I hope that you and your families have the

Memorial Day WeekendWhile this weekend is an "end of the school year and ready for summer" celebration, for many it is a painful reminder of the sacrifices a loved one has made in service to our

VIVA FIESTA!It's officially the start of Fiesta San Antonio! Just this weekend alone there are 60+ events and over half of them are FREE admission! If you go, make sure to take some pictures and

Closing CostsGuest Shelly Cohn, Pilgrim Mortgage So, you have saved your 3 ½% down to purchase your new home, but how much do you need to set aside for closing costs?  Shelly Cohn

Spring Break I bet all educators and students, from pre-school to college, are excited for spring break to be here already! There is so much going on all week, here are some

Navigating all the types of mortgages can be overwhelming. I'm here to help! On our video, Kim and I talk about the four common types of mortgages. Included below is an easy visual to the four

How Does Your Credit Score Affect Buying a House Do you know what your credit score is and what it means? Today we break down the definition of credit scores, what you can to do build or repair

Good Food & Good Friends Good food is always better when shared with friends! I love hosting dinners and get togethers with friends to try new recipes, indulge in good food and

Explore San AntonioWe live in such a vibrant city, full of culture, art, history and traditions. I hope this year to explore more of what makes San Antonio so special. The Tricentennial

The Best is Yet to Come Just like that, it is almost a wrap on 2017, can you believe it?! I hope that this year has brought you happiness, laughter and blessings in abundance. If it

Countdown to Christmas We are just days away from the most joyous night of the year, Merry Christmas to all! I hope that you spend time with those you love, with lots of good,

Christmas Cheer "The best way to spread Christmas cheer, is singing loud for all to hear!"Buddy the ElfAnyone else love that movie? It certainly has become an instant classic. And

A Time for Giving"How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world,"Anne FrankDuring the holiday season, we often find ourselves looking for ways to

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year Christmas Day will be here before we know it! From the lights around town to hearing bells ringing around shops, the holidays are

Thankful & Grateful, Today & Everyday I just love this time of year, when we take the time to slow down for a minute and remember all of our blessings. I have so much to be thankful for this

With Respect and Gratitude To our Veterans, past and present, We hope to honor your sacrifices by living out our freedoms that you fought, and still fight, so hard to protect. Thank you

Real Talk with Michelle and KimToday on our episode of Real Talk, we discuss Zillow! Do you know there is a mathematical algorithm that Zillow uses to display the "zestimate" on listings? Or that

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) released the results of their latest Existing Home Sales Report which revealed that sales rose 0.7% month-over-month, but remain 1.5%

Many potential homebuyers believe that they need a 20% down payment and a 780 FICO® score to qualify to buy a home, which stops many of them from even trying! Here are some facts: 40% of

Two of my favorite things: Pets and Real Estate! Here are some tips about buying and selling a pet friendly home! And also, check out www.facebook.com/michelleplazekrealestate for more

It's Friday the 13th! Fall is in full swing, and how appropriate that Friday the 13th falls in October! If you are a movie buff, feeling a bit superstitious, I bet tonight is a good night to

Happy Fall Y'all! The season of pumpkin spice and everything nice has arrived! I just love how each season can bring about change and new possibilities for the year. Hopefully,

Looking for something to do this weekend! Check out my top picks!;

Ready to get out and explore San Antonio this weekend?!Did you know you could visit museums for free tomorrow? Or you could even take a trip to wonderland with the Alamo Arts Ballet Theater!;

Here are four great reasons to consider buying a home today, instead of waiting.1. Prices Will Continue to RiseCoreLogic’s latest Home Price Index reports that home prices

Report: Homeownership Is a Precondition of the American DreamHearth just released their 2017 State of the American Dream report which showed that Americans still see homeownership as

Recently there has been a lot of talk about home prices and if they are accelerating too quickly. As we mentioned before, in some areas of the country, seller supply (homes for sale) cannot

Are you an empty-nester? Do you want to retire where you are, or does a vacation destination sound more your style? Are you close to retirement and not ready to move yet, but living in a home that

According to a recent report by Trulia, “buying is cheaper than renting in 100 of the largest metro areas by an average of 33.1%.” The report may have some people

Highlights:After a surge in March, existing home sales and new home sales slowed due to a drop in inventory available for sale in the start-up and trade-up categories.Median existing home prices

Owning a home is a part of the American Dream. There are advantages to owning your own home such as education, health, and social, that far transcend any economic impact. In the blog post, we will

Michelle's Weekend Fun!Fiesta, Fiesta, Fiesta!! For a list of daily Fiesta events please visit  https://www.fiesta-sa.org/ Today at the Tobin center, Pat Benetar and husband Neil

Michelle's Weekend Fun!This is The first Weekend for Fiesta! Fiesta kicked off Thursday at the Hemisfair Park, there was a stage with live music, lots of food,  fiesta medals to buy and

Michelle's Weekend Fun!Easter is right around the corner! Celebrate early this Saturday at Woodlawn Lake for An Easter Egg hunt, over 5000 eggs will be hidden for everyone to find! They will also

Michelle's Weekend Fun! If you like listening to Celtic music then the 2017 San Antonio Highland games and Musical Festival is the event for you! This event takes place this weekend. Experience

Michelle's Weekend Fun! Spring Break is here and so are the fun activities! Fiesta Primavera Spring Break Bash starts this weekend! Live music, shopping, great food and arts and crafts for the

Michelle's Weekend Fun! Pride of Texas Carnival is here! Enjoy rides, food, and games for the whole family, this entire weekend! For more information visit https://goo.gl/tUfDKERodeo

Michelle's Weekend Fun!Today, go out and support your local artist at the Multiples community Exhibition. This showcase presents a diversity of media and voices from the local art. This event offers

Michelle's Weekend Fun!Rodeo is here! to kick it off San Antonio Stock Show host the Western Heritage Parade and Cattle drive downtown on Houston Street! A heard of around 100 Texas Longhorns will

Michelle's Weekend Fun Tips!San Antonio Parks and recreation is giving away trees! Yes, this Saturday until supplies last over 1,300 fruit and nut trees will be available for adoption. One tree per

Michelle's Fun Weekend TipsThis weekend the Botanical Garden is offering a one of a kind class! Join them promptly at 10 a.m registration may be required. Learn aromatherapy practice and learn

Michelle's Weekend Fun!A great event for all coffee lovers! San Antonio Coffee Festival takes place at La Villita Maverick Plaza this Saturday. It will be cold outside so bundle up, enjoy more than

Michelle's Weekend Fun! Happy New Year! There is so many places helping you bring in the New Year. If you don't have any plans, The City's official place to celebrate is downtown! Celebrate San

Michelle's Weekend Fun!Saturday, Ranger Creek will be hosting a tour of their Brewstillery! If you are interested make sure you register online. Learn how they make their beer and bourbon, They also

Michelle Weekend Fun TipsIf you feel like splurging a little this weekend, the Menger hotel is hosting a special Christmas tour, "Ghost of Christmas Past"! Tickets in advance are $25 and $30 at the

Michelle's Weekend Fun!Tomorrow the Main Plaza will be full of holiday cheer! The 9th Annual Silver Bells in the city will be held on Main Avenue! be a part of the lighting ceremony in honor of the

Michelle's Weekend fun! Did you know that San Antonio has a Renaissance Fest? You don't have to travel outside the city any longer, San Antonio is having their 2nd Annual Renaissance Fest this

Michelle's Weekend Fun! Start your weekend by watching a great movie in honor of Veterans Day! If you have not been to the newly remodeled Tobin center, this is truly a treat. They will be

Michelle Weekend FunThe San Antonio Botanical Garden will be hosting a Family Flashlight Night on Saturday! Enjoy a light maze, there will be story telling and enjoy a peaceful walk through the

 Michelle's Weekend Fun!Today, The River walk will be hosting their Halloween Fest! Witnessed professionally decorated floats and a costume contest get there early to sign up for the

Michelle Weekend Fun!Do you love parades? The Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival at the Pearl will be having one tomorrow! In celebration of the Monarch butterfly Migration The Pearl will be

Michelle's Weekend Fun TipsTables, cupboards, and quilts oh my! This weekend Comfort Village will be hosting their 30th annual antique show! If you like Americana antiques, this is the event for!

Michelle's Fun Weekend TipsToday go out and celebrate Yanaguana Garden at the newly remodeled Hemisfair park one year anniversary! They will be offering FREE break dancing, flamenco and

Michelle's Weekend FunOctober is right around the corner and as usual there are many things to do this weekend! If you are up for a drive the city of Helotes hosts their BalloonPalooza

Michelle’s Weekend Fun Tips for Feb 5th- 7thDid you know San Antonio celebrates Chocolate?!! A Chocolate Affair will be hosted at the Market Square this weekend. There will be many different

San Antonio is moving up on the rating scale of cities to watch in the Real Estate Market!Apparently we have the "secret sauce" that it takes!  Out of 75 cities across the U.S., San Antonio is

Looking for an interesting cultural experience? Check out the The Book Garden at the Central Library anytime before February 20th.  Long-Bin Chen's Exhibit of book sculpture is very

I saw several homes decorated with red, white and blue today while I was out and about.  There were flags everywhere and what a great sight it was!  I love the patriotism that is shown

The fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays...relaxing outdoors, gathering with friends and family, celebrating a birthday with no presents necessary!  Check out this article with 50 4th

Are you looking for fun things to do with your kids this summer?  Try these on for size....1.     Pick your own….whatever. Find a farm with blueberries,strawberries,

People are always asking me when it’s the best time to sell their home in San Antonio.  Homes are always selling in San Antonio!  Your home’s condition, amenities and location will

Everywhere you go in the city of San Antonio you will find spectacular events in celebration of the holidays. However, the highlight for me are the millions of lights that transform San Antonio

What a beautiful time of year it is in December in San Antonio! The weather is perfect to stroll along the Riverwalk where you will be dazzled by the beauty of Christmas with thousands of lights