Property Management Blog

DEALING WITH STRESS DURING THESE STRESSFUL TIMES

We all experience stress from time to time but over the past months, it seems there is little if any relief from tension in our lives. If current events, to include the COVID-19 pandemic, don’t wreak havoc on our health, then the stress caused by altered routines, financi...

What is a community and what characteristics make that community strong?

Community can be defined as, “a group of people living in the same place; having shared attitudes or goals.” When I think of my community, I think of our neighborhood, our neighbors and of course our home owner’s association (HOA). I like our HOA but that isn’...

A Fantastic Fourth of July in the Texas Hill Country

One thing about Texans and especially those of us blessed to be living (or visiting) the Texas Hill Country, we love Texas and we love the United States of America. Put that together with our love for a party or get together and you have the makings for a Fantastic Fourth o...

The Deutsch Apple

Sometimes I start with a specific idea, but the fates have different plans. This is one of those moments. There is a bakery, The Deutsch Apple in Blanco, Texas, that creates some of the most amazing apple cakes, muffins, and a variety of tempting pies. To call ...

PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE: YOUR ASSOCIATION RESERVE BUDGET

At this time of the year, it isn’t uncommon to see your association’s Board of Directors, often with the assistance of a professional association management team, working diligently to complete an annual budget. Once completed, the budget will be presented to and voted ...

WE HAD A DUCKY GOOD TIME

Steve and I hope everyone had just as much fun as we did last night out at Oakfire Ridge. PMI Bluebonnet Realty would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Spring Branch Bulverde Chamber of Commerce for hosting the Veteran’s Mixer and of course, we want to thank each a...

Fire Safety Month: Chimney

CHIMNEY FIRES – First, I’d like to make sure that credit is given where credit is due. Sometimes it takes a village and this instance, my village includes James Laut at Hill Country Air Duct and Chimney Sweeps (hillcountrysweeps.com) one of PMI Bluebonnet Realty’s pre...

HOUSE FIRE SAFETY REMINDERS

Back in 1925, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) designated the second week in October as Fire Prevention Week in observance of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. The fire, which started in the barn owned by Patrick and Catherine O’Leary burned for tw...

Happy Birthday United States Navy

“When asked what I am most proud of, I stick out my chest, hold my head high and state proudly, 'I served in the United States Navy!' John F. Kennedy As Naval Veterans, the PMI Bluebonnet team (owner Steven Poer and manager, Tara Devine) take great pride in wi...

LEADING CAUSE OF HOUSE FIRES

In keeping with October being National Fire Prevention Month, PMI Bluebonnet Realty would like to take this opportunity to share some tips for preventing and if necessary, responding to house fires. With almost 50% of all house fires starting in the kitchen, c...