Property Management Blog

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...

Dark Skies

The Nights Are Getting Longer – Love or hate; Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 am (CST) on November 1st resulting in nighttime arriving an hour earlier. For those of us lucky enough to live in the Texas Hill Country this means extra time to enjoy some of the most spectacula...

(EVEN MORE) REASONS TO BE THANKFUL

I’m not sure many of us would describe this past year as having been fun or easy. On initial reflection, it may not seem there is much to be thankful for this past year. Personally, Steve and I have gone through changes I certainly never expected. But when I l...