Property Management Blog

BULVERDE AREA HUMANE SOCIETY

PMI BLUEBONNET REALTY takes pride in supporting worthwhile, local community organizations. For that reason, we wanted to take a moment to recognize the hard work and selfless dedication of everyone involved in the BULVERDE AREA HUMANE SOCIETY. The volunteer staff at this she...

Dog Days of a Texas Summer

So, here is my question. Have you had enough of this Texas heat? Personally, I’m ready for a “Texas cold front” meaning daytime temps stay in the low 90’s. It has been so hot the past few weeks I am almost positive I saw the Devil himself strolling down State Highway 32 ...

Association Self Help Remedies: Assessing Fines

Often Homeowner or Property Owner Associations (HOA/POAs) find themselves at a loss when it comes to enforcing the associations Declaration of Covenants, Conditions or Restrictions (CCRs). One option for enforcement is the application of fines against homeowners. And ...

Bluebonnet Blog – June 2020

Hotdogs, a game of volleyball, sunscreen and fireworks; must be the 4th of July! And while this year the picnics may be limited to just the immediate family, the fireworks will be just as dazzling and thunderous as years past! Fireworks are as American as baseball, ap...

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...