The Dominion - February 2014 by Peel, Inc.

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NEWS FOR THE RESIDENTS OF THE DOMINION

2013 DAAG REPORT

Our Dominion Animal Advocates Group (DAAG) had a busy and productive 2013. Domestic Pets. DAAG was called to assist Dominion Security with 42 lost pets in 2013. Of these calls, 35 involved dogs whose owners could not be readily located through a name tag.* Of the 35 dogs, 32 were eventually reunited with their owners within the Dominion; 1 was returned to an owner outside the Dominion, and 2 were unclaimed. Of 7 cats, 3 were returned to their homes, and 4 were accepted by DAAG. DAAG volunteers trapped 52 roaming and feral cats and kittens during 2013, and placed 18 for adoption. The remaining were returned to their home areas for continuing care by homeowners. DAAG continues to assist with the neutering and vaccination of feral and roaming cats within the Dominion and in adjacent areas to decrease the overall population and to ensure that the remaining cats are vaccinated and healthy. A tipped left ear indicates that a cat has been neutered and vaccinated. Wildlife. DAAG was called to assist Security with 28 instances involving wildlife. The responses ranged from providing livingwith-wildlife information to assisting in the transfer of injured or ill wildlife to Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation in Kendalia, Texas. DAAG continues to develop resources to aid with wildlife issues. This is an ongoing effort as more wildlife is encountered and displaced by the development in our community and surrounding areas. * The fastest way to ensure your pet is returned to you is to place a name tag with current identification information on a collar. ONLY breakaway collars are recommended for cats. Since pets can lose a collar while roaming, microchipping of both dogs and cats is recommended as backup. Copyright © 2014 Peel, Inc.

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February 2014

LET YOUR HOME LIGHTS SHINE!

As shorter days and longer hours of darkness approach, exterior lighting becomes more important to Dominion residents. Dominion security has notified the HOA that many homes have minimal lighting. The biggest reason for this is that the light bulbs need replacing. Often times, low watt bulbs are adequate to light your walkways and surrounding areas at a very low cost. Remember, replacing your burnt out bulbs will offer residents a deterrent for unwanted visitors, help avoid falls and injury of your guests, facilitates identification of your home for emergency vehicles, and enhances the overall beauty of your home. Check your bulbs and let your home lights shine!

NOTARY SERVICE

As a service to our residents, the HOA will notarize your documents at no charge. Please call the HOA @ (210) 698-1232 to schedule your appointment.

COMMON GARDENING MYTHS EXPOSED By Erin Conant

Not knowing the facts in any situation can be harmful. When it comes to gardening, misunderstandings or a lack of knowledge can lead to plant damage, excessive use of chemicals and expensive mistakes. Enter gardening myths, old wives' tales and folklore. Here are a few of the more common gardening fables: • Myth: Watering before a freeze prevents damage to plants. Truth: Maintaining good, overall plant health throughout the year is key to a plant's ability to survive a freeze. • Myth: Painting or applying tar to all cut tree limbs and tree wounds (Continued on Page 4) The Outlook - February 2014

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THE OUTLOOK Dominion News (Continued from Cover Page) is unnecessary. Truth: In our area, where many species of oaks are susceptible to oak wilt, wound dressings are necessary to prevent the spread of this aggressive disease that kills thousands of oaks every year. • Myth: Watering during the day burns plant leaves. Truth: Water droplets on plant leaves can act as prisms, but not magnifying glasses. However, watering with an irrigation system during the middle of the day when evaporation occurs rapidly is wasteful and a violation of watering restrictions. Bogus advice abounds in the world of gardening, and much of it isn't worth repeating. But knowledge is power. May these truths set your inner gardener free!

NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Our Dominion Neighborhood Outreach Committee which helps to greet our new residents as well as organizing fun Dominion and neighborhood events is looking for volunteers for our communities in Andalucia and The Reserve. Please contact Dona Whitener by email at donaNtx@att.net for more information about available opportunities.

SAN ANTONIO SEEING A RISING TIDE OF LUXURYHOME SALES

Tricia Lynn Silva Reporter/Project Coordinator- San Antonio Business Journal

Higher-priced home sales are playing a bigger role in the Texas housing market, according to a recent report by the Texas Association of Realtors (TAR). Even San Antonio is seeing an increase in sales of luxury housing. Over the first nine months of 2013, a total of 86 luxury homes were sold in the greater San Antonio area, according to TAR's 2014 edition of the Texas Luxury Home Sales Report. Those 86 sales represent an 18 percent increase from the number of luxury homes sold between January and October of 2012. The TAR report tracks sales of all homes priced at $1 million and higher. At the end of October 2013, there were 259 luxury homes up for sale in San Antonio - which equates to three percent of the active listings in the local housing market.Data from the Texas Luxury Home Sales Report shows that million-dollar homes are playing an increasingly important role in the Texas housing market," TAR Chairman Dan Hatfield says. "The housing slump is behind us. And, as Texas' economy and population continue to accelerate, we're going to see increasing development and demand in larger, higher-priced homes with luxury amenities."The luxury market may be growing in the Alamo City, but it still remains one of the most affordable housing markets in the Lone Star State. As of November 2013, the average price of a home in San Antonio 4

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was $214,677, according to the latest report by the San Antonio Board of Realtors (SABOR). Looking at market share by price, homes priced at $199,000 and below currently makes up 61.14 percent of the local housing market, SABOR states.

DOMINION SPEED LIMITS

Speed limits on inside streets within The Dominion are 20 mph unless otherwise noted. Please be reminded to decrease your speed when exiting Dominion Drive onto streets passing through Dominion neighborhoods.

IH-10 CONSTRUCTION

Be on the lookout for construction to begin along IH-10 in early February from Ralph Fair Road to Dominion Drive, with the first phase being projected to take place along Ralph Fair Road to Boerne Stage Road.

TRANSPONDER RENEWALS

All residents receiving transponder renewal invoices are required to fill out the "New" Transponder Renewal form that is included. Please make sure that you take the time to update your information on this form. If this form is not completed and returned to the Dominion HOA office, your renewal will not be processed.

HOUSE CHECK SERVICE

Effective as of November 1, 2013, residents who request the House Check Service will receive a fee of $10 per day billed to their account. Please note that previous accounts registered to the old House Check Service WILL NOT renew automatically. In order to begin receiving this service, please come by the HOA office to complete the form.

SAFETY TIPS - PEDESTRIANS AND SCHOOL BUSES

More than a million children and teens depend on buses to get them safely to and from the more than 9,000 Texas schools every day. They also depend on motorists to know the law and drive safely around school buses. For more information contact Traffic Safety at 512-416-3175. Here's the Law • Stop for flashing red lights on a school bus, regardless of which direction you're headed. • Continue your trip once the bus has moved, the flashing lights stop flashing or the bus driver signals it's okay to pass. • Violations can lead to a $1,000 fine. Safety Tips for Motorists • Obey the posted speed limit. • Fines double in school zones. (Continued on Page 5) Copyright © 2014 Peel, Inc.

THE OUTLOOK Dominion News (Continued from Page 4) • Keep an eye on children gathered at bus stops. • Watch for children who might dart across the street to catch the bus. Safety Tips for Students • Respect your school bus driver and follow these rules: • Stand far back when you are waiting for the bus. • Sit still so the driver can pay attention to the road. • Look both ways if you have to cross the street after getting off the bus, or wait for the driver to signal it's safe to cross the street. Here's the Law: Pedestrians • When there is a sidewalk, please use it. Most pedestrian traffic accidents happen when someone is walking in the roadway. • Be very alert when crossing any roadway. • Stay on the right-hand side of crosswalks. • Drivers are supposed to yield the right of way to pedestrians in crosswalks.

WATER CONSERVATION AUDIT

Winter temperatures, we have, winter rains, where are you!?! During 2013, much like 2012, our average rainfall hovered around 32 inches District-wide. Unfortunately, most of this was received during sporadic weather events throughout the year. Case in point, we received ten inches of rain over Memorial Day weekend. While every drop is welcome, high rainfall within such a short timeframe results in much of that rain running off into our streams and rivers providing little to recharge our aquifers. Please bear this in mind as winter winds down and you begin spring planting and yard care. Trinity Glen Rose Groundwater Conservation District (TGRGCD) would like to ask for your continued help in reducing demand on groundwater resources. We offer a free on-site consultation to identify problems areas that could be resulting in higher water usage to home or business owners residing within our District. Following the visit, we offer recommendations to help reduce water usage both inside and outside the home and a “goody” bag full of conservation-related items, including a hose timer, moisture meter, and low-flow showerhead. Please contact us at 210-698-1155 with questions, or to schedule a free in-home audit! To learn more about Trinity Glen Rose Groundwater Conservation District, please visit us at www. trinityglenrose.com.

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THE Ripe OUTLOOK Farmer’s Market FOR SALE: Rod Iron 58” glass top table and four chairs with fabric seats, call Claudia Grillo at (210) 867-4714. FOR SALE: 2010 cream Club Car President, with Curtis Cab Enclosure. Used once, $7000. Call Jan 210-698-0960 FOR SALE: Custom built 4600 square foot lakefront property at Canyon Lake (South Shore by boat ramp). If interested, call Richard at (210) 494-6010. FOR SALE: Firewood: mixed woods; $4 for 8-10 pieces; cord (+/-) $70. (210) 219-4057 ask for Joshua. FOR SALE: Stowers Furniture top grain congac brown leather sofa, loveseat, chair/ottoman $5,800. Ethan Allen black leather chair/ottoman $690. Elegant armoire/entertainment center $880. Call for details (210) 548-4194. FOR SALE: Char-Broil Propane Commercial Infrared Outdoor Grill. Three burner with side burner external cooking. Originally $399. Accessories included. $300 Grill Is Like New Used 4 or 5 Times. (210) 698-1188.

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Dominion Neighborhood Real Estate Update

Here is a quick look at Dominion properties SOLD in the years past: HOUSES: Year Units SOLD Price per foot 2007 78 $181.87 2008 74 $174.87 2009 53 $161.84 2010 80 $162.21 2011 64 $164.21 2012 67 $178.25 2013 74 $171.72 LOTS: Year Units SOLD Price per foot 2007 20 $10.43 2008 9 $10.58 2009 3 $7.56 2010 14 $8.50 2011 16 $5.84 2012 13 $9.60 2013 21 $8.24

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Report date range is all activity for 2013 (1-1-13 to 12-31-13) HOUSES: 74 houses Sold Sold price range: Low $320,000 - High $2,200,000 Median price range: $576,075 Price per sq. ft. Low $77.36 - High $304.40 12 Houses Pending: List Price range: Low $420,000 - High $1,599,500 Median price range: $673,700 Price per sq. ft. Low $121.95 - High $287.67 91 homes Active for sale: List Price range: Low $399,900 - High $7,500,000 Median price range: $795,000 Price per sq. ft. Low $109.48 - High $663.26 LOTS: 82 Lots active for sale: List Price range: Low $95,000 - High $1,550,000 Median price range: $320,000 Median price per Square Foot: $10.25 1 Lot pending: List Price range $125,000 21 Lots Sold: Sold Price range: Low $87,500 - High $468,000 Prepared By: Matthew Resnick, GRI – KW Luxury International Realty 1/8/14. All information provided by MLS & other sources buyer should independently verify same before relying thereon. 8

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San Antonio • Offered at $899,000

One-of-a-kind masterpiece located on the golf course. Quality finishes throughout, w/a 45+ ft. long gallery, marble counters, handcrafted wood doors & floors & Italian glass, to name a few. Master bdrm & office/family room down, 2 bdrms & 2 baths, plus loft upstairs, along w/2 outdoor living areas. MLS# 1020896

San Antonio • Offered at $900,000

Timeless 5,264 sq. ft. estate home located on a corner lot adorned w/brick pavers, stone walls & mature trees. A grand staircase greets you, floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the pool, outdoor living & lush landscaping. 5 bdrms, 4.5 bath. Recently updated w/the latest appliances & finishes. MLS# 1021561

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THE DOMINION San Antonio • Offered at $549,900

Custom Italian / Spanish architectured home w/open floor plan, lots of light & high ceilings, timeless details, custom built-ins, spacious kitchen & luxurious master suite & bath. 2 bdrms & game room located upstairs. Outdoor living w/private, lowmainteance yard & plenty of space for a yard. MLS# 1014118

San Antonio • Offered at $550,000

Architectural charm throughout this custom home with spacious living, situated on 1/2 acre lot. Floor-to-ceiling windows, wood floors, updated kit. & appliances, granite, spacious master suite, 2 fireplaces, separate dining, gorgeous private backyard w/ pool. Side entry 3 car garage & long driveway. MLS# 1011226

lots available for sale: 139 Westcourt Lane - MLS# 895897 - $129,000 | 19 Highgate Drive - MLS# 932358 - SOLD 38 Royal Heights - MLS# 946142 -

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$350,000 | 40 Devon Wood - MLS# 970982 - SOLD