inverness lifestyle

July | August 2014

Address Sq. Ft. Days on Market List Price Price per Sq. Ft.

CURRENTLY FOR SALE142 Turnberry Way 4,886 17 $1,295,000 $265.04131 Turnberry Way 5,820 129 $1,990,000 $341.92

RECENTLY SOLD 143 Turnberry Way 4,204 66 $899,000 $213.849 Tilbury Lane 5,412 44 $1,100,000 $203.25

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Calling all seasoned travelers! Want to impress your sweetheart or your fabulous family like never before? Consider planning a stylish summer trip and book your own private jet for an unforgettable weekend getaway. It’s the ultimate in luxury and convenience... and believe it or not, it’s more affordable than you might think. Whetheryou’reflyingtoSanFranciscofor a business trip or heading to cooler climes for a quick escape, private jets offer the perks of your own personal plane, available only when you need it. The biggest advantage? You will save a ton of time by not waiting on long lines at check-in and eliminating connecting flightsaltogether.Howdoesarrivingamere 5 to 15 minutes prior to departure sound? And those long security lines? Yes,youskipthose,too.Smallerprivateplanesarealsoabletoflyintosmallerairports, which may be closer to your

ultimate destination. This of course saves you additional time. In fact, aviation experts estimate you can save four and a half hours per flighteachtimeyou book a private charter plane. Charter jets offer several luxurious types of aircraft, depending on your destination, length of trip, and number of passengers. Plane varieties include small turbo prop planes and light jets all the way up to mid and heavy jets.Imagineabusinessflightduringwhich you and your associates can work in comfortable conference-style seating maximizingefficiencyintheair.Ifflyingfor pleasure, you’ll savor the catered cuisine that is nothing like standard airplane fare. And you’ll arrive at your destination refreshed after visiting the private restroom. Andfinally,youalsogettheadvantageof choosing your travel companions. No more chatty passengers disturbing you if you want to catch up on sleep, no more crying babies if you’re trying to work, and no more lines for a shared bathroom. You’re also allowed much more freedom on board the plane, since it’s your own personal chartered plane.

The cost for these perks? You can expect to pay somewhere between $3,000to$6,000perhourofflight, depending on the class of airplane selected.So-called“emptyleg” flightsareonewaytocutdownon yourexpenses.Sinceapproximately 40 percent of all private charter return tripflightsflywithnopassengersinthecabin,savvyflierscanbookthesefaresat up to 50 percent off regular rates. Sonexttimeyou’relookingtosplurge a bit, consider whisking your sweetie off for a romantic getaway in Las Vegas or flyingyourextendedclanofftoafamilyreunion in Aspen, all in your own private jet. It will be the trip of a lifetime... and may be the beginning of a new way to travel. Wheels up, anyone?

During the summer months it might be time to take a hard look at your cooling system and determine if you could savesignificantmoneybyupgradingorreplacingit. Heatingandcoolingisthebiggestenergyuserinmosthomes, accounting for more than 40 percent of a home’s energy bills. Agoodfirststepistohaveanenergyassessmentdoneonyourhomebyanenergyefficiencyprofessional.Theassessment can range from a simple walk-through up to a comprehensive audit that includes blower-door tests that pressurize the house so energy leaks can be detected and duct-blaster tests to test for integrity of the duct system. When looking for an auditor, look for someone with a HomeEnergyRatingSystem(HERS)rating.Yourlocalutilitycompany may subsidize the cost of the audit. Onceyoumakeyourhomemoreenergyefficientwithwell-sealed ductwork and adequate insulation, a properly programmed thermostat is another way to save money on heating and cooling costs. Programmable thermostats let

you automatically reduce your energy usage when you are out of the house by adjusting the temperature so that your cooling system will run less while you are away. IfyourHVACsystemismorethan10yearsold,replacingthe old system may be the way to go. A new system could better heat or cool your home making you more comfortable and saving you money in the long run. ByinvestinginthehighestenergyratedHVACsystempossible now, you are hedging your bets against higher energy costs in the future.

Theefficiencyofcentralaircondition-ing systems is rated by a SeasonalEnergyEfficiencyRatio(SEER).Youcanthinkofitasmilespergallon,thehighertheSEER,the lower the utility bill. As of January

2006,theminimumallowableefficiencyfornewaircon-ditionersis13-SEER.Systemsmanufacturedtodayrangefrom13to24-SEER.Airconditionersratedcloserto24-SEERcan cost half as much to run as those with the minimum

limit. Look for models with the EnergyStar rating because thosemodelsareabout10to15percentmoreefficientthanstandardmodels.SeekaqualifiedHVACprofessionalto do a load calculation to properly size your system. YourHVACsystemisabiginvestment.Bydoingalittleresearch and considering these factors, your wallet will thank you in the long run.

INGREDIENTS:1-1/3 c crushed ice1-1/3 c cold espresso, or strong black coffee1-1/3 c Kahlua liqueur1/2 c Carnation powdered malt mixSweetenedwhippedcream, beaten to stiff peaks

Combine the crushed ice, espresso, Kahlua, and malt mix in blender. Process until smooth and well blended. Serveovericeintallglasses.Topeachdrink with a generous dollop of the whipped cream.

Makes four 8-ounce drinks.

BalconesHeightsJazzFestivalAmphitheater at Wonderland of the Americas Fridays,July11-August1210.732.0055|ReachForTheHeights.orgRevelinthesightsandsoundsofgreatlivejazzacrossthereflectingpoolofoneofSanAntonio’smost arresting outdoor venues, the Amphitheatre at Wonderland of the Americas. It’s more than music! It’soneofSouthTexas’mostanticipatedsummerhappenings.Musicalmagicatitsfinest,underthestarsattheBalconesHeightsJazzFestival.

35thAnnualSARRWomen’s5KLincolnHeightsShops|July19210.416.1723|SARoadRunners.comThe35thAnnualSARRWomen’s5Kisachip-timedrun/walkforwomenonlyalongthestreetsofAlamoHeights.The event will feature a pre-race yoga stretch, led by SouthtownYogaLoft,anall-femalecolorguard,andpost-racerefreshmentsprovidedbyHEB.ProceedsfromSARReventssupportsafeandenjoyableevents,fun runs, John Delgado scholarships, and other charitable organizations.

FordCanoeChallengeRiverWalk|August2210.227.4262|TheSanAntonioRiverWalk.comOver90canoeteamscompeteintheCanoeChallenge…localcelebrities,cityofficials,corporateteamsandBoyScouts&GirlScoutscompeteintimedheats. The race begins at the Chamber of Commerce, heads east through and around the Convention Center Lagoon,throughtheRivercenterMallLagoonandendsback at the Chamber of Commerce.

RamblingRoseTastingBeckerVineyards|August9830.644.2681 | Beckervineyards.comAs summer comes to an end and the leaves begin to change colors, it’s the perfect time to relax and enjoy a quiet afternoon in the picturesque landscape of Becker Vineyards.Eventattendeeswillhavetheopportunitytosample a selection of rosé wines, including a special wine from Becker Vineyards. To intensify the experience andhighlighttheexquisiteflavorsofeachselection,thewines will be presented to participants through a blind tasting. A panel of experts that will help guide each attendeethroughthepalateofflavors.

CulinariaRestaurantWeekVariousRestaurants|August17-24210.822.9555|CulinariaSA.orgRestaurantWeekisourcelebrationofamazingSanAntonio restaurants – and your chance to try out one, two or many more of those restaurants that you’ve always wanted to try or to visit an old favorite. Participatingrestaurantswillofferaprix-fixemenu–encompassing a three-course lunch or a three-course dinner.Reservationsarenotrequiredtoparticipate–but, are a good idea – and can be booked directly with the restaurants.

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