Go Spurs Go!
Written by Moveforfree on February 23, 2011 – 3:49 pm -San Antonio, Texas is a great place to live and work, not only because there is always an abundance of events, activities and attractions to keep you busy, but currently San Antonio has the best NBA team in the league. As of today, the Spurs have won 46 games and have only lost 10. Technically put, they are on fire!!!
The Spurs played some of their best game, earlier this month, against the LA Lakers (39 and 19). The Spurs won the game by one point; 89 to 88! Check out this buzzer beater by Antonio McDyess, fitting name for playing in San Antonio, played on February 3, 2011.
*Note: Watch coach Greg Popovich’s reaction after this amazing play. He rarely smiles, but this time, even Popovich could contain his excitement!*
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Recycling in Apartments
Written by Moveforfree on June 9, 2010 – 9:25 am -
Going through and reading San Antonio’s Waste Department’s 40 page “Proposed 10 Year Recycling and Resource Recovery Plan” was actually not as gruesome as it sounds. There has been a lot of talk lately about San Antonio’s efforts to develop a sound plan for recycling in multifamily communities, i.e. apartment properties. Right now, the only choices apartment dwellers have is to throw their recyclable materials away in the trash, use a private recyclable collection service or haul their own recyclables to a city drop off location.
Of the four most populated cities in Texas (Houston, San Antonio, Dallas and Austin), only Dallas and Austin have a recycling program for multifamily residents. Actually, Austin has committed to zero waste in 2040. Zero Waste = recycling 90% of what else we might always throw away.
Compared to Houston, Dallas, and Austin; San Antonio has the lowest recycling rate at 15%. In the proposition from the Solid Waste Department, director David McCary suggests the number one thing the city needs to consider is requiring multifamily properties to offer recycling services to residents. This would improve San Antonio’s recycling rate according to data from the US Census and studies done by Texas A&M Real Estate Center indicating 28% of San Antonians live in apartments or condos.
The proposition suggests several things need to be done in order to implement a city wide recycling program for multifamily properties:
- Education and training for property managers and employees
- Help develop efficient programs for property owners targeting the materials that would earn the most revenue
- Establish policies ensuring the recycling programs will be convenient to all residents living in a multifamily community
Other large cities use rebates and credits, which offset recycling collection costs to residents and property owners, either partially or completely. However, to be eligible for this credit, a certain number and specific types of materials are required to be collected by the property. They may also have to submit a plan to the city outlining their recycling education plan for the residents of their community.
My main concern while doing research for this article was what would be the added cost for recycling for residents of a multifamily property. Right now I only pay around $4.00 a month for trash. Would there be an extra fee for a recycling program too? If there was, could I opt out of the service if I don’t wish to participate?
I think it would be great if there was an easier way for apartment dwellers to be able to recycle. The city has a 10 year plan to increase the recycling rate from 15% to 40% by 2020. Hopefully this will be a “pathway to zero waste.”
What do you think about this new plan? Do you think it will help reduce the amount of waste in landfills? Would you pay an additional fee to be able to recycle? Would apartment properties increase rent because of this?
Tags: apartments, McCary, Money, multifamily, recycling, san antonio, texas, Waste Department
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My move… Step #1
Written by Moveforfree on April 19, 2010 – 11:14 am -So you think you know… but you have no idea…
Well you may have some idea… especially if you have used MoveforFREE.com before.
Not only do I work for MoveforFREE.com, but I am a customer as well.
My BIG move is next week! So come with me on my journey as I show you how easy MoveforFREE.com really is
Here is STEP #1
Click here to see a BIGGER version of this video.
Stay tuned for steps 2 and 3!!
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It’s March!
Written by Moveforfree on March 4, 2010 – 2:32 pm -And do you know what that means? It’s MoveforFREE.com’s 10 year anniversary! And in honor of that I am going to be “on the move!”
I’ll be visiting the apartment communities in Texas that we service; Houston, Dallas, Austin and of course San Antonio.
Where will I be first? Check back to find out! If you see, say hi and I’ll have an awesome moveforfree t-shirt for you.
Remember 10 years strong and still moving!
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The Villas of Vista del Norte Luxury Apartments
Written by Moveforfree on January 18, 2010 – 12:16 pm -How would you like to live in an apartment that has about everything at your doorstep? How about an 8,000 square foot resident amenity building? An indoor basketball and racquetball court? An indoor hot tub and sauna? Not enough for you? What about a fitness center with HDTV’s in all the machines? Or an infinity pool with a beach front entrance? Or covered parking, stainless steal appliances, and plank wood flooring?
The Villas of Vista del Norte are luxury apartments located in San Antonio, TX just minutes away from Wurzbach Parkway, Blanco Road, and interstate 410.
Also avalible at the Villas of Vista del Norte:
A spacious clubhouse with a fully functional kitchen, High Definition TV, and is also available to rent out.
Next door to the clubhouse is the game room with a pool table, foosball, and an air hockey table.
Make your new address the Villas of Vista del Norte. For more information call 210-764-7700. The best way to become a part of the Vista del Norte community is to first log onto moveforFREE.com. Log on before visiting the apartment and we’ll move you for FREE!
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Great walking trails near Great apartments in San Antonio.
Written by Moveforfree on January 12, 2010 – 2:54 pm -Is your New Year Resolution for 2010 to spend more time outside exercising and walking? Have you ever been curious if there are any walking/ hiking/ biking trails near your apartment?
There are great parks and trails all over Texas! Just go to this website!
Some of the best apartments are located close to some of these great parks and trails.
In San Antonio there is the Keystone of Alamo Heights apartments located just minutes away from one of San Antonio’s oldest and best parks, Brackenridge Park. They not only have some great trails but also is home to the Sunken Garden Theatre, the Japanese Tea Gardens, and the San Antonio Zoo. Check out the map below.
On the the northwest side of San Antonio there is Bandera Crossing located almost directly across the street from O.P. Schnabel Park. O.P. Schanabel has accessible trails to not only joggers and hikers, but also bikers. They also have a basketball court, playscape, and three pavilions. Take a look at their trail map below.
Check out both the Keystone at Alamo Heights, Bandera Crossing and much much more on moveforFREE.com
All San Antonio Park information can be found at http://www.sanantonio.gov/sapar/index.asp
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