The Art of Lighting

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  By Theresa Naramore of Twin Sisters Interiors Photography Lauren Keller with LRES Marketing   Early in our interior design career, we had a client break down and cry in a lighting showroom. It was the first and only time that happened, but we sympathized with her. Selecting lighting for a home can be an […]

Alex Altwein – From the Ground Up

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    By Michelle Vasquez  |  Photography by David Teran Regarding commercial real estate, Alex Altwein knows how to make deals happen. Starting from the ground up 23 years ago, Altwein has steadily risen through the ranks in a male-dominated industry to her current role as vice president of leasing and marketing at Wade Interests […]

Centro: Creating a Safe, Vibrant Downtown San Antonio

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  Ever wonder how downtown stays clean, vibrant, and energetic? It’s thanks to the efforts of Centro San Antonio, a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the city’s public spaces.   Centro focuses on managing downtown’s public improvement district (PID), including San Antonio’s iconic, cultural, creative, and civic epicenters. Employees come together daily as placemaking agents […]

Leesa Harper Rispoli

Leesa Harper Rispoli

  In the fast-paced, modern world of real estate,    Leesa Harper Rispoli, the President Broker and CEO of Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper, REALTORS® (CBDHR), stands out as an exemplary leader. Her journey is marked by continuous growth, strategic expansion, and an unwavering commitment to effective leadership.   What makes Leesa truly remarkable is her […]

Alanna D’Antonio Garcia

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  Building Connections to Deliver Results   With more than 10 years in the real estate industry, Alanna D’Antonio Garcia, co-owner of Evoke Realty, has never sold a house. But she can tell you everything about the buying and selling process – and why the right agent is key.   “I talk about sales so […]