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I am a native of the Frio Canyon and have deep roots here. My family has been involved in ranching and agriculture in Real and Uvalde Counties since the 19th century, at one time owning most of the land where Garner State Park is now located.

After graduating from Leakey High School in 1985, I headed for the big city of Austin and received a BBA in Marketing from The University of Texas. I met my husband, Steve (an A&M graduate!) in Austin and we married in 1989. I spent 12 years happily employed as a high school teacher in the Round Rock ISD. When it came time for our oldest child to begin Kindergarten, we decided to make a change and headed for the Texas Hill Country. We have lived in Rio Frio since 2002 and just love the relaxed, peaceful, family oriented lifestyle this area affords.

My family and I are members of the Leakey United Methodist Church. I am very active in my community and serve as a Leakey ISD School Board Trustee and a volunteer ambulance driver for the EMS. I'm a member of the Hill Country Alliance ( whose mission is to promote smart growth in the Texas Hill Country ), Friends of the Frio, Friends of Garner and the various organizations that support the activities of my children such as PTO and Booster Club.

My second career as a REALTOR® and owner of my own brokerage firm is a dream come true. I hold the Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation, which means I have completed courses in specialized subjects including legal issues, finance, marketing, real estate investments, professional standards and environmental law. I also attained the Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) designation. I continually strive to stay on top of my game by attending classes and obtaining training over and above that which is required to simply maintain a license. I do this in order to give my clients the expert, professional representation they deserve!

The deep roots my family has planted here, my knowledge of real estate and the local area, plus the network of local resources and professionals that I have access to will all enable me to fulfill your needs. So give me a call. I know the area, I know the people, I know the market, and I want to know you!

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Martin Martinez, GRI Realtor Associate is a successful realtor with a reputation for delivering personalized, world-class service with positive results. His passion is to serve the needs of his clients and his community.

A native of the Frio Canyon, Martin has lived in Leakey most of his life where he enjoyed swimming in the Frio, hunting, fishing, and enjoying the outdoors. Martin has a wonderful wife of twenty years, Nina. He also has two children, Marcus and Olivia, who both attend Leakey ISD. He is thankful to still reside in this area, so that his children will be able to experience and appreciate what a small town has to offer.

Martin has earned the GRI designation, is a member of Kerrville Board of Realtors (KBOR), and Texas Association of Realtors (TAR). In addition to being an avid outdoorsman, Martin is very involved in his community and Leakey ISD. This diversity, allows him to represent all aspects and interests within the content of Premium Real Estate markets, bringing with him-- knowledge, experience and commitment.

Martin knows, when you are an informed buyer or seller, you will make the best decision possible for the most important purchase or sale of your lifetime. This is the reason that one of his main goals is to keep you informed on trends in the marketplace using the latest statistics for this area.

Tracy K Sosa - I grew up in the Midwest and moved to Austin at the age of 18. I got to Texas as fast as I could and never looked back!  I saw Austin grow from a mid-size town into a huge metropolitan area.  At the age of 22, I married my husband, Roy, who had four children: Cynthia, Ruben, David and Roy, JR., who the two of us raised together.

I began my career in the world of real estate by working for a woman who had forty-four rental houses in South Austin. I learned the rental business inside and out by doing all phases: cleaning, painting, getting tenants in and out, collecting rent, doing bookkeeping, and finance.

In the late 90’s I decided to get my Real Estate License and was able to assist my employer in the sale of her rental properties. With additional schooling I earned the coveted Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI) designation, which has provided me with tools and skills to be a better Realtor. I have also earned my GREEN designation and my Texas Affordable Housing Specialist (TAHS) designation. Over the years as a Realtor in Austin, I survived many ups and downs in the Real Estate Market! 

We discovered Leakey around 2014 through a friend who moved here years ago. We decided after my husband retired from Austin Community College that we would join the community. In 2017 we bought a home here. I have always loved nature and being out in it and this area offers nature’s beauty in abundance!

I enjoy working with people and helping them find just the right property, whether it is a home or just a piece of land. I bring experience, commitment, and knowledge to the table and I look forward continuing my Real Estate career in the Leakey and the surrounding area with Frio Canyon Real Estate.

Diane Craig - As a Rocksprings resident, I find joy in engaging in a variety of activities, including my love for exploring and enjoying the beauty of Texas, traveling to new places, unwinding by the serene river and spending quality time with my family and friends. My roots trace back to Uvalde, Texas, where I was born, and I have also spent a significant portion of my life residing in Camp Wood & Rocksprings. They all offer their unique charm and natural wonders. These experiences have further deepened my connection to the beautiful landscapes and rich history of the area.

I started my journey in the real estate industry in 1994 when I joined Rocksprings Abstract & Title Co., where I became an escrow officer and learned abstracting and land title research. After years of hard work and dedication, I became the owner. From 2020 to 2021, I served as the manager of the Commercial Loan Department for Frost Bank in San Antonio. I acquired the skills and knowledge of commercial loans for commercial buildings, land, condos, vessels and aircraft. This year, 2023, I acquired my real estate license.

Throughout my career, I have gained expertise in every aspect of the real estate industry, starting from the bottom and working my way to the top. My passion for real estate and deep love of Texas will help me fulfill my clients dreams of becoming a landowner and part of Texas History.