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Top 10 Real Estate Blog Posts of 2009
Here we are, right at the end of 2009, and in retrospect, a lot has happened in the real estate industry this year. But there has also been a lot that has not happened this year. Weren’t we expecting the economy and the real estate industry to start turning around this year? I took a [...]
Posted in Tax Credits, U.S. Economy |
Understanding the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program
Because the US has been having trouble in the housing and real estate markets, the United States Government has taken steps to make homes more affordable. For instance, we recently talked about how the US Government has given home buyers tax credits and their extension of that successful program. They’ve also taken steps to help [...]
Posted in Tax Credits |
Building on Your Own Land? There’s a Tax Credit for That!
Are you thinking of building on the land that you already own? You may be able to qualify for the first home buyer’s tax credit of $8,000 or possibly the $6,500 tax credit for home buyers. When the home buyer tax credit was signed into law and then extended until April 30, 2010, the United States [...]
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Home Buyers to Get Additional $6500 Tax Credit
As we have talked about before, first time home buyers have been getting tax credits of up to $8,000 when they buy a new home. That program, as part of the economic stimulus package, was set to expire at the end of this month, the end of November 2009. The United States Senate voted on [...]
Posted in Tax Credits |
$8000 Tax Credit Extension for Home Buyers Coming
According to reports, it looks like there may be an $8,000 tax credit extension for home buyers.  Several of the top Democrat and Republican United States Senators are voicing their opinions about the $8000 Tax Credit Extension for home buyers, and it looks like it may pass with approval. While an actual vote on the [...]
Posted in Tax Credits |
How to Sell Your Timeshare in This Economy
Recently, in the New York Times, selling a timeshare during the recession was discussed. It is “absolutely the worst time to sell,” said Brian Rogers, owner of the Timeshare Users Group. “A few years ago you got 50 cents on the dollar. Now you’re lucky if you get 10 cents on the dollar.” So what [...]
Posted in U.S. Economy |
Texas Grape Stomp Championship at Vintage Oaks
Don’t Miss the Biggest Wine Event of the Year! If you’ve never experienced a Grape Stomp, now’s the time! If you’re a fan of good food, great wine, friends, fun and great hill country scenery and weather, the Great Grape Stomp is for you! Want to sample award-winning wines from the Texas [...]
Posted in Activities, Land Alerts, Land Events, New Braunfels, TX, Texas |
Lake Ridge Land Sale in Cedar Hill Texas
Up to 52 Percent Discount on homesites at Lake Ridge at Joe Pool Lake located in Cedar Hill Texas.  Own these 1-acre, wooded homesites at the Lowest Prices Ever! Only 10 homesites remaining under $50K.  1-Acre homesites starting at $39,900. We’re closing out of one our beautiful neighborhoods at Lake Ridge. Right now, you can save [...]
Posted in Activities, Lakefront Property, Land Alerts, Land Events, TX, Texas |
Two Bluegreen Horse Communities Recognized by Horseback Magazine
Horseback Magazine recently recognized the 9 Best Horse Communities and two of Bluegreen Communities’ properties made the list.  Saddle Creek Forest in Magnolia, Texas and King Oaks in Bryan College Station, Texas are considered among the very best in Horseback’s vast circulation area.  Below is an excerpt from the article, Buying the Perfect Pasture for [...]
Posted in Activities, Bryan College Station, Equestrian, Houston, Land Buying Advice, Texas |
Free Green Building Seminar on Solar Energy Applications in Residential Construction
Free Green Building Seminar on Solar Energy Applications in Residential Construction, Saturday, July 11, 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 noon, at Vintage Oaks at the Vineyard, 1110 Vintage Way, New Braunfels, TX, 78132. Program will focus on how solar energy works, the types of solar systems available, application of solar in residential construction, tax credits, and [...]
Posted in Activities, Homebuilder Resources, Land Alerts, Land Buying Advice, Land Events, New Braunfels, TX, Texas |