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Update: Tax credits for home buyers and homeowners

Julie — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 02:24:09 +0000

The bill now being considered offers first-time homebuyers a tax credit of up to $8,000 if they buy homes between Jan. 1 and Dec. 1, 2009. Those who haven’t owned a home in the last three years will qualify as first time buyers. Additionally, existing homeowners could get a tax credit of up to $1,500 by making their homes more energy-efficient in 2009 or 2010. Numerous projects would qualify, such as installing energy-efficient windows, doors, furnaces, and air conditioners, or adding insulation. Homeowners can get back 30 percent of their expenses, up to $1,500.

Source: Associated Press

Texas Greenbelt Coalition

Julie — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 04:06:48 +0000

The Greenbelt Coalition, a newly formed clean energy technology advocate group, wants Texas to lead the nation’s effort to pioneer clean alternative energy solutions.

The group, made up of political and civic leaders, wants to find ways to lure jobs to Texas and that is good news! Concentrating on clean-tech jobs, and promoting the expansion of current Texas wind, solar, natural glass and advanced battery industries, proponents are working with area chambers of commerce to promote alternative energy sources.

Source: Herald-Zeitung.com

A Greener Texas

Julie — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 02:26:57 +0000

Environmental groups support the proposed legislation for a new clean air bill, now in the Texas State Senate, that would require new Texas homes to be built with at least 15 percent more efficiency in energy use. Additionally, new appliances will have to use significantly less electricity than is now required. All of this is good news for Texas! The bill, by Senate Natural Resources Committee Chairman Kip Averitt, also proposes a grant program to encourage the “best and brightest” technology for air quality, Averitt said “We’re going to put some of the state’s smartest people together at the same table and allow them to incentivize new technologies so the state can help get those technologies to the market faster,”

Source: Dallasnews.com

1629 Flagstone Lane Little Elm, TX $164,900

Julie — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:27:10 +0000

If you are looking for a home move-in-ready, then look no further. This home has plenty of room for a growing family with 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. When you enter the beautiful 3448 sq.ft. home, you are greeted by the tasteful formal living and dinning rooms which lead to the family room. The eat-in kitchen is open to the family room and is large enough for family gatherings. It even has a walk in pantry. There are upgraded fixtures and faucets throughout the home, plus a instant hot water spout. You will also find CFL bulbs throughout the entire home. This is a great way to save money.

The master bedroom is a total retreat. It is separate from the other bedrooms. The master bath has 2 walk-in closets with built-ins, a large garden tub, dual vanity and a separate shower. The custom paint and drapes make for a relaxing private room with extra space for a TV and sitting area.

In addition to the large master, the secondary bedrooms are extra spacious and most have a walk-in closet as well. In the middle of the bedrooms is a giant game room that includes a high-end pool table! The pool sized yard is a great place to BBQ and also includes a great swing set for the kids. All this and you are walking distance to the schools, parks and lakes.

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