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It looks like the home builders got out ahead of the rest of us on this one. If you have seen the advertising from builders lately they mention monetizing the tax credit so it can be used for upfront cost on an FHA backed loan. Buyers still have to have
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Move in Ready • 1,395 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story "Contemporary" - MLS® $119,900 - Lots of new mechanicals Seven Oaks, San Antonio - Great home for the first time buyer or those looking to downsize. The home features a nice
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Interest rates are heading up! If you have been watching interest rates lately you know they are heading up. There are a number of reasons for this but namely the bond market is driving the rates up as the Government needs to sell more to cover the cost
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I was having a conversation with a potential client that was questioning the need for and emphasis on green building. He was keying in on the energy aspect of it and made it clear to me that he believes there is no shortage of oil and gas to be pulled
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Just got back in town from a short vacation in the Texas Hill Country a chance to recharge and renew. One of the main things I like about the location we stayed in is that there was no phone or television service. You have to pay attention to your significant
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That is the question I was asked by a gentleman, who had enquired about the name of my real estate brokerage. I had given him a brief explanation of one aspect of a green home, better indoor air quality. His remark “Will it kill me?” was in
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I do not know if any of you made it to the Green Camp, but if you did not you missed a cool event. It was great to see so many people who have woke up and realize we cant continue our wasteful ways when it come to the ecology of the planet earth. Yeah,
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Wow! Another week has gone by and it is time to blog! I am going to be short today and do a promo for Earth Day April 22, 2009. I hope all who read this will celebrate the day in some manner. It could be as easy as planting a tree or attending an Earth
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Automated trash pickup comes to Northeast side of town. Wow, have you seen the size of the new cans? It would take our household 2.5 to 3 months to fill one of these cans. As I have stated previously we have one bag (like they give out at the grocery
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Wow! The news programs are really running with the buzz on indoor air quality. I have been talking about it off and on since I started this blog. Finally people are waking up and realizing our homes can make us sick! If you already own your home you might
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I hope it is evident now that I am totally into green building and sustainability. Some think they are one and the same and if done correctly green building is done in a sustainable manner. I title this week’s post “How much square footage
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The National Association of Realtors has developed a course that leads to a “Green” designation for Realtors. You can read the course description and outline at www.realtor.org/education . I am guessing now that the national organization has
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You have heard the buzz words “Low E Glass” but what it is? I bet many of us have a pretty good idea of what Low E Glass does. It blocks the transfer of heat (infra red heat). Emissivity refers to the ability of a surface to absorb or reflect
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Radon Gas! You might be asking yourself what does Radon Gas have to do with buying and selling real estate? A simple answer is check your Seller’s Disclosure and I am sure you will find a statement asking if the seller is aware of the presents of
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San Antonio Express News Headline “S.A. HOME-PRICE FALL IS BIGGEST IN DECADE (-7%).” I say where did that come from because just last week I said home prices where flat to increasing in San Antonio…I did mention depending on zip code.
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