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First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit
Recently I received a call to action from the National Association of Realtors. In the e-mail they sent I was asked to contact my Congressman and Senators to encourage them to extend or even raise the First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit. This past week I received a letter from my Congressman, Soloman Ortiz. [...]
Free Concerts with the Corpus Christi Municipal Band!
As many of you know, Municipal Band is the favorite musical activity Paul participates in. There is nothing I love more than to bring a blanket, my daughter and my dog and go enjoy some great music under the stars! There is always a great breeze so it’s pretty mosquito free! Bring a picnic if [...]
10 Mistakes First-Time Home Buyers Make
This is an article I found on Yahoo.com this afternoon. I thought this was advice everyone could benefit from: 10 Mistakes First-Time Home Buyers Make By Lisa Scherzer, SmartMoney.com Apr 10th, 2009 The declining home values that are plaguing homeowners are just one of the factors creating an opportunity for prospective home buyers. Standard & Poor’s latest Case-Shiller index, which [...]
4bsoflutely
OK, this has nothing to do with Brisket or Real Estate, but I thought I’d post this anyway. I have, along with 3 other professional flutists, put together a Flute Quartet. The quartet is called: We recently recorded a few pieces to use as a demo. We’ve posted the demos on our website (www.4bsoflutely.com). Please take a [...]
Secrets of Smoking Brisket 3/11/09
OK, I know this isn’t brisket. We’ve talked a lot about brisket over the past few months. I thought it was time to mix in a few other things. A always, this recipe is from our friends at www.texasbbqrub.com. This is not your Moms ordinary Meat Loaf- Cooked in the pit and just plain delicious (you [...]
Bankruptcy Judges can?t re-write mortgages, yet
WASHINGTON (AP) — A dispute among House Democrats stalled legislation Thursday to let bankruptcy judges reduce the principal and interest rate on mortgages for debt-strapped homeowners. The measure, backed by President Barack Obama, is the most controversial part of a broader housing package that had been expected to pass the House this week. It hit a snag [...]
Mortgage Deduction at Risk in U.S. Budget
A new proposal in the Obama administration’s federal budget outline would limit the mortgage interest deduction (MID) amount for thousands of families, which would impact the housing market for everyone. The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, which has supported the Obama administration?s housing and stimulus plans, is opposed to this proposal. NAR President Charles McMillan has sent [...]
Seccrets of Smoking Brisket 3/5/2009
OK this great tasting brisket will do just fine for the people you have coming over to the big game or if you are taking it to a Super Bowl party. Just tell them you smoked it outside so they would have it to enjoy on this day. I?ll keep the secret. What you will need. 1 [...]
First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit
Because there have been so many questions about this credit, here are some answers to some frequently asked questions: In 2008, Congress enacted a $7500 tax credit designed to be an incentive for first-time homebuyers to purchase a home. The credit was designed as a mechanism to decrease the over-supply of homes for sale. For 2009, [...]
Judges do not have authority to re-write mortgages, yet
WASHINGTON (AP) — A dispute among House Democrats stalled legislation Thursday to let bankruptcy judges reduce the principal and interest rate on mortgages for debt-strapped homeowners. The measure, backed by President Barack Obama, is the most controversial part of a broader housing package that had been expected to pass the House this week. It hit a snag [...]
