FAQS-Purchasing a New Home with Down Payment Assistance, Closing Cost Assistance, Mortgage Credit Certificates, and other Special Programs in Katy, Cypress, Spring, Dickinson, Rosenberg, Houston, TX). PART 3 - 12/23/10 08:10 PM
FAQS-Purchasing a New Home with Down Payment Assistance, Closing Cost Assistance, Mortgage Credit Certificates, and other Special Programs in Katy, Cypress, Spring, Dickinson, Rosenberg, Houston, TX).  PART 3
Part 3:  How do you qualify for down payment assistance programs and other special first time homebuyer programs?
 
        The Individual has to qualify for the down payment assistance program or other first time homebuyer program. 
 

 
Each down payment assistance program or 1st time homebuyer program is different.  In general, of course you have to qualify on credit, and income.  Same as on a regular program.  But this states … (0 comments)

FAQS-Purchasing a New Home with Down Payment Assistance, Closing Cost Assistance, Mortgage Credit Certificates, and other Special Programs in Katy, Cypress, Spring, Dickinson, Rosenberg, Houston, TX). PART 2 - 12/23/10 07:44 PM
FAQS-Purchasing a New Home with Down Payment Assistance, Closing Cost Assistance, Mortgage Credit Certificates, and other Special Programs in Katy, Cypress, Spring, Dickinson, Rosenberg, Houston, TX).  PART 2
 
Part 2:  The Politics of Special Programs - Are Down Payment Assistance Programs and other Special Programs a good thing or a bad thing?

Is there any downside to the down payment assistance and other special programs?  Not really. 
In some cases, there may be a payback or a partial payback, depending on the program.  Ask your trusted expert.  But, in general, the programs are designed to help people … (0 comments)

Merry Christmas to First Time Homebuyers in Katy, Cypress, Spring, Dickinson, Rosenberg, and Houston Texas - Down Payment Assistance, Closing Cost Assistance + more - 12/21/10 02:34 PM
Merry Christmas to First Time Homebuyers in Katy, Cypress, Spring, Dickinson, Rosenberg, and Houston Texas - Down Payment Assistance, Closing Cost Assistance _ more! There is nothing like celebrating a holiday in your own home - that YOU OWN.  Is Santa going to come down the chimney this year at a home you own?  If you are renting, promise yourself to look into how easy it can be to own your own home.  With all the available down payment assistance programs, closing cost assistance programs, mortgage credit certificates, and credit help, why shouldn't you reach out at get the help you … (0 comments)

A MOO-ving Experience - a Kodak moment with a friend. - 12/17/10 03:56 PM
 A MOO-ving Experience  

 
 
 
Sometimes, a person’s life story takes an interesting turn.
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
One recent day, Martha, one of my dearest friends, was helping me move from my home in the country.  We loaded the precious items, and left behind a few items that did not make the cut - like deer heads.


 
 
 
 
After packing up (phew!), we jumped in her truck and  I decided to take a picture or two to memorialize the day and remember the friendship and … (6 comments)

Watching your budget, but looking for some NEW TRADITIONS to do with the family for CHRISTMAS this year near HOUSTON, TEXAS? PART 4 (Katy, TEXAS) - 12/17/10 01:04 PM
Watching your budget, but looking for some NEW TRADITIONS to do with the family for CHRISTMAS this year near HOUSTON, TEXAS? PART 4 (Katy, TEXAS)
Is KATY, TEXAS a great place to raise a family, or WHAT!   SATURDAY, DEC 18 from 10 am to 6 pm. Bring the fam!
Katy Market Days:  A Katy Old Fashioned Christmas
12/18Old Town KatyAve. B from 2nd to 3rd Streets10 a.m. - 6 p.m.Katy Market Days will host "A Katy Old Fashioned Christmas," including 20,000 pounds of snow, photos with Santa, a Christmas Village with a train, live entertainment and more. The event also includes … (1 comments)

Watching your budget, but looking for some NEW TRADITIONS to do with the family for CHRISTMAS this year near HOUSTON, TEXAS? PART 3 (Katy, TEXAS) - 12/17/10 12:53 PM
Watching your budget, but looking for some NEW TRADITIONS to do with the family for CHRISTMAS this year near HOUSTON, TEXAS? PART 3 (Katy, TEXAS)
Truly one of the funniest presentations our family has ever seen.  The ZZ Tip thing is unbelievably hysterical.

The West Campus of Second Baptist Church is located in on the far west side of Houston at I10 and Fry Road. If you get lost, just call  713.465.3408 during business hours or worship times and we'll help you find your way.
Here is a map.  Prepare for an unbelievable time.
 
You can thank me afterwards!
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Watching your budget, but looking for some NEW TRADITIONS to do with the family for CHRISTMAS this year near HOUSTON, TEXAS? PART 2 (Katy, TEXAS) - 12/17/10 12:19 PM
Watching your budget, but looking for some NEW TRADITIONS to do with the family for CHRISTMAS this year near HOUSTON, TEXAS? PART 2 (Katy, TEXAS)
Ok, you music lovers!  And you Christmas tradition lovers!  And you budgeters!  This is a DON'T MISS!

Katy, Texas.  I-10 and Fry.  Sunday 1t 6 pm.  Second Baptist Church, West Campus....Combined choirs of Second Baptist - 350+ singers, PLUS full orchestra.  PLUS, of course, it will end with the Hallelujah Chorus.  Don't miss it!
Second's combined choirs and orchestras, in formal attire, will present a Sunday evening concert on the West campus. The video below is … (1 comments)

Watching your budget, but looking for some NEW TRADITIONS to do with the family for CHRISTMAS this year near HOUSTON, TEXAS? PART 1 - 12/17/10 12:05 PM
Watching your budget, but looking for some NEW TRADITIONS to do with the family for CHRISTMAS this year near HOUSTON, TEXAS?  PART 1
If you like LIVE  excitement, live performers, and LOTS of GREAT Christmas entertainment, you will want to check this out.  Second Baptist Church, home of Angels of Light, has a FABULOUS program.  Two nights only. 
http://www.second.org/Woodway/EventDetails.aspx?eventid=1626
 
 BETTER THAN CIRQUE DU SOLEIL! The Really, Really Big Christmas Show - Live! on Woodway Campus Fri & Sun • Dec 17 & 19 • 6:30PM LOCATION: Woodway Campus Worship Center REGISTRATION: A FREE Event No tickets, no registration, no RSVP required! Contact: … (2 comments)

You are not thinking about buying a new home and not buying GREEN are you? Don't tell your pocketbook, your children, or your neighbors! BUILD GREEN, BUY GREEN. - 12/16/10 06:56 PM
You are not thinking about buying a new home and not buying GREEN are you?  Don't tell your pocketbook, your children, or your neighbors!  BUILD GREEN, BUY GREEN. 
GreenECO BUilders is a green new home builder, building now in Katy, Cypress, Spring, Dickinson, Rosenberg, and Houston, Tx. 
 Watch, and learn!


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What kind of siding does YOUR home have? Buying a new home? Which one did YOUR Builder use? - 12/16/10 06:50 PM
What kind of siding does YOUR home have?  Buying a new home?  Which one did YOUR Builder use?
If your builder doesn't care enough to use what is best, maybe you need to get a new builder.
Look at this interesting comparison.  Decide which YOU would put if YOU built the home.  Then, call me.
New homes in Katy, Cypress, Spring, Dickinson, Rosenberg, Houston, TX  ..
 
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First timer and you are not sure whether you should buy a new or a resale? PART 1 - 12/16/10 06:33 PM
First timer and you are not sure whether you should buy a new or a resale? 
Here is some visual wisdom.
 
 
 
Interested in avoiding the most common pitfalls?  Call me!
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First Time homebuyer? Rent or buy? What will your in-laws think? New Homes with down payment assistance, closing cost assistance and special programs, now in Katy, Cypress, Spring, Rosenberg, Dickinson, Tx. - 12/16/10 02:52 PM
First Time homebuyer? Rent or buy?  What will your in-laws think?  New Homes with down payment assistance, closing cost assistance and special programs, now in Katy, Cypress, Spring, Rosenberg, Dickinson, Tx.
Have a little Christmas fun.  And remember, there are more holidays coming.  Other people are moving in with zero down.  Why not you?
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Still Renting? You are hurting your family more than you know. STOP IT! There is DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, CLOSING COST ASSISTANCE, and OTHER SPECIAL PROGRAMS available. NEW HOMES, Great Subdivisions. - 12/16/10 01:46 PM
 Still Renting?  You are hurting your family more than you know.  STOP IT!  There is DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, CLOSING COST ASSISTANCE, and OTHER SPECIAL PROGRAMS available.  NEW HOMES, Great Subdivisions.    Beautiful new homes, with down payment assistance up to $14,200, closing cost assistance to beat the band, and other incentive programs.  PLUS credit help.  So.  why are you still renting?  STOP IT!
 
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