12 steps to Buying Property in Greece - 02/22/10 07:54 PM
 12 Steps to Buying Property In Greece
 
Greece is famous for its hot summers, beautiful beaches, low cost of living and wealth of historic, cultural and scenic attractions. If you have seen a property in Greece that you wish to purchase, please read on.....
 
                                                   
Generally speaking, there are no restrictions to foreign nationals acquiring real estate in Greece.  Once you have purchased your property, you become the freehold owner in perpetuity.  The good news is that once you have found your new home and secured financing, completion of the process should not require more than 6-8 weeks.  … (5 comments)

Lower your Home Energy Bill and Get a Tax Credit! - 02/09/10 03:57 PM
Lower Your Home Energy Bill and Get a Tax Credit!With it being tax season, I wanted to pass along a great tax credit for homeowners. By making cost effective, energy efficient home improvements, you can qualify for a tax credit of $1500. Here are the requirements and rules:
1.    You must make the improvements in 2009 and/or 2010 for the tax credit.
2.    The tax credit is 30% of the cost of the improvements or up to $1500.
3.    It is a one time tax credit and can be claimed on 2009 or 2010, or partly on each year's tax return.
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Texas Home Builders- What you need to know! - 02/02/10 03:58 PM


Texas Home Builders-  What you need to know!
Well, we've looked and looked, and there is no place to call home.  You've shown your client just about every possible home within their desirable geographical location/price range, but nothing sings, "Buy me!"  Your client begins to envision a home that combines 3 or 4 of the floor plans you've shown, and that home just does not exist on the market.....
So you suggest that perhaps they should build that vision....
Who's going to build "My" Dream?
Back in 2003, the Texas Legislature established the TRCC (Texas Residential Construction Commission).  The … (0 comments)

First Time Home Buyer/ Move Up Buyer Tax Credit Deadline and Details - 02/01/10 03:51 PM

As part of its plan to stimulate the U.S. housing market and address the economic challenges facing our nation, Congress has passed new legislation that:
Extends the First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit of up to $8,000 to first-time home buyers until April 30, 2010.  This means that you must have a fully executed contract signed by all parties in effect no later than April 30, 2010. Expands the credit to grant up to $6,500 credit to current home owners purchasing a new or existing home between November 7, 2009 and April 30, 2010. Armed services members, as well as intelligence service … (3 comments)

 
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