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saving money: 904 West Avenue Condo's and Commercial starting in the $160,000. Commission Rebate if you hire me. - 03/05/10 07:05 AM
Went to a great party last night to preview the 904 West Ave Condos. These condominiums are awesome.
Every individual unit has their own photovoltaic systems and tank-less water-heater. This is a great way to control your energy costs and carbon footprint.
These condos are in a very nice location so close to Local Businesses, Whole Foods, West 6th St and Downtown.
904 West is a small and cozy complex. You don't have the stress of a huge high-rise. Walk out the door and you are almost on street level.
There should be some units available or sale by the end of March, but … (1 comments)
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saving money: Understanding Capital Gains in Real Estate - 03/04/10 09:04 AM
Understanding Capital Gains in Real Estate
When you sell a stock, you owe taxes on your gain - the difference between what you paid for the stock and what you sold it for. The same holds true when selling a home (or a second home), but there are some special considerations.
How to Calculate GainIn real estate, capital gains are based not on what you paid for the home, but on its adjusted cost basis. To calculate, follow these steps:
1. Purchase price: _______________________ The purchase price of the home is the sale price, not the amount of money you actually … (4 comments)
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saving money: My new toy. This is really cool - 01/16/09 09:07 AM
Well just like everyone I am back in the swing of things after the all the New Year doings.
I have been in the market for a new laptop for about a year and finally found one. This is a very cool "tiny laptop". I wanted a laptop that was low in price, this was $350 with no tax or shipping, easy to use, and compact. That is what I got.
This is going to be great to take everywhere. It will be great for meeting with clients, Trips or just about anywhere.
Well have a good day.
J.
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saving money: Austin Texas Energy offers a cash incentive for your old 14-to-27 cubic feet refrigerator/freezer. - 01/11/09 09:47 AM
Austin Texas Energy offers a cash incentive for your old 14-to-27 cubic feet refrigerator/freezer.
Did you know that Austin Energy offers a cash incentive for your old 14-to-27 cubic feet refrigerator/freezer.
They will even pick it up for Free. It does have to be working though.So what do you get when you turn it in. You can get $50 dollars for the fridge per single family unit.
Why Recycle Refrigerators/Freezers?
First off it saves Energy. Did you know that older models use two to three times as much energy as newer models do.So that means you save money.
Did … (1 comments)
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saving money: Austin Hopes To Cut Landfill Waste To Nothing by 2040 - 11/10/08 10:02 PM
Austin is putting together a plan to have zero trash in the future.
There are a few cities that are starting or have started the plan such as Seattle and San Francisco.
Austin hired a company from California to help in this process. They want to accomplish this by reusing and recycling everything and put nothing in a land fill.
Austin's main goal is to reduce the amount of trash to 20 percent per capita by 2012. Austin is trying to get to zero waste by 2040.
Do you want to save money when you buy a new home in Texas. See http://www.rebateontexashomes.com to find … (0 comments)
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saving money: Home Equity Loans - 06/30/08 02:18 PM
Home Equity Loans
Be cautious in taking out home equity loans. The loans reduce or may even eliminate the equity that you have built up in your home. Equity is the cash you would have if you sold your house and paid off your mortgage loans. If you are unable to make payments, you could lose your home. Compare home equity loans offered by at least four reputable lending institutions. Consider the interest rate on the loan and the annual percentage rate (APR), which includes other costs, such as origination fees, discount points, mortgage insurance and other fees. Ask if the … (4 comments)
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saving money: Austin Texas Energy offers a cash incentive for your old 14-to-27 cubic feet refrigerator/freezer. - 06/30/08 02:05 PM
Did you know that Austin Energy offers a cash incentive for your old 14-to-27 cubic feet refrigerator/freezer.
They will even pick it up for Free. It does have to be working though.So what do you get when you turn it in. You can get $50 dollars for the fridge per single family unit.
Why Recycle Refrigerators/Freezers?
First off it saves Energy. Did you know that older models use two to three times as much energy as newer models do.So that means you save money.
Did you also know that Austin Energy reuses 98% of the materials and they even dispose … (0 comments)
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saving money: Buying a New home in Dallas? Cash Back at closing just by hiring me - 05/22/08 10:33 AM
http://www.RebateonTexasHomes.com Get up to 5% Cash Back. If you are thinking about or are looking to buy a new home in Dallas Area, with a builder, this program is for you. You will get cash back at closing, easy process to use.You are doing most of the work. Why not get paid. Please call me or E-mail me before you start your new home search process. This will ensure that we have the paperwork in place. If you have started the process we may still be able to get you your rebate. Please look over this site to save thousands of … (0 comments)
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saving money: How to save money when getting a mortgage - 03/19/08 08:22 AM
How to save money when getting a mortgage
First Mortgage Loans
Although your monthly payment may be higher, you can save tens of thousands of dollars in interest charges by shopping for the shortest-term mortgage you can afford. On a $100,000 fixed-rate loan at 7% annual percentage rate (APR), for example, you will pay over $75,000 less in interest on a 15-year mortgage than on a 30-year mortgage. You can save thousands of dollars in interest charges by shopping for the lowest-rate mortgage with the fewest points. On a 15-year $100,000 fixed-rate mortgage, just lowering the APR from 7% to 6.5% can save … (4 comments)
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saving money: Get up to 5% off the base price of any new home in San Marcos - 03/05/08 04:07 PM
http://RebateonTexasHomes.com If you are thinking about or are looking to buy a new home in Texas with a builder this program is for you. You will get cash back at closing, easy process.Why Should I use this program? I understand that people like to search for their new home on the internet. These people should be rewarded for their time and effort. That is why I created this program. There will still be a need and want for a professional Real Estate agent to represent you. I am there to answer any questions. I help you with any issues the builder … (0 comments)
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saving money: Why you shouldn't buy a new car if you are looking to buy a home - 03/01/08 02:48 PM
Many people have come to me to buy a new home. In the beginning I lost a deal, because they bought a new car. So I tell all my buyers to not buy a new car when looking for a home.
When you get a raise or accumulate some money most people like to spend it. Some decide to buy a home. some a car then there are the people who like to buy both. They have a desire to spend money.
Buying a home is sometimes a long and laborious ordeal, but an adventurous one at that. So in saying this, don't make it harder on yourself.
If … (18 comments)
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saving money: Saving money on your energy bills - 02/17/08 12:12 PM
If you are looking to lower your energy bill check out this website http://hes.lbl.gov/You just have to enter you zipcode and then proceed to the next page. The site has a lot of good information on how to lower your bills. They have good tips on what appliances to buy and which ones to avoid. They even help you lower you bills if you are a renter. Just think the money you save on your bills is money you can put away to buy a home.
Let me know if you have other ideas,
J.
If you are going to buy a new home … (0 comments)
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saving money: $149000 New home in South Austin Get 2% cash back on this new home. - 01/13/08 04:54 PM
If you purchase a new home through me I will give you up to 5% cash back on any new home in Texas. http://www.rebateontexashomes.com/ I work with almost any new home builder in Texas.This home is paying the agent a 3% commission so you will get 2% back and I get 1% if you buy the home below.This is a Model Home and has a lot of upgrades.Address 4609 CYPRESS BENDSqft. 1698Price = $149,900About the HomeStories: 2 Square Footage: 1,698 Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2.5 Garage: 2 Just minutes from the University of Texas and St. Edward's University Easy access to I-35 … (0 comments)
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saving money: $169,033 New home in Cedar Park. Get 2% cash back on this home at closing - 01/13/08 04:28 PM
If you purchase a new home through me I will give you up to 5% cash back on any new home in Texas. http://www.rebateontexashomes.com/ I work with almost any new home builder in Texas.This home is paying the agent a 3% commission so you will get 2% back and I get 1% if you buy the home below.WESTWOOD SubdivisionAddress 2110 WOODWAY DRIVE Sqft 2070Base price = $160,950Homesite premium = $1,000Upgrades $7,083Final price = $169,033Stories: 1 Square Footage: 2,070 Bedrooms: 3 + den Baths: 2 Garage: 2 About the SubdivisionLocated just 20 minutes north of Austin Quiet neighborhood located in the Leander … (0 comments)
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saving money: Here is a link to my weekly "REAL ESTATE NEWS CHANNEL" 1/7/2008 - 01/07/08 05:34 PM
Click Here
This week's segments are full of interesting and useful information that I think you will enjoy whether you are a buyer, seller, homeowner, or renter.
Some of the topics covered this week are:
Real Estate Outlook - Congress heads back to Capitol Hill following its holiday break, real estate legislation is at the top of its immediate to-do list.Mortgage Moment - Jan Demas discusses "If selling your home, should you cancel the property insurance on the date of settlement?"Market Condition - Draper, Utah - Realtor Alan Curtis, reports that the area's growth has exploded!..With this growth have come terrific home values."Ask … (0 comments)
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saving money: $210983 New home in Spring Trails Pflugerville, TX Get up to 2% cash back - 01/06/08 01:11 PM
SPRING TRAILS Stories: 1 Square Footage: 2,137 Bedrooms: 3+den Baths: 2 Garage: 2 Address 416 SPRINGBROOK ROAD 2137 SQFTBase Price $185,950Homesite Premium $1,500Upgrades $23,533Final Price $210,983HEB, Wal-Mart, Home Depot and the La Frontera retail center located nearby Large, 70-foot homesites Planned private amenity center Children will attend Pflugerville ISD schools Located just south of SH 45 and west of the new SH 130 Quick commutes to major employers like Dell Energy-star certified homes 14 SEER AC Swing load garages 9 foot ceilings on first floor Rounded drywall corners with squared window returns 12x12 ceramic tile entry Whirlpool appliances 10x10 patio 42-inch … (1 comments)
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saving money: 2008 tax season delays. - 01/06/08 12:45 PM
Well if you like to file you taxes early this year it looks like you are going to have to wait.
Recent changes by congress will put the kibash on that. Almost 20 million people will be affected. Wow! that is a lot of people. I am still doing my taxes early this year. I guess I can wait a few weeks longs.
They are hoping that this delay will not pass onto people who do there taxes later.
The delay is being caused by the AMT laws. Congress put a patch in place to adjusts the AMT exemption amounts so that fewer taxpayers … (4 comments)
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saving money: GreenChoice is back in Austin(renewable energy) Come sign up and help save the earth. - 01/03/08 07:32 AM
IT'S BACK. You can now subscribe as of January 14, 2008, Austin Energy again offers GreenChoice to the public.
The GreenChoice charge of 5.5 cents per kWh is fixed until December 31, 2022. It replaces Austin Energy's fuel charge of 3.65 cents per kWh. The average residential customer consuming about 1,000 kWh per month will pay about $18.50 more per month for GreenChoice power
Austin Energy already has 665 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) in subscriptions makingGreenChoice the nation's most successful utility-sponsored green power program. GreenChoice® electricity comes from clean, renewable sources.
http://austinenergy.com/Energy%20Efficiency/Programs/Green%20Choice/index.htm
How awesome is this? Just another way to keep the earth green.
J.
Remember if you would like … (4 comments)
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saving money: $207139 Great new home in Siverado Ranch 2% cash back for you (Cedar Park Texas) - 01/02/08 03:18 PM
601 CLOVER FLAT Sqft.= 1585 Baseprice = $173,950Upgrades $23,689 Final Price = $207,139This home I can pay 2% back at closing which means you would get around $3,479. This is based on the base price.This is a great new home in the Cedar Park area.Agent 457133 Jeff Kessler 512.801.5666Neighborhood Features. Features wooded homsites ranging from 50' - 60' Located in Cedar Park just off FM 1431 and Vista Ridge Located inside the highly acclaimed Leander ISD Amenity center will include 25-meter pool, kiddie pool and clubhouse Private park with picnic areas and open space being developed Home Depot, HEB, Bank of … (0 comments)
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saving money: Homestead expemtion time is coming up for Texas residents. - 01/01/08 04:59 PM
Who qualifies for a homestead exemption. Anyone who owns a home on January 1st and uses that residence as their primary home. This entitles the owner to a $15,000 exemption to lower school taxes this year. You can either own a home, condo or mobile home.
If you own your home you have to file after January 1st and before April 30th. Do not apply before or after these dates as they will not be accepted and you application will be thrown away. I listed the link below to follow to apply for your homestead.
http://www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/taxforms/50-114.pdf
Thank you,
J.
If you are buying a new home … (3 comments)
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Jeff Kessler, Broker, ABR,GRI 512.801.5666
Austin,
TX
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