home rebates: Learn how to Camp in Texas. Free workshops from the Texas Parks Department. - 12/03/09 01:54 AM
Camping is a very fun thing to do.  A lot of people may want to go camping, but may be a lackhing the experience or knowledge. So the Texas Parks department developed a program to help you have a successful camping experience.
The program is called Texas Outdoor Family and they have workshops that are hosted at state parks and other sites (such as city and county parks).
Some of the things the workshops cover.
How to set up and break down camp (including your tent) Fire starting Outdoor cooking Guided walks Nature activities How to use a GPS Geocaching They will also teach you outdoor … (1 comments)

home rebates: Future Homeowners new and move-up Homeowners get a tax credit. - 11/07/09 02:45 AM
Dear Future Homeowner, Congress has just extended and enlarged the Homebuyer Tax Credit. Now, Now for the first time, the Tax Credit is now available to all move-up Homebuyers and first-time Homebuyers.  This is a great incentives from Uncle Sam!! A new $6,500 Tax Credit  along with the $8,000 first-time Homebuyer Tax Credit will continue.  The credit is now available to couples with an income up to $225,000.  That is up nearly $55,000 from last time. Also, current move-up Homebuyers who have lived in their current residence for five of the prior eight years, get up to $6,500 credit. This temporary Tax Credit is available for Homebuyers … (0 comments)

home rebates: Happy Halloween and turn back your clocks - 10/30/09 09:00 AM
Hi All,
Well it is that time of year and time to say Happy Halloween and turn back your clocks.
Boy has this been a fast year or what. Hopefully everyone has a safe Halloween.
Don't forget that November 1st 2009 at 2:00am you turn back your clock.
Fall back and Spring forward.
Hope everyone has a great holiday season.
 
Thank you,
Jeff
 
Buying a new home anywhere in Texas and would like to get up to 83% of my commission back? www.RebateOnTexasHomes.com
Buying a Resale home in the Central Texas area and want to get up to 50% … (0 comments)

home rebates: August 24th, Water Restrictions start in Austin Texas - 08/19/09 04:34 AM
The City Manager has determined that Stage 2 Water Restrictions will go into effect on Monday, August 24, 2009. These restrictions will be in effect until further notice.

Stage 2 Water Use Restrictions
The City Manager has determined that Stage 2 Water Restrictions will go into effect on Monday, August 24, 2009. These restrictions will be in effect until further notice.
In Stage 2, the following additional restrictions apply to the use of potable water:
Outdoor irrigation is prohibited except on assigned days at designated times (see once-per-week schedule below) Golf fairway irrigation is limited to assigned days … (0 comments)

home rebates: Facts I find interesting about Texas - 12/17/08 08:16 AM
Facts I find interesting about Texas (edit/delete)
Texas is popularly known as The Lone Star State. The population of Texas is 22 million, not including the 16 million cattle.The armadillo is the official state mammal.   70% of the population of Texas lives within 200 miles of Austin. The state was an independent nation from 1836 to 1845.  Texas possesses three of the Top Ten most populous cities in the U.S. - Houston, Dallas and San Antonio. Texas comes from the Hasinai Indian word tejas meaning friends or allies. Texas' most populous county is Harris county with 3.4 million residents in … (2 comments)

home rebates: Downtown Austin Condominiums - 12/07/08 12:19 PM
Downtown Austin Emerging Projects
Downtown Austin,Texas is really changing its look and is becoming a interesting place to live.
If you are looking to move downtown Austin please consider hiring me as your agent.
I give you full service at a reduced price. 
 
Remember if you are buying a Home or Condo anywhere in Central Texas you can receive up to 50% of of my commission back to you at closing.
http://www.CentralTexasHomeRebates.com
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home rebates: A few more tips on lower your energy bills. - 12/07/08 12:11 PM
Install thermostats that allow you to heat or cool specific areas of your home.  This can help you to save money if you need to heat an up stairs during nighttime hours. Think about getting a dual thermostat systems that allow you to set different temperatures for different parts of your home.
Insulate your water heater and turn the thermostat down to 120 degrees. When buying a new water heater, pay attention to the energy consumption information included.
Insulate all pipes that are exposed to the cold. This will help keep them from freezing even when you turn the thermostat down at night.Install energy-efficient door … (0 comments)

home rebates: Helping to lower your carbon footprint - 11/10/08 02:20 PM
If you are trying to lower your carbon footprint on the world check out this group http://www.greendimes.com/  They have some interesting ways to stay green and help our children's children inherit a better world. 
They have a great article from "Business Week: Reducing Junk Mail (BusinessWeek)"  and  "Go Green From Cradle to Grave" (Oakland Tribune)Let me know of your favorite green website.
Have a great day,
J.
Here is another way to save money.  If you are buying a new home in Texas you can get up to 5% cash back at closing.  http://www.rebateontexashomes.com 
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home rebates: Why shoud I use an energy saving light bulb - 06/21/08 03:24 AM
An energy saving light bulb that uses 16 watts of energy replaces an standard bulb utilizing 60 watts of energy. This eliminates the emission of 1300 pounds of carbon dioxide and 26 pounds of sulfur dioxide from a coal fired plant-producing electricity. Usaually they say to just change one bulb. 
But, what if you changed them all? If you have about 30 light bulbs in your house, replacing them with energy efficient light bulbs will save you trips to the store to replace burned out lights, and about $900 over the life of the light bulbs. Right now almost every place … (11 comments)

home rebates: How to save money when getting a mortgage - 03/19/08 01:22 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)

home rebates: Speed Trap website. Now you don't have to slow down. (jk) - 03/13/08 01:10 AM
Speed Traps
I got this sent to me a few times and finally looked at it.  I think it is real.   In my town that is exactly where the police sit and wait for people.  Time and time again people are always pulled over.  I thought people would figure it out by now, but alas I guess everyone is in a rush for that measily two mile stretch.  http://www.speedtrap.org/speedtraps/stetlist.asp
 
J.
 
 
If you are buying a new home or condo in Texas and would like to receive up to 5% cash back at closing please see http://rebateontexashomes.com/ for more information.
 
del.icio.us  |  Digg it  |  Furl  |  Technorati  |  Spurl  … (13 comments)

home rebates: Why you shouldn't buy a new car if you are looking to buy a home - 03/01/08 06:48 AM
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)

home rebates: Get up to 5% cash back on a new home purchase in Galveston - 02/29/08 02:54 AM
Real Estate Agents in Texas can REBATE their commissions to their clients. To read more please see The Texas Real Estate Commission's webiteI follow the Federal Trade Commission and U.S. Department of Justice's, http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2006/07/recompetition.shtm. Today, people like you are using the internet to search for a new home. However, very few of them know that they can save thousands of dollars by using a Real Estate Agent such as myself, in conjunction with their internet search. Please visit http://www.rebateontexahomes.com for more information. Thank you, Jeff
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home rebates: Looking to Get a Rebate On a New Home In Abilene? Get up to 5% cash back. - 02/24/08 11:39 PM
http://www.rebateontexashomes.comI find this to be on of the most exciting offers in the Abilene Area. Send me an email and let me know what you think,How does this program work? Almost all Home builders in Texas will pay a Real Estate commission to a licensed real estate broker.
As a Texas Real Estate Agent in I can share this commission with you, the buyer, and give this to you as a Cash Refund. Most people don't understand that the price of a house is the same regardless of whether you have an agent or not.
This is how I can offer you … (0 comments)

home rebates: Travis Heights information - 02/24/08 10:15 AM
Recently I had a friend move to this cool neighborhood.  So I decide to post about it.
Travis Heights is located in South Austin, Texas.  It is bordered by Lady Bird Lake on the north, IH-35 on the east, Congress Ave. on the west and Oltorf on the south. In 1913 it was founded by Mr. Newning, Mr. Swisher and General Stacy.  Development of the town started soon after in the 1920's.  There was even a park named after General Stacy.  It is located on Blunn Creek in Travis Heights and is named Stacy Park.
The neighborhood if full of trees and hills and has very interesting people, also, its proximity … (4 comments)

home rebates: Dinosaur Valley State Park - 02/19/08 01:15 AM
If you or your children love to explore new places, this is it. 
The State Park is located in Somervell County Texas, Close to the town of Glen Rose. The Park is over 1500 acres and in 1969, was designated a National Natural Landmark.   This is a great place to view the fossilized dinosaur footprints.
                                                           
You can also hike, camp, picnic, fish, and swim.  The area is full of beautiful scenery and wildlife. The coolest thing I think is the dinosaur tracks.   They near a part of the Brazos River called the Paluxy. The park is open year round, but late summer is the best time to visit for viewing the tracks, make sure you … (4 comments)

home rebates: Realtors® Designations and what that means to you, the client. - 02/18/08 08:10 AM
Sometimes you will see an agents name with a designation or two at the end of their name.  i.e.  Jeff Kessler ABR,GRI
These designation show the dedication the agent has to his or her real estate profession.  I personally got my designations in my first year.  I wanted to learn as much as I could.  This is a very difficult profession as most agents will fail within their first 5 years.  I have been around 10 years and going strong.  This is what my two designations mean to you.
Accredited Buyer RepresentativeThe Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR®) designation is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation. … (8 comments)

home rebates: Things To Do When You are Moving Into A New Home - 02/17/08 06:02 AM
So you have bought a home and are going to be moving in soon.  Here are a few ideas for you. If you have any more please leave a comment with your idea,
J.
Get your address changed Go to you old post office before you move and fill out the correct form.  You could also go to http://www.usps.com/ and get all the info you need from there. You should also contact the companies that bill you as well as any magazines that you subscribe to directly.  That way you will still get your bills on time and keep the magazines a coming.
Before you go to closing When you … (2 comments)

home rebates: Central Texas swimming holes - 02/13/08 04:39 AM
Should be warming up really soon.  So, you know what that means.  Time to go SWIMMING!!!!! Wooo hoooo!!!!  Here are some local areas swimming holes in the Cental Texas Area.  Let me know of your favorite place to swim.  I know I have missed some so you guys can fill in the "holes" so to speak.
J.
Barton Springs PoolLearn a bit about Barton Springs Swimming Pool including a little history and location.
Central Texas Swimmin' HolesIn-depth information about places to swim in Austin: Balmorhea, Barton Springs, Bull Creek, Blue Hole, Devil's Waterhole, Deep Eddy Pool, Hamilton Pool, and more.
Deep Eddy Movie ScheduleIf you … (2 comments)

home rebates: Reducing Credit Card Debt - 02/13/08 12:35 AM
As a nation we are almost totally dependent on our credit Cards. The cards are very easy to use, from buying plane tickets to a pack of gum. This isn't always a bad thing. Credit cards are very convenient and are safer to use than cash. Then, if you are not diligent your spending can get out of control.  You start buying more things than usual and you have a hard time making the full payment each month. Then, with penalties, fees, high rates, and continued spending debt accumulates much to fast. This scene is repeated all over the U.S. and it can even happen to you. So if you are in debt … (25 comments)