The City of Irving spreads wide and covers many socioeconomic areas. The City is developing new parks, etc. to make living in Irving better for everyone. Watch this clip to see what they have done recently.
Again, thanks for keeping Irving alive!
Irving Neighborhood Improvements
Friday, April 3, 2009
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Turn Out The Lights!
What is Earth Hour? Earth Hour is 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm (local time) Saturday, March 28, 2009. During this hour, people around the globe will turn out their non-essential lighting in what will be the largest climate event in history. From Amman to Warsaw, city skylines will go dark for one hour as individuals, businesses, government buildings, schools and major landmarks turn out the lights.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Spring Is Here!
Spring has found Dallas. I love this time of year. The weather is perfect~~not to hot~~to sit outside and watch the dogs play though mine really wants to be in the house for some reason.
Spring is also the time we start thinking about cleaning, reviewing, and rethinking everything we are doing.
Spring is a great time to review things like insurance policies. Are you getting the best rate you can? Has your lifestyle changed in any way that would require more or less homeowners insurance?
What about home improvements and energy usage reviews? With summer coming on have you thought about the amount of insulation in your attic? What about weatherstripping your doors? Valuable cool air escapes so easily into the hot Texas summer.
Have you thought about the size of your home? Is it too big or too small for you now? Have you thought about putting your house on the market and moving up to another?
Spring gets us thinking about renewal. Make sure you are effecient this spring.
Spring is also the time we start thinking about cleaning, reviewing, and rethinking everything we are doing.
Spring is a great time to review things like insurance policies. Are you getting the best rate you can? Has your lifestyle changed in any way that would require more or less homeowners insurance?
What about home improvements and energy usage reviews? With summer coming on have you thought about the amount of insulation in your attic? What about weatherstripping your doors? Valuable cool air escapes so easily into the hot Texas summer.
Have you thought about the size of your home? Is it too big or too small for you now? Have you thought about putting your house on the market and moving up to another?
Spring gets us thinking about renewal. Make sure you are effecient this spring.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
A New Contract
Just want to put it out there...
I am writing a contract tonight.
The property is a foreclosure in Farmers Branch. We looked at it some time ago but felt the price was too high for the condition. Today the price was lowered and the contract is being submitted.
The lesson is sometimes property is priced too high for the market and the condition. Patience can will out.
I am writing a contract tonight.
The property is a foreclosure in Farmers Branch. We looked at it some time ago but felt the price was too high for the condition. Today the price was lowered and the contract is being submitted.
The lesson is sometimes property is priced too high for the market and the condition. Patience can will out.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Hey, first-time homebuyer: How does $8,000 from your Uncle Sam sound?
Want an extra $8,000? If you’re a first-time homebuyer then we have a nice surprise for you.
Last fall, the Federal Government introduced a financial incentive to prospective first-time homebuyers — an income tax credit of up to $7,500. The rules were simple: you must have been a first-time homebuyer (as defined by not owning a home in the previous three years) and you met certain income restrictions.
The new $8,000 tax credit is available to those who buy between January 1, 2009 and December 1, 2009. It’s not a deduction, it’s an actual credit. Unlike the $7,500 first-time homebuyer tax credit introduced last summer; this does not need to be repaid.
First timers who qualify can make no more than $75,000 in adjusted gross income if they’re single or $150,000 if filing jointly. The maximum tax credit is $8,000 or 10 percent of the sales price of the home, whichever is less. Three years residence in the property are required. As always, check with your accountant for details and be sure to submit IRS form 5405 when you file your taxes.
Last fall, the Federal Government introduced a financial incentive to prospective first-time homebuyers — an income tax credit of up to $7,500. The rules were simple: you must have been a first-time homebuyer (as defined by not owning a home in the previous three years) and you met certain income restrictions.
The new $8,000 tax credit is available to those who buy between January 1, 2009 and December 1, 2009. It’s not a deduction, it’s an actual credit. Unlike the $7,500 first-time homebuyer tax credit introduced last summer; this does not need to be repaid.
First timers who qualify can make no more than $75,000 in adjusted gross income if they’re single or $150,000 if filing jointly. The maximum tax credit is $8,000 or 10 percent of the sales price of the home, whichever is less. Three years residence in the property are required. As always, check with your accountant for details and be sure to submit IRS form 5405 when you file your taxes.
Friday, March 13, 2009
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