Odessa - Midland Texas Homes

I have just finished watching a great story on dvd, The Pursuit of happiness. It ts a true story of a man who lives a humble life with his wife and child. Though hard working, it isn't until he finds his life spiraling into desparation that he finds true hope in a a future that appears to be an i...

BUYER QUESTION: Does the bond program for 4 percent work with the government 8000 credit together. ANSWER: They are separate programs.    My understanding is that you can do both and that they have no connection with each other except you have to purchase a home to receive them.   The bond progra...

In my previous blog I wrote regarding Hot Water Heaters.  Let's now look at: Exterior Windows, Doors and Skylights -  They must have U-factor and Solar Heat Gain Coeffiecient (SHGC) less than or equal to 0.30.  You can find the U-factor and SHGC on the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) ...

For the 2009 'Rescue' Act... In my last blog I mentioned that you could possibly qualify for a tax credit for replacing your old appliances for energy efficient models.  It was based on my original understanding that all energy star rated products would quailfy. I have recently learned from the G...

By adding some energy efficient home improvements you can get a tax credit from the IRS on your 2009 tax return. You can get a 30 percent tax break of up to $1,500 by adding insulation, ENERGY EFFICIENT exterior windows doors skylights heating and cooling systems This all adds up; so you could re...

Many first time home buyers have the necessary income to qualify for a loan but are having trouble paying the needed down payment and closing cost. I have become aware of a bond program by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.  In addition to the first mortgage, First Time Home b...

     With the summer months approaching and vacation travel plans in the making, I want to give you a great resource for find a bargin at the pump.       You can have updated information on the price of gas at various local gas stations.       GasBuddy.com has information that is provided to info...

I have been reading lots of articles referring to the Swine Flu.  Most everyone said that those greatest at risk had traveled to Mexico or come in contact with someone already infected.  Also that it was advisable for those near known cases to take precautions. Known cases... Where are the known ...

I am not even sure what day earth day is but I sure have seen alot of post on it.  Probably today... oh no, I forgot to put it on my recycled paper calendar using soy based ink. I suppose raising awareness is the whole idea behind earth day.  Honestly, for most people, it's a one day event.  So l...

If you've been doing any research about home selling - and if you haven't, then you certainly should be - you've probably run across the term 'home staging'.  At its simplest, home staging refers to making your home attractive to potential buyers. Buyers tend to be ruled by emotion when picking o...