A recent update from The National Association of REALTORS® has informed us that there are welcomed changes coming to the First Time Buyer Tax Credit Program.
The newly developed $787 Billion Stimulus Package increases the home buyer tax credit from $7500 to $8000...But, that's not all... It also eliminates the repayment requirement for buyers who keep the property longer than 3 years... The 3 year requirement will help protect against the tax credit being used by speculators.
What makes you a first time home buyer & eligible for the tax credit? First, you must not have owned a home within te past 3 years. Second, you must meet the income eligibility restrictions (which have not changed from the current program).
The current program would have only been effective through June 30th. The new legislation will push this effective date to December 1, 2009.
Many today know that with the use of the internet, they can find an apartment that fits their needs. However, they could be missing out on many free extras that apartment locators offer. Just a few of these extras include
Here in San Antonio, Apartment Locators provide a completely FREE service & are paid out of the advertising budgets by the apartment complexes...Having no effect on lease rates or specials.
When you add it all up, only a small portion of an apartment locator's job is finding an apartment. It is more about doing the leg work & finding the best deal for the client. Plus, a nice cash rebate can't ever hurt!
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If you drive on Bulverde Road north of 1604, you have probably noticed the beginning of a 4 phase construction process that will widen the road and improve driving conditions. Here is a synopsis of the phases:
Phase 1 - Widen the section from Evans Road north past the Stone Oak Parkway intersection to Marshall Road. It will have 2 lanes in each direction as well as a center lane. Along this stretch, you have several residential communities (including Fossil Creek & Cibolo Canyons), a newly built upscale apartment complex (The Mansions at TPC), and the entrances to Lady Bird Johnson Highschool (scheduled to open in August 2008) and the TPC Golf Courses & JW Marriott Hotel (Scheduled to Open in 2010).
Phase 2 - Widen a 1.5 mile section from Marshall Road north to Highway 281. Along this stretch you will find many residential communities (Including Bulverde Village, Indian Springs, & Belterra).
Phase 3 - Widen the 3.8 section from 1604 north to the intersection at Evans Road. This section will affect area businesses (such as Harcourt, Cool Beans Coffee & VJ's Pizza) as well residential communities (including Bulverde Gardens, Roseheart & Bulverde Creek) and Bulverde Creek Elementary Shcool.
Phase 4 - Expand the Bulverde / Evans intersection 500 feet in each direction on Bulverde Road. Evans, East of the intersection, will consist of 4 lanes and a center turning lane. Evans, West on the intersection as well as Bulverde North & South of the intersection, will be 4 lanes with a center median.
San Antonio's North East Independent School Distict's newest High School, Lady Bird Johnson, is scheduled to open for the first day of school this fall...despite construction delays caused by high rainfall in 2007. This will bring much needed relief for the very crowded Reagan High School, which has over 3000 students.
Some say that Johnson looks more like a University than a highschool! It is definitely Texas-Sized...
The School colors will be Columbia Blue & Navy & the Mascot will be the "Johnson Jaguar". So far, the boundaries for attendance are North of 1604 & East of HWY 281. Several neighborhoods west of 281 will also attend.
For more information visit http://www.neisd.net/johnson/
Broker/Owner - ABR, AHWD, E-PRO, GRI, SRES, REALTOR®. Whatever your residential real estate needs may be, Lane Rogers is dedicated to providing quality information and exceptional service.
Broker / Owner After attending Auburn University in Alabama, Lane Rogers and his wife, Patricia Zars, returned to Patricia's home city of San Antonio, Texas. Lane Rogers has served the San Antonio real estate market for nearly 7 years. After spending 3 years as an agent with Prudential Real Estate and Century 21, Lane Rogers obtained his Broker's License in 2004 and left the real estate franchise arena to open an independant & individual real estate company. Over the next few years Lane also developed specialized divisions for New Construction Homes as well as Apartments. In 2008, LaneRogers REALTORS® was transformed into Zars & Rogers REALTORS® to serve & offer customized service to the entire San Antonio real estate market. As a licensed Broker and REALTOR®, Lane has continued his real estate education and has obtained the following designations and certifications:
Lane Rogers is a member of: Lane's interests, outside of real estate, include travel and automobiles. Whatever your residential real estate needs may be, Lane Rogers in dedicated to providing quality information and exceptional service. 
Lane Rogers, ABR, AHWD, E-PRO, GRI, SRES
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