Vintage Township

We all know that it's a Buyer's Market right now. If you are financially stable and plan to stay in a home for a few years, then the time couldn't be better to begin your search for new homes in Lubbock, Texas!

Here are the top three reasons why you should start seriously looking for your new home and CLOSE on it before the end of the year.

1. Homes are affordable.
According to the National Association of Realtors' housing affordability index (a measure of the relationship between home prices, interest rates and household income), homes are more affordable now than since they started measuring affordability in 1970.

2. Interest rates still historically low.
Interest rates are still historically low and if you have good credit and the required down payment, you can find a great mortgage.

3. You may qualify for an $8,000 tax rebate
If you are a first-time home buyer and close on a home before December 1, 2009; you could qualify for an $8000 federal tax credit that does not have to be repaid.

Individually, these are three great reasons to buy a home today. Put them all together and you could save thousands of dollars on your purchase and hundreds of dollars in a monthly payment.

What are you waiting for? New homes in Lubbock are now available at Vintage Township, where more than 30% of phase II is now sold out in just 3 months!

To take advantage of these historically low prices, low interest rates and see if you qualify for an $8,000 tax rebate, visit Vintage Township to find new homes in Lubbock, Texas.

Join us for Coffee at the New Corner Market in Vintage Township.

As new home sales dropped in communities around the country, Vintage Township in Lubbock, Texas continues to grow. Vintage Township owes it success to its new urbanist roots. Vintage Township is a planned community development that offers more than a home - it's a special place where neighbors know each other, where walking to an outdoor farmer's market or a corner store is a pleasant activity that's only a short walk from your house or where weekend events and activities make learning-and living better-a lot more fun. You can even walk to work or meet up with friends for dinner - or a cup of coffee - without taking your car.

This "sense of community" and lifestyle is taking shape and becoming a reality at Vintage Township. Just opened in Phase II of Vintage Township is the Vintage Land & Coffee Company where they are brewing their own special blend of coffee and (for a limited time) giving it away free - the pastries, too! The first "mixed-use" commercial building called Market Hall is under construction and 100% presold! Market Hall has 2^nd and 3^rd floor professional office condominiums, a new Vintage Township information center and the Corner Market.

Wait! There's a lot more to boast about. The community's first swimming pool and the Town Hall facility is scheduled for completion this summer.

And, soon the Vintage Township two Town Centers will be the place to shop ‘till you drop. First, there's the Northeast Town Center-- which will offer a quaint European flavor. Or for those more drawn to city life, our Northwest Town Center will be fashioned in the likeness of a classic Americana town square. Both centers will provide great shopping and great fun.

In the meantime, the Vintage General Store-about to be built-- is going to be the place to buy that tube of toothpaste you need. Or have a chat with your neighbors as they pick up there mail. And it won't take you long to walk there.

During the summer months, you can take a short stroll to Vintage Townships' very own Farmers Market and enjoy a warm, tasty muffin or pick out just-picked vegetables for tonight's dinner.

Sounds inviting, doesn't it? We invite you to explore all that Vintage Township has to offer...start your tour now by visiting our online Town Plan or, better yet, take a drive to Vintage Township, have a delicious cup of coffee on us and see for yourself.

Opportunity of a Lifetime for First-Time Buyers in Lubbock, TX

Interest rates are incredibly low. Homes are priced to sell. Now, more than any time in the last decade, it's a great time to buy a new home in Lubbock, TX. For first-time buyers, the reason to buy a home in the next 7 months is even better thanks to the Federal Tax Credit for First Time Home Buyers.

For aspiring first time home owners who find their goal stubbornly elusive, legislation enacted earlier this year provide a tax credit of as much as $7,500 for first-time home buyers might just be the opportunity of a lifetime.

But like so many of the good things in life, time is of the essence for buyers who want to take advantage of this outstanding opportunity. Only homes purchased before July 1, 2009 are eligible. Here's the tax credit at a glance:

• The tax credit is available for first-time home buyers only.
• The maximum credit amount is $7,500
• The credit is available for homes purchased before July 1, 2009
• Single taxpayers with incomes up to $75,000 and married couples with incomes up to $150,000 are eligible for the full tax credit
• The tax credit works like an interest-free loan and must be repaid over a 15-year period
  

If you live in Lubbock or moving to the Lubbock area, Vintage Township has several homes in each of their six communities that can close before the July 2009 deadline. Homes are priced between $166,900 and the$500,000's. There are even a few homes priced between $285,700 and $469,000 that are ready to close right now.

Vintage Township is a carefully designed, happening-kind-of-place which offers you and your family a whole new way of living. It's a special place where neighbors know each other, where walking to an outdoor farmer's market or a corner store is a pleasant activity that's only a short walk from your house or where weekend events and activities make learning-and living better-a lot more fun.

For more information about Vintage Township or the Federal Tax Credit for First Time Buyers, visit www.vintagetownship.com or call 806,771-1117.

There are numerous ways you can have an effect on this season's environmental impact right in Lubbock, Texas. Basic goals in environmentally-friendly shopping can include buying locally-produced and grown food, purchasing locally created gifts and reducing consumption while recycling as much as possible. Here are a few "green" suggestions for this holiday season:

• Buy locally grown and produced food for your holiday meals. Texas produces many fruits and vegetables year-round which are available at farmers markets and some grocers. Check packaging to see where the item was grown or produced.
• Support your local artisans and buy local arts and crafts as gifts to support your town's culture. Check the internet and newspaper for local arts and crafts shows.
• Give gift certificates to a local one-of-a-kind local restaurant.
• Consider giving gifts that aren't "things" but experiences like tickets to a concert, yoga lessons, cooking classes or tickets to the local museum. Often these gifts are more meaningful and greatly appreciated.

Buying locally supports local jobs and local businesses in Lubbock. When you buy gifts and other products from smaller local shops, your help support your communities' businesses and jobs. That's good for you and for your community.

You can also live a "greener" life year-round in Lubbock when you live in a traditional neighborhood development like Vintage Township. Designed to be a walk-able community, Vintage Township is a community where you can live, work, play and shop right in your neighborhood. When built-out, Vintage Township will have homes in all price ranges, a neighborhood school, shops, offices, restaurants, plenty of recreational activities and even it's own Farmer's Market to purchase locally grown produce.

We invite you to explore all that Vintage Township has to offer...start your tour now by visiting our online Town Plan. If you visit any Friday or Saturday between December 5^th and December 20^th you can enjoy Vintage Township's Winter Wonderland where it's guaranteed to snow every 20 minutes.

Vintage Township is celebrating the Holiday Season in a big way and you are invited!

Vintage Township's Winter Wonderland begins December 5^th and continues every Friday and Saturday evening through December 20^th.

The first annual Vintage Christmas Home Tour is December 13^th from 2 - 5 pm.

Join in a Winter Wonderland's holiday spirit at Vintage Township's Founder's Park. Enjoy the beautiful decorations and Christmas scenes through out the park, take a ride on a "pony-drawn" carriage, sing Christmas Carols and, yes, enjoy a stroll in the snow! Snow is guaranteed to fall every 20 minutes!

Santa will also be there and waiting to hear the children's Christmas requests and wishes. This is a magical experience you and your family won't want to miss!

Hot Chocolate, cider and fresh basked cookies will be available for sale with proceeds going to Toys for Tots.

On Saturday, December 13^th you can tour six homes beautifully decorated for the holidays in the first annual Vintage Christmas Home Tour. This is a one-day event on December 13^th from 2 pm - 5 pm. Tickets are now on sale at the Vintage Township Information Center located at 11410 Trafalgar. Buy your tickets early - only a limited number will be sold!

Come out to Vintage Township any weekend between December 5^th and December 20^th and feel the magic of Christmas.

For more information about Vintage Township's Winter Wonderland or Vintage Christmas Home Tour visit www.vintagetownship.com or call the Information Center at 806-771-1117.