March 2nd voting

Please be sure to vote March 2nd. Did you know there are 4 propositions? 

Whatever you decide, get information to make your decesion based on actual fact. For more info check out http://www.freevotersguide.org/

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Home Buyer's Tax Credit About to End

Now is the perfect time to revisit the extended and expanded Home Buyer's Tax Credit.

Why? Because now, as you calculate your tax bill or your refund, you can finally see in real terms just how beneficial a tax credit of up to $8,000 can be to your bottom line.

Here's the basics:

Qualified 2009 and 2010 first-time home buyers can get up to 10% of the home's purchase price or a maximum of $8,000. In November 2009, legislation extended a tax credit of up to $6,500 (or up 10% of the home's purchase price) to long-time residents of the same primary residence if they purchase a new main home. To qualify, eligible taxpayers must show that they lived in their previous homes for a five-consecutive-year period during the eight-year period ending on the closing date of the new home.

Important details to remember:

1) You don't have to pay it back (as long as you stay in your qualified home for at least 36 months).

2) If you qualify for the credit, you can still apply it to this year's taxes, even if you've already filed your returns, or save it for your 2010 returns.

3) This is a true tax credit, not a deduction. If you qualify for the full credit, there will be an actual dollar-for-dollar reduction of up to $8,000 (or up to $6,500 for qualified repeat buyers) on your tax bill now or in 2010.

4) New income qualification limits have been put in place that expanded the pool of qualified buyers.

5) If you purchased a qualified home or plan to after reading this article, you must have a contract in place by April 30, 2010 (with closing to take place by June 30, 2010), so don't wait!

Steve Young
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Foundation Gala event

I want to thank all involved for their help in putting on a successful event February 13th this year. We had a great time and not only raised some good money for the Arlington Board of Realtors Foundation but got some very good exposure. 

Thank you too for all that attended and hope that this will be an annual event. Please go to the web site, www.arborcsf.org , to see more of what this benefit was all about!

Steve Young
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Texas Real Estate

Just got back from Texas Association mid winter meetings and excited to see participation up in committees and at the meeting as well. I truly believe that more folks are catching on that it's time we ALL take a stand for our business and private property rights! I am also seeing this trend in other areas of business and private sectors as well. 

Hope all will continue to at least check out OUR web site at Texas Real Estate and promote the site to consumers too. It's a great tool to get the word out regarding updated and CORRECT information to the public about Texas Real Estate.

We all have our individual companies, areas and niches we work in, but I've found TAR to be there for ALL Texas Realtors, no matter who you work for. If you just look at ZIP Forms, the TAR legal hot line, Mongo Fax and advertising that promotes "ask a Texas Realtor as examples, these things alone more than support the low low dues we have at TAR. Add in the other programs, benefits and perks, and you have an organization that  truly works from the membership level UP!

Let's don't forget, it's more about the customers, clients and private property rights we represent & fight for than about a company, or really even us as an individual, that matters most.

Steve Young
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Early voting info

Early Voting begins tomorrow, February 16

Voting begins Tuesday, February 16 and ends Friday, February 26

 

Early voting is a convenient way to participate in your civic duty and support your business. During early voting, you may vote at any early voting location in your county as opposed to being forced to vote in your precinct like you have to on Election Day, March 2^nd. Over the last few election cycles, Texas has seen historically high voter turnout. In the 2008 March primary, an unprecedented 1.2 million people in Texas registered to vote and voted for the first time. That can mean long lines at your polling location on election day, so vote early!

 

For locations and times to vote in your county, check your 

county’s election website.

Steve Young
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Price reduction

Price just reduced on this 3-2-2 located in gorgeous Pecan Park.

See more at www.1803nueces.com

Steve Young
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ARBOR Foundation Gala

Please don't forget the 1st Arlington Board of Realtors Foundation gala at the Arlington Sheraton, February 13th, 6:30. 

This is a great event to come and enjoy a Saturday night of great dinner, two bands, silent & live auction & opportunity to give to the community we live in and support. 

Open to everyone so even if you don't have anything to do with real estate come on and have a nice evening of fun. Call me or the Arlington Board at 817 701 2490 for more info. Bring a date or just come by yourselves. Part of your admission will be tax deductible too!!

You may go to www.arborcsf.org to get more inf on the foundation, mission statement and community needs that have been and are being met through this organization.

Steve Young
RE/MAX Associates
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Credit cards

This looks like a pretty cool sight for all kinds in information regarding our credit cards:

http://www.cardtrak.com/

Let's have a great day today because I'm inching towards being the BIG 57!! Wow, the other day I qualified for the "seniors" menu and was asked to see my ID...no problem.

Steve Young
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Home buyer assistance program

Fannie Mae Announces 3.5 Percent Seller Assistance on HomePath® Properties

Incentive Part of Ongoing Effort to Stabilize Neighborhoods

WASHINGTON, DC — Fannie Mae (FNM/NYSE) announced that people purchasing a Fannie Mae-owned HomePath® property will receive up to 3.5 percent of the final sales price to be used toward closing cost assistance or their choice of appliances. The offer is available to any owner-occupant who closes on the purchase of a property listed on HomePath.com before May 1, 2010.

"Attracting qualified buyers to the market and reducing the inventory of vacant homes is critical to stabilizing neighborhoods and helping the market recover. Many families are taking advantage of the federal homebuyer tax credit to buy a new home so this is a great time for Fannie Mae to offer some additional help," said Terry Edwards, Executive Vice President of Credit Portfolio Management. "Homebuyers have the option to choose between financial assistance toward closing costs or new appliances for their home."

Properties eligible for this incentive are listed on HomePath.com and most listings include detailed property descriptions, photographs, community and school information and more. In addition, many Fannie Mae-owned properties are eligible for special HomePath Mortgage and HomePath Renovation Mortgage financing which offers homebuyers an opportunity to purchase with as little as 3 percent down.

Steve Young
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