Deborah Peck Century 21 Landmasters

2011’s federal energy tax credits of up to $500 for various home improvements are a far cry from what they were in 2009 and 2010. But if you upgraded to one or more of the following systems in 2011, you may be eligible to take a tax credit on your 2011 returns. (As of January 2012, the feds haven’t extended the credits beyond ...

There are few things more frustrating to a seller than a home that sits on the market. It's stressful to keep a house in showing condition, and not selling can cost you lots of money. Use these tips as a quick guide to better your chances at selling your house in a timely fashion. Sit down with your Texas REALTOR® and evaluate ...

By Dian Hymer Inman News™ Some buyers are looking for a home that's located in a specific neighborhood. Others have more flexibility regarding where they live. But most buyers share one thing in common: They want a home that's in move-in condition. Start working on attracting buyers to your home by putting the property in ...

Dian Hymer explains that, 'Aside from less competition, low borrowing costs give buyers incentive'. We're getting close to the end of the year, which begs the question of whether it's worthwhile trying to sell your home now. Is it a waste of time? Will it sit on the market and become shopworn? Should I take my house ...

Mood of the Market By Tara-Nicholle Nelson Inman News™ Homeowners facing foreclosure seem to be desperate to buy again. Frequently, I receive letters from someone who hasn't yet lost their home to foreclosure but anticipates they soon will, and wants to be able to get back into the market, ...

Then vote for Proposition 2 Proposition 2 saves taxpayer dollars on water projects needed by many communities. For example, it gives cities a lower-cost way to repair and replace water mains and to keep treatment plants from being overwhelmed. How does Proposition 2 save money? If Proposition 2 passes, communities can finance these much-needed ...

By: Karin BeuerleinForget big savings on your energy bills if you make green home improvements. Instead, choose green retrofits and home improvements that offset rising energy prices. Progress$ E K Save MoneyMed $110–$220/yrEffortLow 1 wknd (research)InvestmentLow $25–$1,800 (materials) Insulating your home, including the attic, can ...

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A few basic elements can make the difference between a quick home sale and a frustrating ordeal. The experts offer their best tips. By Liz Pulliam Weston No matter how long your home lingers unsold, you can comfort yourself that at least you're not Mark Twain. The celebrated author put his Hartford, Conn., home on the market for $60,000 in ...

Lake Buchanan, Inks Lake or Lake LBJ, some of the best water in the state.  Check out my link to LCRA to find out the latest lake levels after the recent rains.