The Real Estate Blogster http://www.therealestateblogster.com Dripping Springs & Austin Area Real Estate Blog Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:44:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3 en TheRealEstateBlogsterhttp://feedburner.google.com Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce Weekly Update http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheRealEstateBlogster/~3/t2n2SenkPk8/ http://www.therealestateblogster.com/2009/11/10/dripping-springs-chamber-of-commerce-weekly-update-2/#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:43:21 +0000 Jeremy K. Frost http://www.therealestateblogster.com/2009/11/10/dripping-springs-chamber-of-commerce-weekly-update-2/

NOVEMBER ACTIVITIES/EVENTS

WEDNESDAY, NOV 11th DS ROTARY CLUB HOSTS VETERAN’S DAY TRIBUTE
The Dripping Springs Rotary Club holds its annual Veteran’s Day Tribute on Wednesday, November 11th. The tribute will be held at Texas Hearing and Service Dogs Pavilion located at 4925 Bell Springs Road from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Members of the local VFW Post will bring flags and ‘post colors’. Following a special recognition of our local veterans, Penny Reeves-Goff will emcee an evening filled with a variety of entertainment and patriotic songs. The Hill Country Band will showcase a repertoire of marches and historical war tunes. The DSHS Jazz Cats, Head to Toe Dancers and a Fiddle and Guitar group of local school children will also take the stage. Rotarian ‘top chefs’ will prepare dinner for attendees and a lively silent auction will add to the fun – and help the Club raise scholarship funds for college-bound seniors. While food tips are welcome, the event and meal are free to the public. For info: Bonnie Rose at 512-894-3944 or Karen Ford at 512-922-8234. JOIN US IN HONORING OUR LOCAL VETERANS
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WEDNESDAY- NOV 11TH OPEN HOUSE @ MEMEORY LANE EVENT CENTER
Open House here at Memory Lane on November 11th from 5:30-8:30pm. You can come anytime within those three hours, and there will be free food and drinks for anyone who attends! It would be a great opportunity to see what Memory Lane is all about.
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NOVEMBER 7-14 SHOOT DRIPPIN’ ARTS PROJECT
Community Creative Alliance is organizing “Shoot Drippin’!”, a Public Arts Project for Dripping Springs.
During the week of November 7-14 they are asking everyone in Dripping Springs to help create a digital portrait of our community. What makes this home to you? What do you love about our hill country and town? We all know it’s a special place, but what makes it special to you? If you’ve got a cell phone, you’ve got a camera! There are no limits on the number of photos you can send, and they are seeking participation from all ages.
Their goal is to get people involved in the creative process (think large scale group art therapy!) and hope that everyone will get out there and Shoot Drippin’!
For more information visit dscca.org or call Melodie Greider at (512) 940-4502 for more info.
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THRUSDAY-NOV 12TH SUITS & BOOTS PLANNING MEETING
We need HELP with our SUITS & BOOTS Community Awards Celebration!!! If you would like to help, please attend meeting NEXT Thursday, November 12, 9am at the Visitors Center . We have a lot to celebrate! Please contact Kim if you are willing to help with a task. THANK YOU!
For more info, call 512.858.4740 or Email: kim.dschamber@verizon.net
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THURSDAY- NOV 12th PAWS SHELTER DINNER BY THE BITE
Wilson Appliance is hosting “Dinner by the Bite” benefiting PAWS Shelter and Humane Society. Come enjoy cooking demonstrations by some of the area’s most acclaimed Chefs: Mandola’s Winery Trattoria Lisina, Rolling in Thyme and Dough, Creek Road Café, Verde’s and Linda Allen Catering. The evening begins at 6:30PM and promises fabulous food, libations and a silent auction. www.pawsshelter.org
For reservations call (512) 894-0756 or e-mail: pandhclark@aol.com
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SATURDAY- NOV 14TH DSYSA hosts FOUNDERS UNDER THE STARS 6PM – 10PM
DSYSA is hosting a fundraiser for our Football & Cheer programs. Join us for a Fun Filled Community Event. Bring a blanket and enjoy and enjoy an evening under the stars! Activities for the Kids include: An AWESOME Rockwall, Bounce houses, Inflatable Obstacle Course, Games & more….Music by Michael Myers & our own KDRP. Come out and see our new Multi-Purpose Fields at Founders Park off RR 12N. There will be BBQ from Don’s Texas BBQ. A Beer Garden hosted by The Stadium & Sweet Treats at our Concession Stand; let the kids play with their friends while you enjoy some great music & festivities.
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SATURDAY-NOVEMBER 14TH ONE HOUR to WELLNESS
“One Hour to Wellness” with your host Drs. Chae and Monya Tracy of Family First Chiropractic will be continuing the 7 part series of “the 7 pillars of health” with the topic being Exercise.
Every Saturday at 10am on 99.9 KDRP or www.kdrplive.org

Family First Chiropractic is doing a FOOD DRIVE this November and for those curious about chiropractic you may bring 8 canned or boxed items between now and Nov.19 and receive a chiropractic exam, x-rays and consultation with a doctor.
 

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expand it beyond first-time buyers

  • By Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press Writer

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — Buying a home is about to get cheaper for a whole new crop of homebuyers — $6,500 cheaper.

First-time homebuyers have been getting tax credits of up to $8,000 since January as part of the economic stimulus package enacted earlier this year. But with the program scheduled to expire at the end of November, the House voted 403-12 Thursday to extend and expand the tax credit to include many buyers who already own homes. The Senate approved the measure Wednesday, and the White House said President Barack Obama would sign it Friday.Buyers who have owned their current homes at least five years would be eligible for tax credits of up to $6,500. First-time homebuyers — or anyone who hasn’t owned a home in the last three years — would still get up to $8,000. To qualify, buyers in both groups have to sign a purchase agreement by April 30, 2010, and close by June 30.

“This is probably the last extension,” said Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., a former real estate executive who championed the credits.

The homebuyers tax credit is one of two tax breaks totaling more than $21 billion that was included in a bill extending unemployment benefits for those without a job for more than a year. The other would let companies now losing money recoup taxes they paid on profits earned in the previous five years.

“We are still in a world of economic hurt, and Congress must continue to act boldly and creatively,” said Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., chairman of the Senate Finance Committee. “With the right mix of tax breaks and investments we will get through this recession and get folks working again.”

The real estate industry has been pushing to extend and expand the housing tax credit. About 1.4 million first-time homebuyers have qualified for the credit through August. The National Association of Realtors estimates that 350,000 of them would not have purchased their homes without the credit.

Extending and expanding the tax credit for homebuyers is projected to cost the government about $10.8 billion in lost taxes. While the measure passed the Senate by a 98-0 vote, Sen. Kit Bond, R-Mo., questioned its efficiency in stimulating home sales.

“For the vast majority of cases, the homebuyer tax credit amounted to a free gift since it did not affect their decision to purchase a home,” Bond said. “And for the small minority of buyers whose decision was directly caused by the credit, this raises the question of whether we are subsidizing buyers who may not have been able to afford buying a home in the first place.”

The credit is available for the purchase of principal homes costing $800,000 or less, meaning vacation homes are ineligible. The credit would be phased out for individuals with annual incomes above $125,000 and for joint filers with incomes above $225,000.

The credit would be extended an additional year, until June 30, 2011, for members of the military serving outside the United States for at least 90 days.

Expanding the tax credit for money-losing companies is projected to cost $10.4 billion.

The business tax break would allow money-losing companies to use current losses to offset taxable profits earned in the previous five years, giving them refunds of taxes paid in those years. Under current law, businesses with annual gross receipts of more than $15 million can claim losses back only two years.

The tax break would help industries suffering losses in 2008 or 2009, including retailers, homebuilders and newspapers. Congress included a scaled-back version of the tax break — for companies with revenues of $15 million or less — in the economic recovery package enacted in February. The new tax break would be available to companies of any size, providing a quick source of cash.

The U.S Chamber of Commerce has been a big backer of the tax break for money-losing companies.

“It frees up capital that they can use to maintain jobs and potentially even hire new people as the economy returns,” said Caroline Harris, senior tax counsel for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

The tax breaks would be paid for largely by delaying a tax break for multinational companies that pay foreign taxes. It was passed in 2004 and originally was to have taken effect this year, but would now be delayed until 2018.

The bill is H.R. 3548.

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Four Central Texas schools qualified for the 26-band state championship contest, and three advanced to the 10-band final round. Hendrickson High School in Pflugerville placed fifth in the finals, and Hays finished 10th. LBJ High School finished 15th in the preliminary round.

WAY TO GO TIGERS!!!

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Austin makes Forbes top 10 list for careers and business.

Austin comes in at number 8.

Austin is projected to have strong job growth and continues to offer a highly educated work force.

 With a diversified economy Austin is projected to be a front runner in exiting the recession.

To see the entire list visit http://www.forbes.com/lists/2009/1/bizplaces09_Austin-TX_2384.html

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If you have questions about Highpointe of Dripping Springs look no further www.LiveInHighpointe.com has all the answers!

Everything you want to know about this amazing community!

*Current Pricing

*Current Specials!!!

*Current Home Inventory

*Floor plan availability

*Neighborhood Restrictions

*Amenities Information

*School District Information

*Hays County Tax Information

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About two dozen workers put up the tree, which is comprised of 39 streamers of 3,309 multi-colored 25-watt lights strung on a metal moonlight tower. The lights are red, yellow, green and blue. Every tenth bulb is yellow, which creates the tree’s swirl design.

Visiting the tree is something of “a rite of passage for any kid who grows up in Austin,” It is also the centerpiece for the Trail of Lights Festival, which traditionally begins in early December.

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Do you know  your homes current value?   Get a FREE CMA today! 

A Comparative Market Analysis is a free service that I provide to homeowners in order to give them a good idea of the estimated value on their home.


A CMA is a detailed report that compares properties of the same attributes and parameters. To give you a more accurate analysis, viewing the home is imperative but this quick CMA should give you a good idea of what is going on in the current real estate market.

Check out www.AnalysisOnTheHouse.com 

Or feel free to contact me, Jeremy K. Frost directly at (512) 636-2746 with any questions, comments or concerns and I look forward to assisting you with all of your real estate needs.

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This system contains every property currently on the market .(Austin Board of Realtors)

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Sure it’s fall and the weather is changing…so is your real estate market!

Does your house have the right curb appeal for the season?

No matter what the season, curb appeal plays a huge part in getting homes sold. Exterior staging often gets overlooked, especially when there is usually so much to do on the inside. Fall is a great time to complete certain activities, especially here in Texas.

Perhaps a small tree can be planted to hide a negative or unsightly view, or conversely, planted to frame or accentuate a great view. Also, fall is the time to be planting bulbs for spring flowering. Hopefully your home sells before then, but its not uncommon to plan ahead for a new listing that you will reveal in the spring.

Also, fall may be the time to put a garden to bed, or other small landscaping projects. (trim trees, fresh mulch, add some seasonal plants, etc…)

The fact of the matter is winter, spring, summer, or fall making a great first impression is key to selling your home in this market!

Looking for some curb appeal tips for your home? Please feel free to contact us!

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There are so many chemicals and cleaners out there that clean like a charm.  But they are not eco-friendly and many can irritate your lungs, especially if you have asthma.  So why clean with these products when there are clean green products that do the same job? 

How to Clean Green

  • Use cleaning products made from plant oils rather than petroleum.  As a disinfecant, choose coconut, eucalyptus, rosemary and sage oils.  These smell great and are safer disinfectants.
  • Did you know that detergents with fragrance contain cancer-causing agents?  So use fragrance-free laundry detergents.
  • Make your own stain remover using water mixed with white vinegar.  Lemon juice and hydrogen peroxide work well too! 
  • Use fresh air through open windows to freshen your home instead of air fresheners made with harmful chemicals.  
  • Baking soda and vinegar are great to clean green.  Grandma knew something about How to Clean Green!
  • Lemon juice and vinegar are another great alternative to clean green.
  • Vinegar is a great overall cleaner for things with tough grime such as coffee pots. 
  • Did you know hand washing dishes actually wastes more water?  So use your dishwasher. 
  • Keep dishes spotless but don’t use chemical-containing rinse-aids in your dishwasher.  Use good old fashioned white vinegar instead.  

Now you know How to Clean Green.  Stock up on baking soda, vinegar, and lemon juice!  Also check your local store.  Many manufacturers now make green products too. 

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