HAPPY NEW YEAR! In the coming months you may be eligible to receive rebates from your state or territory for the purchase of new ENERGY STAR-qualified appliances.
These rebates are being funded with $300 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Under this program, eligible consumers can receive rebates to purchase new energy-efficient appliances when they replace used appliances.
Each state and U.S. territory was allowed to design its own rebate program, and all 56 have submitted plans to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Some of those plans have now been approved. Learn when those statewide programs are projected to start.
More than 70% of the energy used in our homes is for appliances, refrigeration, space heating, cooling, and water heating. Replacing old appliances and equipment with those that are ENERGY STAR® labeled can help American families save significantly on their utility bills. Each state and territory may select its own set of ENERGY STAR qualified products to rebate. DOE has recommended that states select from among the following appliances:
Boilers
Central air conditioners
Clothes washers
Dishwashers
Freezers
Furnaces (oil and gas)
Heat pumps (air source and geothermal)
Refrigerators
Room air conditioners
Water heaters
More information about the rebates offered in each state will be available on this site once programs have been approved by DOE.
Find out the specifics about the program for TEXAS.
Monday, January 4, 2010
Friday, October 9, 2009
HOUSE THAT FLOATS!
Those of you who reside in Dallas know that we've been experiencing heavy rains over the last few weeks! 
This article in yesterday's Dallas Morning News caught my eye. What do you think?
A house capable of floating atop rising floodwaters made its debut this week in New Orleans alongside more than a dozen other homes built through actor Brad Pitt's Make It Right Foundation.
Find out more about the House That Floats!
This article in yesterday's Dallas Morning News caught my eye. What do you think?A house capable of floating atop rising floodwaters made its debut this week in New Orleans alongside more than a dozen other homes built through actor Brad Pitt's Make It Right Foundation.
Find out more about the House That Floats!
Saturday, June 13, 2009
JUST LISTED! rare opportunity to BUILD GREEN!
LOCATION
LOCATION
LOCATION
LAKE VIEW
DALLAS SKYLINE
NATIVE GRASSLANDS
SPECTACULAR SUNSETS
- Must-see rare 17,185 Sq Ft Lot on the White Rock Peninsula
- Overlooks White Rock Lake with an unobstructed view of downtown Dallas skyline
- 174 Ft of protected frontage on White Rock Lake
- Borders on native Black Lands Prairie of White Rock Lake Park
- North-South lot orientation is ideal for PASSIVE SOLAR CONSTRUCTION
- Walk to jogging and biking trails, Corinthian Sailing Club, Bath House, and Cultural Center
- Original 2 Bedroom/2 Bath 1947 Ranch Style home (1540 sq ft) on private cul-de-sac
For additional information visit 9302Waterview.com!
Saturday, May 30, 2009
"Easy Being Green" (Wall Street Journal 5/29/09)
22 Vanguard Way (Urban Reserve)
It was so exciting earlier this week to be contacted by The Wall Street Journal about one of my listings at Urban Reserve! 22 Vanguard Way was one of 3 green homes featured in the Relative Values column of Friday's Wall Street Journal. "Easy Being Green" took a look at homes in Dallas, Chicago, and Julian, CA, designed "with the environment in mind".
Of course, there was not enough space to share all the details about this fabulous property. To learn more, visit www.22vanguard.com and/or www.urbanreserve.net.
My listings at Urban Reserve also include 19 Vanguard Way (www.19vanguard.com) and 18 beautiful lots. Call me at 214.528.5888 for a personal tour of Urban Reserve!
Friday, May 22, 2009
it's back....ENERGY STAR tax holiday
This Memorial Day weekend ENERGY STAR appliances can be purchased from Texas retailers tax-free. The 2009 Energy Star sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day).
Eligible items include: air conditioners, refrigerators, ceiling fans, light bulbs, clothes washers and dishwashers. There is no limit on the number of qualifying items one can purchase during this sales tax holiday, and an exemption certificate is not required.
Click here to find out more.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
another improvement to the First-Time Homebuyer Credit
The following article appeared in the latest issue of REALTOR Magazine. jc
Daily Real Estate News :: May 12, 2009
Shaun Donovan, secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, on Tuesday said that the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is going to permit its lenders to allow home buyers to use the $8,000 tax credit as a down payment. Previously, most buyers wouldn't receive the funds until after they filed their tax return, and that deterred some people from using the credit. The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® has been calling for the change. “We all want to enable FHA consumers to access the home buyer tax credit funds when they close on their home loans so that the cash can be used as a down payment,” Donovan says. His remarks came in an address to several thousand REALTORS® gathered Tuesday morning at "The Real Estate Summit: Advancing the U.S. Economy," at the 2009 REALTORS® Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo in Washington, D.C.. He says FHA’s approved lenders will be permitted to “monetize” the tax credit through short-term bridge loans. This will allow eligible home buyers to access the funds immediately at the closing table.Other Solutions for Today's MarketDuring his address at the summit, Donovan went on to say that the Obama administration plans to further stabilize the housing market. “I do think we have some early signs that the market overall is stabilizing,” Donovan says. “Since January we’ve seen both home sales moving up and down around a relatively stable number and we are seeing the first signs that the rapid decline in home prices is starting to abate.”The morning session included a panel discussion that was moderated by CNBC’s Ron Insana. Panelists examined cutting-edge solutions necessary to promote and preserve homeownership and real estate development, stimulate the economy, and protect the nation’s taxpayers. They also shared their ideas on what the role and responsibility of the federal government is in the revitalization effort. “Right now the Federal Reserve is the market,” said panelist Jay Brinkman, chief economist for the Mortgage Bankers Association. “What will be the effect when the Fed stops buying?” Brinkman explained that an exit strategy must be planned for the long-term; the federal government cannot continue to support the mortgage markets indefinitely.“We are thrilled that so many high-caliber individuals were able to join us today at this important meeting to promote stability in the housing market and the U.S. economy,” said NAR President Charles McMillan. “We look forward to an ongoing dialogue and action toward this goal, during our midyear meetings this week and beyond.”The real estate summit is part of the 2009 REALTORS® Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo. During the week ending May 16, more than 8,500 REALTORS® will attend meetings, visit lawmakers and inspire action on Capitol Hill.
Source: NAR
Daily Real Estate News :: May 12, 2009
Shaun Donovan, secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, on Tuesday said that the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is going to permit its lenders to allow home buyers to use the $8,000 tax credit as a down payment. Previously, most buyers wouldn't receive the funds until after they filed their tax return, and that deterred some people from using the credit. The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® has been calling for the change. “We all want to enable FHA consumers to access the home buyer tax credit funds when they close on their home loans so that the cash can be used as a down payment,” Donovan says. His remarks came in an address to several thousand REALTORS® gathered Tuesday morning at "The Real Estate Summit: Advancing the U.S. Economy," at the 2009 REALTORS® Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo in Washington, D.C.. He says FHA’s approved lenders will be permitted to “monetize” the tax credit through short-term bridge loans. This will allow eligible home buyers to access the funds immediately at the closing table.Other Solutions for Today's MarketDuring his address at the summit, Donovan went on to say that the Obama administration plans to further stabilize the housing market. “I do think we have some early signs that the market overall is stabilizing,” Donovan says. “Since January we’ve seen both home sales moving up and down around a relatively stable number and we are seeing the first signs that the rapid decline in home prices is starting to abate.”The morning session included a panel discussion that was moderated by CNBC’s Ron Insana. Panelists examined cutting-edge solutions necessary to promote and preserve homeownership and real estate development, stimulate the economy, and protect the nation’s taxpayers. They also shared their ideas on what the role and responsibility of the federal government is in the revitalization effort. “Right now the Federal Reserve is the market,” said panelist Jay Brinkman, chief economist for the Mortgage Bankers Association. “What will be the effect when the Fed stops buying?” Brinkman explained that an exit strategy must be planned for the long-term; the federal government cannot continue to support the mortgage markets indefinitely.“We are thrilled that so many high-caliber individuals were able to join us today at this important meeting to promote stability in the housing market and the U.S. economy,” said NAR President Charles McMillan. “We look forward to an ongoing dialogue and action toward this goal, during our midyear meetings this week and beyond.”The real estate summit is part of the 2009 REALTORS® Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo. During the week ending May 16, more than 8,500 REALTORS® will attend meetings, visit lawmakers and inspire action on Capitol Hill.
Source: NAR
Monday, May 4, 2009
going modern in Texas
There was an interesting article in the Real Estate Section of the Wall Street Journal on Friday, May 1st by Nancy Keates. The focus of the article was........you guessed it.........Urban Reserve! Whether or not you favor modernist/contemporary or traditional homes, you've got to admit that Urban Reserve has been getting alot of press. Of course, you already know how much I love the feeling of living in the country while being only minutes from downtown Dallas!
I was talking with one of the Urban Reserve owners last week and asked if he liked his geothermal heating & cooling system. The response was an unequivocal YES! In addition to the geothermal system they insulated with soy-based foam insulation. Their average utility bills for a 1600 sq ft house are $90/month! Now THAT is cool!
Click here to read the WSJ article.
I JUST LISTED two of the new construction homes at Urban Reserve. If you want to read about all their awesome energy-efficient features and see interior and exterior photos check out these links! Let me know what you think!
http://www.19vanguard.com/
http://www.22vanguard.com/
I was talking with one of the Urban Reserve owners last week and asked if he liked his geothermal heating & cooling system. The response was an unequivocal YES! In addition to the geothermal system they insulated with soy-based foam insulation. Their average utility bills for a 1600 sq ft house are $90/month! Now THAT is cool!
Click here to read the WSJ article.
I JUST LISTED two of the new construction homes at Urban Reserve. If you want to read about all their awesome energy-efficient features and see interior and exterior photos check out these links! Let me know what you think!
http://www.19vanguard.com/
http://www.22vanguard.com/
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