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Texas Veterans Forfeited Land Sale
FORFEITED LAND SALEApril 2009
On Tuesday, April 28, 2009, the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) will once again offer forfeited land tracts to eligible Texas veterans in a sealed-bid sale.
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For information and instructions, see Forfeited Land Tracts or call toll free: 1-800-252-VETS (8387).
Forfeited Texas Veterans Land Tracts are handled directly via the Texas Veterans Land Board. Contact TVLB directly for more information.
For information about non-forfeited properties contact:
Roman Alfaro, Jr., & Randy Watson
Texas Real Estate Agents Mission Realty 7272 Wurzbach Rd., Ste1103, San Antonio, TX 78240 210-734-5590 info@satxproperty.com www.satxproperty.com Add new comment
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Texas Economy Still Ahead of Nation
Texas Economy Still Ahead of Nation's
COLLEGE STATION (Real Estate Center) (Feb 3, 2009) - The Texas economy is cooling but continues to create jobs. While the U.S. economy lost more than 2.8 million jobs from December 2007 to December 2008, Texas gained 154,600 jobs over the same period. The state's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose from 4.2 percent in December 2007 to 6 percent in December 2008. By comparison, the U.S. seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose from 4.9 percent to 7.2 percent during the same period. Recent decreases in oil prices have begun to adversely affect the Texas oil and natural gas industry's ability to generate jobs. The industry's employment increased 3.7 percent from December 2007 to December 2008, a drop from 7.1 percent for the period November 2007 to November 2008. Even so, the industry ranked first among Texas industries in employment growth rate. The professional and business services industry and the leisure and hospitality industry posted annual employment growth rates of 3.3 percent from December 2007 to December 2008 and ranked second among Texas industries in job creation. All Texas metros experienced positive employment growth rates from December 2007 to December 2008. McAllen-Edinburg-Mission ranked first in job creation followed by College Station-Bryan, Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, and Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood. The state's actual unemployment rate in December 2008 was 5.7 percent. Midland had the first lowest unemployment rate followed by Amarillo, Lubbock, Odessa and College Station-Bryan. The complete Texas economic report is available on the Real Estate Center's website. Message from the President of Navy Federal Credit Union
A Message from the President of Navy Federal Credit Union02/03/2009
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411 on Foreclosures and Short Sales
Short sale and foreclosure rates are at an all-time high in the housingmarket.Many have found themselves unable to make their mortgage payments and lenders are taking action to recoup their losses. This potentially means good deals are out there, but you should also be aware It's imperative that you prepare for the process and are flexible since it takes longer than a normal purchase. It's also important to choose an agent that has experience in these kinds of listings who can guide you through every step as seamlessly as possible. You may also want to speak to a real estate attorney to determine the potential drawbacks. Although foreclosed homes are oftenpriced much lower than regular listings, there are some things you should look out for. Foreclosed homes are often sold "as is." You will be able to have the house inspected before you buy it; however, the bank will not be required to make any necessary repairs. It will be up to you to pay for the inspection and to decide if you should continue with the purchase of the property thereafter. Any people think another option for a good deal is a short sale, meaning the homeowner is negotiating with the bank to be able to sell the house for less than what is owed on the mortgage. Homeowners who find themselves buried by overwhelming mortgage payments may choose this alternative over foreclosure to avoid bankruptcy and destroying their credit. However, short sales are a notoriously lengthy process, rendering any prospective buyer unable to write a contract on any other home for what could be weeks or months. If you are not restricted to a lease termination, a short sale may be an alternative for you. With either type of transaction, keep your budget and time constraints in mind when considering the offer. The price may be great, but the possible issues with purchasing an "as is" property may cost you more in the long run. Courtesy of Navy Federal Credit Union (navyfederal.org) Future of Green
THE FUTURE OF GREEN LAS VEGAS (Real Estate Center) - While "green" may have become little more than a buzzword to some skeptical consumers, some building industry insiders say the vast majority of consumers have embraced the long-term benefits and understand that going green is "the right thing to do." At the International Builders Show today, representatives for several home appliance manufacturers were on hand to talk about the future of green as well as their efforts to create products that are more energy efficient. So what does the future hold? For Marvin Windows and Doors, it's all about daylight. Company spokesman Brett Boyum said they are working on products that bring more sun - and the sun's natural health benefits - into the home. Energy efficiency gets all the press and attention within political circles, but what about finding more efficient ways to use the world's water supply? "In the very near future, water will be a bigger issue than energy is today," said Omer "Butch" Gaudette. Guadette, director of trade relations for Whirlpool Corporation, said 97 percent of the world's water supply is salienated. Two percent of the remaining drinkable water is tied up in polar ice caps, leaving 1 percent for immediate consumption. To help ensure that 1 percent is used as efficiently as possible, companies such as Whirlpool and Kohler are stepping up their efforts to create more efficient appliances. Among those efforts are waterless urinals and dual-flush toilets. Does it cost more to be green? Gaudette says no. While some added cost goes into developing energy efficient products, he said consumers will see value in the long run. The Real Estate Center is part of the Mays Business School at Texas A&M University in College Station - the heart of the Research Valley. |
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