Ring in the New Year!!!

Make 2013 a year to remember!!!  If you are a home seller thinking about selling your home, the Time is NOW.  Austin Board of Realtors Multiple Listing Service reports that Austin home sales has hit a five year high.  Our real estate market is a sellers market; however, it's still great for buyers.  The interest rates are still low and there are many programs to assist first time buyers in purchasing a home.  There's no excuse....  Sellers can get their homes SOLD, and buyers can get a great HOME with low monthly payments. Don't delay!!! If you want to SELL your home, call me today for a free market analysis.  If you are wanting to purchase and take advantage of the low down payment and monthly payment, then call me today for your free pre-qualification.  Happy NEW YEARS!!!!

Teresa Tibbs
"Your Angel in Real Estate"
Stanberry & Associates 
512-431-2442

Thanks!!!!!

STOP!!!!  Let's take a moment to reflect.  What do we have to be "thankful" for?  My health is OK.  I'm a little overweight, but thank God I don't have high blood pressure, thyroid problems, diabetic issues or insomonia.  I can WALK.  I can TALK.  I can take care of MYSELF.  And, my family is doing FINE.  These are some of the many things that I have to be "thankful" for. 

What do you have to be thankful for?  Stop and let's reflect.  This "THANKSGIVING" give the Lord some of your time and "THANK" him.  He didn't have to make the sunrise, but he did.  He didn't have to wake us up this morning, but he did.  He didn't have to give us the money to buy the food for this big "Thanksgiving" meal, but he did.  He didn't have to bless us with all our beautiful friends and family members, but he did.

Give THANKS today, like it's your last day because tomorrow is not promised to us.  Love ya, "Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving!!!!"

Teresa Tibbs
"Your Angel in Real Estate"
Stanberry & Associates
(512) 431-2442

Squatters Refuse to Leave Couple’s Home

Squatters Refuse to Leave Couple’s Home

Calling All Veterans and Reservist!!!!

Special Programs exist to help Veterans buy a HOME of their own.  Contact Teresa Tibbs with Stanberry & Associates for more details TODAY... 

Teresa Tibbs
Stanberry & Associates
(512) 431-2442

Home Pricing and Marketing

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  Private Transfer Fees Affect Home Pricing and Marketability

  In some states, developers are adding their own private transfer fees to the homes they sell. Outlawed in several states, private transfer fees can influence home pricing and marketability. Read

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What's Stopping You from Buying a HOME?

The Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 has extended a great opportunity to first time home buyers. If you have not owned a home in the past three years, and your income limits are $125,000 (for single individual) and $225,000 (for married couple), then you need to take advantage of this opportunity TODAY. Over the next few weeks, I will address the question "What's stopping you from buying a home?"

Today, I will focus on one of the major concerns of buyers - CREDIT. Many buyers are afraid that their credit scores will not qualify them for a home. Instead of taking that first step, they remain in their comfort zone (RENTING). Most lenders today are requiring a 620 mid-score for borrowers to purchase a home; however, this shouldn't discourage anyone from taking a look at their credit. If you don't take the first step and look at what's on the credit and get help, then you will always remain in your comfort zone.

I challenge you TODAY.... Step out of your comfort zone and take the first step. Give me a call or send me an email to discuss your options.

Your Angel in Real Estate, Teresa Tibbs
(512) 431-2442
www.angelinrealestate.com

First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit of up to $8,000

The Worker, Homeownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009 has extended the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit of up to $8,000 to qualified first time home buyers. The tax credit now applies to sales occurring on or after January 1, 2009 and/or before April 30, 2010. Homes under contract by April 30, 2010 will qualify for the tax credit if closed by June 30, 2010.

To qualify for the Tax Credit a First Time Home Buyer is someone who has not owned a primary residence during the three years period prior to the purchase. For married couples, the law tests the ownership history for both the home buyer and the spouse. For sales occurring after November 6, 2009 the income limits for single taxpayers is $125,000 and for married tax payers filing joint returns $225,000. The tax credit amount is modified for taxpayers exceeding those income limits.

The purchase price for the home has to be equal to or less than $800,000.

To learn more about the advantages for first time home buyers and the tax credit give me a call at (512) 431-2442. I'll be glad to answer any questions that you may have concerning this great opportunity.

Please always seek the advice of a qualified tax advisor on this or any other tax related matters.