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Saving on Heating Cost!
Watch this video for useful information on how to cut down energy cost: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4K3heGhjh90&feature=player_embedded
VA Funding Fees will not be reduced on November 18th
We wanted to provide an update on the following pending legislative changes: VA Funding Fee: We have been informed that the VA Funding Fees will not be reduced on November 18th as had been previously anticipated. It now appears … Continue reading
Killeen area ranked no.3 in military retirement
In a survey done by USAA and military.com, the Killeen-Temple-Ft. Hood area placed 3rd among 378 other areas as an opportunity for retired service members to seek second careers. The criteria used: employment opportunity sectors with military skills alignment overall job climate … Continue reading
Add new insulation to the old one
According to the U.S. Department of Energy Star, you can add the new insulation on top of old insulation unless it is wet. If it is wet or appears that the insulation has previously been wet, it’s better to look … Continue reading
Constitutional Amendment Proposition 1
Proposition 1: “The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 precent or totally disabled veteran.” Yes: 82.9 percent No: … Continue reading
Lender Checklist: What You Need for a Mortgage
□ W-2 forms — or business tax return forms if you’re self-employed — for the last two or three years for every person signing the loan. □ Copies of at least one pay stub for each person signing the … Continue reading
VA Funding Fee
VA funding fee is reuqired by law and can be rolled into the loan, as long as the loan does not exceed a certain amount. Survivors who spouses were killed as a result of military duty, are exempt of the … Continue reading
Pre-Qualification and Pre-Approval
Many buyers apply for a loan and obtain approval before they find the home they want to buy. Why? Pre-qualifying will help you in the following ways: Generally, interest rates are locked in for a set period of time. … Continue reading
News from Harker Heights real estate
Homes Sales Dry up under some circumstance and reach flood stage under others. The key for real estate professionals is to recognize the factors that influence their local markets and share this knowledge with clients. Dr. Dotzour is the chief … Continue reading
Federal Reserves’ announcement “hold” on rates!
The Federal Reserves’ announcement that it will hold rates as they are until mid 2013 was welcome news to all. The stock market reacted with an initial gain of 429 points. Most of that was lost a few days later … Continue reading
