Home Buyer Tax Credit Expires

Good Afternoon,

Today marked the first deadline for the Home Buyers Tax Credit program. In order to qualify for the tax credit, you must be under contract on a house, and close by June 30, 2010.

Just because the tax credit program has ended, does not mean you should be discouraged from looking at buying your home. It is still a strong buyers market and interest rates are still attractively low.

Janus RE Group * Heather Anderson * 972-765-3773

Lessons Learned - 1st Time Home Buyers Give Tips

 For those embarking on their first home purchase (or second or third), you are in a whirlwind of decisions and options.  HGTV put together a list of tips and advice from people that have gone through the process and what they wished they had known in the beginning. 

Top 5 Tips: 

1.       Decide location versus space before searching for a home

2.       Don’t commit before you’re ready to buy

3.       Sweat equity can save thousands (Simple DIY remodeling/touchups)

4.       A down payment is never a bad investment

5.       The school district will affect home value

More Tips from Recent Buyers

www.janusREGroup.com * Heather Anderson * 972-765-3773

Plano ISD: "Get Involved With School" Mobile Computer Lab

Plano ISD has found an inventive way to reach out to families of the community.  This week, Plano ISD unveiled the newest addition to the school district, a mobile computer lab.  The traveling van has 13 computers on board and a bilingual staff to assist parents with any questions or issues.  The plan is to give parents access to students school reports, teach internet and Microsoft skills, and English language programs. There are several similar concepts in Texas, but they have all been focused on students.

The district used $300,000 in stimulus funds to get the mobile computer lab on the road.  "The primary goal is to build relationships with parents and to create pathways back to the school building" said Cathy Galloway, Plano ISD's executive director of student and family services.

www.janusREGroup.com * Heather Anderson * 972-765-3773

1145 Landon Lane - Oversized 3 bedroom townhome - $1600

 Over sized town home now for rent!

Model Home Floor Plan with Hardwoods and Floating Kitchen Island. 3 BR + Study + Gameroom + 2 Car Garage and a Yard. Move in ready in great condition.

You get access to Twin Creeks Amenities including pool, tennis, hike and bike trail, swan lake, and much more. Close access to I-75, Hwy 121, Plano, Frisco and Mckinney.

www.janusREGroup.com * Heather Anderson * 972-765-3773

Free Fitness Boot Camp

Jump start your spring season with a new training program.  Village Health Partners of Plano is offering a free fun day of Fitness Boot Camp on Saturday, April 24^th at 8:30am.  Enjoy the beautiful weather! 

 Event Information

 

www.janusREGroup.com  *  Heather Anderson * 972-765-3773 

Live Green in Plano

Plano will host a green festival to encourage environmental awareness, Live Green Expo, on April 16th. The festival offers adults,kids and families a host of activities to learn about taking care of the earth around you, such as: Dr Seuss Science, Eco-fashion show, and DIY home update demonstrations. As a plus for adults, there is a "Green" Job fair.

Live Green Expo

www.janusREGroup.com * Heather Anderson * 972-765-3773

Home Buyer Tax Credit Deadline Approaching

The governments Home Buyer Tax Credit program deadline is coming up soon, April 30, 2010.  In order to qualify for the tax credit, you must enter into a contract by April 30, 2010 and close on your new home by July 1, 2010.

Home Buyer Credit FAQ

Now is the perfect time to buy your first home! Be in your new home for the summer season.

www.janusREGroup.com     *     Heather Anderson    *    972-765-3773 

1181 Landon Lane - $1600

Luxury Kitchen and a Separate Study!

Large 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom plus separate study with french doors for office!  Floating kitchen island with area breakfast bar. Open floor plan.

Tenants get access to Twin Creeks Amenities including: swimming, tennis, basketball, baseball, volleyball, hiking-biking trail, and more!

Conveniently located near Hwy 75, 121, Allen Business District and Watters Creek.

www.janusREGroup.com     *     Heather Anderson    *    972-765-3773 

1155 Landon Lane - $1300

Start the Summer in Your New Home!

2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom town home. An upstairs loft overlooks an open and airy living room with vaulted ceilings.  View this amazing deal and wonderful design today!

Located in highly sought after Twin Creeks with full use of Twin Creeks Amenities including pool, tennis, sand volleyball, swan lakes, hike & bike trail, lush landscaping and much more.

Easy Access to I-75, HWY 121, Plano, Frisco, shopping, dinning and ALLEN ISD!

www.janusREGroup.com     *     Heather Anderson    *    972-765-3773 

1193 Landon Lane - $1300

 Perfect Home for Entertaining!

2 Car garage and yard for a low price in Boon Elementary School Zone. Last 2 BR We Have. End Unit with Double Vaulted Family Room and Kitchen open to Dining Room!

Located in highly sought after Twin Creeks with full use of Twin Creeks Amenities including pool, tennis, sand volleyball, swan lakes, hike & bike trail, lush landscaping and much more.

Easy Access to I-75, HWY 121, Plano, Frisco, shopping, dinning and ALLEN ISD!

www.janusREGroup.com     *     Heather Anderson    *    972-765-3773 

2017 Downing Street - $1650

Unique Floor plan: 2 Living Rooms

2200 square foot 3 Bedroom over sized town home. Front Yard maintenance cared for by HOA. End Unit in town home building with balcony overlooking adjacent greenbelt. 

Unique floor plan with huge living area upstairs. Largest unit with 3 Beds and 2.5 Baths. Large kitchen with breakfast bar.  Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator & Blinds all included.

 

www.janusREGroup.com     *     Heather Anderson    *    972-765-3773 

1153 Landon Lane - $1495

Gorgeous updated town home. 

Only 3 bedroom listing in West Allen in this price range. Huge kitchen with breakfast bar and updated appliances. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathrooms and a 2 car garage. Separate utility room.  Soaring ceilings with an upstairs loft that overlooks the bright sunlit living room.

Tenants get access to Twin Creek Amenities including: swimming, tennis, basketball, hiking-biking trail!

www.janusREGroup.com     *     Heather Anderson    *    972-765-3773

Collin County becomes a tourist attraction for sports fans

Allen has joined the ranks of Dallas with a full line up of minor league sports teams.  At the top of the list is the new minor league hockey team, The Americans. The team plays out of the Allen Event Center, a $70 million project- it was a mixed private-public venture.  The benefits of professional sports teams “provide a brand for the city.  It says something about its maturity from an economic…and social standpoint”.

The Americans are just one of the several teams up and coming in Collin County.  The Frisco Roughriders (baseball), Texas Tornados (hockey), and NBA D-league (currently being named). 

Here are the final 3 candidates, what is your choice for the NBA’s new D league team name:

a)      Texas Stallions

b)      Texas Legends

c)       Texas Shooters