$5,000 Grants for First-Time Military Buyers. Active duty personnel, veterans, retired members of the military, and employees of the U.S. Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security are eligible to apply for up to $5,000 in down payment and closing costs in the purchase of a first home. The national nonprofit Pentagon Federal Credit Union Foundation is offering the assistance through its Dream Makers program and says the grants can be applied to a mortgage from any financial institution. How Do I … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2011
Houston Annexation Thru the Years
Houston has grown through the use of General Purpose Annexation. This type of annexation is the most commonly known. All of Houston’s historically significant annexations have occurred in this manner. For general-purpose annexation, a city must meet a strenuous public notification requirement. Upon annexation, all affected property becomes part of the general-purpose boundaries and is effectively subject to all regulations, taxes and services provided by the City. Residents within this property are residents of … [Read more...]
Homestead Exemptions in Texas change Sept 2011
Effective September 1, 2011, in order to qualify for a residential homestead exemption you must provide HCAD with a copy of either your Texas driver’s license or Texas ID Card. The address on your driver’s license or state ID card must match the physical address of the residence for which you are applying. Remember: Your physical street address must match the address on your vehicle registration and both must match the address on your driver’s license or state ID card. All three must have the same … [Read more...]
Meadow Crest
Meadow Crest is a new neighborhood being developed by Christian Vandaele of Majestic Homebuilders. The community is located in Fort Bend County near Beltway 8 and the Fort Bend Parkway. Standard features for the homes are 3 sides brick, ceramic tile flooring, 2 car garages, full size yards, and very large rooms. Meadow Crest is part of the Fort Bend School District. Hunters Glen Elementary School, Missouri City Middle School, and Marshall High School are located nearby. Qualified Homebuyers can receive $19,500 … [Read more...]
Jersey Village
Is an incorporated city which sits west of Beltway 8 and North of Highway 290. The city got its name from a dairy farm which had Jersey cattle. Jersey Village has a mayor and a city council which make all decisions for the city. The Fire Department is composed of both volunteers and paid staff. The Jersey Village Police department motto is “we are here to enhance the quality of life and to create a healthy, vibrant community in which to live, work, and visit.” Jersey Village is part of the Cy Fair School … [Read more...]