New Listing! 3502 Hunters Dawn St. San Antonio TX 78230

Certain REO properties warrant extra attention. When I received this property in the Hunters Creek subdivision this morning, I rushed over to take some photos so I could get it listed quickly for you. I was really impressed at the style and condition of this home. After taking my snap shots, I decided to shoot a quick little walk through video for you. I had my Panasonic point and shoot camera which also takes video so its kind of grainy and it was done in one take. I apologize in advance for the sloppy film work and low lighting in some areas. I figured the more I can show now, the better chances I'll gain interest in the property. You really have to go see it in person to fully enjoy this beautiful home. I receive REO's in all conditions,shapes and sizes, and well, this one I consider a gem. There are very nice touches throught the home, clean lines, some repairs needed but nothing major that I could see. It is priced to sell "as is" and quickly. It's available for showing right now, please contact me for showing instructions. Here are some of the MLS specs.

MLS# 807717
3502 Hunters Dawn San Antonio TX 78230
Current list price as of 11/02/2009: $269,900
Built 1983, 1 Story/Split Level, 4 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom, 3372 sq.ft., 0.43 Acres, CAN#169720150210, Central AC & Heat, Wood Floors/Carpeting/Tile

Remarks: Large and spacious 4 bdrm 3 bath home ready for showing! This home features high ceilings, hardwood floors, large kitchen with island, lots of special touches throughout the house. Master bedroom features its own fireplace, huge walk in closet with private entrance, beautiful tiled bathroom. Large lot that sits in culdesac, mature trees, large backyard with rock fountain. Home is being sold "as is". Please show. Thank you!

For more info see MLS listing.

Here is the video I captured. Enjoy! If you are not able to view this on Facebook, please click this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LGOI7skQSw



Photos from MLS.
















Thank you for showing!

Sincerely,

Glenn Jordan
210-454-1776
Glenn@TejasLTD.com

Your REALTOR

Homebuyer Tax Credit Update

We're on the edge of our seats waiting for a final approval on the extension of the homebuyer tax credit. News trickles in each day and signs are good that this is going to extend at least for another six or seven months, with some new incentives to include existing homeowners to the bill. Senators are agreeing to extend the $8000 tax credit for first time home buyers up to June of 2010. If all goes well, the tax credit would also include repeat home buyers who have owned their homes for at least five years, a credit worth $6500. USA Today reports that sales have dropped in September which could be attributed to the uncertainty of the homebuyer tax credit.

Read more from AARP: Senators agree to extend homebuyer tax credit Oct. 29 2009

Keep your fingers crossed folks!

Google Maps Real Estate Search

If you love using Google maps to find your routes and destinations, you'll love its newest feature to search Real Estate listings. Not only can you search homes for sale, but also rentals and foreclosures.

According to the Google Blog:

We've also added the ability to search for rental listings in the US. You can now find places for rent in New York or one bedrooms in San Francisco for rent simply by turning on the Real Estate layer via the 'More' button and selecting some refinements.

You'll also notice that Google Maps is now showing even more information about an area as you pan around and zoom in. There are small icons on the map showing the names and location of businesses and prominent features of the neighborhood. This means that during your property search, you'll be able to tell at a glance just exactly what shops can be found down the road from where you're looking, all without typing!

You can now find real estate in cities and towns across the US, Australia, New Zealand and India.

Of course, these aren't the only resources available for your new home search. You can use Street View on Google Maps to check out the neighborhood before driving to an open house; use driving directions to find out exactly how to get there; and transit information to work out what your new commute might be if you went ahead and moved house.

Also, if you're in the real estate industry and want to provide listings to be seen in Google Maps, it's really easy to get started.

So here's how to search for real estate listings. On the search bar, to the right, you'll see a link to "show more options". Click that and select Real Estate. Now search a state, city, or street and it will show you listings in that area. pretty cool tool with lots of options to narrow your search from there. Have fun!

I pulled up one of my listings using the tool. Check it out.

Tell Congress: Extend and Expand the Homebuyer Tax Credit

From the National Association of Realtors:

We have all seen first-hand the positive impact the first-time homebuyer tax credit is having on the real estate market recovery. As the expiration date for this successful program looms, we ALL need to make sure that Congress hears from us about the positive impact this program has had and ask them to extend it, and expand it, so that we can continue to see our markets fully recover.

What's At Stake:
The $8,000 first-time homebuyer tax credit expires December 1st. The usefulness of the credit diminishes daily if the credit is not extended well before that date.
A homebuyer is eligible for the tax credit only if the home is “purchased” before December 1st. Buyers have to find a house, complete a contract, satisfy any contingencies, secure financing and go to closing by November 30th.

Without Congressional action NOW, the market may freeze again – possibly as soon as October.

From NAR President Charles McMillan and fellow Realtors


TAKE ACTION NOW! Send your own message to Congress:

Subject:
Homebuyer Tax Credit: Extend and Expand

Dear [ Decision Maker ],


As a Realtor and a constituent, I can assure you that the $8,000 first-time homebuyer tax credit has definitely been a success. Homebuyer interest and housing sales increased almost as soon as the ink was dry on the tax credit legislation. Today's lower prices and interest rates appeal to consumers, but it's been the tax credit that has attracted people to open houses and to homeownership.

That progress could grind to a halt sooner than you think. Congress must act NOW to extend the credit through 2010. Otherwise, uncertainty will return and the market might again be frozen -- possibly as soon as October.

A homebuyer is eligible for the tax credit only if the home is "purchased" before December 1, 2009. That means that buyers have to find a house, complete a contract, satisfy any contingencies, secure financing and go to closing by November 30. Accomplishing those tasks by November 30 will become more difficult with every passing day. In today's market, it generally takes between 45 and 60 days to go from contract to closing.

The market has improved, but it has not yet fully corrected itself. The credit needs to be extended for an additional period of time and expanded in order to build upon the progress that's been made. Uncertainty about the future of the credit will dampen consumer demand. The best way to assure continued housing activity is to extend and expand the credit and to do that NOW.

We can't wait until late in the year to see what happens. Consumers will drop out soon if they can't predict what's in their future. Please act NOW to extend and expand the credit through 2010.


Sincerely,
[Your name]
[Your address]

The Social Media Revolution

You've probably seen this video already circling around the net. It's a shocking look at how social media has grown over the years and doesn't appear to be slowing down any.

Get your credit in shape first

If you are considering purchasing a home, you might want to begin by taking a look at your credit. While you don’t need perfect credit, it’s a smart idea to find out what’s on your credit report before applying for a loan. The Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions (FACT) Act of 2003 made it possible for consumers to access free copies of their credit report.

You can request one free credit report every 12 months from each of the three major consumer credit reporting agencies: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. You might consider requesting a copy from each, as you may come across inaccuracies. If you find errors, you can try to resolve them before contacting a mortgage lender. If you come across legitimate blemishes, you may want to take steps to improve your credit rating before applying for a home loan. Even if you aren’t looking to buy a home soon, you might consider taking advantage of this free look at your credit report.

-From the Texas Association of Realtors.

A $68,000 credit on a home?

From TexasRealEstate.com

No, it’s no joke. As a first-time homebuyer with a moderate income, you may be able to save $68,000 on a home. That’s $8,000 on the purchase and $60,000 over the life of a 30-year loan. Let that sink in for a minute, but not too long, because there’s a deadline to beat.
Read the complete article by MARTY KRAMER, Consumer columnist