Thursday, May 28, 2009
8,000 Reasons to Buy a Home
Got the urge to purchase a home? Worried about the impact such a purchase could have on your back pocket? While buying a home is something that needs to be thought out, there is a new government program designed to help make home ownership more affordable.
Here in Central Louisiana, I work with many first time buyers. Most of these clients are young families just getting their feet on the ground. This new program provides an 8,000 dollar tax credit for first time buyers. Simply put, when you file your taxes next year this program puts 8,000 on your Uncle Sam account.
Another interesting twist...the federal government defines all folks who have not owned a home in the past year as "first time buyers". So this program may help military families how have been deployed and living in base housing.
As with any government program, things are subject to change. While this information is deemed accurate, this is not legal advise. Still have questions?? Your realtor can be reached at 318-613-1994.
Happy House Hunting!!
Here in Central Louisiana, I work with many first time buyers. Most of these clients are young families just getting their feet on the ground. This new program provides an 8,000 dollar tax credit for first time buyers. Simply put, when you file your taxes next year this program puts 8,000 on your Uncle Sam account.
Another interesting twist...the federal government defines all folks who have not owned a home in the past year as "first time buyers". So this program may help military families how have been deployed and living in base housing.
As with any government program, things are subject to change. While this information is deemed accurate, this is not legal advise. Still have questions?? Your realtor can be reached at 318-613-1994.
Happy House Hunting!!
Thursday, March 19, 2009
What is Cenla and why are we moving there?
So the orders have been processed. Fort Polk is the next duty post. Or perhaps the prison is transferring you in (hopefully as a worker not a guest). Maybe the retirement party was fun, and now it is time to "come home".
Whatever your reason, central Louisiana (or Cenla) has plenty to offer. As the name implies, Cenla is the crossroads of Louisiana.
Did you enjoy that weekend in New Orleans way back when? Not to worry, the big easy is only three hours away. Got a taste for saltwater fishing? Head for Grand Isle or Sabine Pass.
A loved one with health care issues? We have major hospitals right here offering first rate care.
Miss the city life? Dallas, Houston, and Memphis are under six hours. Like to fly? England air park offers connections to the major hubs.
Over the next couple of weeks, I will provide some insight into what this area has to offer. Questions concerning real estate?? I am an email away.
Whatever your reason, central Louisiana (or Cenla) has plenty to offer. As the name implies, Cenla is the crossroads of Louisiana.
Did you enjoy that weekend in New Orleans way back when? Not to worry, the big easy is only three hours away. Got a taste for saltwater fishing? Head for Grand Isle or Sabine Pass.
A loved one with health care issues? We have major hospitals right here offering first rate care.
Miss the city life? Dallas, Houston, and Memphis are under six hours. Like to fly? England air park offers connections to the major hubs.
Over the next couple of weeks, I will provide some insight into what this area has to offer. Questions concerning real estate?? I am an email away.
Monday, December 29, 2008
Timing is Everything!
Let's see...
Poor job market-- check
Mortgage meltdown--check
Low Consumer confidence--check
Good time to become a realtor--Why the heck not???
Welcome to Cenla Real Estate! my name is Doug Rogers and I recently took the plunge and became a licensed realtor. The last six months have been interesting to say the least.
My blogging will serve two purposes. First, I will share with folks the trials and tribulations of being a rookie agent (this will be fun)... But more importantly, I hope to help folks understand how the real estate process works from beginning to end. All fields have their specialized jargon, but real estate can be especially daunting to the outsider. But before we get started, a little bit about myself...
I grew up a railroad brat. By the time I was 25, I had moved 16 times!! As a child I knew more about real estate than most adults. One way I would break the ice at a new school would be to guess the price of my classmates (and teachers) homes. As a 10th grader, I helped my biology teacher negotiate an offer on the home of her dreams. Talk about brownie points!
For some reason though I never considered real estate as a profession. Instead I went into education. For the past 10 years I have taught speech communication at the college level. In 2007, I took a job teaching high school speech and history.
Soo.. Currently I teach full time at Avoyelles Public Charter school, teach part time at Northwestern State university, and Louisiana Technical College. And I am finally a Realtor!
Poor job market-- check
Mortgage meltdown--check
Low Consumer confidence--check
Good time to become a realtor--Why the heck not???
Welcome to Cenla Real Estate! my name is Doug Rogers and I recently took the plunge and became a licensed realtor. The last six months have been interesting to say the least.
My blogging will serve two purposes. First, I will share with folks the trials and tribulations of being a rookie agent (this will be fun)... But more importantly, I hope to help folks understand how the real estate process works from beginning to end. All fields have their specialized jargon, but real estate can be especially daunting to the outsider. But before we get started, a little bit about myself...
I grew up a railroad brat. By the time I was 25, I had moved 16 times!! As a child I knew more about real estate than most adults. One way I would break the ice at a new school would be to guess the price of my classmates (and teachers) homes. As a 10th grader, I helped my biology teacher negotiate an offer on the home of her dreams. Talk about brownie points!
For some reason though I never considered real estate as a profession. Instead I went into education. For the past 10 years I have taught speech communication at the college level. In 2007, I took a job teaching high school speech and history.
Soo.. Currently I teach full time at Avoyelles Public Charter school, teach part time at Northwestern State university, and Louisiana Technical College. And I am finally a Realtor!
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