Y'all: You all This afternoon, I was reading the article below on the Frommer's website about language in Texas. It is pretty accurate except for the y'all definition. I can never understand why this is hard for anyone to understand. It's very simple, really. Y'all is always plural, never si
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07/25/2011
New residents in the state of Texas have 30 days within the date of moving to register their out of state vehicle. You also must get a vehicle inspection, title your car in Texas and get a Texas driver’s license. This can all be done at the same time with one application. Exemptions from titling
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06/13/2011
What a great subject to blog about, Mimi. Thanks for educating the public about all we do for them. There are countless other little things that come up during the course of a transaction that aren't listed here. I am grateful to my clients that they always express their appreciation for my dedic
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06/04/2011
Let me re-phrase the first sentence of this blog post: "Is the market value of your San Antonio Texas house upside-down?" Judy Chapman of Barrington, IL, presents some very important reasons for doing a Short Sale rather than letting your house go into Foreclosure. Be sure to read the last 2 para
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05/27/2011
Buying a new home is exciting and sometimes stressful. Finding just the right home takes a great deal of time and decision making. Just as important is finding the right mortgage for your home purchase. The blog below considers the top 5 reasons to consider an FHA mortgage. If you plan to purchas
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05/25/2011
The community of Emerald Forest is located in north east San Antonio outside Loop 1604 near Bulverde Road. This is a neighborhood of beautiful custom built homes set on treed lots. Amenities include a 24 hour staffed security entrance, pool, tennis, clubhouse, park and playground, and trails for
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05/24/2011
The Department of Defense Homeowners Assistance Program helps military families who are under water on their mortgages. It helps protect their credit by avoiding a short sale or foreclosure. The final rule, 32 CFR Part 239 was published in the Federal Register on November 16, 2010, with an effe
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04/23/2011
Good Things Happen on April 21 On this day in history: April 21 is the birthday of Queen Elizabeth II. At age 85 she is now the oldest British monarch ever to rule. She's served as queen for 59 years - since she was 25 - and will continue to serve until she dies. April 21, 2011, marks the 175
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04/21/2011
Every Good Friday before Easter a Passion Play, a beautiful and moving re-enactment of the crucifixion of Christ, is staged in front of San Fernando Cathedral and attended by thousands of people. A review written by a visitor from Minnesota: "Several years ago I had the pleasure of being in San
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04/21/2011
Attention All Military and Federal Employees! Do You Still Qualify for the $8000 Tax Credit? Yes, members of the military and certain other Federal employees serving outside the U.S., have an extra year to buy a principal residence in the U.S. and qualify for the tax credit. An eligible tax
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04/07/2011