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Just Listed | 955 Stoneglade | Stewart’s Forest | Great Access to I-45

admin — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 04:42:11 +0000

Desired location just minutes from I-45. Gorgeous 2 story with plenty of space located in a friendly neighborhood with a park and pool. Accent wall niches add a great touch throughout the home. Kitchen opens nicely to the rest of the living area, making this a great home for family and entertaining. Newly added back patio and sidewalk which leads back around to the front are a wonderful addition to the spacious backyard.

Email us at: homes@kutterandsmith.com to set up a tour or to refer us to a friend you may know looking for a home in the area.

You can also click HERE to view more property details.

Enjoy some of these pictures below!

What is Lemonade Day?

admin — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 15:19:37 +0000

Lemonade Day is a community-wide educational initiative designed to teach children how to start own and operate their own business- a lemonade stand. Children learn the entrepreneurial skills necessary to be successful in the future and become contributing members of their society.

For more information on Lemonade day click here to visit their website.

For you grown-ups that loved your childhood lemonade stand or always wished you had one, check out this addicting iPod/iPhone game App: Lemonade Tycoon Free

New Video Tour | 21831 Cascade Hollow | Spring, TX

admin — Mon, 24 May 2010 01:56:35 +0000

Enjoy this Picture Video Tour of a recent listing. With over 1,700 square feet, this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is in an excellent spot in Spring, TX. The open floor plan boasts arched entry ways, 7′ kitchen island, large closets, plenty of storage, and vaulted ceilings throughout. Located at FM 2920 and Kuykendahl, this home is minutes from I-45 and seconds from shopping. Who do you know that is looking to buy a new home? Contact us at homes@kutterandsmith.com

13166 Lazy Lane | Wonderful Home with Lake Access | For Sale

admin — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:02:14 +0000

If you or anyone you know are looking for an excellent 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home, then this one would be perfect. It is loaded with features that you find in high end custom homes, but at an amazing price. This home is listed at $145,900. Located off of either FM1097 or FM 830, this Lake Conroe subdivision has private parks for your enjoyment and also private boat ramps for its residents. Take a look at the pictures below and if you or someone you know is interested in seeing this house in person, or would like more information, just contact us. You can call Ryan at 936-520-0846 or email us at homes@kutterandsmith.com

Enjoy!

Home Buyer Tax Credit

admin — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 04:18:33 +0000

As the deadline for the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit crept closer, it became a clear priority on the Hill. An extended and expanded home buyer tax credit is a part of a larger bill that also extends unemployment benefits. This bill was signed by President Obama on Friday, November 6.

The bill essentially remains intact but has a handful of important changes:

	Previous Provisions	New Provisions
Effective Date	January 1, 2009	November 7, 2009
Deadline	Close before December 1, 2009	Contract signed before May 1, 2010, must close before July 1, 2010 Members of the uniformed services, foreign services, and intelligence employees who served an extended service of 90 days will have until April 30, 2011 and June 30, 2011.
Amount	First-Timers: maximum of $8,000 or 10% of sales price Prior Owners: $0	First-Timers: Unchanged Prior Owners: $6,500 if lived in prior home for at least 5 consecutive years of past 8 years
Income Limit	Individual: $75,000 Couple: $150,000	Individual: $125,000 Couple: $225,000
Other Restrictions	Home must be primary residence for at least 3 years. If home is sold or buyer moves before 3 years, must re-pay full $8,000.	Buyer must be at least 18 years old and not classified as a dependent for tax purposes Home must cost less than $800,000 Home must be primary residence for at least 3 years. If home is sold or buyer moves, before 3 years, must re-pay full amount of credit. Exception for military, foreign services, or intelligence with extended 90 days service overseas.
How to claim	If purchased in 2009, by amending 2009 tax return or claiming on 2010 tax return	If purchased in 2010, by amending 2010 tax return or claiming on 2011 tax return

If you are interested in learning more about the new tax credit or about homes in your area, speak with Ryan or Tiffany at the Kutter & Smith Real Estate Team soon. homes@kutterandsmith.com

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Energy Saving Tips for the Colder Months

admin — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:42:04 +0000

The best way to lower your energy bills is to use less energy. Take the Energy-Saving Tour through the interactive house below to pick up tips for saving energy in every room in your home.

To take the Energy-Saving Tour click on the image below.

Make windows work for you

On sunny days, open draperies and blinds to let in the sun’s warmth. During the summer, draw drapes and blinds to prevent solar heat gain.
Close draperies and blinds at night to insulate against cold air outside.
If you have storm windows, be sure they are installed during heating season.

Turn down your thermostat

The easiest and most economical way to cut energy costs is to adjust your thermostat.

Set thermostats between 65° and 70° during the winter, and to 58° when away from the house for four or more hours. For homes with elderly people or children, warmer temperatures are recommended.
For greater temperature control, use a programmable or setback thermostat.

Keep warm in winter

Close vents and doors in unused rooms.
Keep hot and cold air registers free of dust and do not block with carpet or furniture.

Turning down water heater setting

The water heater accounts for approximately 15% of the average household’s energy use. Using it wisely can save you money.

To lower energy cost without sacrificing comfort, set water heater temperature to 120°.

Showerheads/faucets

Install water-flow restrictors in showerheads and faucets.
Repair leaky faucets. A leak that fills a coffee cup in 10 minutes wastes 3,280 gallons of water a year.

Washer/dryer

Run washing machines and clothes dryers with full loads only.
Replace old, outdated appliances with high efficiency models.

Stop drafts and air leaks with caulking and weatherstripping

By adding insulation and sealing air leaks, you can have a significant impact on your energy bills.

Guard against heat loss by sealing leaks around doors, windows and other openings such as pipes and ducts.
After you have caulked and sealed bypasses, adding insulation can help you reduce energy use and save on future fuel bills.
Be sure attics have recommended levels of insulation. Contact your local insulation company to come check your insulation.

Maintain your heating system

70-80% of a typical home’s natural gas use is for heating and cooling. Use your energy dollars wisely with these tips:

Change or clean furnace filters once a month during heating season.
Have your furnace or boiler tuned by a qualified technician once a year to help improve your system’s operating efficiency and help prevent breakdowns.
If you have an old heating system, consider replacing it with a high efficiency system. The more of an efficiency upgrade you make, the more energy savings you will see on your heating bills.

For more information about saving energy at home, visit the Texas State Energy Conservation Office.

Thank you to CenterPoint Energy for these very helpful energy saving tips.