THE WOODLANDS TX REAL ESTATE - THE WOODLANDS TX HOMES FOR SALE - HOMES FOR SALE IN THE WOODLANDS

The Woodlands is located outside of the Houston city limits and has been named as one of the top Master Planned Communities in the Nation.

Community and convenience play important roles in The Woodlands experience. Each village setting includes easy access to wonderful parks, playgrounds, schools, religious congregations and shopping. Trails and pathways connect many of the amenities found in the villages nestled among beautiful homes and towering trees.

To experience village life in The Woodlands, take a drive through the residential neighborhoods on a sunny afternoon. You'll see families cycling along the bike trails or walking their dogs, shopping at the local village center, picnicking and kite flying at the neighborhood park. There's a pleasant flurry of activity that evokes a friendly, welcoming place. No matter what the day brings, chances are you'll only have to travel 10-15 minutes in any given direction to buy a birthday gift, go to a worship service, pick up your dry cleaning, or visit a friend and her new baby at the hospital. Its about convenience, and so much more. Its about community. The schools (private or public) rank very high both locally and nationally.

If you are shopping for a new home in The Woodlands, you will have a choice of neighborhoods that range from golf course, to lakeside, to the urban setting of Town Center, to an exclusive gated community. Home styles range from edgy lofts and brownstones to five and six-bedroom family homes and estates. A wide range of pricing offers everyone the opportunity to put down roots in this special place.

FHA-approved lenders were recently given the green light to develop bridge-loan products that would allow first-time buyers (anyone who has not owned a home in the last three years) to use the benefits of the federal tax credit "upfront." Under these HUD developments and guidance, FHA-approved lenders can develop bridge loans that buyers can use in different ways. Most notably, you could use it to help cover closing costs, possibly buy down your interest rate, or even offer more than the minimum 3.5 percent down, which would allow you to make a stronger offer a key strategy in some markets where first time buyers are competing with investors in specific price ranges. Note: HUD officials indicate that the loans can't be used to cover the required minimum 3.5 percent down, only to supplement the down payment. In addition to this new development, there remain many state, local and nonprofit lender resources and programs for buyers needing help with the 3.5 percent downpayment. (Call me to see which resources you might qualify for) These new developments, combined with the (up to) $8,000 tax credit and the historically low prices and still low mortgage rates, make this an opportune time to buy. Call me for a free consultation to discuss your specific opportunities and situation. The tax credit is only good through 2009, so now is the time to take advantage and not get caught in the crunch toward the end of the year when procrastinating buyers will scramble to buy before the tax credit expires. Call or email me today with any questions - (713) 515-2135 or Valery@ValsTheKey.com

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