Exterior Lighting Maintenance

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Exterior Lighting - LGI Homes

The area lights around your new LGI home are for safety and aesthetics.  They may be controlled by photo cells mounted on the side of your house or on the light unit itself.  Your lighting may also be controlled by wall switches located in your home.

It is important to always use the correct bulbs.  Do not exceed the bulb wattage recommended for the fixture.  Use exterior light bulbs for exterior fixtures and wet location light bulbs appropriately.

Recommended Maintenance

Monthly

  • Look for and replace burned out bulbs.

Quarterly

  • Clean the encasement so light can shine at full illumination.
  • Ensure that mounting screws and plates are tight and wall plate is fully against the exterior wall or soffit.  Inspect sealant at joints between light fixtures and walls.  Repair or replace the sealant as needed.

Effects of deferred maintenance such as water and lack of cleaning will diminish the attractiveness and function of exterior light fixtures.

 

Homecare tips and information provided by Compendia.

New and Improved Housing Tax Credit

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Incase you missed out on the $8,000 tax credit that ended at the beginning of November, we have great news for you.  The $8,000 First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit has been extended for an additional six months.  This is a great deal for those looking to buy their first home.  With the new additions to the tax credit extension, existing homeowners and repeat buyers may be eligible for a tax credit up to $6,500. 

This Tax Credit applies to homes contracted for sale between November 7, 2009 and April 30, 2010 and close by June 30, 2010.

They call it a tax credit, but it is really cash to you. When you submit your tax return you simply fill out a form to show you qualify for the credit and attach proof of purchase for the home. Then you get to take up to $8,000 right off your taxes.  Say you only owe $2,000 in taxes then you get the balance back from the government.  If you are already receiving a refund this credit will be added to the refund amount you receive.  Best of all this tax credit does not have to be paid back.

With today’s historic low interest rates hundreds of families are finding they can own a brand new home for less than they are paying in rent.  At LGI Homes we have new homes starting as low as $599 per month.

LGI Homes is the leader in affordable housing for First-Time Homebuyers.  With communities in Houston, San Antonio, and Fort Worth, LGI Homes has the perfect home for you and your family available for immediate move in. 

You have a limited time to take advantage of this Tax Credit. Take the first step towards homeownership and visit one of the beautiful LGI Homes communities today. For details and additional information on the Federal Homebuyer Tax Credit, visit FederalHousingTaxCredit.com.

 

Don’t Miss Out!  Take advantage of this limited time offer.

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Homeowner Testimonial: Christian & Holli

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“I would like to take a brief moment of your time to tell you thank you so much for all the hard work you and LGI Homes have done for us.  My family and I will be forever indebted to you for making our dream become a possibility.  When nobody else took the extra setp for us, you did.  When nobody would make that extra call, you did.  When we were tired and didn’t think we could even buy a home you helped us be strong and stick it through.  Now we are enjoying our beautiful new home and starting a whole new chapter in our family.  Thank you so much for continuing to be there even after we closed. You are a true definition of complete customer service and satisfaction.”

– Christian & Holli, LGI Homes Homeowners in Conroe, Texas

LGI Homes introduces the Hawthorn, Sunrise Meadow’s newest floor plan

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HawthornLGI Homes is excited to introduce the Hawthorn.  This is the newest floor plan in their Houston area community, Sunrise Meadow, located near Sugarland, Texas.

LGI Homes showcases home designs in Sunrise Meadow affordably priced from $104,900 to $146,900.  Floor plans offer three to four bedrooms, two baths, and one or two-car garages. As an added benefit, every home comes with new kitchen appliances including refrigerator, custom cabinets, fully-fenced backyard, front yard landscaping and a homeowner warranty at no additional cost.

The Hawthorn, the newest floor plan in Sunrise Meadow, is a 2,000 sq. ft. 4 bedroom home with  2 ½ baths, and a 2 car garage.  This home also includes a laundry room, oversize closets and plenty of extra storage space. 

Hawthorn PlanLocated in the highly desirable area near Sugarland and only a short drive to downtown Houston, Sunrise Meadow is convenient to shopping, dining, entertainment and major thoroughfares including Highway 59, and Grand Parkway.  This beautiful community features a 3 acre fishing lake, Neighborhood Park, walking trails and a beautiful stone entry.

First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit is Extended and Expanded!

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Thinking about buying a new home? It’s not too late to benefit from the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit. You may still be eligible for a tax credit worth up for $8,000.

Federal Homebuyer Tax Credit Summary

The current $8,000 tax credit available to First-Time homebuyers, and those who have not owned in the last three years, is extended to April 20, 2010.  In addition a new tax credit in the amount of $6,500 for Repeat buyers has been created.  A Repeat buyer is defined as an individual who has owned and resided in a home any five consecutive year period of the last eight years. Also the new tax credit may provide an additional extension for active-duty military personnel who serve outside the United States.

The Federal Homebuyer Tax Credit applies to home contracted for sale by April 30, 2010 and close by June 30, 2010 and does not have to be repaid.

LGI Homes Can Help!

With today’s historic low interest rates many people are finding out they can own a brand new home for less than they are paying in rent.  At LGI Homes we have new homes starting as low as $599 per month.

LGI Homes is the leader in affordable housing for First-Time Homebuyers.  With communities in Houston, San Antonio, and Fort Worth we have the perfect home for you and your family to realize the American dream of homeownership.

You have a limited time to take advantage of this Tax Credit. Take the first step towards homeownership and visit one of the beautiful LGI Homes communities today. For details and additional information on the Federal Homebuyer Tax Credit, visit FederalHousingTaxCredit.com.

Don’t Miss Out!  Take advantage of this limited time offer.

CNBC Realty Check: 100% Mortgage Financing From USDA

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 By: Diana Olick, CNBC Real Estate Reporter 

I didn’t know about it either. Yes, the US Department of Agriculture has a program, instituted back in the 1940s, to assist in rural development, that has become extremely popular during these days of crunching credit. These are USDA-backed loans, so approved lenders can offer no-money downRead the rest of this entry »

There is still time to be in your new LGI home by Christmas

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Christmas Wreath Red Door

Where will you be spending the holiday season? How about in your brand new home!

There is still time to purchase your new home and be moved in by Christmas but you must act quickly. And as an added bonus you may be eligible to receive an $8000 tax credit from Uncle Sam on your 2009 Tax Return.

Come in this weekend to see the great floor plans LGI Homes is now offering.  This is the last weekend to purchase to guarantee you move in before the Holidays.

Increase the Value of your New Home with Well-Maintained Landscaping: Part 4 – Walls & Fencing

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Walls and Fencing

The landscape around your new LGI home plays an important-role in the overall beauty of your property, as well as helps to prevent erosion.  Well-maintained landscaping will help increase the value of your property.  Part four of our four part landscaping series discusses Walls and Fencing. 

There are several different types of walls and fencing found on residential properties.  Each type requires different maintenance tasks and frequencies.  However, no matter what kind of walls and fencing you have there are some common guidelines.

It is important to keep landscaping trimmed away from walls and fencing and always remember do not change the grade.  The grade of the ground next to a wall or fence has been designed by an engineer.  Changes may cause tilting and cracking, or cause wood fencing that comes in contact with soil to rot.  It is also important to prevent water from ponding near walls and fencing.  Water, especially reclaimed water, can cause premature deterioration of the wall and fencing materials.  Read the rest of this entry »

Homeowner Testimonial: Margo

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“I just purchased a home from LGI Homes and I found them to be extremely honest and customer friendly from the salesman all the way to the customer service rep after the closing.  Very seldom do you find satisfaction from beginning to end but they have such a knowledgeable well put together team that it was a wonderful experience and I wanted them to have some recognition for the great job they do.”

– Margo, LGI Homes homeowner in Conroe, Texas

LGI Homes Lowers Interest Rates at Canyon Crossing and Sunrise Meadow

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Interest rate drop 

* 5.25% Interest Rate

* 100% Financing

* No Money Down

 

This weekend only interest rates have been lowered to 5.25% at Canyon Crossing in San Antonio and Sunrise Meadow near Sugarland.  Purchase your new home this weekend with No Money Down and payments as low as $599 per month.  Don’t miss this opportunity to buy a new home with this great low interest rate and 100% financing.  For more information on this great interest rate visit us on the web at www.lgihomes.com

Remember this offer is only good through Sunday, November 15th.