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Episode 15 ― December 17, 2009
How today’s low interest rates boost your buying power
Find out how current mortgage rates compare to the past and listen to examples of what a difference that makes in your purchasing power. Listen to it now

Episode 14 ―November 11, 2009
Homebuyer tax credit extended and expanded to more people
Find out about the new deadline and income limits for the homebuyer tax credit. Plus, learn who else besides first-time buyers can benefit. Listen to it now

Episode 13 ―October 8, 2009
Vote for a better property-tax appraisal process
Several state constitutional amendments on the ballot Nov. 3 will improve our property-tax system if passed. Find out what they are and why to vote for them. Listen to it now

Episode 11 ―JULY 21, 2009
Get a $7,000 downpayment from the government
Hear from the executive director of the Texas Department of Housing and Community affairs about how you can turn the first-time-homebuyer tax credit into money for a downpayment and closing costs. Listen to it now

Episode 10 ―JUN. 15, 2009
What’s going on in the Texas real estate market these days?
How does the Texas real estate market compare to the rest of the U.S., and is now a good time to buy or sell? Listen to it now

Episode 9 ―APR. 29, 2009
Is now a good time to buy? Should I sell?
What’s going on in the market right now, and how do I know if it’s the right time to make a move? Listen to it now

Episode 8 ―Mar. 21, 2009
How to avoid foreclosure
Steps you can take to steer clear of this undesirable position, and an overview of the current foreclosure situation in Texas. Listen to it now

Episode 7 ―FEB. 19, 2009
New $8,000 incentive for homebuyers
The new tax credit for first-time homebuyers is even better than the tax credit available last year. Listen to it now

Episode 6 ―JAN. 23, 2009
National reports shed little light on local markets
How do you reconcile what you hear on the news about real estate with the actual experiences of recent buyers and sellers in Texas? Listen to it now

Episode 5 ―DEC. 18, 2008
First-time buyers, Uncle Sam has a tax break just for you
If you’re looking to purchase your first home, you probably qualify for a hefty interest-free loan from the government. Listen to it now

Episode 4 ―NOV. 16, 2008
Fact and fiction about today’s Texas real estate market
Are mortgages still available? Can you buy a house for half price? Answers to these questions and more. Listen to it now

Episode 3 ―OCT. 2, 2008
What the proposed financial bailout means for Texas buyers and sellers
Listen to the chief economist for the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M share his thoughts on the current state of the market. Listen to it now

Episode 2―Aug. 14, 2008
What does the recently passed housing bill mean for you?
Learn how the Housing and Economic Recovery Act helps first-time homebuyers and homeowners struggling to afford their mortgages. Listen to it now

Episode 1―JUL. 14, 2008
National headlines and your plans to buy or sell real estate
How to make sense of all that national real estate news? A discussion of what’s really important when making decisions about when to buy or sell a home. Listen to it now