Sopris Realty Blog: October 2009

REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-Homebuyer Credit Gets New Life: http://bit.ly/1SWACZ via @addthis

Key lawmakers in the Senate have tentatively agreed to extend the existing $8,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers and also offer a new $6,500 credit for existing homeowners who have lived in their current residence for a consecutive five-year period in the past eight years.

Home buyers must be under contract by April 30, 2010, and close before July 1. House Democrats have expressed concern about the cost of the tax credit for the government, and allegations of abuse have resulted in an IRS probe of the program.

GarfieldCleanEnergy.org is now the online headquarters for news and information about clean energy for households, businesses and local governments in Garfield County.

The new site uses eye-catching graphic design and simple navigation to deliver extensive information on energy efficiency, renewable energy and energy efficient transportation. It includes easy access to information about energy audits, rebates and incentives for households and businesses, training opportunities and a contractor locator.

With the One Stop Shop, the information needed by homeowners and renters, business owners and managers, and local government officials will be no more than one or two clicks away.

Search for Glenwood Springs homes for  sale at www.SoprisRealty.com.  You can also save searches and property favorites. You will need to login, but be assured your privacy is always respected.  With the portal system, you can keep track of your favorite listings, browse photos, even search different areas by mapped locations.   There is no obligation, so feel free to login whenever you feel like browsing for properties.  Receive auto Email notification so you will be notified by email when a property that fits your saved search becomes available.  Your information is always confidential and not sold or given out.

The Garfield New Energy Communities Initiative will be giving away free energy-saving compact fluorescent light bulbs at town halls throughout Garfield County. 

"Free light bulbs! What's not to like?" said Carbondale Mayor Michael Hassig, who also serves as chairman of the Garfield Initiative.

All Garfield County residents are invited to stop by any town hall that's convenient, from Parachute to Carbondale, to pick up two free energy efficient light bulbs. Holy Cross Energy customers who live in Garfield, Eagle or Pitkin counties can also get free bulbs at the town halls.

For more information on Free light bulbs for Garfield County Residents : http://www.cleanenergyeconomy.net/e-news/2009/10-20.html#bulbs