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Homeowner Tax Deductions that May Help You Out 

Let’s face it, taxes are here to stay and will only increase as time goes on.  We all need to pay our fair share but you shouldn’t pay more than you have to.  As a homeowner, you’re paying not only income tax but also property tax.  Here are some ways you can boost your tax savings by taking advantage of Homeowner Tax Deductions.

Mortgage Interest and Refinancing

For most of us, a large portion of our monthly income goes directly toward the house payment.  Thankfully, you can deduct the following on your on your taxes:

Interest Paid on the Mortgage

  • Points and Origination
  • PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance)
  • Interest on a Home Improvement Loan
  • Interest on a Home Equity Loan (up…
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restaurants-in-montgomery-txIf you live or are visiting the Montgomery, TX area, at one point or another, you'll be hankering for something good to eat. With so many choices however, you may have a hard time deciding where to spend your hard earned dining dollars. Montgomery restaurants are plentiful, but if you're not careful, you might miss a local gem or worse, have a less than pleasant experience.

Here are our picks for Montgomery, TX restaurants to try whether you're visiting or a longtime resident. Dine with confidence at one of these top notch eateries in Texas.

Commodore Dining Room at the Walden Yacht Club

13101 Melville Dr, Montgomery, TX
(936) 582-4222 (Reservations recommended)

Tucked away on Lake Conroe is one of the area's not so secret gem: the Commodore Dining…

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rv, camping, montgomery countyThe end of summer may be fast approaching but there is still plenty of time to get out there and enjoy the warmth of the season before autumn approaches, especially with the Labor Day weekend coming up. This is a great time to load up the camper and get outside to enjoy a measure of that great Texas wilderness. Before you know it, summer will end and things will start to cool off, and the kids will be going back to school.

What better way to bring the family together or get out with a a group of friends than to explore some of the campsites in and around Montgomery county.

I present to you the top campsites for you and your family to explore in and around the Montgomery area.

#5 - Park on the Lake RV Site

Featuring 100 waterfront sites with…

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Regardless of whether you've chosen The Woodlands as your new home, or have been a long-time resident of this lovely master-planned community, I'm sure you will agree that summer is one of the liveliest times of the year! We thought we would put together a list of some of the exciting things that you and your family can take part in for the last stretch of the season.

1. The Woodlands Waterway Cruiser

The Woodlands Waterway Cruiser is a fantastic way to travel around the center of the town! Explore the scenic waterways and check out the various shops and restaurants, or head to the offices or hotels that line the sparkling corridor. The Woodlands Waterway Cruiser operates predominately on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, though rides will be…

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Texas shoppers will again get a tax break from state and local taxes on most clothing, footwear, school supplies, and backpacks priced under $100.  Shoppers can save as much as $8.25 for every $100 they spend.  You must keep each individual item purchased under $100.  If the item is over $100, you will pay the full tax due.

Here's a short explanation of what's included and what's not:

Most clothing but not special clothing or footwear designed for athletic activity or protective use and not normally worn except for the athletic activity or protective use.  For example, golf cleats or football pads which are designed for athletic use and not normally worn elsewhere do not qualify.  But, tennis shoes, jogging suits, and swim suits qualify.

Jewelry,…

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rothko_012_400My husband and I were recently looking for something different to do on a Sunday afternoon.  We decided to visit the Rothko Chapel, located at 3900 Yupon Street in Houston.  He had read an article about interesting buildings and art in a Texas Montly Magazine.  I really didn't know what to expect but I do know that what I saw was way beyond anything I could have possibly imagined.  Now, that's neither good nor bad.  I'll leave it up to you.  Here's a little background information on the Chapel:

Frenchmen Dominque Schlumberger and John de Menil left France during WWll and ended up in Houston.  They were civil and human rights advocates as well as leaders in Houston's cultural life, with particular interest in architecture and art.  In 1964, they…

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Oh my goodness!  It's so hard to believe that another school year is just upon us.  How sad and yet how exciting at the same time.  I remember how I looked forward to the first day of school.  My toughest decision was trying to figure out which outfit I wanted to wear first!  Wow, how things have changed...

Here are some helpful links to the various school districts in our area.  You'll find school calendars, bus routes, school supply lists, school zones - just about everything you want to know about your child's school!

http://www.misd.org  Montgomery Independent School District 

http://www.conroeisd.net  Conroe Independent School District

http://www.magnoliaisd.org  Magnolia Independent School District 

Let's not forget about Texas'…

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