Advocacy Efforts of Habitat For Humanity Texas

An independent consultant since 2009, Dean Buescher uses his more than 30 years of experience to assist home builders with planning, zoning, feasibility, and other essential services. Dean Buescher has supported numerous charities with construction projects, including Habitat for Humanity in Texas.

The 2014, the State Low Income Housing Plan produced by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) indicated that 40 per cent of households in the state fall into the low-income range. As such, Habitat Texas prepared its legislative agenda for the 2015 legislative session. Created by members of Habitat for Humanity during the preceding annual conference, the agenda outlined the organization’s dedication to three important missions:

1. Protection of the TDHCA Texas Bootstrap Loan Program, which was designed to help families build and own their own home - similar to the Habitat for Humanity goals.

2. The reinvestment of mortgage payments back into this program, enabling their continuation. Habitat asked the legislature to allow these repayments to augment the existing $3 million budget of the Bootstrap Loan Program, helping it to fund more families in need.

3. The support of recipients of Habitat for Humanity homes by confirming they are not required to pay property taxes for the first ten years of their residency. This was requested based on the fact that Habitat homes increase property values and therefore local tax income.

When Is the Best Time to Visit Alaska?

 


Over the last two years, Dean Buescher has overseen a number of home building projects in his role as manager of Vintage Estate Homes in New Braunfels, Texas. Outside of his professional endeavors, Dean Buescher enjoys traveling to Alaska.

When you are looking to take a trip to Alaska, it is important to first determine the best times of year for both weather and local activities so you can make the most out of your stay. Temperatures across the state can be erratic throughout the year, which means that you should pay attention to typical averages when looking for the best weather.

In general, you will experience some of the most moderate temperatures during the summer months, when the highs can climb as high as 80 degrees. Summer is also the most popular time for tourists to Alaska, as it boasts some of the longest daylight hours and ample choices for day tours. This time of year is also excellent for those who want to take outdoor excursions. If you want to take advantage of reduced travel prices, then you should look into arriving in either September or May.

A Positive Outlook in the U.S. Home Building Sector

 

A respected New Braunfels, Texas, real estate developer, Dean Buescher manages Vintage Estate Homes and oversees custom residential home building projects. Dean Buescher stays well informed of the latest mortgage and interest rate trends, as well as forecasts in the U.S. housing market.

As reported by Bloomberg in July 2016, the residential construction sector is in a modest yet sustained growth pattern as the lingering effects of the last recession diminish. New home construction expanded more than expected nationwide. In particular, residential starts rose nearly 5 percent to an annualized rate of 1.19 million. At the same time, the number of permits issued, typically a good indicator of future building trends, also increased.

An economist with Standard Chartered Bank in New York commented that continued low mortgage rates has been one major factor in ensuring steady home building growth. In addition, consistent job growth is likely to ensure that the present trends continue and pick up strength.