Paula Raymond

The weather is chilly today in Killeen Texas - we can definitely feel fall in the air now! The holidays are just around the corner - are you thinking of a big Thanksgiving dinner yet? It always amazes me that just when I think the market would slow down for the holiday season - people get busy looking at homes! I love it! It's always a race to get buyer's closed in time to bake the turkey for Thanksgiving or put up the tree for Christmas - but we do what we can to make it happen! How exciting it must be to celebrate in a new home with your family and friends during this time of year.

How can I help you with your home buying dreams in the Fort Hood area this season? Killeen Texas Homes for Sale are abundant right now - and buyers are getting great deals and incentives when they negotiate with the help of an experienced Killeen Area Realtor !! Send me your Dream Home Finder and let's see how many Fort Hood Homes for Sale match your needs! It's not too late to move in this month!

It seems in the past 2 months- I have done more CMA's than ever in my real estate career in this Killeen Texas market! I think it might be because I've been in the business for exactly 7 years this month- and my past buyers are ready to sell!

I live and work in the military community of Fort Hood Texas. We are the largest Army base in the free world- so always lots of people coming an going. All of those people need a place to live- so it makes for a great real estate career! The company that my husband and I own, Texas Heritage Real Estate offer assistance with selling, buying and property management. So its a rare event that we can't help someone with their housing needs.

This week alone- I have done 6 CMA's ...and most of them weren't yet in a position to sell because they haven't owned long enough. But I was able to refer them into our management department and eventually I will be able to list and help them make some money on their real estate investment! A couple were ready to go- so I have 2 new upcoming listings to prepare for!

I am so happy to be in this thriving real estate market - and thankful for the Killeen Texas residents and the troops at Fort Hood. I am sure that 7 years will turn into 25 before I know it! I can see myself in this job for a really long time.

Happy Selling this week!!

If I can do anything for you or your clients in or moving to the Killeen Texas, Harker Heights Texas, Fort Hood Texas area - please contact me through my website at www.PaulaSOLDit.com or my mobile (254) 291-6826. Referrals are always welcome and very appreciated!

I am sure that Im not the only Realtor/Mom in this business- in fact I know it! I have many friends in Killeen Texas Real Estate just like me - always running around trying to take care of business and balance a healthy family too.

I do a lot of shopping online for my family and myself - its just so much easier than trying to find time to run to a bunch of different stores for 100 different things! I love it when my packages show up - its like a little present every time!

I found this GREAT website for kids clothing and accessories - and I get their updates via Facebook. They post pictures of the stuff on sale- and I have to say - its surely not what you will find in Wal-Mart - although its very affordable. I tend to want to purchase unusual and unique items for my kids - and me too!. I found a lot of that here!

Check it out and happy shopping!!

http://www.zulily.com/referafriend/?342516

You just found THE perfect house. It has exactly what you have been looking for and is in the neighborhood you have always wanted to live in. You call the agent and she asks you to make an offer and wants to know how much money you can put down on the property. You have already told her you have $10,000 set aside to cover the down payment and closing costs. Now is the time to decide just how serious you are about buying this home. You tell the agent you want to offer X number of dollars for the home and that you want to put down $500. She tells you that you should put more money down on the home if you are serious. Here’s why more money down is better:

1. You are showing the seller that you are ready right now to buy the home.
2. More money down with a lower offer is many times more acceptable to agents and sellers because it lets them know you mean business.
3. It shows you in a more favorable financial light. What this means is that if you have more money down people will assume you have a better chance of your loan going to closing than the other person’s loan.
4. If the seller gets the same offer with less money down they will probably accept your offer first.
5. It’s completely refundable if your offer isn’t the accepted offer, so you lose nothing.

So what kind of deposit should you put down? Everyone you know told you $500 was acceptable. In today’s real estate market it’s really not. You should consider putting $5000 down on the home you want. If you need any more reason, just consider how you’ll feel if someone else gets THE home.

I thought I would share the wonderful experience I had recently with a group of contractors that took my poor front yard from WORST to FIRST on my street!

Thanks a MILLION to the Killeen Texas landscaping companies that helped out - I would HIGHLY recommend all of you to any of my friends, family and clients...and I intend to!

SUPER THANKS to David Milner of Texas Custom Borders for the amazing concrete borders around my flower beds! This is the perfect finishing touch to any yard- and will boost your "neighbor" status to the TOP for sure!! Call David for a FREE estimate at (254) 598-4177 or visit his website for information and photos at www.TexasCustomBorders.com

Another BIG THANKS to Stephen Mahlstedt with Lawn Prosin Killeen Texas! Stephen beautifully landscaped 3 beds for me- with amazing shrubs and greenery -in the end it looked like a masterpiece!! Stephen is professional and hard-working even in the blazing sun of Central Texas! Check out his information and photos of his work at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nolanville-TX/Lawn-Pros/112586348765477

And ANOTHER HUGE THANK YOU to Holman's Irrigation for the sprinkler system that will keep it all alive in this hot Texas heat!! This company was fast, friendly and professional - the job was done in ONE DAY! Call for a quote at (254) 245-0040

The finished project is just spectacular and I couldn't be happier! Thanks again to all that were involved!!

BEFORE......and AFTER!!!