Check out this highlight video of our trip and then visit www.arrow.org to learn more about the work that is being done there.

It is a lovely Lifeforms built home on a cul-de-sac street! With fresh paint in & out and a recently remodeled first floor, this home is neat, clean and move-in ready. It has a 2-story foyer w/French doors to the study. Huge, arched windows frame the family room which shares a 2-sided fireplace with the breakfast nook. The formal dining room is great for entertaining. The kitchen boasts an island, built-in appliances & gas cook-top. The first floor has 2 bedrooms . Also on on the first floor there is a game room with wood floors & a door that leads to covered screened in back patio.  The yard is well maintained with raised-bed landscaping, play structure and plenty of lawn space to play!

If you or someone you know is interested in finding a home in The Woodlands, TX; 67 Wildflower Trace Place is listed at a great price. For more information or to schedule a tour appointment, email us at ryan@kutterandsmith.com

Click HERE for more information on this beautiful home.

Here is a sneak peek of what this home has to offer.

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QE2 stands for Quantitative Easing – Round 2.

The ultimate goal of QE2 is to pump more money into our financial system to avoid deflation, and right now what is the main focus in avoiding deflation……home sales. Specifically, QE2 is aimed at moving the existing surplus of vacant homes sitting on the market. The Fed (Federal Reserve) is currently easing the actual home mortgage interest rate by buying it down to a historically all time low. For example, at the end of 2010 we were seeing rates in the 4% range, more recently we have seen a slight increase into the 5% range. Although this is an increase, it is still a record low for the mortgage industry.

In short, what does this mean for home mortgage rates after June 2011? Well, with Federal easing out of the picture it means that rates will increase. In fact, as we approach the June 2011 QE2 removal date, the market is preparing for the change and interest rates have already started a slow ascent.

So if you have been planning on investing in a new home, perhaps investing in your very first home; the time to act is now. With mortgage interest rates still in the 5% range for qualified buyers, financing your new home will not be cheaper than now.

If you would like to talk with a professional about buying a home, I would be honored to answer any questions you may have and help you take advantage of this great Buyer’s Market that we are in. You can reach me at homes@kutterandsmith.com

For more interesting articles on QE2 and the future of mortgage interest rates here are some links that you may enjoy:

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Be our guest and search for your next dream home, with our unique map search capability.  See what tips we can offer you, whether you are selling your home, buying a new home or interested in a bank owned/foreclosed property.

We are pleased to bring all of the benefits of working with Connect to our clients. This is just part of our commitment to our clients, to bring the best service and technology to all we serve.

Add us to your iPhone! Click the iPhone picture below. Download the app in iTunes, then when you launch the app on your phone enter the code  3991-1572

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From the initial steps of placing your home on the market, to signing the final closing papers, here’s how your agent can help:

* Price and prepare your home For Sale
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* Advise, negotiate offers, handle paperwork
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Getting the most for your home or property means doing more than putting a “For Sale” sign out front. In a competitive market where new homes for sale are added daily, your listing needs to be seen in a variety of places in order to stand out. And sometimes the right buyer is waiting out of state, or even in another country. To ensure your home gets noticed and sells for full market value, consider working with a top professional Realtor®, it could mean the difference between no sale, and the payoff you’ve been waiting for.

For most of us, our home is our biggest investment. When it’s time to sell, get the value you deserve with the help of a professional Realtor® at Kutter and Smith Real Estate team. For additional information on selling your home, email us homes@kutterandsmith.com

We look forward to working with you.

Also, for all you current homeowners, there is a program that you could qualify for as well. If you have lived in your current home for the past 5 years or more, and are ready to sell and find a new home, then you may qualify for up to $6,500 cash back on your tax return.

So, this government incentive is expiring soon, but there is still time to act. Call us at 936-520-0846 or email us, homes@kutterandsmith.com , to get started on finding your new home.

We are a full service real estate team that is passionate about selling houses and helping people find their new home.

If we can help you in any way, call us today.

Sincerely,

The Kutter and Smith Team

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Legend has it that Valentine was a priest who served during third century Rome. There was an Emperor at that time by the name of Claudius II. Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those that were married. With this thought in mind he outlawed marriage for young men in hopes of building a stronger military base. Supposedly, Valentine, decided this decree just wasn’t fair and chose to marry young couples secretly. When Emperor Claudius II found out about Valentine’s actions he had him put to death.

Another legend has it that Valentine was an imprisoned man who fell in love with his jailor’s daughter. Before he was put to death he sent the first ‘valentine’ himself when he wrote her a letter and signed it ‘Your Valentine’, words still used on cards today.

Perhaps we’ll never know the true identity and story behind the man named St. Valentine, but this much is for sure…February has been the month to celebrate love for a long time, dating clear back to the Middle Ages. In fact, Valentines ranks second only to Christmas in number of greeting cards sent.

Another valentine gentleman you may be wondering about is Cupid (Latin cupido, “desire”). In Roman mythology Cupid is the son of Venus, goddess of love. His counterpart in Greek mythology is Eros, god of love. Cupid is often said to be a mischievous boy who goes around wounding both gods and humans with his arrows, causing them to fall in love.

How to make Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

Check out this YouTube instructional video on how to make some delicious Chocolate Covered Strawberries, just in time for Valentines Day!