About the Temple, Belton and Salado, Texas Area Begun in 1881 as a model city built from railroad blueprints. The Temple Chamber of Commerce states Temple remains a city with a vision. Our thriving, prosperous community continues to draw families and progressive commercial enterprises with its economic freshness and strong undercurrent of values, ethics and spirit.  |  | | Temple - Wildflower Capital of Texas |
 Hometown pride infuses Temple's commitment to its natural beauty (In 1989, Texas legislators passed a resolution naming Temple the Wildflower Capitol of Texas), it's Texas-sized support of local sports, its emphasis on industrial growth, and its nurture of the body through its world-class medical center and of the mind through a strong educational base. With a diverse mixture of talents and interest, Temple truly mixes the cosmopolitan outlook on the good "life with rich, down-to-earth country "style" to create a lifestyle which promotes personal, professional and spiritual growth. As Temple has grown, so has the demand for housing. Joan Mikeska Realty, one of the fastest growing residential real estate companies in Temple, has been a part of that growth. We have earned our stripes as RealtorsŪ, and our zebra casts a big shadow in Temple. We have helped many families realize their dream in finding outstanding lifestyle opportunities in the thriving Temple-Belton area. Let Joan Mikeska help your family whenever you have real estate needs. Here's to Temple and the zebra. 
A small town of distinctive charm. Belton was founded in 1850, and in early years grew as a rustic trading center for nearby farmers and ranchers. The town is graced by architecture from the early 1860s to turn of the century. Preservation of historic structures and streets, to include complete renovation and restoration of the Bell County Courthouse, is currently priority in Belton's graceful old downtown area. Belton lies on the I-35 corridor, and U.S 190, a segment of the Ports to Plains Highway connecting the state's heartland to coastal ports. Points of interest include the Bell County Museum, Summer Fun USA and nearby Belton and Stillhouse Hollow Lakes. |  | | | | |
Salado, a beautiful historic unincorporated village of approximately 1500, is primarily a ranching and agricultural community but it is well known as a resort area because of its rustic shops, art galleries and outstanding restaurants, inns and bed and breakfast accommodations. It has none of the disturbing and distracting features of a large city. Children grow up in a healthy environment with excellent school and recreational activities, including FFA, 4H, football, basketball and baseball with nearby boating and fishing. Salado creek, which meanders through the community, is popular for picnics, fishing and swimming. Belton Lake has 136 miles of shoreline and covers an area of 12,300 acres. Stillhouse Hollow Lake has 58 miles of shoreline and coveres an area fo 13,370 acres. Both are operated by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers. Both lakes have parks and picnic facilities, swimming, fishing, camping, boating, nature areas, and wildlife management areas. Morgan's Point Resort is located along the shores of Lake Belton. It is within easy commuting distance of Temple, Belton, Killeen-Fort Hood area including Harker Heights. It is ideal for those who like water sports. Another appeal is the quite, unbusy, wooded character of the area with an abundance of wildlife in its natural habitat. Morgan's Point has been one of the fastest growth areas in the last few years. Little River /Academy is located 10 minutes east of Belton and 6 miles south of Temple on Highway 95 with a population of over 1500. In 1978 the community incorporated into a city. During the past decade Academy Public Schools have experienced a steady growth which has pushed the enrollment of the 13 grade school system to approximately 1,000 students. The community takes prides in its biking and hiking trails and state of the art High School complex including football facility with running track. Bartlett, Holland, Rogers and Troy are also in our market area. Check out these links for more information: Request my Free Temple, Belton and Salado Relocation Package. It's packed full of useful and important information about the Temple, Belton and Salado, Texas area. Don't move here without it! Remember: I'll send it to you for free and without obligation. Just fill out the form and I will send it right out... It's my job to know EVERYTHING about Temple, Belton and Salado! Ask me any question. Or request a FREE information package. There's no obligation, and I promise to get back to you quickly...
Closing or Settlement >The Inspection Before Closing
Home buyers will have an opportunity to walk through the house they purchased just before the closing to make sure it is in the same condition as when the contract was ratified. They will check the appliances and make sure that the agreed-upon repairs were completed.
Buyers usually see their new home empty for the first time just after the movers have left. Suddenly they see the dark rectangles and nail holes where pictures used to hang, and all the "dust bunnies" that were concealed by furniture. The contract calls for the house to be "broom clean" and free of trash and debris. However, real estate agents encourage sellers to leave their homes impeccably clean for the pre-closing walk-through inspection, and many homes are turned over in spotless condition.
Sometimes the seller's hectic moving schedule, fatigue, or unequal housekeeping standards require the buyers to clean the house thoroughly before they feel that they can move in. If you are afraid that a messy house could trigger problems at the closing, be sure to make your house shine for this important inspection.
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What characteristics must a home have to be considered a prestigious property?
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Unique architectural design; Highly desirable location; celebrity status--owned by a well-known person. |
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