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Comptroller visits Fort Hood

5/14/08 - Comptroller visits Fort Hood
Posted on: Wednesday, May 14, 2008

By Amanda Kim Stairrett
Killeen Daily Herald

FORT HOOD -- One of every 10 active duty soldiers in the Army resides at Fort Hood, making it not only the largest installation in America but the largest business in Texas. Susan Combs, Texas comptroller, released numbers on Tuesday. . . . . read more > >

Hood's value to Texas: $10.9 billion

4/02/08 - Hood's value to Texas: $10.9 billion
Posted on: Wednesday, May 14, 2008

By Bryan Kirk
Temple Daily Telegram

FORT HOOD -- The Texas economy is booming and Fort Hood's $10.9 billion impact has alot do do with it, according to Texas Comptroller Susan Combs. "We are very excited about the economic impact of this base," Ms. Combs said at. . . . . read more > >

Killeen MSA Ranks As 14th Fastest Growing Area

4/02/08 - Census Ranks Killeen MSA As 14th Fastest Growing Area in United States
Posted on: Friday, March 28, 2008, 3:29 AM

By Kevin M. Smith
Killeen Daily Herald

The U.S. Census Bureau released a report Thursday that ranks the Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood region as the 14th fastest-growing metropolitan area in the nation. Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood ranks below No. 5 Austin-Round Rock . . . . . read more > >

Killeen Market Recognized By Entrepreneur.com

1/29/08 - Best and Worst Places to Buy a House
by Danielle Babb - Article Written In Entrepreneur.com

Whether you're looking for an investment property or a place to live, here's a look at the cities you should seek out and avoid in 2008.

The housing crunch and the excessive inventory -- exceeding 10 months on resale homes -- continues to take its toll on housing prices. But over the long term, housing is still a good investment. In fact, it's more than an investment; it's a home. . . . read more > >

Fort Hood to gain 3,273 more soldiers by 2011

12/26/07 - More troops headed to post
By Kevin M. Smith - Killeen Daily Herald

FORT HOOD – The Army's largest post will get even bigger as a net gain of more than 3,000 soldiers is expected over the next three years, Brig. Gen. Frederick Rudesheim said Wednesday

The U.S. Army announced Wednesday afternoon that it plans to increase the number of active-duty, Army National Guard and Army Reserve soldiers by 74,000 overall, with the active-duty force growing by 65,000 to a total of 547,000. . . . read more > >

10/04/07 - 2007 Coldwell Banker® Home Price Comparison Index Reveals That $2.1 Million Separates Beverly Hills From Killeen, Texas

Beverly Hills, Calif., and Killeen, Texas, Rank As Most Expensive and Most Affordable U.S. Markets, Respectively, in Annual Coldwell Banker Study

Six of 10 Most Affordable Markets in Study Support Major U.S. Military Installations

2007 HPCI Includes 77 International Markets in 28 Nations Outside U.S.

PARSIPPANY, N.J. 09-26-2007 — “Location. Location. Location.” The age-old adage that defines home prices equates to a $2.1 million difference between the nation’s most expensive and affordable housing markets according to the 2007 Coldwell Banker® Home Price Comparison Index (HPCI). . . . read more > >

4/30/07 - Killeen, Texas just 45 miles northwest of the third hottest business city in the United States

According to Expansion Management in January/February 2007, the Austin – Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) ranked third in the Top 50 Hottest Cities listing. A poll based on perceptions, rather than cold, hard data, asked 80 site selection consultants to list their choices for the nation’s best cities for expanding and relocating companies.
Killeen is just 45 miles northwest of Round Rock with a lower cost of living and still within an easy drive of the major metro area. . . . . read more > >

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by Danielle Babb - Thursday, January 24, 2008

Whether you're looking for an investment property or a place to live, here's a look at the cities you should seek out and avoid in 2008

The housing crunch and the excessive inventory -- exceeding 10 months on resale homes -- continues to take its toll on housing prices. But over the long term, housing is still a good investment. In fact, it's more than an investment; it's a home. Plus, you're not really saving anything by renting, as the costs of renting and owning are about equal (well, owning may be a little more). The tax benefits of home ownership far outweigh renting, too. With good housing prices in many great areas, this may indeed be the time to buy. . . . . read more > >