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We are glad you are interested in finding
out more about Northwest Arkansas because we love to talk about it. In fact,
we're confident that you'll like and love our wonderful area. Nestled in the
Ozark Mountains, Northwest Arkansas enjoys hometown charm with the conveniences
of big city life. At the heart of one of the fastest growing areas in the state
and country - Northwest Arkansas is one of the top places in the U.S. to live.
New home starts are keeping pace with new business starts and the unemployment
rate is less than half the national average. The cost of doing business in
Northwest Arkansas is also less than the national average.
The climate is mild -- each of our four
seasons is beautifully different; the cost of living is low; and there are
plenty of recreational pursuits from fishing, golf, and water sports to camping
and other activities, which you can enjoy year-round.
Our low state and real estate taxes are also
important considerations if you are shopping for a new home. Equally important
are our excellent healthcare facilities and our first-rate public schools. The
University of Arkansas, the state's land grant institution and largest
university, located in the heart of Northwest Arkansas.
There was little doubt that, once the
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) opened for business in late 1998, it
would be a success. However no one anticipated the success arriving so soon.
Instead of adding one carrier a quarter, the spectacular airport added four in
its first five months of operation. Regional jet service with direct flights to
Dallas, Atlanta, Chicago and Memphis is just the start of big things to come
for this gleaming jewel. American Eagle, Delta ASA, Trans World Express and
Northwest Airlink have helped make the opening of the Northwest Arkansas
Regional Airport a rousing success. American Eagle was the initial tenant of
XNA, as the airport is known to airlines throughout the nation. With daily
regional jet service direct to Dallas and Chicago, the airline has experienced
tremendous growth at the new airport.
Next for
the facility will be a highway connecting the airport's south entrance to the
I540 and Wagon Wheel Road interchange north of Springdale. The airport
authority will receive $16 million from the federal government to use toward
construction of the connector road.
Northwest Arkansas is home to some of the world's most successful
companies, such as Wal-Mart, Inc; Tyson Foods, Inc.; and J.B. Hunt Transport,
Inc. Over the past 10 years, the growth in commercial air travel in the region
has been phenomenal -- an annual compounded rate of 12 percent, which is almost
three times the national average.
The
recent opening of interstate 540 from Alma (I40) has improved travel to the
area by land. Now the area has interstate quality roads from the Missouri
border to Interstate 40 and from I540 to Tulsa.
Beaver
lake offers some of the finest water sports in the world. Whether it's spending
the day cruising the lake on a houseboat, fishing for bass, or water skiing,
Beaver Lake is the place to be for recreation.
The University of Arkansas boasts on of the
top collegiate athletic programs in the country. The Razorbacks consistently
field top athletic teams each year. The facilities offer the finest in fan
accommodations and the Razorback fans are world famous for the Hog Call that
fires up the team. Whatever the sport, the Razorbacks field a team worth
cheering for. GO HOGS!!
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Interest Rates >Locking in Loan Rates It is important for both new homebuyers and homeowners who want to refinance to understand how to lock in an interest rate when applying for a mortgage loan. Understanding how rate locks work prepares you to evaluate your options.
While you are in the process of applying for your mortgage loan, interest rates will most likely fluctuate from day to day and week to week. If you want assurance that the wonderfully low interest rate on your loan will not increase while you are waiting for loan approval, ask for a rate lock. A conventional rate lock is a guarantee from the lender that your mortgage will carry a particular interest rate, with specific, predetermined points and fees.
The interest rate is "locked in" for a specified period of time, usually thirty days. When you call a lender for a rate quote, ask how long that rate will last for. If you think you might need more than thirty days to complete your home purchase or refinance, tell your lender how many days you will require, and they will give you an adjusted rate quote.
Rate locks are especially useful if interest rates are on the upswing, and you are concerned about ending up with higher monthly payments. If you cannot afford the risk of a further interest rate increase, lock in your loan rate now.
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Who is considered the world's most renowned living architect?
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I.M. Pei who retired in 1991; he earned this status after designing the glass pyramid entrance pavilion to the Louvre in Paris (1989). |
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