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From the Publisher

It is with much joy and anticipation that we celebrate the launch of the first edition of South East Texas Metro Woman Magazine.

Metro Woman is a resource magazine informing women about businesses offering the products and services they need for their always­changing lifestyle.We exist to be encouraging and to put our readers in the front of Business to help you in your daily routine. I believe in the power of words and the right words have been known to transform lives. I also know that negative words, especially those fueled by negative energy, can deter a goal and destroy one's spirit. We'd like to thank all of our readers, advertisers, and non profit groups who have helped us identify the articles and information to present in this edition ­ we couldn't do it without input from each of you.

I thank you for taking the time to read South East Texas Metro Woman.

If you would like to advertise in the next edition of Southeast Texas Metro Woman please contact:

Nikki Relford, Publisher

Email: SETXMetroWomanMag@GMail.com 409.­273.­4172

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REALTOR®

Although there are many good reasons for you to buy a home, wealth building ranks among the top of the list. We call home ownership the best “accidental investment” most people ever make. But, we believe when it is done right, home ownership becomes an “intentional investment” that lays the foundation for a life of financial security and personal choice. There are solid financial reasons to support your decision to buy a home, and, among these, equity buildup, value appreciation, and tax benefits stand out.

Base your decision to buy on facts, not fears.

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If you are paying rent, you very likely can afford to buy There is never a wrong time to buy the right home. All you need to do in the short run is find a good buy and make sure you have the financial ability to hold it for the long run The lack of a substantial down payment doesn't prevent you from making your first home purchase A less-than-perfect credit score won't necessarily stop you from buying a home The best way to get closer to buying your ultimate dream home is to buy your first home now Buying a home doesn't have to be complicated - there are many professionals who will help you along the way

Choosing Your Agent The typical real estate transaction involves at least two dozen separate individuals-insurance assessors, mortgage brokers and underwriters, inspectors, appraisers, escrow officers, buyer's agents, seller's agents, bankers, title researchers, and a number of other individuals whose actions and decisions have to be orchestrated in order to perform in harmony and get a home sale closed. It is the responsibility of your real estate agent to expertly coordinate all the professionals involved in your home purchase and to act as the advocate for you and your interests throughout.

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Seven main roles of your real estate agent

About Amy

I was born and raised in Beaumont, Texas. So I am very familiar with A Buyer's Real Estate Agent: the area and its surrounding cities.

I have always lived here except 1. Educates you about your market. for the four years that I served 2. Analyzes your wants and needs. in the United States Army after 3. Guides you to homes that fit your graduating from Ozen High School criteria. in 2000. My 4th and last year in 4. Coordinates the work of other the military I was deployed to needed professionals.

Tikrit, Iraq for "Operation Iraqi 5. Negotiates on your behalf.

Freedom War" 2003-2004 where 6. Checks and double-checks my Division, 4th Infantry Division paperwork and deadlines. out of Fort Hood, Texas "captured" 7. Solves any problems that may Saadam Hussein. While serving in arise. the military I learned discipline, Eight important questions team work, selfless service, and a to ask your agent tenacity to get the job done! I take pride in all that I do in life and in Qualifications are important.

Real Estate. After my honorable However, finding a solid, discharge in 2004 I attended Lamar professional agent means getting Institute of Technology off and on beyond the resume, and into what for a few years while also working makes an agent effective. Use the on my small business Triangle following questions as your starting Abode. I graduated 2010 from point in hiring your licensed, Lamar Institute of Technology professional real estate agent: with an Associates Degree in Real Estate. I renovated and flipped a 1. Why did you become a real few properties, allowing people to estate agent? rent quality homes. At this point 2. Why should I work with you? it was only right that I become a 3. What do you do better than other Realtor! I absolutely love assisting real estate agents? my clients and their families attain 4. What process will you use to the American Dream of home help me find the right home for ownership!

If you want a Realtor my particular wants and needs? who truly cares about YOU, 5. What are the most common I am here to help!! things that go wrong in a transaction and how would you handle them?

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6310 Deleware Extension 7. What other professionals do you Beaumont suggest we work with and what are their credentials?

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Rachel G, Lifeologist

Mentor, Philanthropist, Life Coach

We live in a generation that is driven by Social Media and Reality T.V shows.

Unfortunately, these things are overshadowing one of the most important things that women need in this sensitive time in our generation. This isn’t about the color of a woman but the total woman needs each other. Women empowerment is important for us as women to support each other in what endeavors we face in life. Regardless of how many women are doing the same thing in your local area or around the world we can gleamed and learn something from each other that will motivate each other to keep striving. I personally think women that choose not to empower each other are afraid that they will lose the support they have been blessed to 10

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obtain if they help and support another woman. One thing women have to understand is that no one can block the blessing that God has for you. I did a video about “Over Women Empowerment� and I reflected on the old me and how I had to learn from mistakes I once made. When God blessed me to go to another level. I thought other women were here and desired to take my place and the people that were connected to me. Sadly, that was the most unethically and racist thought that I could ever have. When a woman steps out against all odds and start a business or do something that no one else is doing we have to stop and think are women here to hate and do what we do or did what I just do this small step of faith that I just obeyed God and took did it just motivate and inspire

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another woman. See that’s what women who have a hard time connecting with authentic empowerment for women have to understand. You inspire so many women to step out and do what the enemy has made them feel that they don’t have an ability to do. Women all over the world are a part of my mentoring program and so many of them are apart not to just learn about their trade, craft, or gift but they need support another woman that can say “Hey you got this.” Also let’s set an example for our next generation of young women. There is nothing greater than a daughter seeing her mother support another woman. It removes every negative thought they have on how woman should treat each other so instead desiring to be a housewife they desire to be like mommy, auntie, her sister, or her mentor. My Queens Women empowerment is beyond us, it sets the pattern and paves the way for generations after us. So let’s help change the way the generation see a Queen and how they treat one another.

Rachel Gilder Womenofhealing Facebook.com/WomenOfHealing RachelGinc@GMail.com Twitter @I_AmRachelG

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Regardless of their age, most children still hold out hope that someday, someone will open their heart and give them a place they can call their own.

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