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Condominium - Can You Borrow Money To Purchase One in College Station? 2008-04-21 19:53:22 April 20th an article was posted by Kenneth R. Harney of the Washington Post Writers Group. I waited to comment on it until I could checkout the facts. Debbie Davis, owner of Dexter Mortgage reviewed it and said yes it is correct and we are looking for a more difficult condominium lending market ahead.
Fannie Mae [...] Read more:Borrow
, Money
, Purchase
, College
, Station
Foreclosures - Trashed Homes - Take the Cash for Keys! 2008-04-21 17:47:17 We continue to see foreclosures in the Bryan College Station market yet not nearly at the rate most other markets throughout the country are experiencing. While we have significantly fewer foreclosures the ones we have are just as trashed out!
Inside a foreclosure we often walk into a HUGE mess! Trash, garbage, old furniture, dead animals…. [...] Read more:Foreclosures
, Homes
College Station Middle School Compared to A & M Consolidated Middle School 2008-04-21 10:38:35 College Station
Middle School
compared to A & M Consolidated Middle School (AMCMS) - Which one is better? The ratings from Greatschools.net sure make them look very very close. Average number of students in a math class is just slightly higher at College Station Middle School (CSMS) but that is about the only difference. The [...] Read more:College
To Tell the Trush or Not? Is it Really Worth it? 2008-04-20 23:33:51 Ever wondered what agents say about your house after they show it or when they are on tour? Ever wondered what they REALLY thought? Did you read the comments from agents after the Realtor tour or showing and wonder
Agents work together through the Multiple Listing System (MLS) to sell properties. It isn’t often that agents [...] Read more:Worth
Capstone - Wellborn - Is it Safe to Add MORE Houses? 2008-04-20 21:58:27 Did you hear about the plans for development off Capstone? The City of College Station’s New Development website section for March has posted that Kyle View Estates submitted a preliminary plat for 127 lots on 45.193 acres located at 3455 Capstone Drive.
The Capstone Drive has been an area developing with large homes on even [...]
Spirit of Kyle Field - NEW AGGIE BOOK AVAILABLE 2008-04-20 08:56:52 Standing Together: The Spirit of Kyle Field
Have you seen the new limited edition book Standing Together: The Spirit of Kyle Field? It may be ordered autographed by authors Homer Jacobs and Rusty Burson and including a Benjamin Knox signed and numbered print. It is bound in saddle brown leather with a vellum insert, ribbon marker, gilded edges [...]
Job Description: Parent — Requirements of the Job 2008-04-19 18:16:11 Have you ever thought of what the job description would be for being a parent? When you are “Hired” it is a permanent position and a challenging career awaits you! You are placed in an environment that is sometimes stressful and often chaotic. You are “On Call” 24 hours a day [...] Read more:Parent
, Requirements
Which School Does My Child Go To? Does it Matter? 2008-04-19 16:40:13 Do you have school age children? Do you wonder where they will go to Elementary School
? How can you be sure before you purchase a new home? Go to the SOURCE!
Are all schools equal? Does the Elementary School your child has to go to REALLY matter? Does the school your house is [...]
Is The Real Estate Market Crashing??? 2008-04-19 16:14:31 Not here in Bryan College Station! We are experiencing our tried and true strong steady appreciation that we’ve seen for decades.
All over the news the economy is devastating and home prices are “Tanking”.
Not here in Bryan College Station, or the entire Brazos Valley for that matter. In a recent local market assessment we were able [...] Read more:Estate
, Market
Bryan High School, A&M Consolidated High School - How Do They Compare? 2008-04-19 10:38:33 Have you ever wondered how Bryan
High School
(BHS) and A & M Consolidated High School (AMCHS) compare? Greatschools.net has a very interesting comparison of academics, teachers, students and ethnicity. Are you surprised by any of the results below? Who would have thought htat the average class size in math is HIGHER in College Station?
School [...] Read more:Compare
Pebble Creek Elementary Playground - EXPANSION!!! 2008-04-22 22:44:19 Thanks to the Pebble
Creek Elementary
2005, 2006 & 2007 Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), St. Joseph Regional Health Center, Pebble Creek Development, Pebble Creek Owner’s Association, all the volunteers and supporters we now have a beautiful new playground area with a VERY soft base and great playground equipment.
Pebble Creek continues to grow for the enjoyment [...]
Which Roof Should I Choose? 2008-04-22 21:17:29 Composition roofs can be separated into 3 categories: 3-Tab, Laminates, and Premiums. It is the most common roof on homes and has a wide range of styles, colors, and pricing. We offer and install all types and brands of composition roofing products. Below you will find examples of each of the three types. Additional colors [...]
Crape Myrtle - Crepe Myrtle? Why do we care? 2008-04-22 20:53:44 Did you know that the Crape Myrtle
(lagerstoemia indica) was the official shrub of Texas? Did you know that Texas is represented by more official plants than any other state? Did you know that the crepe myrtle could have been the state tree and the state flower except it isn’t a native Texan? It originally [...] Read more:Crepe
Madeline Stiles - Realtor - QUALITY SERVICE Award Recipient AGAIN! 2008-04-22 11:44:34 Madeline Stiles, Realtor
with Century 21 Beal has been awarded the 2007 Quality Service Award
for customer satisfaction. She has been presented with the Quality Service Award in years past, as well. Madeline has been with Century 21 since 2001, is a long-time Bryan College Station resident and is A&M Class of ’78.
It [...]
Century 21 March Top Agents! Davis, Leatherwood & Lewis Recognized 2008-04-22 11:39:44 At Century
21 Beal’s regularly scheduled team meeting today several agents were recognized for their exceptional new properties being listed and homes sold.
Cindy Davis
was recognized for putting 47 new properties on the market in March
as well as selling the highest number of homes. Cindy continues to build her business through hard work, honesty and [...] Read more:Lewis
Bryan Middle Schools - How Do I Know Which One Is Better? 2008-04-24 10:46:39 Bryan Middle Schools
- Which one is better? Greatschool.net compares the schools below.
If you are looking for a school with a smaller math class you should look to Stephen F. Austin. It appears that student TAKS scores are higher at Sam Rayburn. Sam Rayburn has the teachers the highest average number of years teaching but [...] Read more:Bryan
Metal? Post? Where Am I??? 2008-04-23 23:09:36 Wonder what this is?
Another place in Bryan, College Station, Navasota, Hearne or the surrounding area -
Where could it be located?
Be the FIRST to tell me where it is and what you think it is and you’ll forever be known as “Mr or Ms Metal
” and WIN a prize!
Remember - WHERE is it and What do [...]
College Station - Want Students in YOUR Neighborhood? 2008-04-23 21:34:54 Have you told anyone at the City of CollegeStation
how you feel about “Neighborhood
Integrity?” What exactly does that mean?
Are you willing to take a few minutes and complete the City’s Survey about the neighborhood effects of rental properties, students, zoning, neighborhood events, neighborhood welcome groups & code violations.
Do you believe in zero tolerance for [...]
Can Borrowers REALLY Just Walk Away? Yes and NO! 2008-04-23 21:16:34 Great article from the Washington Post Writers Group -
The government and the lending industry are taking aim at “walk-away” home owners who stop making payments and months later send the house keys back to their lender.
Such borrowers will not be able to get another mortgage through Fannie Mae for five years, unless there are [...] Read more:Borrowers
, REALLY
, Walk Away
Mr. Gentle? Mr. Kind? Bryan? College Station? Franklin?????? 2008-04-25 22:01:19
Shaking hand? Leading a child? Lending a helping hand? Where can we find this tender moment in Bryan
, CollegeStation
, Navasota, Caldwell or Franklin
????
Be the first to post the answer here and you’ll forever be known as “Mr. Kind” and win a gift certificate to an evening at the movies!
HAVE FUN & tell me where [...]
List Price or Agent - Is One More Important Than the Other? 2008-04-25 21:50:13 List Price or Agent
? You need both!
Yes, choosing the right Realtor is very important as is setting the right listing price. It is a job both you and your agent must take to heart. Study the market using both past sales and properties that are currently available. It is as if you are trying to [...]
Bryan Elementary School - Which One Do I Choose? 2008-04-25 10:55:23 I’ve been reviewing and comparing the schools in our area through Greatschools.net. WOW what a difference the ratings are for BryanElementarySchool
s. I’d like to hear your comments on WHY!!!
Average size classes in grade 3 range from 17 - 24 children per class.
Taks scores below are all over the board too -
Checkout the charts [...]
How Can the Dollar & Euro Affect Bryan/College Station? 2008-04-24 21:49:21 Does the value of the dollar affect the price of real estate in Bryan
or CollegeStation
, Texas? I think it does… as strange as that sounds.
As the dollar drops real estate becomes more and more affordable to foreign investors. Why do we care?
Think about how many people come into our community - Texas A&M [...] Read more:Dollar
, Affect
Aggie Sweetheart Ring Photo WANTED! 2008-04-28 20:27:47 The Aggie Tradition of the Sweetheart
Ring stopped back in 1972 (a little before the internet) and I’m searching for a photo. I find many Aggie Class Rings but where are the Sweetheart Ring photos?
Texas A&M says ”any male former student in the Class of 1972 or before who qualifies for an Aggie Ring, may order [...] Read more:Photo
Terrible MLS Photos - Can Agents Not Use a Camera? 2008-04-27 19:06:30 No, I’m not going to tell you which house this is in the Bryan/College Station area and you sure can’t tell from the photos. Maybe agents should actually look at their photos before they post them! No, I didn’t retouch them at all! Read more:Camera
Pyro Mongolian Fusion Grill - Bryan, Texas - DID YOU LIKE IT??? 2008-04-27 11:06:25 I recently had dinner at the new restaurant Pyro Mongolian Fusion Grill
in Bryan
. Did I just go on a bad day? I expected a great food, service and atmostphere but…… that sure wasn’t what I got. Have you eaten there yet? What was your experience? Read more:Texas
College Station Elementary Schools - ALL Ranked Great! 2008-04-26 11:02:50 In my comparisons of schools through Great
schools.net I’ve seen quite a difference between some groups. CollegeStationElementarySchools
ranked very close together in these comparisons. Class sizes in the third grade are between 17 & 20, TAKS score all were in the 80’s & 90’s.
Looks to me like if I was looking to move [...]
Free Wi-Fi - Do You Care? 2008-04-26 10:38:30 Being out in Bryan College Station often, away from the office, I like to stay connected. I know our town is not large and we don’t have a huge traffic problem but I still like internet when I’m away from the office and I hate to pay for it.
I found a site that listed 16 [...]
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