texas: ~~THE Shock of My Life~~ Important Information for EVERYONE - 03/31/08 04:06 PM
On March 15 I received the most shocking news in my life. I knew I was not feeling up to par for quite a while but thought it was just acid reflux or stress......you know stress...the kind realtors have.
I'd been sick off and on almost all this year and couldn't seem … (43 comments)
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texas: How to Take Care of A Sick Husband and Survive!! - 02/09/08 09:28 PM
The last three weeks have not been easy. My sister had triple by pass surgery with a pacemaker added later. She is my only sibling. She lives here so I was with her a lot at the hospital until I got sick with the flu/virus then I called her several times … (7 comments)
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texas: Market Conditions in Bryan/College Station Texas Week of Feb 3 - Feb 9 - 02/09/08 05:48 PM
Report #6 (see previous Report posted on Feb 2 in my blog)
Each week I provide this information about the activity in the Bryan/College Station area compiled from information from our local multiple listing service. I have not verified the information so they are approximate. These total are ONLY for SINGLE FAMILY RESALE HOMES.
Number … (0 comments)
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texas: Market Conditions in Bryan/College Station Texas Week of Jan 27 - Feb 2 - 02/02/08 05:45 PM
Report #5 (see previous Report posted on Jan 26 in my blog)
Each week I provide this information about the activity in the Bryan/College Station area compiled from information from our local multiple listing service. I have not verified the information so they are approximate. These total are ONLY for SINGLE FAMILY RESALE HOMES.
Number of … (2 comments)
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texas: Revisiting Christmas Parades of the Past - Sarah Norman, Margie Stibora, remember this fun time? - 12/01/07 12:41 PM
I've lived in Bryan/College Station, Texas, my entire life except for a few years away when I was first married. As a child I remember us waiting anxiously for the annual Christmas Parade. I remember when it was held in downtown Bryan instead of on Texas Avenue.
I had the pleasure of … (18 comments)
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texas: I Just Found the Most Informative & Interesting Website About College Station, Texas - 11/23/07 12:46 PM
Today is my 'fun day' when I get to do whatever I want to do and do not have to do anything if that is what I want to do. I reward myself with these kinds of days from time to time to keep my mind fresh and to rest/relax. Of course, … (6 comments)
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texas: 44 years ago on November 22, John F. Kennedy was assassinated ~where were you?? - 11/21/07 09:04 PM
I will never forget the moment I found out that John F. Kennedy had been shot on November 22, 1963.
I was a senior in high school . We had just finished our lunch break and going into our next class when the principal of our school announced that the thirty-fifth president of … (18 comments)
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texas: Great Website for College Station Area and Aggies ~~ - 11/21/07 08:56 AM
Last week I was browsing the Internet to find a site that could give people a snapshot of what's available near the campus of Texas A&M University...and I found this informative website.
It's the Northgate District Association website at http://www.northgatetx.com/
It looks like it's still under construction or needs updating on the events page, … (0 comments)
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texas: New Invention Needed - The MAGIC Automatic Dishwasher - 11/19/07 02:28 PM
We have a built-in dishwasher but it doesn't offer the feature I'd really love to have. It washes and drys dishes....but I still have to put them in the dishwasher and take them out after they are clean. Around our home, it's just a chore we do not like. We have … (1 comments)
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texas: Just for Fun ~ POGO Games ~~ I love it! - 11/19/07 02:19 PM
I am always at the computer and love to play computer games. There are so many websites that offer online games, but my favorite is Pogo.com at http://www.pogo.com/home/home.do
Pogo offers hundreds of games. Here's some of my favorite ones:
Mahjong GardenWorld Class SolitairePoppittWord WhompSweet ToothPay Day FreecellTexas Hold 'emTurbo 21Rainy Day SolitaireThere's two … (11 comments)
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texas: Support the new Brazos County Expo Center - 3rd Maroon & White Ball this Saturday - 11/14/07 02:44 PM
The THIRD Annual Maroon and White Ball is this Saturday, November 17. It all starts at 4:00 p.m. with the Calf-Fry Cook-Off.This is a time for A&M students and friends to gather for fun & entertainment before the big game against the University of Texas. Entertainment will be provided by Pat Green, Cory Morrow, and … (4 comments)
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texas: Great Value ~ 4 bedroom Home in College Station ~ 1407 Dayton Court $179,900 - 11/14/07 10:23 AM
Realtors - Your buyers will FALL IN LOVE with this home. Consumers - Contact me or your realtor to view this lovely home. You will be glad you did.This home has many upgrades and is extremely well-maintained. It was built in 2004. Four bedroom 2 bath brick home on quiet cul-de-sac … (4 comments)
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texas: Learn to Play the Game of Buying a Car (or Home) - Comments please!! Have fun ~~ - 11/10/07 11:17 AM
How many of us hurt our chances of getting the best price on a new car when it's time to buy? This morning on Yahoo News the headline was "Things to Never Say to a Dealer". You might want to read this article at http://finance.yahoo.com/loans/article/103787/Things-to-Never-Say-to-a-Dealer and see for yourself, especially if you are … (7 comments)
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texas: What should we tell our sellers about the market conditions? - 11/09/07 07:04 PM
My home page on my computer is Yahoo. I like it because it gives the news and I've used it for so many years. Apparently, I am a creature of habit.
Today Yahoo featured an article about the 2008 forecast for real estate. Go to this link to read the article: http://biz.yahoo.com/cnnm/071106/110107_2008_outlook_housing.html?.v=1&.pf=oneclick.
Instead … (15 comments)
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texas: New Listing ~ 1205 Mullins Court ~ College Station, TX ~ $135,900 - 11/08/07 03:56 PM
This newly listed 3 bedroom home is located at the end of a cul-de-sac in a quiet neighborhood. In fact, it is on my street in Alexandria Subdivision in College Station, Texas. It is a one-owner home and has been well-maintained. It was built in 2002. It has an open floor plan … (4 comments)
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texas: What Do YOU Know about the e-PRO Certification ~ HELP! - 11/08/07 02:26 PM
Good afternoon fellow realtors,
I have a question about the e-PRO Certification. What I know is it's a National Association of Realtors' on-line training program to certify real estate professionals as Internet Professionals.
I went to their website at http://www.epronar.com/ to see what else I could find out about the certification.
The course sounds … (10 comments)
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texas: Where DID I leave my purse??? - 11/07/07 05:52 PM
We have all heard the wise words 'haste makes waste'....well that is exactly what happened to me today.Today was a very busy day for me and I had several real estate errands to run before 5:00. I was overly excited about some potential listings I'm hoping to get, so I left the office … (12 comments)
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texas: Recommended Health Screenings for Both Men & Women - IMPORTANT - 11/05/07 01:06 PM
Recently I received a brochure from a local medical facility giving some important health tips for adults.An article inside the publication was named HIS & HER Health Screenings. It recommend these checks for men:Prostate checkTesticular examsThese checks are for women:Breast examsPap tests and pelvic exams (even after hysterectomy)Osteoporosis testsScreenings for both … (3 comments)
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texas: Tuesday November 6th is Voting Date - Important for Realtors in Brazos Valley - 11/05/07 12:49 PM
Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 6, is voting day across the state. Voting time will be from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Check the websites below to see where you need to vote, depending on your precinct number. If you have lost your voters registration card, go to the polls with a photo … (6 comments)
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texas: November is Hospice Awareness Month - 11/05/07 10:02 AM
November is awareness month for organizations and programs for HOSPICE services. Hospice Brazos Valley is an important service organization in our community, serving 17 counties. The mission of Hospice is to provide quality end-of-life care and support for family and friends plus more. To be eligible for Hospice, a patient must have … (2 comments)
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texas: Curbside Recycling for College Station Residents & New BUYERS - 11/04/07 01:50 PM
When I received my utility bill this month, I looked over their inserts and found one to be interesting, especially for new buyers. If you live in the City of College Station, the Sanitation Division offers free curbside recycling.THIS IS GREAT INFORMATION FOR BUYERS MOVING INTO THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION! … (3 comments)
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texas: Home of the Week ~~ 1407 Dayton Court, College Station, Texas - 11/04/07 07:53 AM
This home has many upgrades and is extremely well-maintained. It was built in 2004. Four bedroom 2 bath brick home on quiet cul-de-sac in College Station at 1407 Dayton Court. It has a split bedroom arrangement. The master bath has a corner garden tub plus separate shower. Upgraded flooring with 18" tile … (3 comments)
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texas: Home for Sale in Westfield Village ~ 1012 Windmeadows, College Station - 11/03/07 10:40 PM
This 3 bedroom 2 bath home at 1012 Windmeadows in Westfield Village in College Station, TX, has a lot to offer. It has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, plus bonus area for 'brain station' (computer area). Kitchen has extra large dining area. Family room with cozy corner fireplace. Priced at $136,900. MLS # … (2 comments)
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texas: Day Light Savings Time Ends at 2:00 a.m. November 4th - 11/03/07 04:52 PM
Before you go to sleep tonight, turn your clocks back one hour. Day Light Savings Time ends at 2:00 a.m [local time] on November 4 ~ Sunday. In April you Spring Forward and in the Fall, you Fall Backwards...I think I got that correct; however, if I am wrong PLEASE correct me. I … (2 comments)
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texas: The George Bush School of Government and Public Service is 10 Years Old - 11/03/07 03:07 PM
It doesn't seem like ten years has gone by since the fall of 1997, but it has. I remember when they were constructing the buildings and how excited everyone in our community was to have our 41st President's Library and The George Bush School of Government and Public Service on the Texas A&M University Campus in … (2 comments)
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texas: 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Brazos County Crime Stoppers & Roast of Sheriff Kirk - 11/03/07 01:12 PM
Tuesday night my husband and I attended the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Brazos County Crime Stoppers featuring a "Roast" of Sheriff Chris Kirk. The program had a special meaning to my husband, Clay Perry, because he is a deputy sheriff working under Chris Kirk. The program started out with a welcome by … (2 comments)
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texas: Why it Could be Important to Know Who Hannah Montana Is ~~ - 11/03/07 12:30 PM
Someone at our sales meeting the other day asked if we knew who Hannah Montana was. Being that I have 7 grandchildren who are teenagers, I knew right away. I knew she was a pop singer and had a good looking dad - singer/songwriter Billy Ray Cyrus.
So now I have learned more ~ … (5 comments)
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texas: Great Information Resource for Realtors, Sellers, and Buyers - 11/01/07 09:07 AM
One of the most valuable resources for realtors AND consumers is the Texas Real Estate Center located at Texas A&M University. On their website you will find the latest in real estate news; monthly review of the Texas economy; data about building permits, home sales, population; publications, and additional resources.
Every Texas real estate licensee receives … (6 comments)
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texas: A Dog's Life is a Good Life or at least at my House! - 10/27/07 05:13 PM
When I was a child, dogs did not live inside houses nor did we have air conditioning. Our lives improved dramatically when central air conditioning became a standard in homes. However, I think that dogs may have improved their life style even more than us humans...ha. Today almost all dogs are inside dogs … (8 comments)
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texas: Affordable home in College Station For Sale - 10/23/07 02:40 PM
Affordably priced at $136,900 this 3 bedroom 2 bath home at 1012 Windmeadows in Westfield Village in College Station, TX, has a lot to offer. It has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, plus bonus area for 'brain station' (computer area). Kitchen has extra large dining area. Family room with cozy corner fireplace. MLS … (0 comments)
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texas: Interesting in Moving to College Station, Texas? Look at this home. - 10/23/07 02:26 PM
I recently listed this immaculate 4 bedroom 2 bath brick home on quiet cul-de-sac in College Station at 1407 Dayton Court. It has a split bedroom arrangement with open floor plan. The master bath has a corner garden tub plus separate shower. Upgraded flooring with tile in all wet areas including large … (0 comments)
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texas: 4th Annual BUDDY WALK on Sunday Oct 21- National Down Syndrome Society - 10/20/07 12:57 PM
The 4th Annnual BUDDY WALK benefiting the NDSS & DSSG of B/CS will be held on SUNDAY, October 21, at the Wolf Pen Amphitheater in College Station, TEXAS. The walk is a one-mile walk. The event at 12:00 NOON with a BBQ lunch. There will be an inflatable carnival area, clowns … (1 comments)
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texas: Tips to Reduce Stress - 10/19/07 06:53 AM
Being a realtor often brings stress since we are responsible for taking care of the most valuable asset most people buy or own. I've been in real estate for 34 years and have seen just about everything good and bad in real estate. I've seen strong markets and market crashes. And … (6 comments)
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texas: My favorite pet - Kade - 10/18/07 07:07 PM
Above is a photo of my favorite pet, Kade, a Golden Retriever. She is 10 years old. She is such a huge part of my life. Kade loves me no matter what kind of mood I am in, what I look like, no matter what I do....she is always there for … (13 comments)
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