Golden Fields in Texas - 03/31/08 11:08 PM
Our area of Texas does have bluebonnets in spring , but nothing like the hill country. We do however have an exceptionally neat yellow flower that just covers the open pastures in my little area between Blackjack and Wheelock, Texas. From a distance it is almost blinding, as the fields look … (7 comments)
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Isn't it Amazing How Quickly Things Change? - 03/31/08 10:24 PM
Just when you think not much is going on in real estate the heavens open up and it pours! I walked past our activity board this morning and noticed the change in status side was almost filled with "Under Contract" or "Option Contract." It has always intrigued me how things can … (3 comments)
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So Long to an old Friend - 03/31/08 10:11 PM
In order to finance the restoration of another project, a 1968 Chevy SS, we have made the decision to part with Our 66' Goat ( GTO) .
This was not so easy, as we have really enjoyed the project. She is a pleasure to drive out on the highway and so … (0 comments)
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Waiting Around For Offers - 03/31/08 09:54 PM
Offers on our listings these days don't just fall in our laps. We have to work for them just like we work to obtain good listings in the first place. Even if you have a good inventory of listings you must take decisive actions to insure something happens with them....like a real live offer to purchase. … (4 comments)
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College Station Water - 03/30/08 10:23 PM
The south end of College Station has certainly been a testing ground for plumbing systems particularly in regards to water heaters and their early demise. Recently while looking at a new listing with the owners, I noticed the inlet pipe to their one year old water heater was dripping and had … (0 comments)
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Lady Aggies Win Again! - 03/30/08 09:32 PM
We should all be proud of the Aggie Women's Basketball Team. They were nothing short of outstanding today in their defeat of Duke. They play with so much heart and really shined today. This win insures the ladies a slot in the Elite Eight , which is they farthest they have … (3 comments)
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Remembering the Pound - 03/30/08 11:35 AM
When I was growing up in small town USA we had a Pound, which was short for the Dog Pound. I think the reason they called it the Dog Pound was because the Dog Catcher, (the Animal Control Officer) was really not interested in stray cats or other animals, and exerted most … (7 comments)
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3 AC Hwy 6 South, College Station, Texas 77845 - 03/28/08 11:01 PM
Invest in Aggieland!
Prime 3.13 Acre Tract located just a few hundred yards south of the intersect at William Fitch Parkway and state Hwy 6 South. This is a great location and is zoned general commercial. Minutes to Pebble Creek Subdivision, Castlegate Subdivision, Woodland Hills Subdivision, Spring meadows, Woodlake, Sweetwater, Nantuckett, and Indian Lakes. Opportunity … (2 comments)
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Specialize in Helping Many - 03/27/08 11:42 PM
I never did really say I had one particular real estate specialty. As a broker -owner I suppose I have to know about most types of property and the associated contracts and I have grown to know when to say No..that is not something I am able to even help with, … (2 comments)
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Chamber Mixer Events Are Fun and Educational - 03/27/08 09:16 PM
My wife talked me late in 2007 into attending the monthly chamber mixers held locally by our Bryan /College Station Chamber of Commerce, and sponsored each month by a different local business member. These events are a great way to casually visit with local business owners and representatives and also to get to … (4 comments)
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Nothing New About Timing in College Station, Texas. - 03/26/08 11:29 PM
The real estate activity in College Station, Texas , not unlike many areas around the country is very school semester oriented. Many buyers and sellers want to complete transactions and be out of the old home and into the new home in time to settle in a little before the next school … (4 comments)
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Do You Do Caravans/ Realtor Tours? - 03/25/08 09:52 PM
As an owner-broker I try to stay in touch with the daily tasks of agents. One of the ways to do that is to go on our local association tour of listings which in our area is every Tuesday. It is a great way to see other agents in person, stay in touch … (24 comments)
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Big Birthday Day. - 03/23/08 12:13 AM
My daughter was born on this day a few years back. This was before it was easy to tell what the gender of the baby was before birth. I never will forget that day because it was also my mother's birthday. So... needless to say she was a wee bit excited … (9 comments)
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705 San Jacinto, Bryan, Texas 77803 - 03/21/08 01:28 PM
Commercial Corner At MLK and San Jacinto ( Business Hwy. 21) in downtown area of Bryan. MLS # 37762
Corner lot location...possible convenience store , pharmacy, reastaurant location. Minutes to state Hwy 6, or FM 2818. Property also includes a 2500 +- sq. ft. residence. This is an opportunity that shouldn't be … (2 comments)
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Can the Aggies Pull off some More Wins in The NCAA Tournament? - 03/20/08 11:40 PM
Well the Texas Ags beat BYU tonight in the NCAA tournament basketball game. It was a really close game, but the men played with a little more passion tonight and went home with the victory. Josh Carter just couldn't miss on those 3 pointers! This victory means they are still in the tournament and … (3 comments)
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Real Estate Training - 03/20/08 11:30 PM
Recently I was tickled to discover that an agent was using some techniques that we had suggested that she implement over a year ago in her personal prospecting. We had offered a rare opportunity for this agent to take a Floyd Wickman course that was being offered in our own office facility by a Wickman … (3 comments)
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Skunk Season On Texas Highways - 03/20/08 10:53 PM
If you drive much on Texas Highways in the spring you will soon discover that those black and white fur balls on the road are obstacles to be avoided. We drive a good distance to town each moring and one day last week I counted at least 7 of the little … (13 comments)
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College Station is A Destination - 03/20/08 10:08 PM
College Station Texas is truly becoming a Destination City along with its sister city Bryan. Retirees, transferees, Trexas A&M employees and former A&M students, The Bush Presidential Library, homeland security, the new Health Science Center, the local energy boom, different research companies and manufacturers including Toyo...the list goes on and on! They … (0 comments)
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My Love Affair with Gasoline - 03/20/08 03:56 PM
I admit it . I am an addict to fuel, I even like the hard stuff, you know the 95 Octane or higher , if I am ever lucky enough to find it the good stuff. Lately I have had monthly gas bills that can rival most folks' home mortgage payment. Yes I … (5 comments)
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16736 Woodlake Drive , College Station Texas 77845 - 03/17/08 09:26 PM
Fabulous Lakefront home in Woodlake Estates just outside College Station.
Located just outside the city limit, the home features 5 Bedrooms including a large in-law or guest suite that could double as a master bedroom. There are 3 full baths, a half bath, in house utility room, formal dining with … (12 comments)
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Lady Ags Big 12 Champs! Aggie Men Headed to NCAA Tournament! - 03/16/08 07:32 PM
The lady Aggie Basketball team won it's first big 12 title by defeating Oklahoma State Saturday evening. Way to go Ladies! They had an exceptional Year. Monday they will hear on NCAA Tournament.
Well the Aggie men looked pretty good in the Big 12 tournament this week winning 2 of 3 and actually holding their … (3 comments)
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Tibet will Be the Spark in Far East - 03/16/08 07:10 PM
Anyone watching the news this weekend probably saw what is going on in Tibet. Bad timing in my opinion particularly if China wants to avoid disgrace at the summer Olympics which it is sponsoring this year. The people of Tibet are protesting and speaking out so China is reacting or over … (8 comments)
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410 Rocksprings Ct. / College Station , Texas 77845 - 03/15/08 11:52 PM
New 3/2 patio homein Spring Meadows Subdivision. Approx. 1934 sq. ft. heated area with open floor plan, 2 car garage, fenced backyard. Elegant finish and loads of value are found in this new home that is convenient to Pebble Creek golf and a short drive to medical services and shopping. Quiet … (1 comments)
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Making Lemonaid from Lemons - 03/15/08 03:56 PM
Shortly after we moved into our new location in south College Station, Texas, the state began constuction of a new elevated exit ramp. Well they got the ramp about halfway done then quit for many months. Naysayers said "oh boy your dead , your building is totaly hidden from the highway … (4 comments)
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Extend Those Closing Dates - 03/15/08 08:22 AM
Unless a transaction is a cash deal these days just about every closing I have followed is taking exta time. That is a big Duh, I am sure, with a lot of agents with experience. But the newer agents need to understand that this is a whole new universe unfolding right … (7 comments)
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Integrity... Not Just Another Word. - 03/12/08 05:48 PM
Don't you just love it when a client comes in and pays you and your organization a grand compliment. It feels great to get a property sold quickly for an owner, and at "the best price , and in the shortest time, and with the least amount of inconvenience.".....as they say.
We all love that.
But … (30 comments)
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Woodlake , College Station , Texas - 03/11/08 10:25 PM
Woodlake Estates is so close.. yet so far . It is just a few miles down the road from the hustle and bustle of College Station. You will feel like you are miles from town in the tranquility of this well laid out subdivision. This large subdivision consists of mainly 1 to … (2 comments)
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How many Hats do you wear? - 03/10/08 11:54 PM
As Real estate professionals we somehow have to know a lot about a whole lot of different parts to our business. New homes, used homes, big and little homes, land, mobile homes, office buildings, condos, farms, recreational you name it.
We have to understand the basics of home inspections , plumbing, painting, and a … (11 comments)
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Spring Meadows Subdivision , College Station Texas - 03/10/08 11:25 PM
Spring Meadows is a subivision located just off of Hwy South at Willam Fitch just across from Pebble Creek Subdivision, in south College Station. The subdivision consists of approximately 93 deed restricted single family lots, 15 of which are patio home lots. The covenants were filed January 24th, 2004. Heated space Square … (3 comments)
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Don't Let Mad Get in Your Wallet - 03/10/08 08:43 PM
Dad taught me a lot of good lessons in business. Probably one of his favorite sayings whenever things got out of wack and tempers began to fester ,was "Don't let mad get in Your Wallet."
I have tried to practice this in business ...sometimes it is hard to adhere to, but I … (4 comments)
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Why I Appreciate Small Town Living - 03/09/08 11:13 PM
We made it back alive today from a short trip to visit our son in Houston. I thought I had taken enough quarters to get through all the tollways until we passed up a couple of exits ramps , and then went through two tolls where the machine cheated you because it … (6 comments)
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Access Texas Aggie Sports Info Quickly - 03/09/08 07:57 AM
Whenever you need up to the minute sports info on any and everything the Aggies athletes are involved in, you can go to http://www.aggieathletics.com/ and find all the most current news on the Aggies. This site is easy to navigate and has info on both mens' and womens' sports, the big 12 Conference, … (4 comments)
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In 1952 I Began My Adventure - 03/08/08 08:03 AM
Fifty-six years ago today at 6:30 in the morning I woke up my Mom and Dad as I decided to make my entrance into this world! Thank the Lord that Mom, Dad, and most of the rest of the world felt I had the right to come into this world! What … (21 comments)
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Snowing in the South! - 03/07/08 03:37 PM
In Central Texas we woke up this morning before sunup and the ground was covered with snow plus the wind was blowing large flakes so hard you could hardly see for awhile. When the wind settled down our pastures looked like a winter wonderland. I can't remember the last time it snowed … (15 comments)
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Two Aggie "Senators" Enlighten Us - 03/06/08 11:08 PM
I guess I have been attending our local Realtor Association meetings for as long as I can remember. I have always enjoyed them. They are educational, fun, and most of the time the food is.... ok. For some years now we have met once a month at this club, Briarcrest, which … (2 comments)
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Never Assume Anything in Today's World - 03/05/08 08:00 PM
One of the things that is so interesting to me in our profession is how dynamic it is. Things can change by the minute. Deals are on one minute, then they are off. Sellers want to sell ...then they don't. Buyers want to buy , then decide to wait. Financing is going … (3 comments)
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Huckabee One Class Act - 03/04/08 08:40 PM
Govenor Huckabee finally calls it quits... and does so with one exceptional class act speech. He gave this campaign 110%! He delivered this fine speech without missing a word. What a fine person, minister, and leader. And he did it all with a staff of 30 or so which is absolutely amazing in … (9 comments)
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Ok I Am Getting Nervous - 03/04/08 02:37 PM
I will be headed to the polling booth here in a few hours . Now do I vote my logical side... or my heart.
My heart says vote your party. Be true to youself.
My logical side says vote for Hillary so my party will stand a better chance.
Well this is a … (6 comments)
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Volunteering in Texas Public Schools - 03/03/08 09:56 PM
A few years ago one of our agents who was still with the public schools in our area asked if some of the agents in our office would volunteer to help with a program she ran for the school district. Hosts, which is what the program is called, is a nationwide program and … (13 comments)
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Fox News At Texas A and M University Today. - 03/02/08 04:48 PM
I turned on the TV after lunch today and noticed Fox New was on the Campus at Texas A&M University in College Station. They interviewed some students about their political leanings and one particular group of 4 was very interesting. It was 4 brothers and sisters attending A&M all at once . I … (17 comments)
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Time to Plant your Garden! - 03/02/08 11:09 AM
It is veggie garden time, at least here in Texas! We visited Lowes Garden Center yesterday and loaded the cab of the truck with baby "mater" ( that is mater with a long a , which is Texan for Tomato ) plants and other vegetable baby plants and seeds. Yummy, Yummy , I can … (15 comments)
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I am Prepared ..Are You? - 03/01/08 10:46 AM
I have talked to so many conservatives who worry about what they are going to do if Obama gets elected as our President. I remember when President Clinton got elected the first go round.. I didn't like him so much, and began listening to the "great one" ( R.L.) on the radio and … (18 comments)
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