The True Rewards of the Profession - 06/30/08 11:44 PM
Not everyday in real estate is a bed of roses. Boy is that an understatement! But then again,not everday is a bed of bull nettle either, now is it? For those of you that don't know what bull nettle is... it is a stinging plant that is very common in … (4 comments)
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Robertson County Texas Tax Appraisals Up - 06/30/08 09:45 AM
Property values for taxation purposes have really risen this year in Robertson County, Texas. The County Judge indicated however, that this does not absolutely mean that property taxes will be raised the same percentage. She did indicated the actual taxation rate will probably be lowered. This of course would help ease the pain of … (2 comments)
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Do You Turn Down Listings? - 06/28/08 10:34 PM
I guess there really is a time to turn down a listing. Here are what I feel are valid reasons:
When the seller just want even consider a price reduction and it has been on the market forever, like for years.
When a seller has multiple Pit Bull dogs chained in the front … (13 comments)
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Burn Ban In Brazos County - 06/26/08 10:00 PM
This week the Commissioners Court of Brazos County issued a burn ban for the unincorporated areas of the county. It has been extremely dry and windy in this part of Texas for a good while, and pretty soon it won't take much to really set a blaze off. The ban is … (6 comments)
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406 Rocksprings Ct., College Station , Texas 77845 - 06/25/08 10:00 AM
Another new patio home by Classic Homes located in Spring Meadows Subdivision.
Expected completion date in early August. Features 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, and an open inviting floorplan. The kitchen, dining, living area, is ideal for entertaining. The cook can observe all areas from the kitchen including the outdoor … (4 comments)
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Take a Different Route To Work - 06/24/08 12:48 PM
This post is not about ways to cut down on fuel useage. In fact if you follow my suggestions, it may cost you extra fuel.... but quite possibly could result in some added income.
Instead of traveling the same route to and from your office daily or weekly .......try alternate routes at least once a day, … (25 comments)
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Top Agents Work Floor Calls Well - 06/23/08 11:08 PM
I know lots of agents, once they have begun to see a little success in their business, feel they can do without floortime. Maybe some can. But one thing is certain that I have noticed through the years. The best of the best, the top agents that I personally have talked to abpout this, … (6 comments)
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Texas Reds Festival A Success - 06/23/08 12:34 AM
The second annual Texas Reds Steak and Grape Festival was a real success this year. We had to attend a wedding in downtown Bryan, Tx. on Saturday, but when the wedding was over... we slipped into some "Texas hot weather clothing," and eased on over to the festival.
The event began Friday evening and ran … (6 comments)
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Camp Arrowmoon Boy Scout Camp - 06/20/08 03:35 PM
Located in Robertson County Texas just off Fm 2549 (on of all things "Camp Arrowmoon Road" )...Camp Arrowmoon has been around for many many years. I remember hiking there in 1965 in order to obtain my 20 mile merit badge for scouts . The entrance to the camp hasn't changed much . I … (7 comments)
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Can a Railroad Underpass be Beautiful? - 06/19/08 10:16 AM
Recently in Bryan, Texas a railroad underpass for a major city street was completed. The railroad location has been a problem for automobile traffic in both Bryan and College Station for many years. The rail passes right through the middle of both Bryan and College Station. The trains come at 8AM, … (9 comments)
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Out to Pasture - 06/18/08 04:05 PM
Douyou ever feel like you have been put out pasture? That no one is listening, or that no mater how hard you try it won't matter? You just can't get started?
Don't worry everyone feels that way now and then!...and especially in any sales profession. Maybe you just need a break. … (12 comments)
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Just How Ugly is She? - 06/17/08 02:25 PM
Just when nothing is happening something happens. I have said it time an time again. There isn't a piece of dirt on planet earth that won't sell sooner or later. Some.... just take more time than others. I have a property that has been for sale since last fall. When I say … (7 comments)
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Inspired by Newbies - 06/16/08 11:17 PM
Sometimes if I have had a rough day or week all I have to do is read a few of the newer members' blogs on Active Rain. Fresh thoughts, creative ideas, enthusiasm. They come in like a breath of fresh air and invigorate me to the point of re-focusing on what … (7 comments)
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Do Labs Like Water? Duh! - 06/16/08 04:02 PM
Most every evening we like to take our Lab, Honey, for a swim at our little farm pond along with our two Corgi's. Usually after 30 minutes or so of playing heavy duty fetch everybody is worn out and ready to go home.
Sometimes if we get home late, and we … (8 comments)
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Rod Run a Success in College Station - 06/16/08 11:06 AM
The Bluebonnet Hotrodders held the "17th Ever " open rod run and show at Central Park in College Station this weekend . Always a fun event, the proceeds go to Still Creek Boys and Girls Ranch, a worthwihle group for sure!
Usually we attend the event along with one of our 60's vehicles, … (6 comments)
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OK I am now over 100K! Is that too fast? - 06/15/08 09:53 PM
Well I made the 100,000 mark today on Active Rain! I just thought I had the pedal to the metal, but I have truly been amazed at how quickly some AR members have met the 100K mark! I will confess blogging is new for me, but I have really learned to enjoy … (36 comments)
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Why I Love My Dad - 06/15/08 04:34 PM
My Dad is probably the most fair and honest person I have ever known. . He was very successful as a home builder and developer, but made his fame and fortune in commercial construction. What I admired most about him as I was growing up, was how he always had this uncanny … (8 comments)
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No Salmonella Here! Plus a Salsa Recipe that is Yummy. - 06/13/08 04:06 PM
Guaranteed Kuntry fresh, these vine ripened 100% organic tomatoes are sure to be free of the nasty Salmonella bug that we keep hearing about on the news this week. I wonder where those tomatoes are grown, and what they are grown in?
Our garden is starting to … (25 comments)
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New Toyo Plant in Bryan - 06/12/08 11:26 AM
Construction of the New Toyo Ink International facility is well underway in the Bryan Business Park in Bryan Texas. This facility will manufacture and sell polymers, coatings, inks, and adhesives. It is supposed to produce approximately 5,000 tons a year. The plant is located on 22 acres on Harvey Mitchell Parkway … (0 comments)
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City of Bryan, Texas Considers Annexation - 06/11/08 04:10 PM
At Tuesday's Bryan city council meeting the city fathers decided to delay discussions of annexing approximately 4,300 acres.. they feel more time is needed to study things. About 266 homes and 306 individual parcels will be involved in the annexation. Bryan is currently poised for real growth. With two recently developed golf courses and … (3 comments)
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Bluebird Homes and Babies - 06/10/08 10:41 PM
Until a few years ago I had never seen a Bluebird. We moved about 40 miles from our last home and then we started seeing them. They are fun to watch and really help control the insect population around our home. We eventually learned about nesting boxes for bluebirds. They need … (7 comments)
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Building Green and Saving Greenbacks - 06/10/08 04:42 PM
You know I can't really give you the definition of "Green" in relation to building homes other than I believe it involves using materials and labor that cause minimal impact to the environment and result in minimal energy usage in the completed home.
Our local Home Builder Association has been holding … (5 comments)
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Market Stable In College Station, Texas - 06/10/08 08:40 AM
The monthly statistics for the month of May are in for the Bryan-College Station Regional Association of Realtors MLS Service.
There are several noteworthy items:
Average sold prices are down about 4.5% over May a year ago, but I am not to concerned as there was a quick little burst of upper … (3 comments)
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First Friday In Downtown Bryan Another Success! - 06/10/08 12:07 AM
I attended another First Friday event in downtown Bryan, Texas this past weekend. And like last time it was a great evening. We started out the evening, with a Very Tender and Juicy steak at the new River Ridge Restaurant in the old Howell Grocery building on Maine St. We then made our … (2 comments)
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Our Own Little Piece of Heaven On Earth - 06/09/08 11:48 PM
New or Antique?
Well it is summer time again and my better half and I typically wind down our long summer days by just watching the sun sets from our front porch. Well... our front porch is actually our back porch, and since we reside on a good size tract of land … (8 comments)
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Flowers Make a home Sell - 06/08/08 09:08 AM
Sometime ago I obtained a listing. The home was pretty plain vanilla and needed a little pizazz.. so the sellers asked me what to do on a low budget. It was spring time and I said well " buy a quart of paint and paint the front and spend $50.00 on … (14 comments)
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HEY HEY.... ITS HAY TIME - 06/07/08 11:22 PM
Last year we didn't get to cut the hay on our little ranch between Hearne and Franklin , Texas and I won't go into the reason's why ...but this week we finally were able to get a cutting. Yea! There is nothing quite like the smell of fresh hay when they just cut … (6 comments)
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Drive In Theater Fun - 06/06/08 12:08 PM
Today is the seventy-fifth anniversary of the first drive-in theater in America . It all began in Camden New Jersey. Go to http://inventors.about.com/library/weekly/aa980121.htm
Are you old enough to remember going to the drive-in theater? In elementary school days my family would go and catch a John Wayne or Elvis movie. … (17 comments)
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100 Year Old Train Depot in Hearne Texas - 06/05/08 12:03 AM
Originally constructed in 1901. One hundred years later it was moved accross the highway from it's original location and was designated to be renovated and restored. It is now 7 years later and as I passed by today it looks like some work has finally begun! Yea! This is really an interesting and … (18 comments)
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A New Home for $2.37 per sq. ft.! - 06/04/08 11:09 PM
My primary hat is as real estate broker,but I have an unending love and respect for home building. Our family has been building for a long time. My grandfather started building in our area in the 1930's and we still operate a small home building company today.
We found an estimate … (10 comments)
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Get to the GYM People! - 06/03/08 11:24 PM
We have had a little parking problem at our office this week, partly due to the fact that it is the busiest time of year. So the office manager put out a notice requesting that everyone try to leave several spots near our entry doors open for customers. This would necessitate some … (11 comments)
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I Have Been Meme'd So Here it Be! - 06/03/08 09:48 PM
Thanks to Marchel Peterson http://activerain.com/marchel
... I was meme'd so here you go!
1. Who is your favorite musical artist?
That is a hard one! I grew up in the 60's , went to college in the 70's, and changed a whole lot in the 80's when I became a daddy. … (19 comments)
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Fruits (Vegetables) of Our Labor - 06/02/08 12:34 PM
Well we are finally beginning to harvest a few things from our little garden patch at home. I seems like just yesterday we were plowing up the earth to plant the seeds. Last night we were able to enjoy a nice little country meal ...yummy.
Work and life … (6 comments)
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