1703 Brazoswood
College Station, TX
4 bedroom, 2 full bath
2178 sq. ft.
Priced in the $220's
Lovely home centrally located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. Spacious open floorplan with huge backyard (end of cul-de-sac with lots of room for kids and pets to play and a pool). Large (16'6" x 15') master bedroom with jacuzzi tub in master bath. Recent improvements include; new roof 9/09, hardwood flooring, interior painting (10/09), carpet (10/09), recessed lighting, over and under cabinet lighting in kitchen, 2" blinds throughout, lighting fixtures and fans.
Contact Information:
The Smith Team
Keller Williams - The Smith Team
2700 Earl Rudder Fwy. S. Suite 3000
College Station, TX 77845
Phone: 979-695-3300
Fax: 979-693-9144
Email: andrewsmithteam@NUMBER1EXPERT.com
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17796 La Posada Type: Land Location: 17796 La Posada, College Station, TX 77845 Bedrooms: 0, Bathrooms: 0 full, 0 half, 0 three-quarter bath Price: $109,900 Description: Gorgeous land in a great subdivision. Ready for the perfect home to be built on it. Close to the neighboorhood park and pond. Country atmosphere still close to the cities of Bryan-College Station.
Contact Information: The Smith Team Keller Williams - The Smith Team 2700 Earl Rudder Fwy. S. Suite 3000 College Station, TX 77845 Phone: 979-777-7677 Fax: 979-693-9144 Email: andrewsmithteam@NUMBER1EXPERT.com
Call our office (979) 695-300 to get on track to take advantage of this great program before it's too late. Visit our website www.RealEstateBCS.com to see all properties in Bryan-College Station and surrounding areas.
This is an actual check from one of my First Time Buyers who bought a home last month, and immediately filed his 2008 tax return - which he had already filed an extension for - and this week received the above check !
... before his home purchase, his return was going to give him a refund of approximately $4,000 !!!!... as you can see, he qualified for the tax credit, and received $8,000 additional dollars from the government for buying his home.
@@@ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION - BE SURE TO CONSULT YOUR ACCOUNTANT TO SEE IF YOU CAN RECEIVE THIS YOURSELF @@@
Per the IRS.gov website, you may qualify to receive this credit if you meet the following qualifications:
"... qualifying taxpayers who buy a home before Dec. 1, 2009, can claim the credit on either their 2008 or 2009 tax returns. They do not have to repay the credit, provided the home remains their main home for 36 months after the purchase date. They can claim 10 percent of the purchase price up to $8,000, or $4,000 for married individuals filing separately.
The amount of the credit begins to phase out for taxpayers whose adjusted gross income is more than $75,000, or $150,000 for joint filers.
For purposes of the credit, you are considered to be a first-time homebuyer if you, and your spouse if you are married, did not own any other main home during the three-year period ending on the date of purchase."
The credit itself:
Applies to purchases that close after April 8, 2008, and before Dec. 1, 2009.
Applies only to homes used as a taxpayer's principal residence.
Reduces a taxpayer's tax bill or increases his or her refund, dollar for dollar.
Is fully refundable, meaning the credit will be paid out to eligible taxpayers, even if they owe no tax or the credit is more than the tax owed.
So if you were considering buying a home this year - be sure to talk to your accountant as you may also qualify to get $8,000 extra dollars for buying your first home !
ALSO: Be sure to check out a post from respected Loan Officer Jeff Belonger explaining how you may be able to receive an 'up front loan' for this credit to use towards closing costs or additional downpayment over your mandatory 3.5% payment on your FHA loan !
@@@PLEASE NOTE: ALL INFORMATION ABOVE DEEMED RELIABLE PER THE IRS.GOV WEBSITE, HOWEVER IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY POINT ON ANY DAY ! - CONSULT YOUR TAX ACCOUNTANT BEFORE EXPECTING ANY PORTION OF THIS CREDIT.
@@@@ UPDATED: BELOW IS THE FORM NEEDED TO FILE FOR THIS CREDIT IF YOU QUALIFY - YOUR ACCOUNTANT SHOULD HAVE IT AND WALK YOU THOUGH IT ! GOOD LUCK !
3527 Midwest Type: Multi Family Home Location: 3527 Midwest, Bryan, TX 77802 Bedrooms: 2, Bathrooms: 1 full, 0 half, 0 three-quarter bath Price: $138,000 Description: Conveniently located in a quiet neighborhood near Blinn, St. Joseph Hospital and Tejas Center. This 4 Unit 2 story complex offers 2 bedroom 1 bath units. A foyer entrance with 2 units downstairs that offer a patio area and 2 units upstairs with a balcony.
Contact Information: The Smith Team Keller Williams - The Smith Team 2700 Earl Rudder Fwy. S. Suite 3000 College Station, TX 77845 Phone: 979-777-7677 Fax: 979-693-9144 Email: andrewsmithteam@NUMBER1EXPERT.com
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4056 Austin's Estates Dr Type: Single Family Home Location: 4056 Austins Estates Dr, Bryan, TX 77808 Bedrooms: 3, Bathrooms: 2 full, 1 half, 0 three-quarter bath Price: $375,000 Description: Your own private world snuggled on over 2 acres. Minutes from everything in Austin's Estates. This spectacular 3 bedroom 2.3 bath home is perfect for entertaining. The open floorplan features kitchen with granite countertops, living room with fireplace, & large gameroom with exposed beams. Master suite offers sitting area, jacuzzi tub, & large walk-in closet. Outside you will find lush flowerbeds that you can enjoy from the large covered patio. 3 car garage, workshop, & 20x30 shed.
Contact Information: The Smith Team Keller Williams - The Smith Team 2700 Earl Rudder Fwy. S. Suite 3000 College Station, TX 77845 Phone: 979-777-7677 Fax: 979-693-9144 Email: andrewsmithteam@NUMBER1EXPERT.com
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4611 Harrow Ct Type: Single Family Home Location: 4611 Harrow Ct, Bryan, TX 77802 Bedrooms: 3, Bathrooms: 2 full, 0 half, 0 three-quarter bath Price: $155,000 Description: Painted with Sunshine! The home & the neighborhood are joyous places to be. You'll love this bright 3 bedroom 2 bath home featuring recently updated wood laminate flooring, tile and carpet, double hung windows, outside a/c unit & attic heating unit. The kitchen has new cabinets & stone counter tops. Stay warm & cozy in the living room with fireplace and enjoy the view from large window in the dining room. Beautifully accented with high ceilings & crown molding. Energy efficient double pane windows.
Contact Information: The Smith Team Keller Williams - The Smith Team 2700 Earl Rudder Fwy. S. Suite 3000 College Station, TX 77845 Phone: 979-777-7677 Fax: 979-693-9144 Email: andrewsmithteam@NUMBER1EXPERT.com
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4464 Conquistador Cir Type: Single Family Home Location: 4464 Conquistador Cir, Bryan, TX 77807 Bedrooms: 3, Bathrooms: 2 full, 0 half, 0 three-quarter bath Price: $175,000 Description: Beautiful country home located just minutes from Bryan-College Station near Lake Bryan. This 3 bedroom 2 bath home offers a large open floor plan. Stone wood burning fireplace and large windows add a cozy touch to living room. Efficient kitchen with eat-in bar, tile and plenty of cabinet space. The wooded grounds provide shady comfort with large mature oak trees. The built-in deck provides the perfect place to enjoy the hot Texas nights.
Contact Information: The Smith Team Keller Williams - The Smith Team 2700 Earl Rudder Fwy. S. Suite 3000 College Station, TX 77845 Phone: 979-777-7677 Fax: 979-693-9144 Email: andrewsmithteam@NUMBER1EXPERT.com
300 Silkwood Dr. Type: Single Family Home Location: 300 Silkwood Drive, Bryan, TX 77803 Bedrooms: 3, Bathrooms: 2 full, 0 half, 0 three-quarter bath Price: $115,000 Description: Have a look! View the many improvements in this excellent 3 bedroom 2 bath home with gameroom. Combination of new carpet and tile throughout highlight the designer new paint colors. New tile countertops, backsplash and new fixtures add beauty and decor. Home within walking distance to Jane Long Middle School. SELLER OFFERING $1,000 PAINT ALLOWANCE.
Contact Information: The Smith Team Keller Williams - The Smith Team 2700 Earl Rudder Fwy. S. Suite 3000 College Station, TX 77845 Phone: 979-777-7677 Fax: 979-693-9144 Email: andrewsmithteam@NUMBER1EXPERT.com
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3816 Dresden Ln Type: Single Family Home Location: 3816 Dresden Ln, College Station, TX 77845 Bedrooms: 3, Bathrooms: 2 full, 0 half, 0 three-quarter bath Price: $175,000 Description: Appealing 3/2 home in Edelweiss Gartens. Spacious split floor plan offers beautiful raised ceilings with tile flooring in family room, dining room & kitchen. Kitchen comes complete with stainless steel applainces, eat in bar highlighted with beveled edge countertops & tiled backsplashes. Fireplace has built-in shelves & cabinets on both sides. The master suite features a garden tub, double sinks, 2 linen closets & ample walk-in closets. The backyard is perfectly sized with a covered patio. Gutters around the entire exterior of home.
Contact Information: The Smith Team Keller Williams - The Smith Team 2700 Earl Rudder Fwy. S. Suite 3000 College Station, TX 77845 Phone: 979-777-7677 Fax: 979-693-9144 Email: andrewsmithteam@NUMBER1EXPERT.com
There are literally thousands of homes on the market in Bryan-College Station, TX and to ensure that your home doesn't get left behind it's crucial that you implement some of these easy staging tips.
Depending on the area and price of your home, you may be competing with hundreds of other similar homes for sale. Below, I've listed some easy staging tips to help you separate your home from the competition.
You probably heard the famous quote, "you never get a second chance...At a first impression." Well, it's true, and the first thing a potential buyer sees is the front exterior of your home. If it isn't dynamite, then you might as well just forget it.
Curb appeal - this is the most important factor as to whether or not your home actually sells. If you can't even get them in the door, then you've got absolutely no chance at converting the sale. Make sure...
The lawn is mowed, edged, sweeped and free from debris. Paint the front door. A bright coat of paint on the front door can do wonders. Clean the leaves out of the gutters. Power wash windows the exterior (including windows). Mulch the flower beds. I recommend a jet black or redish brown mulch. Plant fresh, colorful flowers. Freshly seal decking and replace broken boards (if necessary) or powerwash the patio. Replace a worn out "Welcome" mat.
Kitchens and Living Rooms - Make or break deals.
Your kitchen and living room are the two most important rooms in the house to prospective buyers. Make sure they look their best by...
Making them warm and inviting with good use of space, light, and decor. Clear the rooms of family photos (prospective buyers will spend time analyzing photos to see if they know you rather than seeing if the house will work from them). Sparse is better than cluttered...Too much furniture is usually a turn-off to buyers Don't overload mantles, shelves, or countertops with personal things. Replace dim 60 or 75 watt bulbs with 100 watt bulbs (or CFL's) to brighten up the room Open blinds...Let the house be seen! Hire a professional cleaner. It's relatively inexpensive and it makes quite an impression. No one likes dust bunnies. Keep the house a comfortable temperature. No one is turned off quicker than a prospective buyer looking at a home in a Texas summer without air conditioning.
Bathrooms and Bedrooms -
Think about comfort in everything you do. Nothing sells a home like comfort. Use neutral color and paint schemes. Earth tones are safe...Pastels are not. Never have I seen a buyer LOVE a purple bedroom. Remove excess furniture in bedrooms and bathrooms to make the space appear larger and feel roomier. Clear out your closets! Obtain matching bedspreads, etc. It will more than pay for itself with the sale of your home. Remove personal pictures. Art, landscape and sculptures, etc. Can stay as part of the decor. Your home will sell because of what you do or don't do just before it shows Strong fragrances are a complete no-no when showing any home. If you have to cover up a smell...Bake some fresh bread or cookies or use some "plug-ins" before the home shows. If you have pets...Remove them when showing the home. Whether or not buyers your prospecive buyers love, no showing was ever more productive with Spike following buyers around the house or barking. Keep the house 'show ready'...Socks in the hallway, towels on the floor in the bathroom, papers on the kitchen countertops...All these things are like personal pictures...It reminds the buyers that this is not their residence and distracts them from the viewing. Staging can be a lot of work, but the benefits far outweigh the expenses in most situations. If you need justification to spend the time and effort see below:
Staging de-clutters and organizes your home - the right way - to maximize potential. Staging also helps you justify your asking price. The better the home is staged, the less likely the buyer is likely to ask for concessions. Staging reduces the duration of time homes are on the market. Staging differentiates you from the competition...Creating demand for your home, generally increases the number of showings, typically increases the likelihood of receiving an offer, and creates a home that sells for a higher price.
If you would like more information about staging homes in and around Bryan-College Station, Texas, please contact me for more information. Are there any tips that you would like to share? Please email me direct or leave a comment below.
Andrew Smith is a real estate Broker with Keller Williams Realty in College Station, TX (home of Texas A&M University). You can reach him at Andrew@AndrewSmithTeam.Com or (979) 777-7677. Visit The Smith Team on the web at www.RealEstateBCS.Com
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