Susan Hilton College Station Real Estate
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Archive for December, 2008
College Station Real Estate or Night Sky….
December 31st, 2008 Categories: Community Events
Mother Nature’s New Year’s Eve Celebration above the College Station sky…
In addition to fireworks displays around the country, many will want to check out the light show occurring on the western horizon this evening. Instead of at midnight however, it will take place just after sunset.
I am talking about the celestial alignment of the thin crescent moon and the planets Venus, Jupiter and Mercury. Venus, the brightest planet in the night sky, will be visible just as the sun sets (assuming a cloud-free sky of course!), followed shortly by Jupiter, which is also easily spotted, and Mercury, which is generally faint and harder to locate.
Since all 8 planets (sorry, Pluto!), as well as the sun and moon, travel across the sky on a corresponding elliptical plane, there is a simple trick for spotting all three planets. At sunset, first locate Venus. It is just below the moon- you really can’t miss it! Then draw and imaginary line down from there to where the sun has set. Jupiter and Mercury are close together and lie along the line between Venus and the sun.
With clear skies and an unobstructed view of the horizon, one should be able to spot this spectacular planetary anomaly!
Happy 2009!!!
Susan Hilton – Realtor & Sales Trainer for Century 21 Beal
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College Station Coffee with the Mayor – Lets Talk College Station Real Estate!
December 12th, 2008 Categories: Community Events
How about Coffee with College Station Mayor Ben White?
Mayor White is looking for an honest and open dialogue with the residents of College Station. The mayor takes a few minutes to share his thoughts on many different community issues. Join him at the College Station Conference Center from 8-9am on these dates -
- December 19th
A few of the topics covered in the past were – students as neighbors, neighborhood issues, development issues, community seniors, etc.
If you have topics you would like to discuss, please notify Mayor White at bwhite@cstx.gov. For information on the next session of Coffee with the Mayor, contact the Public Communications Department at pcalliham@cstx.gov
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Is Bryan Flooding? Flood Zone Determination Is Easy!
December 8th, 2008 Categories: Buying Real Estate
Need to know a particular property’s relation to the floodplain in Bryan? Need to know if your future property is in the flood plain? If the property in question is located within the city limits of Bryan, you’re in luck! The City of Bryan provides, free of charge, the location of a property with respect to FEMA’s Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) as well as the 100-year floodplain.
“Flood Zone Determination for Bryan, Texas” inquiries can be directed by phone to 979.209.5030 or by fax, letter or email. All you need to do is provide them with the street address and legal description of the property. For any determinations needed outside of the Bryan city limits, or to dispute a determination, a Flood Determination Company, Professional Engineer or Registered Professional Land Surveyor should be contacted.
For additional info, as well as other related, helpful links, visit Bryan’s City Website and click on the “Floodplain Information” link at the bottom of the page.
Susan Hilton – Realtor & Sales Trainer for Century 21 Beal
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College Station Real Estate Guarantee
December 3rd, 2008 Categories: Buying Real Estate
When it comes to home systems and appliances, there are no lifetime guarantees even in Aggieland. College Station Real estate is a pretty safe bet but there are no guarantees or lifetime guarantees in that either.
The average life expectancy of critical home appliances such as heating and A/C units is 13 years. The average replacement cost for a home system or appliance is $1,388.
To ensure that your heating/cooling systems, plumbing, electrical, and various kitchen appliances are running safely and efficiently, it is important to perform routine maintenance on them. Regular check-ups on appliance systems in and around your home will also help to maximize their life span and minimize number of repairs, saving you money!
So what exactly should you be doing and how often in order to keep your various home appliances running in tip-top condition?? Below are some pointers, courtesy of American Home Shield® and Century 21®Home Protection Plan
Air Conditioning System:
- Check filters once a month and clean or replace them as needed.
- Be sure that the condensing unit is free of debris and keep nearby plants and shrubs trimmed back. This will ensure proper air flow.
- Have an annual system maintenance service done by a professional about a month before the cooling season begins. (Although, here in Texas, that may only give you a window of about a month or so!
Heating System:
- Check filters once a month.
- Smell the area around the furnace for gas odors.
- Inspect the exhaust vent for rust or other damage.
- Have an annual system maintenance service done by a professional about a month before the heating season begins.
Electrical System:
- To prevent overloading circuits, make sure that there are not too many appliances plugged into any one outlet.
- Regularly use self-test button on outlets that have them.
Plumbing System
- Maintain adequate water softener if needed.
- Change out water and icemaker filters according to guidelines given by the manufacturer.
- Minimize use of your garbage disposal if you have a septic system.
Questions? CALL ME!
Susan Hilton – Realtor & Sales Trainer for Century 21 Beal
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