Susan Hilton College Station Real Estate
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Archive for February, 2010
Century 21 Beal Real Estate Agents in College Station, Texas Enjoying the Snow
February 27th, 2010 Categories: Kids, Family & Personal Stuff
A few Century 21 Beal, Inc. Real Estate Agents in College Station, Texas enjoying the unexpected snow in January 2010. Raylene Lewis, Jennifer Jennings and Steve Santos remembering what it is like to be a kid and catch snow on their tongues. Sometimes we all need to relax and be kids again.
Susan Hilton – Realtor & Sales Trainer for Century 21 Beal, Inc.
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Bryan College Station Local Grocers and Farmers Market
February 26th, 2010 Categories: Community Events, Kids, Family & Personal Stuff
Bryan College Station Farmers Market Century 21 Beal
Bryan/College Station is a very unique place. The sister cities have most everything you’d find in a big city, but alternatively it’s got quite a bit you wouldn’t. What makes it so special is the amount of farms and food producers around. This area of Texas is one of the agricultural boons of the U.S., not to mention A&M University has some of the most premier agricultural researchers. We are surrounded by some of the freshest, healthiest meats and vegetables in Texas; that makes Bryan/College Station one of the best places to shop for food. Be it our farmers’ markets, local grocers, or A&M’s meat market, you can find some of the most delicious foods in our quaint little sister cities.
HEB and Kroger’s are great grocery stores as well, but if you’re looking for fresh Read the rest of this entry »
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Bryan College Station Real Estate Market Report January 2010
February 25th, 2010 Categories: Market Trends
2009 was a rough year for most of us, whether we were in real estate, stocks, retail business… Real estate for January 2009 was down 24% in sales compared to the 2008. That was a scary start for the year. 2010 did not start off much different from 2009 but without an additional drop!
January 2010 compared to January 2009 is only up 2% in sales. Being up 2% in sales is great, but remember we are comparing it to a year where we were down 24% from the previous year. Thankfully, we have all learned to cut back on our expenses and have learned to live “within our means” and “within our market”. January 2010 was not a record month but we are also thankful we didn’t have another “Down” month. We started off the year POSITIVE!
When 2009 started we had less inventory – properties available to sell. We started the year off 4.6% less than 2008. Starting 2010 we are way up. We have 17% more inventory this January than we did in 2009, but there were fewer new homes put on the market this January than in 2008 or 2009. So, there are more homes on the market available but fewer new ones on the market… so more homes are staying on the market longer. There are over 100 more houses available to choose from than in 2009 so if someone is looking – NOW IS THE TIME!
Note that the information above is the Bryan College Station total market – it is NOT what is happening at Century 21 Beal. Century 21 Beal has increased market share in both sales and new listings compared to 2009 and we are off to a GREAT year! Want to see our Bryan College Station Real Estate Market Share numbers and what other companies around town are doing? Click on the link!
Susan
Susan Hilton – Realtor & Sales Trainer for Century 21 Beal
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The Value of Bryan/College Station Schools
February 25th, 2010 Categories: Schools
Every Bryan College Station, Tx parent wants their child to be successful– to have a happy child hood, and grow up and be able to support their own family. No words can articulate the emotions a beaming parent feels when their child achieves every goal they set for themselves, and become a successful adult with children of their own. This is never easy; parenting is one of the most difficult things anyone can do, and trying to raise a child into a successful adult requires so much effort and affection.
One of the most important things to consider when raising a child is education. Education is paramount; almost no one makes much of themselves without a quality education. Naturally, when moving to a new area, parents have to factor in what sort of school their kids would be attending. Luckily, Bryan/College Station has a Read the rest of this entry »
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Are There REALLY Moving Expenses Too?
February 25th, 2010 Categories: Buying Real Estate
Moving can be an incredibly stressful and expensive ordeal even in College Station, Tx. There are a ton of big and small expenses that sometimes add up to something unwieldy; the amount of labor involved is immense and tiring; there are so many things to keep track of, schedule, and reorganize– it’s easy for something to be overlooked.
After the obvious cost of buying a home, most people who are planning a move know they usually have to pay for a moving company or a rental truck. However, a lot of the other expenses are often forgotten; this, of course, can be a troubling obstacle if you haven’t included these expenses into your budget. If all the factors aren’t considered, there is a possibility of encountering a road block during your move.
One of the most important things to think about when moving is the difference in your cost of living. If you are moving to a new city or state, it is important to Read the rest of this entry »
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