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Texans Take Over American Idol
February 27th, 2010 Categories: 1
This year’s season of American Idol will be groundbreaking with amazing talent and a new judge, comedian Ellen DeGeneres. Long time, devout American Idol fans will get to enjoy Ellen’s funny humor and jokes alongside the attitude America has come to love, Simon Cowell. Recently, rumors have surfaced that the two judges aren’t getting along on set. Hopefully these tensions will only lead to funnier moments and better ratings!
American Idol has long been deemed the show with “unbeatable ratings” and a showcase of unbelievable singing talent. This year’s Top 24 are no different and among them are 6 Texans vying for a chance to become the next American Idol! The 6 contestants from Texas include Alex Lambert, Casey James, Lacey Brown, Paige Miles, Tim Urban, and Todrick Hall. After their first performances, all 6 have remained in the competition and hope to do as well as fellow Texan and former American Idol contestant, Jason Castro, did in 2008 and make it to the Top 10.
In recent seasons, American Idol started the “America Gives Back” program in an effort to raise money for different benefits. This year is no different, American Idol, Fox and Apple have teamed up to help raise money for the Haiti relief by placing songs performed each night available online on iTunes for fans to purchase. The profits from iTunes will be given to Haiti Relief Fund.
Since the premiere of American Idol in 2002, the show has produced many top recording artists including Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, David Cook and most recently Kris Allen. Since Thursday’s Result Show, each Texan has a one and twenty shot at becoming the next American Idol, which we hope happens!
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Bryan College Station Local Grocers and Farmers Market
February 26th, 2010 Categories: Community Events
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!
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Susan Hilton – Realtor & Sales Trainer for Century 21 Beal
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Granite Counter Tops Worth it in College Station?
February 19th, 2010 Categories: 1
Have you ever wondered if your College Station home would look better with granite counter tops? Do you know how they would wear? How much would it cost?
Of all the surfaces inside of the house, counter tops usually have to endure all the wear and tear. Anything you don’t want laying around on the floor usually ends up on counter tops, and accidents like to happen when given enough time. Even worse, scratches and gouges can be eye magnets, but even so, remodeling can be difficult to think about sometimes.
Home owners are sometimes daunted with the issue of remodeling: it can be painstaking to decide upon and it’s usually tough work. Beyond that, there is no formula to figuring out if the cost exceeds the benefit when part of the benefit is happiness
Research is very important, and there are a fair number of options with types of counter tops and manufacturers. After any amount of research, it’s clear that many consumer reports and magazines praise Read the rest of this entry »
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