Jeff Leatherwood
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Archive for June, 2010
4th of July at Pebble Creek in College Station, TX!
June 16th, 2010 Categories: The Realtor's Life
The Pebble Creek Homeowners Association will be holding the fourth annual 4th at the Creek parade and celebration July 3rd, 2010 at the Pebble Creek Country Club! Pebble Creek homeowners are encouraged to join in the festivities of celebrating the 4th of July with their friends and neighbors. Activities will include a parade, a “Most Patriotic” contest (categories are: Most Patriotic Boy, Girl, Adult, Golf Cart, and Pet), snow cones, a rock wall, and an inflated double lane super slide. The fun starts at 8:30 a.m., with the parade beginning at 9:00 a.m.
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Physician’s Relocation: Aggie Athletic Events in College Station
June 16th, 2010 Categories: Community Events, Texas A&M University
If you are considering relocation to College Station or Texas A&M University, consider this. There are many exciting attractions and events to take in while living in College Station. Among these are the locally and nationally beloved Aggie Athletic events. We are fortunate to have the Texas A&M athletic events occur practically year round, so there is always an exciting spectator sport to get involved in.
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Available Foreclosures in College Station Bryan
June 15th, 2010 Categories: The Realtor's Life
Purchasing a foreclosed property can be a great investment for numerous reasons. The biggest benefit is that you are purchasing a distressed property that has to be sold because of an unfortunate financial situation. This should result in a below market price purchasing opportunity.
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Physician’s Relocation Services: All About College Station Location
June 14th, 2010 Categories: 1
College Station is known for Texas A&M University, the Vet School, Med School, and the extensive research done in this area. Additionally, we have beautiful neighborhoods, schools, parks, and attractions. But one of the great things about College Station that is easy to overlook is the exceptional location. It is a bustling yet peaceful small city nestled away in the calm of Central Texas.
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College Station Home Sales for May
June 11th, 2010 Categories: The Realtor's Life
May turned out to be a slow month for home sales in the Bryan College Station region. Though many homes normally sell in May and June (summer is a peak time for the real estate market), numbers were depressed compared to those from past years. The 2010 monthly average sales price for May was $161,453 on the whole, compared to 2009’s figure of $171,091.
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Relocating to College Station? Don’t Forget Your Booster Seat.
June 9th, 2010 Categories: The Realtor's Life
Whether you are a College Station resident, or are looking into making the move to Texas, a new law might apply to you and your children. The Texas Department of Public Safety has released some clarification on their law regarding children younger than eight years old being required to use a booster seat. The law states that all children younger than eight — UNLESS taller than 4′9″ must be in a child passenger safety system. This includes traditional car seats with harnesses and booster seats.
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College Station Potential Home Buyers, Vote!
June 7th, 2010 Categories: The Realtor's Life
I am usually offering expert real estate advice and news to all of my readers and the potential home buyers of College Station/Bryan. But today I’d like to ask for your help! We are trying something new and I would truly appreciate your input.
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LEED Certified Buildings a New Trend in College Station & Bryan
June 7th, 2010 Categories: 1
Bryan saw its first LEED certified building go up in 2009. College Station has registered 11 LEED certified buildings for 2010, including many at Texas A&M University as well as College Station High School. This relatively new trend in building is beginning to make the move from public establishments to homes across the state and country. So why consider LEED building for your new home?
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Physician’s Relocation to College Station: Medical Facilities
June 5th, 2010 Categories: The Realtor's Life
In my previous post regarding the Physician’s Relocation Services I offer, I discussed the general information one would be curious about when considering the move to College Station. In this post, I’d like to cover our excellent medical facilities here in the Bryan and College Station region.
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The Best Roofing Materials for College Station Homes
June 4th, 2010 Categories: The Realtor's Life
The shape and pitch of your roof are important to the home’s aesthetic and structural qualities. But just as essential is the material used to build it. Roofing materials can lend to a home’s character, but they can also dictate how long the roof will last and how expensive it is to maintain. I’ve listed below some pros and cons of some popular roofing materials, and how they fare in our central Texas climate.
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