Jeff Leatherwood
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Archive for August, 2010
College Station I.S.D.’s rezoning for the 2011-12 School Year
August 31st, 2010 Categories: The Realtor's Life
As I recently reported, College Station will be opening two new schools in the district in the near future. Greens Prairie Elementary is set to open its doors in August 2011, and College Station High School will open in August 2012. To accomodate the opening of these new campuses, the school district has been hard at work on the daunting task of redrawing attendance zones. Not only do these attendance zones affect the new schools, they affect all College Station I.S.D. campuses – elementary through high school.
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David Bottenfield
August 28th, 2010 Categories: 1
I suppose it would help if I gave you David Bottenfield’s contact information!
David F. Bottenfield
Broker/Owner Premier Properties
939 N. Augusta St.
Staunton, VA 24401
540-885-6708-Office,
540-480-4003-Cell
540-885-6637-Fax
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David Bottenfield in Staunton VA is BuyAggieland.com’s Top Pick
August 28th, 2010 Categories: 1
I just wanted to write a quick note to all of my friends out in blogworld about the most wonderful experience I had in Staunton, Virginia with David Bottenfield and Co..
My (now) fiance’ and I were extremely excited to take the trip for a family reunion of her’s. When we arrived we were more than blown away by the accomodations of David Bottenfield and the Olde Staunton Inn See the Inn here
This charming Bed and Breakfast hosted us for the 4 day trip in quintessential elegance. We could not have asked for a better host than David Bottenfield.
David Bottenfield, a long time Real Estate Broker and former Century 21 franchise owner, even took time to show us the old town and several of the old Civil War era buildings etc. I was FLOORED!!! David Bottenfield is easily one of the most knowledgeable Brokers about his market I’ve ever met! If you need an amazing place to stay, are planning a neat holiday, or want to talk about Staunton Real Estate call my new friend David Bottenfield! You’ll be glad you did.
I need to run now but more to come about David Bottenfield and whats going on in Staunton VA. Sorry Staunton, secret’s out!
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Existing-Home Sales Plunged in July, College Station and Nationwide
August 24th, 2010 Categories: The Realtor's Life
As I reported yesterday, July was a shaky month in the College Station and Bryan real estate market. There was some positive information, such as the average sales price remaining relatively steady. Further, days a home was on the market before selling was at a record low. However, the overall climate (unlike our current Texas weather) was cold and slow. An astonishing number of new homes were listed (450) but of those homes, only 98 went under contract. This trend is not simply affecting our local communities; it is one that can be seen on a larger scale across the United States. As rough as this may seem for our area, we are still seeing better numbers in College Station and Bryan than the rest of the nation is experiencing. For the country on the whole, existing-home sales plunged to their lowest level in 15 years in July as inventories soared. The main factors affecting the current housing market include absent government support and a shaky economy.
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College Station Home Sales Report for July 2010
August 23rd, 2010 Categories: The Realtor's Life
The recently reported monthly sales for July 2010 presented much positive (and some less positive) data. Though sellers have not been receiving nearly as much good news these days as buyers (considering the historically low interest rates buyers can receive, availability of homes on the market, and bargaining power), sellers did receive a highly refreshing experience in July. The average number of days on the market for a home was drastically low this past month – coming in at only 98 days. In fact, in the College Station/Bryan market, we have not seen numbers this low in years. Even in the more prosperous summer of 2006, average days on the market topped in at 109 in both June and July. Additionally, though it has dropped a bit, the monthly average sales price has stayed relatively even over the past few years. This proves that when a home is priced accurately and marketed correctly, it will sell, regardless of the surrounding real estate conditions!
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Texas Home Sales up for Third Quarter in a Row
August 5th, 2010 Categories: The Realtor's Life
According to the latest Texas Quarterly Housing Report, the volume of real estate sales in Texas increased for the third quarter in a row. These conditions are not being reflected all across the nation, but it would appear that the Texas market is on a slight upswing. The Texas Quarterly Housing Report is issued four times a year by the Texas Association of REALTORS® with MLS data compiled and analyzed by the Real Estate Center at our very own Texas A&M University.
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The Philosophy of Pricing your College Station Home
August 3rd, 2010 Categories: The Realtor's Life
When the time comes to price your home for sale, you may be tempted to start with the price you originally paid, add in a markup to reflect the various upgrades or repairs you made, and wait for the bids to roll in. Unfortunately, this strategy is not likely to be a successful one in today’s market. With many home sellers having to compete with foreclosures and overall low prices, College Station and Bryan home sellers need to – above all – price their homes aggressively.
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Now is THE Time to Buy, Here is Everything You Need to Know About Buying a Home!
August 2nd, 2010 Categories: 1
As I have been citing for the past few months, now is one of the best times in history to purchase a home. And with each passing day, that statement becomes more true. The current real estate forecast is set in (and expected to continue to be) a very strong buyer’s market. There was the tax credit, a current multitude of inexpensive foreclosures, incentives from home sellers galore, and mortgage rates that continue to drop to record lows. Still, deciding to purchase a home is a decision that requires careful consideration and planning. But in an effort to help you, I have compiled just about everything you need to know about the current market, and the preliminary planning you should do to get started on purchasing your home!
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