Jeff Leatherwood
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Should You Rent or Buy College Station Real Estate?
June 21st, 2010 Categories: The Realtor's Life
A big question I get, especially currently as people are trying to save money, is: “Should I buy or rent a home?” Whether it is more financially sound to buy or rent a home varies greatly across the nation. For example, in a place like Omaha, Nebraska it is better to rent as a result of the huge gap between rental and purchase prices. But here in College Station, it makes more fiscal sense to purchase a home, especially if you intend to stay in the area for at least five years.
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The Art of the Deal in College Station Real Estate
June 18th, 2010 Categories: The Realtor's Life
Helping my clients to buy and sell homes in College Station is an art I have been perfecting for the past 15 years. It is a never-ending education, as I am constantly working on learning and doing more. One important lesson I have learned during this time is what I like to call the art of the deal. Sometimes a transaction is more than a one-dimensional business deal; in a one-dimensional deal, I would help my clients simply buy or sell a home. But sometimes real estate is about more than just one house. Throw a few more variables into the mix, and the transaction requires more art, more ingenuity. Let me illustrate with an example.
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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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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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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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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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Leading Cancer Center Moving to Bryan Campus
June 1st, 2010 Categories: The Realtor's Life
The Texas A&M University System has announced a partnership with nationally renowned Mary Crowley Cancer Research Centers. This leading cancer center is moving to the Health Science Center Campus in Bryan to create a new research and treatment center in our community. This partnership fulfills the vision of transforming the Research Valley into the BioResearch Valley.
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