College Station & Bryan need Volunteers through ‘JustServe’

Here’s another reason why the residence of  Bryan and College Station believe they live in the greatest place on earth!   There is no reason to wait till disasters strike. You can help out with current disaster relief.  Good people don’t wait….. they just serve.

What is JustServe?

JustServe.org is a website where the volunteer needs of organizations may be posted and volunteers may search for places to serve in the community, providing opportunities to help those in need and enhance the quality of life in the community.

JustServe is a service to help link community volunteer needs with volunteers and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, ethnicity, or sexual orientation in posting projects or in encouraging volunteers to serve according to guidelines

As we enter the holiday season here in Central Texas, keep in mind that there are always things that we can do to help each other and make our community a better place.  For those who want to Give Freely of their Time and Talents, ‘JustServe.org’ is a website designed to help you choose where you would like to volunteer.  The Brazos County has many opportunities to serve, and this website is full of Success stories, projects, and updated lists of organizations who need you right now!  It doesn’t cost a thing.  Why wait for Christmas to give of yourself?

JustServe Community Service Guidelines:

  1. The best service opportunities are collaborative—working side by side with others in faith-based, nonprofit, community, and government organizations.

  2. Community service opportunities should enhance the quality of life in the community and assist the poor and needy.

  3. JustServe projects should not have a political or advocacy focus, be for-profit oriented, or directly involve volunteers in fund-raising or other prohibited activities.

Right now, Baylor Scott & White has a program called ‘Helping Hands‘ that could use a few more selfless loving hands. As a volunteer, there are a variety of much needed service opportunities. They range from lobby assistance to include lobby area maintenance and concierge services, patient assistance to include patient visitation and escort and department assistance to include maintaining wait area organization and non-patient care tasks.  The days/times would be flexible. Days and times are flexible and would fall within a 7 day a week period from 6:00 a.m. until midnight. Days and and times are dependant upon availability..  Do you enjoy people?  Do you like to help others?  Why not consider becoming a volunteer at the Baylor Scott & White Hospital?

Hospice Volunteers-Ongoing

As a volunteer, you can provide assistance in any of the following areas: office support, companionship, bereavement support, pet therapy, Angel Care and Vet to Vet visitation. As a  volunteer you will help fulfill companionship and emotional support roles during a very stressful time for patients and families. Texas Home Health and Hospice will supply you with comprehensive training so that you will have the resources you will need to do your job well, pending a background and reference check, drug screen and TB test.

Special Olympics Texas Fall Farm Carnival

Special Olympics Texas Fall Classic – Farm Carnival is coming to College Station.
Aquatics, Golf, Softball, Bocce, Athlete Village, and Merchandise.
If interested in volunteering, please contact [email protected] or call 512.491.2947 for further information.  Hope to see you there!

Brazos Valley Mobile Food Pantry

The Brazos Valley Food Bank began the Mobile Food Pantry program in 2008 with the goal of bringing fresh, frozen and non-perishable food directly to food deserts – communities with inadequate access to nutritious foods needed to maintain a healthy diet. Currently, the Mobile Food Pantry provides 50-75 lbs. of food a month to approximately 250 food insecure households in Madison and Grimes Counties. To learn more about rural hunger, click here.

Mobile Food Pantries can operate inside a building or outside in the elements and utilize a system called Client Choice that allows individuals to pick the food they want. The flexibility of the structure of a Mobile Food Pantry means the distribution can occur where it is most needed, even if a physical building is not available, and when volunteers are available to run it. The Brazos Valley Food Bank’s current Mobile Food Pantries operate at the County Fairgrounds of each county, one inside and one outside.

The Brazos Valley Food Bank’s Mobile Food Pantries are overseen by Food Bank staff and volunteers who determine individual eligibility for the program and help load food into the vehicles of those in need.  Volunteers are needed to setup, sign clients up, and hand out food. Click on “Get Involved” to learn more about how you can help at the Mobile Food Pantries.

Pass it on, pay it forward, get involved  with volunteer service where you live and reap the blessings.    If your church or charitable organization needs help, why not join Just Serve.  At JustServe, they believe that nothing should get in the way of organizations and volunteers coming together to do good things for the community, so they help make this happen for free.
13464 I and GN Rd.
College Station, TX  77845
Office:  979-693-0201

College Station is 6th Fastest Growing in America

College Station, TX Ranked #6 among the fastest growing cities in the nation!
WASHINGTON (WalletHub) – ​​​Four Texas cities have snagged spots on WalletHub’s list of 2018’s fastest-growing cities in America.

​Midland​ and Pearland ranked second and third​​​, respectively. ​McKinney came in fifth, and College Station followed in sixth.

​The four cities were also the top ​fastest-growing mid size cities on the list. Frisco and Round Rock​​ were the ninth and tenth.

Austin was the fastest-growing large city.

​​​​Frisco, McKinney, and Pearland​ tied for first in the highest population​ growth category. Other cities tying for first were ​Enterprise, Nev.; ​​Lehigh Acres, Fla.; ​​​and Meridian, Idaho.

Frisco and McKinney were also first in highest job growth, tying with Meridian, Idaho;​​ Lake Charles, La.; ​Fort Myers, Fla.; and ​St. George, Utah.

​Pharr had the ​​highest poverty rate decrease in Texas. It tied with ​​​Lake Charles, La.; Fort Myers, Fla.; Compton, Calif.; ​Port St. Lucie, Fla.; ​​and Victorville, Calf.

​​​WalletHub asked Real Estate Center Chief Economist Dr. Jim Gaines to chime in on ​the biggest challenges for rapidly growing cities.

“Local government(s) generally cannot keep pace with fast population growth in providing necessary public goods and services,” said Dr. Gaines. “Everything from water/sewer capacity, roads and transportation infrastructure, police/fire/EMS services, schools, and virtually every other service typically lag behind the increased demand for facilities and services. The faster growth occurs, the harder it is for local government to keep pace. It also may not help that current residents may not really want the growth, not want to foster the growth, and especially may not want to pay for the growth.

“The result is that not only are fiscal problems revealed – unwillingness to support higher tax rates or increased bonded indebtedness – but also local philosophical and political attitudes either for or against the growth.”

​The rest of the top ten fastest-growing cities rankings are: No. 1 ​Fort Myers, Fla.; No. 4 ​Bend, Ore.; ​​No. 7 Lehigh Acre​s, Fla.; No. 8 ​Mount Pleasant, S.C.; No. 9 ​​Enterprise, Nev.; and No. 10 Irvine, Calif.​

A couple ‘not so well known facts: 

1.      Interest rates are projected to increase at least 3 times in 2019 with at least one more by December of 2018!   If you’re thinking of purchasing a house in College Station in, you’d better do it fast.  Small interest percentages can increase your mortgage payment significantly.  

2.     Land costs are still increasing.  A typical lot can cost $50,000+ which means homes being built are approximately $300,000 today. 

3.     If you’re thinking about building, it will cost you approximately $6000 through the city of College Station for impact fees. 

4.     There is currently a labor shortage which means if you’re building your dream home in College Station or Bryan, it will take 8-10 months vs 6 months previously.  Plan for it to take a little longer.  

5.      Approximately 4000 people are moving to the College Station and Bryan areas each year.  College Station is no longer considered a small town, but a metropolitan area according to Dr. Gains of the Texas A&M Real Estate Center. 

6.     Dr. Gains reported this morning to local real estate brokers  that Texas has more oil than Russia!  Who knew, right?

 

College Station City Recognition and Rankings    In recent years, the College Station-Bryan area has received many prestigious national recognitions and rankings in a variety of economic and social categories. Here are our rankings since 2009

Brazos County Realty tries to provide community information on a regular basis.  When you’re thinking about making a move to College Station, investing in Bryan-College Station, or would like to consider the area as your new home, CollegeStationHomes.com has what you need and can help you in ALL things real estate related.  Available housing in College Station MLS.  Pick up the phone and give us a call 979-693-0201.  Let us Help you with your HOMEwork!

Myke Leatham Broker/Owner

 

Brazos county Realty, LLC

Things to do in September in and around the Brazos Valley

Not only does Brazos County Realty take care of your housing needs in the College Station Real Estate Market,we keep you informed of upcoming events in and around the Brazos Valley. Below is a list of a few things to do in September. Visit our website for College Station homes for sale,  as well as College Station Real Estate rentals. Active properties currently for sale in the Bryan College Station, TX area.

Brazos Valley Farmer’s Market

  • Every Saturday 8 a.m. to Noon –
  • 500 N Main Downtown Bryan

Leonardo da Vinci: Machines in Motion

  • Now through January 6, 2019
  • Bush library and Museum
  • The exhibit celebrates the life of Leonardo da Vinci, a well-known painter, sculptor, musician, architect, engineer and anatomist. The exhibit includes life-sized and fully operational machines based on Leonardo’s original designs. Visitors may touch and set them in motion, combining a fascinating hands-on experience with an exploration of the principles he employed to create each machine.

Queen Theatre September Movie Schedule

  • September movies are on sale now! All tickets are $5. Kids 10 and under receive free popcorn with their ticket. Visit www.queenbryantx.com for a complete list of movies and to purchase tickets.

100th Anniversary of WWI  (Chappell Hill)

  • Into the Raging Storm: Texas and Washington County in the Great War
  • May 12-Nov 14, 2018
  • Experience the story of the fighting men and women of Washington County, who left Central Texas for the war-torn trenches and battlefields of France. They stood up to gas, artillery, disease, and even bad food… and returned to Texas to tell the tale. The Brenham Heritage Museum and the Chappell Hill Historical Society Museum have partnered to bring this multi-media and interactive experience to Texans young and old.
  • Chappell Hill Historical Society Museum

Living History Saturday – Washington on the Brazos

  • 09/15/2018 – 12/15/2018
  • 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
  • Travel back in time to where a nation was born in 1836.  On the third Saturday of each month, staff and volunteers dress in period… Learn More>>

Washington County Fair (Brenham, TX)

  • September 14-22
  • Oldest County Fair in Texas. Shows, Rodeos, Music and Fun. Nashville entertainment, carnival, crafts, food, livestock and poultry auctions, commercial exhibits and attractions. Activities and entrance fees vary by day – view the schedule online.

S’mores Station – Home Depot

  • Thursday September 20th
  • 6:30-8:00 pm
  • Indulge in a rustic tabletop s’mores station ideal for backyard parties, indoor gatherings, family nights or any reason to savor the traditional campfire dessert. In this workshop, our skilled Store Associate will show you how to measure, mark, cut, stain and assemble a station with dividers to display your s’moregasbord of ingredients and roast your marshmallows above food-safe Sterno® flames. For more information, contact Home Depot at 979-595-1188.

Movies by the Pond: “Despicable Me 2”

  • Sept. 21, 2018
  • 7 p.m.
  • Bush Library and Museum Grounds
  • Bring your blankets and lawn chairs as we enjoy this film under the stars. Games and free refreshments (while supplies last) will begin at 7 p.m., and the movie will start just after sundown. You may bring your coolers, but please no pets or glass containers.

Museum Day 2018

  • Sept. 22, 2018
  • 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum
  • Museum Day brings together museums, zoos & cultural centers from all 50 states to offer free admission to select museums. It represents a national commitment to access, equality and inclusion. This year, Museum Day will showcase Women Making History: Trailblazers in the arts, sciences, innovation & culture.

Wendish Fest

  • Sept. 23
  • Texas Wendish Heritage Museum Complex GIDDINGS, Texas
  • Admission is free.
  • 979-366-2441
  • The 30th annual Wendish Fest celebrates the unique Wendish culture in Texas. A traditional Wendish meal of sausage, sauerkraut, homemade Wendish noodles, green beans, beets, peaches, and homemade bread will be served, and a snack booth is available.
  • Activities include polka music, a Wendish celebration of Ptaĉi Kwas (Bird Wedding), a coffee cake bakeoff, demonstrations of noodle-making, sausage-stuffing, weaving, knitting, Wendish Easter egg decorating, and more.
  • Children’s activities include barrel train rides, coloring contest, stick horse races, corn shelling, and Klettern Pfosten (greased pole climbing). On-site Christmas and Easter markets will offer items from Germany and Wendish culture.

Jerk Fest

  • Sept. 23
  • India House HOUSTON, Texas
  • 832-304-4930
  • This festival is centered around a jerk seasoning cook-off competition. Thousands gather for Caribbean food, arts and crafts, and a major reggae concert.

The Texas Reds Festival

  • September 28 – 30, 2018
  • Downtown Bryan
  • Entry to Festival is Free. Purchase tickets for food and drink packages:  HERE.
  • A celebration of two major industries in Texas: beef and wine! Visit the Texas Reds Festive Website for more information.

4th Friday: Downtown after Dark–Downtown Navasota

  • September 28th
  • 5:00 pm – 9:00 on
  • Enjoy an evening in Historic Downtown Navasota every 4th Friday of the month with street shows, music, shopping, food trucks, and so much more.

2018 Day out with Thomas the Train

  • September 28-30
  • Burnet Community Center
  • Admission: $24/person (2 yrs. & older)
  • 25 minute train ride behind Thomas the Tank Engine
  • All day admission to the Day Out with Thomas Events at Burnet Community Center
  • Free Parking is located on two blocks next to the event on the corner of Boundary St. and Jackson St. From Austin/Georgetown, on Hwy 29, turn left onto Boundary St. From Llano, on Hwy 29 turn right onto Boundary St. Jackson Street is two blocks from Hwy 29.

Texas Renaissance Festival 

  • Saturdays and Sundays and Thanksgiving Friday
  • September 29th – November 25th
  • 9 am – 8 pm
  • 21778 FM 1774; Todd Mission, TX
  • Themed Weekends with 20 stages of live entertainment of all kinds, including clowns, jugglers, musicians, magicians, dancers, acrobats, comedians and jousters.
  • Over 500 shops featuring the works of master craftspeople, artists, artisans, jewelers, potters, blacksmiths, leather smiths, and clothiers, as well as merchants offering unique items from around the world
  • Varied and unique food offerings. From Turkey Legs and things on a stick to foods from many lands & cultures including Greek, German, Spanish, French/Cajun, Polish, Asian, Italian, traditional English as well as pub food and  hamburgers.

Southern Fried Murder –  Navasota Theatre Alliance

  • 9/28-9/30, 10/5-10/7, 10/11-10/14
  • Thurs, Fri & Sat performances start at 7 & Sunday Matinees are at 2
  • Tickets: $7/$12/$14

Brought to you by Brazos County Realty, LLC.  Call 979-693-0201 for all your College Station real estate needs.

August 2018 – COLLEGE STATION / BRYAN HOME SALES

Bryan / College Station Home Sales Statistics Monthly Report

This includes College Station Homes for sale and Bryan Texas Homes for sale.  All properties which have sold in the Brazos County in the month of August 2018.  Active properties currently for sale in the Bryan  and College Station, TX area

August 2018 Update:

Single-family homes closed:         271

Average sales price: $268,199

Sold Dollar volume $72,682,000

Average days on market (DOM): 94

Total number of active residential listings:        1294

Total number of new listings:     410

Total number of Pending listings:    193

 

For Housing Reports for the entire Brazos Valley (Brazos and surrounding Counties) visit my post: August 2018 Home Sales Housing reports for the Brazos Valley.

Brought to you by Brazos County Realty, LLC  .  Call 979-693-0201 for all your College Station real estate needs.

Source: Bryan-College Station Regional Association of Realtors

 

The good life in College Sation

 

Come and enjoy the good life, Texas style, in Brazos County. Home to more than 190,000 people, this multicultural county is chock-full of charm and culture with a sports and entertainment scene that is impossible to ignore. The Texas A&M University has fueled this counties economic growth. The university has given the city of College Station the title of the most educated in the state of Texas, and the 11th most educated city in the country and ranked as the second best city to do business in by Forbes Magazine, making it an excellent home for would-be entrepreneurs.  Here’s a great list of Bryan/College Station resources.

Brazos County is an economic hotspot.

Major roads and highways criss cross through, making every corner easy to find and  accessible. The Easterwood Airport connects to Houston and Dallas. Growing at record paces with new schools, housing developments, restaurants and shopping, with easy commerce to all major surrounding cities.  The Bryan/College Station area would appear to be ‘Boom Town Central’.  But not without it’s growing pains.  New home construction, new roads, shopping, and new development on all sides with room to grow.  Ongoing Road construction slows things down temporarily.

Things to do in Bryan and College Station

With scenic views and majestic natural treasures, its beauty cannot be underrated. It’s vibrant and entertaining as it is stunning. Sport fans fill Kyle Field, and Reed Arena. Miramont & Traditions Country Clubs are the place to be for golf, while those who enjoy fishing can relax at Lake Bryan. Young ones have fun at the Children’s Museum, where they can make an appointment to hold birthday parties. The Brazos County Arboretum and the MSC Forsyth Center Galleries are other points of interest that are fun for the whole family.  Enjoy theatre productions through Opas.  Community sports through parks and recreation throughout the year for every age.

Who to call

The quality of life in this lovely community is above par where the climate is very desirable and has  two growing seasons. If you need a College Station realtor or are considering a move to the College Station/Bryan area in the  future, ‘Let Myke help you with your HOMEwork!’ If you would like more community or housing information don’t hesitate to call Myke Leatham, Broker/Owner of Brazos County Realty   Here’s access to the entire local Bryan/College Station TX MLS Search  and your very own portal.

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What you Should Know About Home Inspections

What you Should Know About Home Inspections

You want to know as much as possible about the property you’re buying—it’s a big investment. Hiring a home inspector is a great way to learn more about the condition of your potential home.

What’s a Home Inspection?

It’s a visual examination of a house’s structure and systems by a trained inspector.

What Does a Home Inspection Cover?

The inspector usually looks at the foundation, roof, attic, walls, ceilings, windows, doors, and any attached decks or porches. He will also inspect the electrical, heating, air conditioning, and plumbing systems.

Keep in mind that the inspector examines only what is visible and accessible. He’s not moving appliances or climbing onto a steeply pitched roof. He will report cracks in a wall but won’t be able to examine a slab foundation underneath wall-to-wall carpet or hardwood floors. Your inspector may find an issue that you would like inspected by a specialist, such as a structural engineer or plumber.

Does the Inspector Repair Defects?

No. The inspector’s job is to report the condition of various parts of a home. For example, the inspector may report that the water meter still runs when nothing in the house is using water, which could indicate a leak. However, you need to call a plumber to investigate the problem.

Does Anyone Regulate Home Inspectors?

Yes. Home inspectors are licensed by the Texas Real Estate Commission. Inspectors are required to use a common form and follow certain standards of practice.

A Texas REALTOR® can help with the timing of your inspection and next steps, once you get the results.

Your personal MLS Portal for Active listings in BCS

Hi,

Here’s a direct link to MLS Listings in the Bryan and College Station area. This multiple listing service is area specific to the Brazos and all surrounding counties and includes your personal portal to everything including your personal notes, maps, subdivisions, crime, schools, bus info, Texas A&M, and All Active listings in the MLS. This includes Rural Land, Multi Family, Homes for sale, Commercial, College Station Single Family, Bryan single family, Condos, College Station Rentals, and more.

We make sure you’re not wasting your time on properties that sold years ago but were never removed from the internet.  Trust that our data is Up To Date.

Check it out.

Why search areas you’re not interested in? We do the work so you won’t have to.  this is your personal MLS Portal for Active listings in B/CS

Call us and we’ll give you the Grand Tour of all properties you’re interested in.

 

July 2018 – COLLEGE STATION / BRYAN HOME SALES

Bryan / College Station Home Sales Statistics Monthly Report

July 2018 Update:

Single-family homes closed:         347

Average sales price: $257,686

Sold Dollar volume $89,417,000

Average days on market (DOM): 96

Total number of active residential listings:        1306

Total number of new listings:     407

Total number of Pending listings:    227

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Housing Reports for the entire Brazos Valley

 

Myke Leatham, Broker
Brazos County Realty, LLC
13464 I and GN Rd,
College Station, TX  77845
http://www.CollegeStationHomes.com
Office:  979-693-0201
Email:  [email protected]

Source: Bryan-College Station Regional Association of Realtors

Is there a Lien against you?

What a buyer and seller needs to know about LIENS

What is a lien?

A lien is a legal notice that’s attached to your property title because of an unpaid debt. It gives the unpaid party a legal claim to a portion of your property when it’s sold, and you typically can’t sell or refinance your property in the Brazos County if the lien isn’t cleared.

Has someone filed a lien against me?

Homeowners won’t always know if a lien is a filed against their property. For instance, if the seller hasn’t paid the mandatory HOA fees (Homeowners Association).  As per their deed restrictions, the subdivision can file a lien with the county and the seller won’t be able to sell until it’s satisfied.  This can take place at the time of closing.  But finding out if there are liens is fairly simple—and by finding out early, you can take steps so that it will not hinder selling your home. Here’s how to find out if there’s a lien on your property, and what to do if you do find one.

Brazos County Public Record Links:

Liens are a matter of public record by address online, within the Brazos County, or on anyone else’s property.  A municipal lien search looks for unrecorded property issues that a traditional title search won’t uncover. This includes unpaid utility bills, code violations, special assessments, Brazos County property taxes, and open or expired permits.

You can also hire a title company to do the legwork for you, but there will be a charge.   For the most part it’s going to do the exact same thing you’d do anyway. If you have your eye on a property, it’s a good idea to conduct your own search as well so you don’t run into any surprises at the last minute.

What to do if a lien is discovered:

If the buyer or seller does find a lien or assessment, (or one you want to purchase), don’t panic. If the lien is paid off already, you may just have to contact the appropriate party with proof in the form of a lien release. But if it hasn’t been paid, you’ll need to sort this out before your home sale goes through.

Liens can become an issue for everyone involved, especially if the total liens on a property add up to more than the contract sales price.  If this is the case, the seller will have to bring cash to cover the difference at closing. If the seller lacks the cash available for this, the buyers may have to help clear the lien with their own money, or walk away from the deal.

Helpful tips and links:  tips for Sellers  Tips for Buyers

When you need help with your HOMEwork, experience counts.  Call Brazos County Realty and ask the experts.

Phone:  979-693-0201
Email:  [email protected]
www.CollegeStationHomes.com

COLLEGE STATION / BRYAN / BRAZOS VALLEY HOME SALES- APRIL 2018 –

Bryan / College Station Home Sales Statistics Monthly Report

April 2018 Update:

Single-family homes closed:         353

Average sales price: $250,220

Sold Dollar volume $88,328,000

Average days on market (DOM): 110

Total number of active residential listings:        1253

Total number of new listings:     577

Total number of Pending listings:    337

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Housing Reports for the entire Brazos Valley

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1st Quarter 2018 Data Infographics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Myke Leatham, Broker
Brazos County Realty, LLC
13464 I and GN Rd,
College Station, TX  77845
http://www.CollegeStationHomes.com
Office:  979-693-0201
Email:  [email protected]

Source: Bryan-College Station Regional Association of Realtors

 



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