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Myke Leatham | Brazos County Realty

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City of College Station Housing Programs

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Learn, Invest, Repair

 

LEARN – Find out more about buying and maintaining a home through the City of College Station’s Home buyer Education course.  The NeighborWorksAmerica approved .curriculum includes six topics: readiness to buy a home, managing your money understanding credit, obtaining a mortgage loan, shopping for a home and protecting your investment.

This four-day course is $15 for materials (optional) and will be held on Sept. 3, 10, 17, & 24 from 6-7:30 p.m. at College Station Fire Station No. 6.  You must attend each session to obtain a certificate. To register, call 979.764.3778 or visit cstx.gov/homebuyer.

INVEST – If you’re interested in purchasing a home in College Station, you may be eligible for down-payment assistance. Qualified buyers may receive a form of a 0 percent interest deferred loan for up to 15 percent of the home’s purchase price. This assistance can be used for down­ payment, and up to 30 percent can be used for closing costs, to help lower the cost of home ownership for eligible home buyers  For more information, call 979.764.3778 or visit cstx.gov/downpayment.

REPAIR – Owner-occupied homes in need of minor but necessary repairs can apply for grants up to $5,000.  Eligible repairs include replacement of an air conditioner or heater, plumbing or electrical systems or other minor repairs necessary to ensure safe living conditions.

Eligible homeowners can apply for a partially forgivable and partially low-interest (3 percent), loan for major renovations of owner-occupied homes.  Loans of up to $50,000 are available for qualified families.  Up to $25,000 of this assistance may be forgivable.

 

If you are living in a structure that is beyond repair, you may be eligible for the Housing Reconstruction Loan Program. Reconstruction assistance is provided through a partially forgivable and partially low-interest (3 percent), repayable loan of up to $110,000 for the cost to demolish and reconstruct a substandard house.  Up to $40,000 of this assistance may also be forgivable.  For more housing information, visit cstx.gov/rehab or call 979-764-3778.

 

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About Myke Leatham

I’m so glad you found me – Your College Station and Bryan, TX real estate source! When you choose to buy or sell a home in College Station/Bryan, TX or other surrounding areas using our expert services, you will receive a free consultation to determine your needs, free listings, and free reports sent to you by email. These weekly reports will show you how hard the members of my team are working to accomplish your property goals, and we guarantee the best service and consultation you have ever experienced. You’ll find the best community information for the College Station, Texas region right here.

Isn’t it nice to know that your realtor will still be of service after the sale.

Experience Counts: Broker/Owner of Brazos County Realty
Over 29 years of sales experience. With past ABR, GRI, CRS, & Epro designations.
Continuing education in real estate: Education is paramount in an ever changing industry like Real Estate. Myke has taken over 1000 hours of real estate specific courses which include but are not limited to: Residential Appraisal, Marketing, Law Contracts I & II, Finance, Residential Inspections, Principles and Practice, Law of Agency, Code of Ethics, Bankruptcy/Easements/Surveys/and Probate, Home Warranties, 1031 Exchanges and hundreds of hours of extensive real estate training.

Reputation: SALES LEADER since 1998; Top Producer since 2000 . Listed among the top agents in the Brazos County. Consistently ranked among top realtors for total sales volume out of 100’s of realtors in residential real estate in the Bryan/College Station, TX area. When Myke represents buyers, she presents all viable options to her clients, including those properties that are not officially listed, but could be available for sale based on her networking and inside information. Her expertise lies with luxury home buyers & sellers, investors and marketing homes of all price ranges in College Station/Bryan to local, national and global buyers, across all major media channels and through her extensive, personal network of contacts.

Myke is among the top 1% of all Realtors in North America!
She has earned the Designations of ABR (Accredited Buyers Representative), CRS(Certified Residential Specialist), GRI (Graduate of Realtors Institute)CHMS (Certified Home Marketing Specialist), and E-pro (Certified Internet Professional)
Fewer than 3% of all Realtors nationwide earn these certifications. They are not only a symbol of Myke’s commitment to this business, but these designations are your assurance of a skilled, trained real estate professional.

Michelle, who is of French decent, was nicknamed Myke because Michelle is Michael in French, is a consummate real estate professional who not only understands the art of deal-making, but also the art of relationships. She makes the process of buying and selling homes an uplifting and fun experience. She has a tremendous appreciation for Bryan and College Station, its rich history, and Texas A&M traditions having lived in the area for 25 years. Her knowledge of Bryan/College Station’s real estate market and market trends is unparalleled. Having been personally involved with clients through their remodeling, purchasing and selling processes, she knows intrinsic quality and value when she sees it. When she doesn’t see it she lets her clients know, without hesitation.
Myke’s proven track record and affiliations in the field of real estate demonstrates her high level of professionalism.

* High energy and enthusiasm
* Aggressive marketing
* Expert negotiating skills
* Ability to listen and ascertain customer’s desires and needs
* Fun to be with
* Internet savvy
* Because Myke is an experienced investor, she quickly helps her customers locate and define good business opportunities. No one likes the feeling of being ‘sold to’ so Myke provides as much information as possible to help you make the right decision.

Personal Commitment:
I am prepared to go the ‘Extra Mile’ for you, because I understand the financial and emotional significance of purchasing and selling your home. I will carefully listen to your desires and arrive at a workable plan. I believe sensitivity, listening, and service are important keys to success.
Whether you are buying or selling a home or you are just curious about your home’s market value, I’d be happy to provide my market expertise and intelectual property without obligation, or meet with you to evaluate your home for future reference. I want my customers to have a great time and enjoy the total process of purchasing or selling property. It gives me great pride when my customers pass my name on to their friends and family. I will continue to work hard to make sure critical information is available at www.AggieRealEstate.com and I invite all interested investors to search my site for cash flow opportunities. I will dedicate my time and talents to helping you achieve your goals. It is my goal to make your buying and selling experience extraordinary. Look closely and you’ll see how much I love meeting and working with people. You’ll experience the difference in working with an experienced and dedicated professional.

Personal information:
Michelle goes by ‘Myke’ and is the proud mother of 6 children – 3 girls and 3 boys. Her husband is David Leatham. They met at Brigham Young University. They have been married since 1977. David is a finance professor, and Associate Head over graduate studies in the Agricultural Economics Department at Texas A&M University, and speaks fluent Spanish. They have 18 grandchildren. They have lived in College Station since 1983 and loved every minute of it. Myke loves to quilt, sing, swim, ‘sing’, bake bread, ‘sing,’ garden, ‘sing’, sell real estate, and ‘sing some more’ :-). Family, church, and real estate consume most of her time. Truth, honor, integrity, kindness, loyalty, gratitude, and service are very important words to her.

Slogan: ‘Let Myke Help You With Your HOMEwork!’

Referrals: The highest compliment I can get is when you pass my name on to others or post a kind remark on the internet. When you send your friends and family my way, I’ll always provide them with the highest quality of service that I know you would appreciate. Thanks in advance for all your support and friendship.